DISTRIBUTION

• Unless otherwise stated, distribution will normally take place with the specified publication, to the individual addresses which usually receive that publication within the area and on the date(s) scheduled. This does not necessarily imply 100% penetration of all addresses within the area.
• Whilst every effort will be made to meet the agreed schedule, the company reserves the right to vary both the method and timing of the distribution.
• The stated distribution objectives and overall quantity distributed are subject to a variance of up to 2% within the terms of contract.

SUPPLIES

• In the event of a delay or error in the quantity of items supplied, distribution will be carried out at the earliest opportunity. The company will advise the client as early as possible of any delays or incidence of short/over supply.
• Unless otherwise agreed, supplies should be received at least seven days prior to the date of distribution.

CANCELLATION AND ALTERATIONS

• At least seven days notice must be given for any cancellation or alteration to distribution arrangements of standard distribution. At least fourteen days notice must apply in the case of ‘solus’ distributions. If this notice is not provided, the company reserves the right to recover any reasonable costs to the planned distribution.

CONTENT

• All orders are accepted subject to approval of the content of the item. The company reserves the right to cancel or refuse to accept any order, in full or part, without giving an explanation. The company will not accept for delivery items which infringe the code of advertising practice or British code of Sales Promotion Practice and will be guided by the Advertising Standards Authority on such matters.
• It is the responsibility of the printer and/or the publisher of any item distributed to ensure that the legal requirements related to that item are met in this context, it should be noted that it is a legal requirement that all newspapers, leaflets, supplements etc intended for distribution shall contain the name and address of the printer.

DISTRIBUTION QUERIES

• In the event of any queries arising from the distribution, the company undertakes to investigate such queries, provided that they are reported within a reasonable period of time and that sufficient information is made available. The results of any such investigations will be reported to the client within a reasonable time scale. Any relevant documentation will be made available for inspection by the client at the company’s offices.
• In the event of any localised shortfall in distribution being identified, this will be rectified and subsequent delivery will be considered as fulfilment of the contract. If this is not practicable, then credit will be offered to the client in direct proportion to the identified shortfall in distribution. Under no circumstances will the company accept any liability in excess value of the distribution contract.

PAYMENT

• Unless a credit account is agreed payment must be received before the distribution date.
• Credit accounts are strictly net and must be settled within 30 days or interest will be charged at 4% above the base rate.

GENERAL

• Unless otherwise stated, the price quoted applies only to the distribution of items on behalf of individual advertisers and/or businesses who are promoting their own goods, services, functions etc via material specifically printed on their behalf.
• These Terms and Conditions are the basis on which the distribution contract attached is accepted and where any conflict may arise will be deemed to override any other Terms and Conditions related to this contract.