Advertising Terms & Conditions - Shop Local Coupon Book

Last updated: August 2026

These Advertising Terms & Conditions ("Agreement") govern advertising placements in Shop Local Coupon Book print editions and related digital flipbook versions. By signing a proposal, submitting an advertising inquiry that is accepted, or paying an invoice for placement, the advertiser ("Advertiser", "you") agrees to this Agreement with Shop Local Coupon Book ("Publisher", "we", "us").

1. Scope of advertising

Advertising may include coupon offers, display ads, directory listings, cover or premium positions, and optional website spotlight profiles, as described in your written proposal or order confirmation. Placement is for the agreed market edition and publication year only, unless otherwise stated in writing.

2. Proposal and acceptance

A proposal or rate quote is an offer. A binding order exists when we confirm acceptance in writing (email is sufficient) or when you pay the invoice for the placement. We may decline any inquiry that does not meet our content, design, or community standards.

3. Rates and payment

Rates are as stated on the signed proposal or invoice. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, payment is due according to the schedule on the invoice. Late balances may pause production of your artwork or forfeit a reserved placement. Fees are generally non-refundable once artwork has been approved or the edition has gone to print.

4. Artwork and deadlines

You must supply complete offer copy, logos, images, and any required legal disclaimers by the artwork due date on your proposal. If you request design support, you still remain responsible for the accuracy of prices, dates, exclusions, and redemption rules. Missed deadlines may result in omission from the edition without refund, or postponement to a later printing if available.

5. Approvals

We will send a proof for approval when design is included or when material changes are made. If you do not respond by the stated approval deadline, we may treat the last proof as approved so the print schedule is not delayed. Changes requested after final approval may incur additional fees or may not be possible.

6. Offer compliance

You warrant that your offer is legal, accurately described, and honoured at participating locations for the stated term. Coupons must include clear redemption instructions, expiration (if any), and material limitations. You are solely responsible for honouring the offer and for any customer disputes arising from your promotion.

7. Content standards

We may refuse or edit content that is misleading, offensive, discriminatory, infringing, or inconsistent with a family-friendly local coupon book. Alcohol, tobacco, adult, gambling, or other restricted categories may be limited by market rules. You grant us a non-exclusive licence to reproduce your trademarks and materials for the agreed placements and related marketing of the edition.

8. Print and flipbook distribution

Print quantities, distribution channels (schools, fundraisers, chambers, retail, direct sale, hospitality, and similar), and timelines are estimates. Actual distribution can vary with demand and partner performance. When a secure flipbook is included with purchases, your approved creative may appear there in a form suited to screen viewing. We do not guarantee specific sales volumes, redemption rates, or ROI.

9. Changes and cancellations

If you cancel after acceptance but before artwork approval, we may retain a cancellation fee covering sales and production costs already incurred. After artwork approval or printer submission, cancellations are generally not available. If we cancel a placement for reasons other than your breach, we will refund fees paid for that unused placement or offer a comparable alternative.

10. Errors and corrections

We proof carefully, but print errors can occur. Our liability for publisher error is limited to a make-good in a future edition, a proportional credit, or a refund of the fee paid for the affected placement, at our option. We are not liable for consequential damages, lost profits, or redemption shortfalls.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Shop Local Coupon Book harmless from claims arising from your advertising content, offer terms, intellectual property, or failure to honour a published promotion, except to the extent caused by our proven negligence in production.

12. Intellectual property

Our book design, layout system, and publisher branding remain our property. Your logos and offer creative remain yours, subject to the licence in section 7 for publication and edition marketing.

13. Privacy

Contact details you provide for advertising are used to manage your order and communicate about the edition. See our Privacy Policy for how personal data is handled.

14. Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Shop Local Coupon Book primarily operates, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes should first be raised in good faith with our advertising team.

15. Entire agreement

This Agreement, together with your signed proposal or confirmed order, is the entire agreement for advertising services and supersedes prior discussions. Changes must be in writing. If any clause is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

Contact

Questions about advertising terms or an active proposal? Email hello@shoplocalcouponbook.com or use our advertising inquiry form. View the visual Advertising Media Kit for edition examples and placements.