Advertising Terms

  1. Client agrees to publish ads on Dogma. Ads will be placed on zip code provided. Dogma Management has the right to place the Ad on additional zip codes.  It’s important to note that the additional 5 zip codes are provided as an early-adopter bonus and that Dogma Management reserves the right to remove the additional 5 zip codes at any time without notice.  Please note we will try our best to provide your Ad placement 6 zip code placements.
  2. Length of time. All Ads on dogma.me run for a minimum of 6 months. All ads are pre-paid and cannot be refunded. It is important to note however that because we are launching a new service, we will be providing extended promotional agreements that may or may not refund said Ads.  You will be notified individually if Dogma decides to refund your Ad spend.  Otherwise, all pre-paid ads are non-refundable.
  3. Client shall pay Dogma Management for the online publication of the Ad provided. The total of $60 or $120 is due upon signing up and is renewable.
  4. Client shall provide information for the Ad. The following will be published for all Members to see:
    1. Name of business
    2. Call to action (limit to 100 characters)
    3. Website URL
    4. Phone no.
    5. Company logo
    6. Facebook link
    7. Twitter link — no other material can be published on Dogma Ads
    8. Email
  5. Client is fully responsible and liable for the content contained in the Ad.  Dogma is not responsible for and in no way warrants, guarantees or ratifies the representations made or implied in the content.
  6. Prohibited Content. All ads cannot contain these materials:
    1. any product promoting alcohol, tobacco, illegal substance, pornography, sex or adult-oriented content.
    2. No explicative or inappropriate language
    3. Any content promoting illegal activities, racism, hate, spam, mail fraud, pyramid schemes or investment opportunities.
    4. Any content that is libelous, defamatory, contrary to public policy or unlawful or any other content deemed inappropriate by Dogma Management.
  7. Dogma reserves the right to approve suitability of the Ad submitted. If Dogma rejects the Ad submission or terminates its display, Dogma will return any remaining prepaid fees.
  8. Client grants dogma.me a limited, non-transferable, nonexclusive license to copy, use, store or set up publicity display the clients Ad (including trademarks, brand names, service marks shown) during the terms of this agreement and solely in connection with this agreement. Upon termination of this agreement, Dogma will remove Client’s ad and destroy all copies of it and cease further display of the ad.
  9. Proprietary Rights. Client acknowledges that all content of Dogma Website, including, without limitation, all trade names, trademarks, service marks, content, text, images, software, functionality, page and other design is owned by Dogma and protected by Intellectual property laws and such content may not be reproduced without consent of Dogma Management.  Client retains rights to the published Ad.
  10. Client warrants the following:
    1. That they have the right and authority to enter and perform its obligations under this agreement
    2. Client shall conform to the description and specification set forth by dogma.me
    3. The Advertiser/Client shall not use any logo, description, materials or links that are not owned by them or could potentially violate any applicable laws or regulations, infringes on proprietary or intellectual property, contract or tort right of any person or misappropriates  a persons trade secret, name, likeness or identity.
    4. The ad contains no viruses, worms, malicious code, trap doors, timers, clocks, etc.  or other limiting routines, instructions or designs, no no web beaconds, web bugs, spy ware or other similar hidden or transparent code, script or routine designed to gather, track or transmit info about Dogma or users of the website
  11. The service and site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied and any use of the services or website are at client’s sole risk.  Dogma Management does not warrant that the service or website will be uninterrupted or error free, nor does Dogma Management make any warrant as to the performance of any results that may be obtained by use of the services or website.  Dogma makes no other warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose, concerning the subject matter of this agreement.
  12. Independent Contractor. Dogma is providing the service as an independent contractor and not act as an employee, agent or broker for the client. As an independent contractor, Dogma is responsible for paying any and all taxes levied by applicable laws on its compensation.  Dogma understands that client will not withhold any amounts for payment of taxes from compensation.
  13. Either party may terminate this agreement for convenience by providing 15 days written notice called a termination notice to the other party.  If a party violates its obligations to be performed under this agreement, the other party may terminate the agreement by sending a 15 days notice in writing. Upon receiving such notice, the defaulting party shall have 15 days from the date of such notice to cure any such default.  If the default is not cured within the required 15 days period, the party providing the notice shall have the right to terminate this agreement.
  14. Dogma shall not assign any of their rights under this agreement, or delegate the performance of any of the obligations or duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the client and any attempt by Dogma to assign transfer or subcontract any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.
  15. All notices, bills, invoices or reports required by this agreement shall be deemed received on
    1. the day of delivery if delivered by hand during receiving party’s regular business hours or by email before or during the receiving party’s regular biz hours.
    2. ON the second business day following deposit in the US mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses heretofore below or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this section.
  16. Governing Law. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of VA or Delaware, USA.
  17. Dispute Resolution. All disputes under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in Virginia before a single arbitrator pursuant to the commercial law rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration may be commenced at any time by any party hereto giving written notice to the other party to a dispute that such dispute has been referred to arbitration. Any award rendered by the arbitrator shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto. This provision for arbitration shall be specifically enforceable by the parties and the decision of the arbitrator in accordance herewith shall be final and binding without right of appeal.
  18. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, such provisions shall be fully severable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement; and, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
  19. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO INFORMATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INCURRED BY THE OTHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL NEITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM, LOSS OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO OWNER BY CLIENT.
  20. Each party shall at its own expense indemnify and hold harmless, and at the other party’s request defend such party its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns officers, directors, employees, sublicensees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, demand, settlements, loss, expenses and costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs) which arise directly or indirectly out of or relate to (a) any breach of this Agreement, or (b) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a party’s employees or agents;
  21. Entire Agreement; Amendment: This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior or contemporaneous representations, discussions, proposals, negotiations, conditions, communications and agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and all past courses of dealing or industry custom. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by each of the parties.
  22. The waiver by either party of a breach of or a default under any provision of this Agreement shall not be effective unless in writing and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of or default under the same or any other provision of this Agreement, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of either party to exercise or avail itself of any right or remedy that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right or remedy.
  23. By clicking on the box, Client agrees to all of the above agreements.

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