HBWM.com, Inc. Advertising Policy

This Advertising Policy details the agreement between HBWM.com, Inc. (Referred to as Publisher) and any person(s), business(es) or entity(ies) (referred to as Advertiser) wishing to advertise with HBWM.com, Inc. through any of its media including but not limited to the website(s), newsletter(s), eNewsletter(s), inserts, etc.

Publisher has no obligation to run any ad from an advertiser unless the advertising copy and all of its components (including illustrations, claims, photos, etc.) has first been reviewed and accepted by the Publisher. Ads that are considered objectionable, contain sexual material or appear fraudulent will not be accepted, and such is at the sole discretion of Publisher.  

Advertisements that have been accepted and are later found to be objectionable or fraudulent will be removed from all HBWM media. Advertiser will not receive a refund on advertisements that are misleading or fraudulent. Fraudulent ads include, but are not limited to, advertisements that offer a product or service which is not delivered, advertisements which claims cannot be substantiated or are exaggerated; advertisements which mislead people into buying something other than the advertised product or service. 

Advertisement from companies with unresolved complaints with the Better Business Bureau are also subject to be removed from all HBWM media without refund.

Rates listed on our Rate Card or quoted by Advertising Representative are not guaranteed for future advertising purchases unless a proper advertising insertion order has been signed and agreed to by Publisher and Advertiser.

No refunds will be given after the advertising Start Date. Start Date is the date the ad is scheduled to run in the agreed outlet(s). Cancellations previous to the start date by advertiser or representative are not effective until confirmed by the Publisher.

Cancellations received in writing (via email or USPS, confirmation requested) before the Start Date are subject to a 15% processing fee.

The Publisher assumes no liability for errors in advertisements submitted. The advertiser and/or his/her representative(s) assume full liability for all content (including text, claims, illustrations, words, trademarks or other copyrighted matters) in his authorized advertisements.

Positioning of advertisements is at the discretion of the Publisher except where a request for a specific position is accepted as part of the advertising sale.

Advertising Representatives representing HBWM.com, Inc. are independent and are not entitled to act or speak for said Publisher duties or rights.

In consideration of publishing an advertisement, the advertiser; its representatives and agency, jointly and severally, will indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher; website; publication; owners, officers, directors, stockholders, agents, employees and representatives (including independent representatives) from and against all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and expenses (including legal fees and costs) resulting from the publication of the contents of the advertisement, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, claims or lawsuits for libel, violation of right to privacy, copyright infringement, plagiarism, defamation or unfair competition.

By placing any and all advertising orders with HBWM.com, Inc., Advertiser agrees to the above Advertising Policy.
Canadian Rep Lynda Menegotti