RIBA Reseller Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
1.1 These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern the relationship between Content Media Services Ltd, a company registered in England (02508387), with its principal office located at Kings House, Royal Court, Brook Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7AE ("Reseller"), and the resale of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) (“Media Owner”) media space to advertising Clients.
1.2 By engaging the Reseller's services, the Client agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
​2. Definitions
2.1 "Media Space" refers to advertising slots/space across various platforms, including but not limited to print and digital media.
2.2 "Media Owner" denotes the original provider or publisher of the Media Space.
2.3 "Client" is defined as any advertising, including but not limited to agents acting on their behalf / advertising agencies / advertising consultancy services.
2.4 "Campaign" signifies the Client's advertising initiative utilising the Media Space.
3. Scope of Services
3.1 The Reseller shall act as an intermediary between the Client and Media Owners to procure Media Space as per the Client's requirements.
3.2 The Reseller does not guarantee specific outcomes from the advertising Campaigns and is not liable for the performance of the Media Space.
4. Orders and Confirmations
4.1 All orders for Media Space must be submitted in writing and are subject to acceptance by the Reseller.
4.2 Upon acceptance, the Reseller will provide the Client with a confirmation detailing the specifics of the Media Space procured.
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5. Pricing and Payment
5.1 Prices quoted are exclusive of VAT and any other applicable taxes.
5.2 Payment terms are net 30 days from the date of invoice post publication
5.3 Late payments may incur interest charges at 8% plus the Bank of England base rate.
6. Client Obligations
6.1 The Client shall provide all necessary materials (e.g., advertisements, creatives) in the required format and within the stipulated deadlines.
6.2 The Client warrants that all materials provided do not infringe upon any third-party rights and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
7. Cancellations and Amendment
7.1 Cancellations can only be accepted if they are received in writing 1 calendar month prior to the published copy deadline for print publications and 1 month prior to live date for all digital media.
7.2 All requests for amendments to any confirmed booking must be made in writing and are subject to the deadlines detailed in 7.1.
7.3 The Reseller reserves the right to charge the Client for the media space and/or any costs incurred due to cancellations or amendments, including but not limited to fees imposed by Media Owners.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 All intellectual property rights in the Client's materials remain with the Client.
8.2 The Client grants the Reseller a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the materials solely for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement.
9. Confidentiality
9.1 Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information received during the course of this Agreement.
9.2 This clause shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
10. Liability​
10.1 The Reseller shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.
10.2 The Reseller's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the specific Campaign in question.
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11. Termination​
11.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement in writing within 7 days of confirming a booking where the deadlines and timing stipulated in 7.1 remain.
11.2 Termination shall not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to the termination date.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
12.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales
12.2 Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Miscellaneous​
13.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, outside the ‘Media Owners’ Standard T&C’s associated with advertising either in print or digital
13.2 Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing, agreed and signed by both parties.