Advertising
General Conditions
Advertising accepted for publication is subject to the conditions set out here and the rules applicable to advertising laid down from time to time by the Media Council of Australia. Every advertisement is subject to the Publisher’s approval and the Publisher may, at its discretion, refuse to accept an advertisement for publication if it believes the advertisement may infringe the rights of any person or may not comply with all laws and regulations of the States and Territories. The Publisher accepts no responsibility or liability in relation to any loss due to the failure of an advertisement to appear according to instructions. The positioning or placing of an advertisement within the accepted classification is at the discretion of Scoop Publishing except where specifically instructed and agreed upon by the Publisher.
Indemnity & Warranty
The advertiser agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified Scoop Publishing in respect of all liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses whatsoever in relation to any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding whatsoever brought by any third party arising out of or in connection with any material published on behalf of the advertiser. The advertiser warrants to Scoop Publishing that all advertising material and information to be submitted at or on behalf of the advertiser is such that its publication will not infringe the provision of any law or statute and will not give rise to any claim or right of action against Scoop; whether at common law or statute.
Cancellations
Advertisements cancelled less than 45 days before the 1st of the month of publication date will be liable for 100% of the full amount agreed upon. No monies will be returned for campaign bookings paid in advance. If a multi-booking discount is provided for a campaign booking and the campaign is cancelled, the standard rate card rate will be applied to all bookings and the difference invoiced.
Rates and Credit Terms
Final payment is due 30 days from publication date. Interest of 1.5% per month (18%per annum) will be charged retrospectively on accounts more than 60 days old. At such time that an account is placed with a collection agency, the client must bear all collection costs.
Online & editorial support / position / other agreements
Bookings are NOT subject to editorial or online support. Bookings are only subject to the details stated on the booking form. Unless otherwise stated on the booking form, the position of the advertisement is run-of-book. This booking over-rides any verbal contract or previous booking.
Agency terms & conditions
Agency bookings include a 10% commission. This is payable based on payment being received within 45 days after the end of the invoice month. If not received within the specified period, the commission will no longer apply.
Artwork
Unless otherwise stated, all rates assume that finished artwork is supplied on time according to mechanical specifications. Where Scoop Publishing is completing artwork in-house, appropriate material must be supplied and approved in a timely fashion according to artwork terms & conditions. Reproduction of artwork can only is guaranteed to be within the standard printing parameters which allows for minor colour variation. For full terms & conditions and mechanical specs: www.scoop.com.au/advertising
Direct Debit
Direct debit payments are only applicable for specific booking types. A Direct Debit Authorisation (DDA) must be supplied in a timely manner. If a payment is not applied in any month for any reason, that payment may be withdrawn in subsequent months.
GST
10% GST applies to all bookings and artwork.
For further details, email sales@scoop.com.au
or call (08) 9388 8188.
Online Terms and Conditions
All material on this site is copyright under the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth of Australia). Any unauthorised copying, mirroring, storage or other unauthorised use is absolutely prohibited and will be prosecuted.
Users are permitted to copy some material for their personal use as private individuals only. Users must not republish any part of the data either on another website, or in any other medium, print, electronic or otherwise, or as part of any commercial service.
Subject to the Act all such use may only be authorised in writing by the copyright owner and no authorisations may be implied by appearance on this site.
Online Booking Terms and Conditions
Bookings made through the Site
1. We act as disclosed agent for third party suppliers and your contract is directly with them. Bookings are subject to the supplier's terms and conditions and policies and you should read these before proceeding with your booking. Our role as agent is limited to facilitating bookings.
2. We may pass on your credit card details and any other essential booking details to the third party supplier who may charge your card directly for all or part of your booking payment. For details of how we collect and use your personal information please view our Privacy Policy.
3. By making a booking through the Site you warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
4. We do not accept any liability of whatever nature, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party suppliers who we have no direct control over. We make no warranty or representation about the fitness or suitability of any product or service advertised on the Site.
5. We recommend that all travellers obtain travel insurance against cancellation or amendment fees as well as providing sufficient medical cover.
6. We always try to settle any issues or complaints quickly and fairly. Any correspondence should be sent by email to scoop@scoop.com.au.
Use of the Site
7. We make every effort to ensure all information displayed on the Site is accurate; however, as considerable information is accessed from our suppliers, we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of all information nor are we able to guarantee that the Site is free of errors or faults. We reserve the right to change information published on the Site at any time. We are not liable to you or any other person for any loss in connection with the use of a linked site.
8. Without affecting any of your statutory consumer rights that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited: a) we will not be liable for any losses, damages, liability, claims or expenses (howsoever caused, including negligence, and whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from the use of or connected with our site or any products or services purchased on our site, and b) we make no warranty or representation as to the fitness or suitability of any product or service displayed on our site or any linked site. Where our liability cannot be excluded, to the extent permitted by law such liability is limited to the value of the booking made.
9. These terms & conditions are governed by the laws in force in Western Australia and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Western Australia. 10. We may change or modify all or any part of these terms and conditions by posting changes to the Site.