Terms and Conditions

TERMS OF TRADE

Publisher: startsat60.com

Websites: www.startsat60.com and related startsat60.com digital properties

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

These Terms apply to all advertising booked with the Publisher by direct advertisers and advertising agencies.

  1. COMMENCEMENT

This Agreement commences on acceptance of the Booking Confirmation by the Advertiser or Advertising Agency, including by signature, email confirmation, or written acceptance.

  1. FEES, PAYMENT & CREDIT TERMS

The Advertising Agency and the Advertiser are jointly and severally liable for payment of all amounts invoiced. Payment must be made in full by the due date stated on the invoice, without set off or deduction. All fees are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. startsat60.com is not required to publish or continue a Campaign unless payment terms are complied with.

  1. AGENCY COMMISSION

Agency commission applies to advertising agencies only and does not apply to direct advertisers. The standard agency commission is 10% of the net media placement component only, unless otherwise agreed in writing by startsat60.com. Commission applies exclusively to media placement and does not apply to content creation, production, social amplification, talent fees, travel, variations, or any third-party or pass-through costs.

Commission is conditional upon startsat60.com receiving cleared funds in full from the Advertiser within forty-five (45) days of the invoice date. If payment is not received in full within this period, the Advertising Agency irrevocably forfeits 100% of any commission entitlement and the full gross amount becomes immediately payable and recoverable.

ADVERTISING AGENCY SUMMARY (NOT APPLICABLE TO DIRECT ADVERTISERS)

This summary is for convenience only and does not override these Terms.

  • Standard agency commission is 10% of net media placement only.
  • Commission applies to media placement only and excludes all non-media costs.
  • Commission is conditional upon full payment within forty-five (45) days of invoice date.
  • Late payment results in automatic forfeiture of all commission.
  • The Advertiser always remains fully liable for full payment.
  1. CAMPAIGN DELIVERY

startsat60.com will publish the Campaign in accordance with the Booking Confirmation, subject to receipt of all required materials that comply with agreed specifications and compliance with these payment terms. Unless expressly agreed in writing, startsat60.com does not guarantee any specific campaign outcomes, including impressions, clicks, conversions, engagement or return on investment.

  1. CANCELLATION & TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breach is not remedied within thirty (30) days of written notice. Material breach includes non-payment, failure to supply materials, or violation of law or intellectual property rights. If the Advertiser cancels after work has commenced, startsat60.com may retain fees paid at its discretion after deducting reasonable production and administration costs incurred.

If the Advertiser or Advertising Agency becomes insolvent, enters voluntary administration, is wound up, or has a receiver or administrator appointed, startsat60.com may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement without notice and recover all costs and fees incurred up to the date of termination.

  1. COPYRIGHT

All content created by startsat60.com remains the exclusive property of startsat60.com. All moral rights are asserted by startsat60.com under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Reuse, redistribution, or syndication requires prior written approval, must credit startsat60.com with a link to the relevant startsat60.com page, must not be altered, and may incur additional fees.

  1. WARRANTIES & INDEMNITY

The Advertiser warrants that all supplied materials comply with Australian law, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and all applicable competition laws, and do not infringe any third-party rights. The Advertiser indemnifies startsat60.com against all claims, losses, or liabilities arising from the Campaign, except to the extent caused by startsat60.com. The Advertiser warrants that all advertising complies with all applicable advertising laws, codes and standards, including the AANA Code of Ethics and any relevant industry guidelines. Each party agrees to comply with all applicable Australian competition laws, including the prohibitions on anti-competitive conduct under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

  1. DATA AND REPORTING

startsat60.com may use aggregated campaign data and performance insights for internal analytics, benchmarking and product improvement purposes.

  1. LIMITATION & FORCE MAJEURE

startsat60.com is not liable for delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including power outages, system failures, or telecommunications disruptions. startsat60.com’s liability is limited to direct losses only and excludes consequential or indirect loss.

Where a Force Majeure Event prevents startsat60.com from delivering all or part of a Campaign, payment obligations will be proportionate to the actual portions of the Campaign delivered prior to the Force Majeure Event. Fees paid in advance for Campaign portions not yet delivered at the time of a Force Majeure Event will be credited or refunded to the Advertiser on a pro-rata basis.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

If a dispute arises in connection with this Agreement, the parties must first attempt to resolve it through direct negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within 15 business days of written notice, either party may refer the matter to mediation conducted by a mediator agreed between the parties, or failing agreement, a mediator nominated by the Resolution Institute (Australia) (www.resolution.institute). The cost of mediation will be shared equally between the parties unless otherwise agreed. Nothing in this clause prevents a party from seeking urgent interlocutory relief from a court.

  1. GENERAL

startsat60.com may assign or novate this Agreement on notice. Any amendment must be in writing signed by both parties. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. This Agreement is governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and the Federal Court of Australia. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and any other policy, these Terms prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

 

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