Policies & Mailing Information...
Send all correspondence and materials to The Farm & Ranch Connection, PO Box J, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Mail all insertion orders, proofs and copy, or call 1-800-424-0323, 1-515-955-1980 or Fax 1-515-955-6115. With certain strict guidelines you can also E-mail ads or provide them in a variety of media (Please refer to "Pricing/Artwork Page").
Short Rates & Rebates...
Advertisers billed at contract rate who fail to fulfill such contract will be short-rated and will be liable for any and all collection expenses including, but not limited to, attorney and collection agency fees. No cancellations/changes in orders accepted after closing dates. No cash rebates. Page number, position on page, or color is not guaranteed.
Contracts & Commissions...
Display—Cash with initial order. Credit extended to advertisers with prompt payment record. Major credit cards accepted. Frequency rates are available when space is contracted in advance for six months. A standard 15% commission is paid to all recognized agencies on display space, providing all material is supplied layout ready. There is no camera ready discount available to non agency placed advertising. No commissions are allowed on accounts outstanding longer than 60 days.
Contract advertisers are entitled to changes on each issue. When change of copy is not received by closing date, copy run in previous issues will be inserted. All advertising contracts are subject to rate card provisions. No cancellations after closing date. Advertising cancelled after closing will be invoiced at the full rate whether the advertising runs or not.
Contract & Copy Conditions...
Cancellations and changes in orders may not be made after the ad closing date.
Rate Protective Clause...
If new rates are announced, advertisers will be protected throughout the duration of their annual schedules, provided the schedule is placed prior to the effective date of the rate increase.
Publisher's Copy Protective Clause...
Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content (including text, representation and illustrations) of advertisements printed and also assume responsibility for any claims arising that are made against the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising not in keeping with the publication's standards.
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