General Terms and Conditions
REBL Media B.V. & Stopperdeal
Article 1 – Definitions
In these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:
- REBL Media: REBL Media B.V. and all trade names operating under it, being REBL Media and Stopperdeal.
- Client: the party that enters into an agreement with REBL Media, negotiates regarding an agreement, or to whom REBL Media has made an offer or issued a quotation.
- Advertising Material: the carrier of an advertising expression made available by or on behalf of the Client for connection to Advertising Space.
- Advertising Space: the medium by which Advertising Materials may be displayed or brought to the attention of the public, including digital media.
- Campaign: the period during which the Advertising Material will be displayed in the Advertising Space, whether or not with interruptions.
Article 2 – Applicability
- These terms apply to every offer, quotation and agreement between REBL Media and a Client unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
- They also apply where REBL Media engages third-party services.
- Deviations bind REBL Media only if agreed in writing.
- They apply to all subsequent agreements between the parties.
- The Client’s general terms are expressly excluded.
- If any provision is null and void, the remaining provisions remain in force.
Article 3 – Offers, Quotations and Agreements
- All offers are without obligation unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
- Agreements are deemed concluded:
- upon signature by both parties;
- upon recorded spoken acceptance;
- upon receipt of email acceptance;
- upon written confirmation by REBL Media;
- upon actual commencement of performance.
- Deviating acceptance does not bind REBL Media unless confirmed in writing.
- REBL Media may refuse orders without stating reasons.
- A composite quotation does not oblige partial performance.
- Offers do not apply to repeat orders.
- Published rates and availability are subject to change.
- An agreed reach qualifies as a binding order.
- REBL Media independently selects advertising screens.
Reach
- Reach means the total number of passers-by per week (gross reach).
- If multiple screens are combined, gross reach equals the total combined weekly passers-by.
- The Client’s advertisement will be displayed as agreed in frequency and duration.
- Standard displays per week: 5,600 with a 6-second spot length.
- Net reach equals 1/18 of gross reach.
- Reach figures are indicative only.
- Campaign photos are not standard and are provided only as an additional service.
Article 4 – Parties
- If the Client acts on behalf of a third party, the Client warrants that such third party will fulfil all obligations.
- The third party is jointly and severally liable with the Client.
- If unauthorised, the Client is deemed to act in its own name and account.
- Transfer of rights or obligations requires prior written consent from REBL Media.
Article 5 – Prices
- All prices are exclusive of VAT and governmental charges unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- Discounts and commissions apply only if agreed in writing.
- If fewer Advertising Spaces are available than estimated, the amount owed will be reduced proportionally or compensated with equivalent value.
- No further compensation is owed beyond what is stated.
- Additional efforts beyond standard placement will be charged to the Client.
- Additional work is charged at commercial rates; third-party costs may be passed on with a surcharge.
Article 6 – Provision of Advertising Materials
- The Client must deliver Advertising Materials in accordance with REBL Media’s specifications.
- Materials must be delivered no later than the specified deadline.
- Deadlines are strict (time is of the essence).
- If materials are not delivered correctly or on time, REBL Media may refuse placement or adjust them at the Client’s expense.
- Advertising Materials become the property of REBL Media.
- REBL Media may destroy or store them after the Campaign.
Article 7 – Content of Advertising Materials
- The Client warrants that materials comply with law, regulations, public order and third-party rights.
- REBL Media may refuse placement at its discretion.
- The Client remains obliged to pay the agreed price.
Article 8 – Placement
- REBL Media makes available the agreed Advertising Spaces for the agreed period.
- Deadlines for REBL Media are not strict; start/end may be postponed up to 48 hours.
- No guarantees are given regarding specific days or hours unless agreed in writing.
- Defects must be reported in writing during the Campaign.
- Non-use does not affect payment obligations.
Article 9 – Invoice and Payment
- The first invoice is sent on the agreed Campaign start date.
- Payment must be made within 14 days.
- Advance payment may be required.
- Late payment results in 1.5% monthly interest or statutory interest if higher.
- Collection costs are at least 15% of the outstanding amount (minimum EUR 150.00).
Article 10 – Cancellation
The Client may not cancel or unilaterally revoke the agreement.
Article 11 – Release from Obligations
If the Client fails to fulfil its obligations, REBL Media is released from its obligations without affecting the Client’s payment obligation.
Article 12 – Liability and Indemnification
- REBL Media is not liable for indirect damages.
- Liability for direct damage is limited to the invoice amount.
- Claims must be submitted in writing within 24 hours.
Article 13 – Suspension and Dissolution
REBL Media may suspend or dissolve the agreement if the Client fails to perform its obligations.
Article 14 – Force Majeure
Parties are not obliged to perform obligations in cases of force majeure. If force majeure lasts longer than two months, either party may terminate the agreement.
Article 15 – Governing Law and Disputes
- Dutch law applies, excluding the CISG.
- The District Court of the Northern Netherlands, location Groningen, has exclusive jurisdiction.
Version: V2 – 03-10-2024
English translation for convenience; in case of discrepancies, the Dutch version shall prevail.