Advertiser Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 29 October 2026
Publication: The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine


Introduction

These Advertiser Terms & Conditions govern the purchase, placement, publication, and administration of advertising with The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine.

By placing, submitting, commissioning, purchasing, or otherwise engaging in advertising with The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine, advertisers agree to be bound by these terms.


Definitions

Throughout these Terms:

“Publication” refers to The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine.

“Advertiser” refers to any individual, business, organisation, charity, agency, representative, or entity purchasing or seeking advertising services.

“Advertisement” refers to any promotional material, banner, sponsored content, listing, placement, announcement, or marketing communication.


Acceptance Of Advertisements

All advertisements are accepted at the sole discretion of The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine.

We reserve the right to:

  • Approve or decline advertisements.
  • Request amendments.
  • Require additional information.
  • Remove advertisements.
  • Refuse future advertising requests.

Submission of an advertisement does not guarantee acceptance or publication.


Advertising Standards

All advertisements must:

  • Be lawful.
  • Be accurate and truthful.
  • Comply with applicable regulations.
  • Not be misleading.
  • Not infringe intellectual property rights.
  • Not contain harmful, offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or unlawful material.

The advertiser is solely responsible for the content of any advertisement submitted.


Prohibited Advertising

We reserve the right not to accept advertisements relating to:

  • Illegal products or services
  • Fraudulent schemes
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Hate speech
  • Adult content
  • Gambling (where inappropriate)
  • Tobacco products
  • Unlicensed financial services
  • Misleading health claims
  • Unsafe products
  • Any content inconsistent with our values or publication standards

This list is not exhaustive.


Editorial Independence

Advertising does not influence editorial decisions.

The purchase of advertising does not guarantee:

  • Editorial coverage
  • Product reviews
  • Positive reviews
  • Interviews
  • Features
  • News coverage
  • Recommendations

The publication maintains editorial independence at all times.


Sponsored Content

Where sponsored content is published, it will generally be identified using terms such as:

  • Sponsored
  • Advertisement
  • Partner Content
  • Promotional Feature

Sponsored content remains subject to editorial review and publication standards.


Advertisement Materials

Advertisers are responsible for supplying all required materials, including:

  • Text
  • Images
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Links
  • Promotional content

The advertiser warrants that they have the necessary rights and permissions to use all submitted materials.


Intellectual Property

The advertiser retains ownership of materials they submit.

By providing advertising materials, the advertiser grants The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine a non-exclusive licence to publish, display, store, reproduce, and distribute such materials for advertising purposes.


Advertising Placement

Advertisement placement, positioning, and presentation remain at the discretion of the publication unless otherwise agreed in writing.

While we will make reasonable efforts to honour agreed placements, exact positioning cannot always be guaranteed.


Advertising Period

Advertisement durations will be agreed prior to publication.

At the end of an advertising period:

  • Advertisements may be removed.
  • Placements may expire.
  • Advertisements may be archived or unpublished.

Renewal opportunities may be available.


Rates & Fees

Advertising fees will be provided before publication.

Rates may vary depending upon factors such as:

  • Advertisement type
  • Duration
  • Placement
  • Audience reach
  • Sponsorship arrangements
  • Custom requirements

Advertising rates may change without notice for future bookings.


Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Payment may be required before publication.
  • Invoices must be paid by the stated due date.
  • Failure to pay may result in suspension, cancellation, or removal of advertisements.

Late payments may affect future advertising opportunities.


Advertiser Responsibility

Advertisers are solely responsible for:

  • Claims contained in advertisements
  • Product information
  • Pricing information
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Consumer law compliance
  • Intellectual property rights

The publication accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies supplied by advertisers.


Performance & Results

While we strive to provide valuable exposure, we do not guarantee:

  • Sales
  • Leads
  • Revenue
  • Website traffic
  • Customer enquiries
  • Conversion rates
  • Business outcomes

Advertising results will vary depending on numerous factors beyond our control.


Limitation Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine shall not be liable for:

  • Business losses
  • Lost profits
  • Indirect losses
  • Consequential losses
  • Technical interruptions
  • Website downtime
  • Advertising performance

Liability, where it exists, shall generally be limited to the amount paid for the specific advertising placement concerned.


Cancellation

The publication reserves the right to cancel advertisements where:

  • Terms are breached.
  • Payment is not received.
  • Content becomes unlawful.
  • Content becomes misleading.
  • Reputational concerns arise.
  • Technical issues require removal.

Advertisers seeking cancellation should contact us as soon as possible.

Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Advertiser Terms & Conditions from time to time.

The current version will always be available on this page.


Contact Us

Questions regarding advertising or these Advertiser Terms & Conditions may be directed to:

Email: advertising@thepoppyandelderflower.com

Alternative Email: partnerships@thepoppyandelderflower.com


Final Note

We value long-term relationships built on trust, professionalism, transparency, and mutual benefit.

Our goal is to provide responsible advertising opportunities that serve both advertisers and our readers while maintaining the integrity and independence of The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine.


The Poppy & Elderflower Magazine

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