Advertising Terms and Conditions for Industry Partners
1. Submission of Events and Blog Articles
1.1. Industry Partners must submit business-related events and blog articles using the provided SBAA templates.
1.2. All submissions must be of an informative nature and should not include hard selling or overly promotional content.
2. Event Submission Deadlines
2.1. Events must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the event date to ensure optimal promotion time.
2.2. If the event template is not submitted with 6 weeks’ notice, the SBAA cannot guarantee that the event will be promoted.
3. Inclusion in Event Blast (EDM)
3.1. Industry Partner events will be included in the SBAA fortnightly Event Blast (EDM) provided that the complete event template is correctly submitted prior to the event date.
3.2. Incomplete or late submissions may result in the exclusion of the event from the Event Blast.
4. Blog Article Quality and Content Standards
4.1. Articles must meet the quality standards set by the SBAA editorial team. Content should be relevant, well-written, and provide value to the SBAA community.
4.2. The SBAA reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, and relevance, and to reject any content that does not meet our standards or align with our values.
5. Advertising Banners in Promotional EDMs
5.1. As an Industry Partner, you are eligible to submit ad banners for inclusion in our twice-yearly promotional EDMs, which offer our business community hot deals, discounts, free services, and competitions.
5.2. The SBAA reserves the right to determine the suitability and timing of any ad banners submitted.
6. Business Directory, Industry Partner Page and Logo Use
6.1. Industry Partners can upload their organization to the SBAA Business Directory and submit their logo and content to be featured on the Industry Partner Page.
6.2. Industry Partners are permitted to use the SBAA logo, and a branding kit will be provided to ensure proper usage.
6.3. The SBAA logo must not be used in any way that misleads or deceives, or implies endorsement of any product, service, or organization without express written permission from the SBAA.
7. No Guarantee of Publication
7.1. Submission of content does not guarantee publication on the SBAA website, social media platforms, newsletters, or EDMs.
7.2. The SBAA reserves the right to determine the suitability and timing of any content published.
7.3 Industry Partner submissions are given priority over member submissions, however, are subject to availability limitations.
8. Industry Partner Responsibilities
8.1. Industry Partners must ensure that all submitted content is original, free from plagiarism, and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
8.2. Industry Partners are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the information provided in their submissions.
9. Disclaimer of Liability
9.1. The SBAA is not responsible for any claims, losses, or damages resulting from the publication of Industry Partner-submitted content.
9.2. The SBAA reserves the right to remove any content at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.
10. Changes to Terms and Conditions
10.1. The SBAA reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Industry Partners will be notified of any significant changes.
11. Contact Information
11.1. For any questions or further clarification regarding these advertising terms and conditions, please contact us at info@smallbusinessassociation.com.au
By submitting content for publication, Industry Partners agree to adhere to the above advertising terms and conditions. Your cooperation helps maintain the quality and integrity of the SBAA community.
