These Advertising Terms & Conditions (“T&Cs”) apply to all advertising, sponsorship, and paid content placements purchased on creherald.com, CRE Herald newsletters, and affiliated digital channels operated by CRE Herald Ltd.
1. Definitions
- Publisher: CRE Herald Ltd.
- Advertiser: Any entity (or its agency) purchasing advertising or sponsored services.
- Materials: All advertising creatives, copy, visuals, logos, and content supplied by the Advertiser.
- Insertion Order (IO): A campaign-specific document or written agreement confirming placement, pricing, and duration.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting an IO, artwork, or payment, the Advertiser agrees to be bound by these T&Cs, which form part of the contractual agreement between the parties.
3. Editorial Control & Compliance
3.1 The Publisher retains sole editorial discretion over all advertising formats, placement, and presentation. 3.2 The Publisher may reject, suspend, or remove any Materials that are misleading, unlawful, breach UK advertising regulations (ASA / CAP Code), or damage the editorial integrity of CRE Herald. 3.3 Labeling & SEO: Sponsored content will be clearly labelled as “Sponsored” or “Paid Content”. In compliance with search engine guidelines, all paid outbound links will use rel="nofollow" or rel="sponsored" tags.
Subject to CRE Herald Advertising & Editorial Policy.
4. Advertiser Responsibilities & Warranties
The Advertiser warrants that:
- Materials are accurate, non-defamatory, and comply with all applicable UK laws.
- It owns all intellectual property rights for the Materials.
- Content does not constitute unregulated financial promotion or investment advice.
- Materials comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
5. Indemnity
The Advertiser agrees to indemnify the Publisher against all claims, losses, or legal expenses arising from a breach of these T&Cs, regulatory investigations or complaints or third-party claims relating to the Materials (including intellectual property infringement).
6. Performance & Metrics
6.1 Performance metrics (impressions, clicks) are provided on a reasonable-efforts basis. 6.2 The Publisher does not guarantee specific commercial outcomes or lead generation. 6.3 Force Majeure: The Publisher is not liable for any delay or failure in performance due to circumstances beyond its control (e.g., server outages, cyber-attacks, or telecommunications failures).
7. Payment Terms
7.1 All invoices are payable within 14 days (or the period stated on the invoice). 7.2 Prices are exclusive of VAT (where applicable), which shall be paid by the Advertiser. 7.3 Late payments shall be subject to interest at 1.5% per month or the statutory rate under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
8. Cancellation & Changes
- Cancellations made after the campaign start date are non-refundable.
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled start date may be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
- Creative changes are subject to approval and may incur additional administrative fees.
9. Intellectual Property
All rights in the Publisher’s platform and trademarks remain the property of the Publisher. The Advertiser grants the Publisher a worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Materials solely for the duration of the campaign.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Publisher’s total liability shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Advertiser for the specific campaign in question.
11. Governing Law
These T&Cs are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
CRE Herald Ltd
Company No: 16871438 Registered Office: Unit 501, Leroy House, 434–436 Essex Road, London, United Kingdom
Last updated: 4 January 2026
