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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The publisher reserves the right to decline or cancel any advertisement at any time.

Advertisements which in the judgment of the publisher attempt to create the illusion that they are BusinessWeek editorial matter are declined. The word “advertisement” shall be printed at the top of the advertisements that resemble general editorial material.

The advertiser and its advertising agency, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the publisher, its employees, and agents from any claims, actions expenses, or losses based on or arising out of anything contained in such advertising, including the unauthorized use of any person’s name or photograph or copyrighted material, obscene language, libelous statements, invasion of privacy, or anything unlawful in connection with advertising purchased according to the terms of this rate card.

The publisher is not liable for errors in key numbers.

The publisher is not liable for the failure to publish or circulate any part of an issue or issues because of Acts of God, strikes, work stoppages, national emergencies, or circumstances beyond BusinessWeek’s control.

All advertising position clauses are treated as requested.

Since editorial requirements change as issue production progresses, the publisher cannot guarantee fixed ad positioning. Advertisers are guaranteed a three page competitive separation.

A 10% margin should be allowed in the circulation of the U.S. regional, state and metro editions.

The publisher reserves space by issue as schedules are received. Occasionally, an issue becomes booked at capacity for certain types of space. Advertisements received thereafter are placed on the issue waiting list and protection is provided by reserving space in the next available issue.

The advertiser and the advertising agency shall be jointly and severally liable for all payments due the publisher for advertising space or production charges. The publisher will not be bound by any terms or conditions of order blanks or copy instructions inconsistent with the rate card.

BusinessWeek will not extend credit for advertising orders or space reservations that claim sequential liability.

The McGraw-Hill Companies and its joint venture partners will use their best efforts to provide accurate translations of English-language advertisements into local language editions, but neither can make any guarantees in this regard or shall have any liability in connection therewith.

An electronic version of the print product (with full editorial and advertising) is available via subscription.

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Rates are based on the frequency of insertions and/or dollar volume contracted for and used within a 12-month period (or less, if desired) from the date of the first insertion. Advertisers earning a joint rate must agree to the same contract period. Short rates and rebates apply.

BusinessWeek values its advertisers and pledges to honor as many positioning requests as possible. All positions provided in an RFP require a written confirmation within 30 days. Otherwise, they may not be available.

Advertising schedules composed of mixed space units or mixed editions are entitled to standard discounts except when the use of either smaller units or smallest units lowers the total cost of the campaign below the amount of the larger units/editions taken alone would cost.

Proper notification will be given of any rate change. Space orders may be cancelled at any time once the change in rate becomes effective without incurring a short-rate adjustment on space already run, provided the frequency specified in the contract has been used on a pro rata basis up to the date on the last insertion.

15% of the gross charges (excluding production charges). Bills are rendered on or before publication issue date and are payable on receipt. Cash discount: none.

All billing statements originate from Hightstown, New Jersey, U.S.A.