Chicago Southsider Advertising Terms of Service
By advertising with Chicago Southsider, you agree to the following terms. For additional details on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Content Standards
Advertisements must align with our community guidelines and cannot contain offensive, misleading, or illegal content. All content is subject to review and approval by Chicago Southsider.
Ad Approval Process
Advertisers will receive a preview of their advertisement before the scheduled run date.
- Advertisers will have at least 24 hours to request changes to their ad content.
- All change requests must be submitted in writing via email to hello@chicagosouthsider.com within this timeframe.
- Chicago Southsider reserves the right to review and approve all changes to ensure alignment with our guidelines.
Payment Terms
Full payment must be received before ad placement. Advertisers are responsible for ensuring timely payment as per invoice terms.
Ad Performance Metrics
Chicago Southsider will provide basic metrics such as impressions and click-through rates upon request. Performance is not guaranteed unless specified in a separate agreement.
Cancellation and Refunds
Advertisers may cancel and reschedule campaigns with at least 5 days’ notice before the scheduled run date. Refunds will not be issued for canceled campaigns. Rescheduled campaigns must be agreed upon in writing and are subject to availability.
Liability Disclaimer
Chicago Southsider is not responsible for errors, technical issues, or losses resulting from ad placement. Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy and legality of their content.
Ownership of Content
Advertisers retain ownership of their submitted ad content but grant Chicago Southsider a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display the advertisement for the agreed campaign duration. Chicago Southsider is not liable for unauthorized distribution or misuse by third parties once the ad is published.
Technical Requirements
All advertisements must be submitted in accordance with Chicago Southsider’s technical specifications. Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that files meet the required standards, including but not limited to file size, resolution, and format. Chicago Southsider reserves the right to request modifications to meet these standards.
Confidentiality
Any data or performance metrics shared with advertisers are strictly confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent from Chicago Southsider.
Indemnification
Advertisers agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chicago Southsider and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising out of the content, nature, or use of their advertisements.
Force Majeure
Chicago Southsider is not responsible for delays or failures in ad placement due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, technical failures, or government actions.
Termination Clause
Chicago Southsider reserves the right to terminate any advertising agreement at its discretion if the advertiser violates these terms or if the advertisement conflicts with our values. In such cases, refunds may be issued at the discretion of Chicago Southsider.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County, Illinois.
For questions, please contact us at hello@chicagosouthsider.com.
