Advertiser Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: March 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By submitting an advertising enquiry, booking advertising space, providing advertising materials, or purchasing advertising with Coffee News Australia, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Advertiser Terms & Conditions.

These Advertiser Terms & Conditions govern the purchase of advertising with Coffee News (Aust) Pty Ltd (“Coffee News Australia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

By booking, purchasing, or submitting advertising for publication with Coffee News Australia, the advertiser (“Advertiser”, “you”, or “your”) agrees to these terms.

These Advertiser Terms & Conditions govern the purchase of advertising with Coffee News (Aust) Pty Ltd (“Coffee News Australia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

By booking, purchasing, or submitting advertising for publication with Coffee News Australia, the advertiser (“Advertiser”, “you”, or “your”) agrees to these terms.


1. Advertising Agreement

Advertising placements are subject to acceptance by Coffee News Australia.

We reserve the right to:

Accept or reject any advertisement

Request changes to advertising content

Refuse advertising that is misleading, unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate

Submission of advertising material constitutes confirmation that the Advertiser has the right to publish all content included in the advertisement.


2. Advertising Content Responsibility

The Advertiser is solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and compliance of all advertising content.

The Advertiser warrants that their advertisement:

Does not infringe copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property rights

Does not contain false, misleading, or deceptive claims

Complies with all applicable Australian laws and regulations

The Advertiser agrees to indemnify Coffee News Australia against any claims arising from the advertisement.


3. Artwork and Submission Deadlines

Advertisers must supply advertising artwork by the required deadline.

If artwork is not supplied by the deadline:

Coffee News Australia may repeat the previous advertisement

Coffee News Australia may create a basic advertisement on the advertiser’s behalf

Publication timing may be affected

Coffee News Australia is not responsible for delays caused by late submission of advertising materials.


4. Advertisement Approval

Advertisers are responsible for reviewing and approving any advertisement proofs prior to publication.

If the Advertiser fails to provide approval within the required timeframe, Coffee News Australia may proceed with publication using the latest approved version.


5. Advertisement Proof Approval

Where advertisement proofs are provided to the Advertiser for review, the Advertiser is responsible for carefully checking all details prior to publication.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Business name

Contact details

Website URLs

Pricing

Offers or promotions

Spelling and grammar

Images and branding

The Advertiser must notify Coffee News Australia of any corrections before the specified approval deadline.

If the Advertiser:

Provides written approval of the advertisement, or

Fails to respond by the approval deadline,

Coffee News Australia may proceed with publication.

Once an advertisement has been approved or published, Coffee News Australia is not responsible for any errors that were present in the approved proof.

Corrections requested after approval may incur additional production costs.


6. Placement of Advertisements

While we make reasonable efforts to accommodate placement requests, specific advertisement placement within a publication cannot be guaranteed unless explicitly agreed in writing.

Coffee News Australia reserves the right to determine final placement.


7. Advertising Results

Coffee News Australia does not guarantee:

Sales

Leads

Customer enquiries

Business growth

Return on investment

Advertising performance may vary depending on market conditions, audience response, and other external factors.

No refunds will be provided based on advertising performance.


8. Advertising Performance Disclaimer

The Advertiser acknowledges that Coffee News Australia provides advertising placement services only.

Coffee News Australia makes no representations or guarantees regarding:

Sales or revenue generated from advertising

Customer enquiries or leads

Return on investment (ROI)

Business growth or profitability

The performance or effectiveness of any advertisement

Advertising results may vary due to factors outside the control of Coffee News Australia, including market conditions, advertiser offers, pricing, reputation, customer demand, and competition.

Any examples, testimonials, or case studies are illustrative only and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance.


9. Advertiser Responsibility for Advertisement Effectiveness

The Advertiser acknowledges that they are solely responsible for the effectiveness, accuracy, and commercial suitability of their advertisement.

Coffee News Australia may assist with advertisement layout, design, formatting, or wording; however, the Advertiser remains responsible for:

The final content of the advertisement

The accuracy of all information provided

The pricing, offers, and claims made in the advertisement

The suitability of the advertisement for their target audience

Once an advertisement has been approved or published, Coffee News Australia is not liable for claims relating to the effectiveness or performance of the advertisement.


10. Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in the advertising agreement or invoice.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Payment is due prior to publication or within the timeframe specified on the invoice.

Coffee News Australia reserves the right to withhold publication of advertisements until payment has been received in full.

All prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) unless otherwise stated.

Invoices not paid by the due date may incur late payment interest at a rate of up to 2% per month, calculated on the outstanding balance until payment is received.

Coffee News Australia reserves the right to require prepayment for all future advertising bookings if invoices are not paid on time.


11. Payment Default

All invoices issued by Coffee News Australia must be paid in accordance with the payment terms specified on the invoice.

If payment is not received by the due date, Coffee News Australia reserves the right to:

Charge interest on overdue amounts at a reasonable commercial rate permitted under Australian law

Suspend or cancel future advertising bookings

Withhold publication of advertisements until payment is received

Require prepayment for future advertising services

The Advertiser agrees that Coffee News Australia may recover reasonable costs associated with collecting overdue amounts, including administrative costs, debt collection fees, and legal expenses where applicable.


12. Cancellation Policy

Advertising bookings may only be cancelled prior to the artwork deadline.

Once advertising production or publication has commenced:

Cancellations may not be permitted

Fees may still apply

Refunds are generally not provided for cancellations after publication deadlines.


13. Non-Cancellation After Production Deadline

Advertising bookings may be cancelled only before the advertisement production deadline specified by Coffee News Australia.

Once the advertisement has entered the production process or the publication has been finalised for printing, the booking is considered confirmed and non-cancellable.

If an Advertiser requests cancellation after the production deadline:

The advertisement fee remains payable in full, and

Coffee News Australia is not obligated to provide refunds or credits.


14. Errors and Omissions

Coffee News Australia will make reasonable efforts to ensure advertisements are published correctly.

However, we are not liable for:

Minor typographical errors

Colour variations

Layout differences

Printing imperfections

In the event of a significant production error caused by Coffee News Australia, our liability is limited to either:

Re-running the advertisement, or

Providing a partial credit for future advertising.

Our liability will not exceed the cost of the advertisement.


15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Coffee News Australia will not be liable for:

Loss of profits

Loss of business opportunities

Indirect or consequential losses

Advertising performance outcomes

All advertising services are provided without guarantee of commercial results.


16. Indemnity

The Advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Coffee News Australia, its employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from the publication of the Advertiser’s content.


17. Right of Refusal

Coffee News Australia reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse, reject, cancel, or remove any advertisement at any time.

This includes advertisements that:

Are misleading, deceptive, or unlawful

Contain offensive or defamatory material

Promote illegal products or services

Infringe intellectual property rights

Conflict with the editorial standards or reputation of Coffee News Australia

Coffee News Australia may request modifications to advertisement content before publication.


18. Intellectual Property

The Advertiser grants Coffee News Australia the right to reproduce, publish, and distribute advertisements in:

Print publications

Digital editions

Website listings

Marketing materials relating to Coffee News

Advertisers retain ownership of their trademarks and business branding.


19. Force Majeure

Coffee News Australia shall not be liable for delays or failure to publish advertisements due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural disasters

Severe weather events

Government restrictions

Pandemics or public health emergencies

Printing or production failures

Distribution disruptions

Power outages or telecommunications failures

Labour disputes

In such circumstances Coffee News Australia may delay, reschedule, or modify publication as necessary.


20. Changes to Advertiser Terms

Coffee News Australia may update these Advertiser Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Updated terms will take effect once published on our website.


21. Governing Law

These Advertiser Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

Any disputes arising from advertising agreements will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.


22. Contact Information

For advertising enquiries or questions regarding these Advertiser Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Coffee News Australia
Level 13, 50 Cavill Avenue
Gold Coast, QLD 4217
Australia