Terms & Conditions

Preamble

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Rotterdam Publishing LLC (“Company,” “Publisher,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”), the operator of multiple publisher domains (the “Platform”), and the individual or entity (“User,” “Advertiser,” “Client,” “You,” or “Your”) accessing the Platform to submit, publish, or promote content.

These Terms govern (a) submissions of news tips for editorial consideration and (b) the purchase, creation, publication, distribution, and promotion of sponsored content and advertising (including banner/display ads and other paid placements) by or through the Publisher and its affiliated brands and websites.

By creating an account, signing an insertion order (“IO”), clicking acceptance, using our AI content generation tools, or paying an invoice, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You do not agree, You must not use our Services.

If You are acting on behalf of a company or another legal entity, You represent that You have authority to bind that entity.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Agreement:

• “Advertising” means any paid placement or communication intended to promote a product, service, brand, event, or viewpoint, including display ads and paid amplification.
• “Sponsored Content” means paid content published in article format (native advertising) including interviews, listicles, guides, explainers, announcements, thought leadership, and similar.
• “Editorial Content” (also “Editorial Submission”) means content created and published at our independent editorial discretion, not paid for, and not labeled as advertising.
• “Creative” means all advertising materials, including text, images, video, audio, tracking links, landing pages, and claims.
• “Insertion Order” (IO) means any written order, proposal, or agreement describing campaign specifics (pricing, dates, inventory, targeting, deliverables).
• “Dashboard” means our self-service interface for submitting content, managing campaigns, viewing metrics, and accessing AI Tools.
• “Publication Date” means the date Sponsored Content goes live on a Publisher property.
• “Minimum Availability Period” means the minimum time Sponsored Content is intended to remain accessible (defined in Section 10).
• “Service” refers to the Platform’s advertising and content submission features, including the Dashboard, AI Content Advisor, and publishing infrastructure.
• “AI Tools” refers to the generative artificial intelligence features provided on the Platform to assist in drafting, editing, or optimizing content.
• “Prohibited Content” refers to any material defined in Section 8 of this Agreement.

2. Parties and Scope

2.1. Publisher

The Publisher is Rotterdam Publishing LLC, registered in the State of Wyoming, USA. “Rotterdam Publishing” or the Company name may be a trading name used by the legal entity.

2.2. Covered Services

These Terms apply to:

• Option 1: Editorial Submission / News Tips — unpaid submissions for possible editorial coverage.
• Option 2: Sponsored Content (Guaranteed Publication) — paid publication, subject to compliance and approval.
• Promotion products — including banner/display ads, newsletter placements, homepage modules, recommendation widgets, social distribution add-ons, and/or other paid amplification.
• Dashboard & analytics — campaign management, reporting of impressions/engagement, and optimization features (including automated recommendations).
• AI Tools — generative artificial intelligence features for content drafting, editing, and optimization.
• Moderation & compliance review — content and creative approval processes.
• Any related deliverables such as copywriting, editing, design, and formatting services (if offered).

2.3. Order of Precedence

If there is a conflict, the following order controls:

1. Signed IO / Proposal / SOW (if any),
2. These Terms,
3. Technical specifications / policies referenced herein.

3. Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

3.1. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that You are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement. If You are registering on behalf of a business entity, You represent that You have the authority to bind that entity. Our advertising services are intended for business/professional clients unless we expressly agree otherwise in writing.

3.2. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your login credentials and for all activity under Your account. You must promptly notify us of suspected unauthorized access. The Company is not liable for any loss or damage arising from Your failure to protect Your password.

3.3. Accuracy of Information

You must provide true, accurate, current, and complete billing, contact, and business information during registration and keep it current. Use of fake identities or impersonation is strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate termination.

3.4. Agents and Agencies

If an agency places campaigns on behalf of an end advertiser, the agency and end advertiser are jointly and severally liable unless we agree otherwise in writing. Agencies must disclose the end advertiser upon request.

4. The Two Tracks: Editorial Submission vs. Sponsored Content

4.1. Option 1 — Editorial Submission (News Tip)

• Nature of Service: You may submit content that You believe has genuine journalistic value (“News Tip”).
• No charge / no payment. Submitting tips is free and does not create a paid relationship. We do not charge You for reviewing the submission, nor do We pay You for the content.
• No guarantee. We do not guarantee that Editorial Submissions will be published. We may accept, reject, ignore, prioritize, delay, or discontinue coverage at our sole editorial discretion.
• Editorial independence. We determine framing, headlines, context, sources, and whether/when to publish. We reserve the right to edit, rewrite, shorten, or re-angle the content to fit our editorial standards.
• Credit. If we publish based primarily on Your tip, we may credit You (by name, pseudonym, or “source,” as we choose), subject to safety, legality, and editorial judgment.
• Labeling. Published Editorial Submissions will be credited to You but will not be labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement” unless required by law due to commercial intent detected by Us.
• No confidentiality guarantee. We may keep sources confidential as a matter of journalistic practice, but we do not guarantee confidentiality and may be legally compelled to disclose information in some circumstances.
• No advertorial disguise. Tips must not be submitted to circumvent Sponsored Content labeling. We may treat such submissions as advertising inquiries and propose paid options or refuse them.
• Future Promotion. You may later choose to promote a published Editorial Submission via paid banner ads. This transaction is subject to our current advertising rates.

4.2. Option 2 — Sponsored Content (Guaranteed Placement)

• Nature of Service: You pay a fee to publish content (“Native Article”) to promote a business, service, or opinion.
• Paid service / Conditional guarantee. “Guaranteed publication” means we will publish if the content and advertiser comply with these Terms and pass review. We may require edits or refuse content that violates law/policy or poses legal/reputational risk.
• Duration. Sponsored Content will remain live on the Platform for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of publication, provided the User complies with these Terms (see Section 10 for details and exceptions).
• Labeling. In compliance with advertising standards (such as the FTC, ASA, or local equivalent), all Sponsored Content will be clearly labeled (e.g., “Sponsored,” “Paid Post,” “Advertisement Feature,” “Promoted,” “Advertorial,” or similar).
• Editing rights. We may edit Sponsored Content for clarity, style, legal compliance, and to add required disclosures—without changing the meaning materially. If material changes are needed, we will request Your approval where reasonably possible.

5. Campaign and Content Workflow

5.1. Define Goals

You will provide objectives, audience targets, key messages, and any compliance constraints.

5.2. Select Format

You may choose formats (covered news report style, interview/Q&A, guide/listicle, spotlight/explainer, event/announcement, opinion/thought leadership). We may recommend formats, but final approval is subject to compliance and editorial/brand-safety review.

5.3. Build Campaign / Recommendations

If we provide automated or “smart” campaign suggestions:

• These are recommendations only, not guarantees of performance.
• You remain responsible for the legality and suitability of targeting choices and claims.

5.4. Review & Approval

• We will conduct moderation and compliance review (both automated systems and human review).
• We may request substantiation, licenses, or clarifications/disclosures.
• We may reject any Creative at our sole discretion for legal, policy, quality, or brand-safety reasons, including poor quality of writing or images, incompatibility with our brand values, suspicion of fraud, or oversaturation of a specific topic.

5.5. Tracking & Optimization

• Dashboard metrics may include impressions, clicks, engagement, read time, scroll depth, and similar.
• Metrics can be impacted by ad blockers, cookie consent choices, browser limitations, bot filtering, and third-party outages.

6. Use of AI Tools and Automation

6.1. The AI Advisor

The Platform provides AI-driven tools to assist You in drafting headlines, articles, and campaign structures.

6.2. User Responsibility

You acknowledge that AI Tools may generate factual errors, hallucinations, or non-compliant text. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and editing all AI-generated content before submission. The Company makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, originality, or legality of AI-generated text.

6.3. No Copyright in AI Output

You acknowledge that under many jurisdictions, raw AI-generated content cannot be copyrighted. You grant the Company a license to use any inputs You provide to the AI for the purpose of improving our Services.

7. Intellectual Property and Licensing

7.1. Your Ownership

You retain ownership of Your pre-existing intellectual property, trademarks, and original materials You provide.

7.2. Grant of License to Publisher

By submitting content (text, images, video, logos) to the Platform, You grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. This includes a license to:

• Host, publish, display, distribute, adapt (formatting), and promote the Sponsored Content/Advertising.
• Use Your name, trademarks, and logos solely to perform and market the campaign (unless You opt out in writing).

7.3. Publisher Materials

Our site design, templates, editorial style, tools, trademarks, and the layout, design, and look-and-feel of published articles on Our Platform remain ours.

7.4. Rights Clearance / Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Us to use all intellectual property in Your submissions.
• Your content does not infringe the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary rights of any third party.
• You have all rights to submit the Creative, including images, music, fonts, and endorsements.

8. Content Standards, Prohibited Content, and Restrictions

8.1. General Compliance

You must ensure all Sponsored Content, Advertising, landing pages, and offers comply with all applicable laws and regulations (including consumer protection, unfair commercial practices, advertising standards, competition law, and privacy laws), industry codes where applicable, and platform rules if You request distribution on third-party platforms.

Violation of this section allows Us to remove Your content immediately without refund.

8.2. Illegal, Harmful, or High-Risk Advertising (Strictly Prohibited)

We may reject, suspend, or remove any content that we believe (in our reasonable judgment) involves, promotes, facilitates, or is associated with:

A) Illegal Activity or Unlawful Goods/Services

• Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia intended for illegal use, or instructions to acquire/produce illegal drugs
• Sale of stolen goods, counterfeit goods, fake IDs, document fraud
• Human trafficking, prostitution where illegal, exploitation
• Unlawful weapons sales or instructions enabling violence, including instructions on how to assemble explosives, weapons, or illicit substances
• Cybercrime, including any illegal acts

B) Fraud, Scams, and Deceptive Practices

• “Get rich quick” schemes, pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes
• Misleading “limited time” pressure tactics that are untrue
• Impersonation of individuals, brands, or government bodies
• Phishing, spyware, or any malicious code
• Content promoting scientifically debunked claims, conspiracy theories, or false news
• False promises: content promising unrealistic results (“Get rich quick,” “Lose 10kg in 2 days”)

C) Hate, Harassment, Violence, or Extremism

• Hate speech or discrimination targeting protected characteristics (race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity)
• Content supporting extremist organizations or inciting violence
• Threats, doxxing, harassment campaigns

D) Sexual Content and Exploitation

• Sexual exploitation, non-consensual content, CSAM (immediate removal and reporting to law enforcement)
• Pornographic content may be refused, restricted, or require age-gating at our discretion

E) Privacy Violations

• Publishing personal data without a lawful basis (doxing)
• “Revenge” content, stalking tools, or illicit surveillance
• Constitutes defamation, libel, or slander against any person or entity

F) Public Health and Safety Harms

• Self-harm instructions, self-harm promotion
• Medical misinformation likely to cause harm
• False claims about medical treatments or cures

G) Protection of Minors

• You may not target advertising for age-restricted products (alcohol, gambling, etc.) to users under the legal age.
• Content depicting minors in a sexualized manner, or content that endangers the physical or mental well-being of minors, will be reported to law enforcement authorities immediately.

H) Malicious Technical Activity

• Content containing viruses, malware, worms, Trojan horses, or any other harmful code.
• Links to external sites that are flagged as phishing or malware sites.

8.3. Regulated Industries (Allowed Only With Prior Written Approval)

If You are in a regulated category, we may require proof of licensing, geo-restrictions, specific disclaimers, and/or refuse entirely. Regulated categories include, without limitation:

• Financial products/services (investments, crypto, loans, credit repair, trading education)
• Legal services and immigration services
• Gambling, betting, lotteries
• Alcohol and age-restricted products
• Pharmaceuticals, supplements, medical devices, clinics
• Political advertising and advocacy campaigns
• Real estate investment claims (especially with ROI statements)

Content promoting cryptocurrency, forex trading, or gambling services must be pre-approved and must contain all legally required risk disclaimers. We reserve the right to ban these categories entirely at our discretion. We may require substantiation (Section 9) and reserve the right to add standardized risk warnings.

8.4. Misleading “Review” or “Independent” Language

Sponsored Content must not present itself as an independent editorial review, “unbiased testing,” “journalist investigation,” or “consumer report,” unless it is truly independent editorial content (Option 1) and not paid. If Sponsored Content includes reviews, comparisons, rankings, testimonials, star ratings, or “best of” lists:

• You must disclose the basis for selection/ranking (e.g., paid participation, sponsorship, objective criteria).
• You must not fabricate testimonials or use endorsements without permission.
• You must disclose if endorsers were compensated or received free products where required by law.

8.5. Political and Social Issues

We reserve the right to refuse or restrict content that promotes political parties, candidates, electioneering, or highly controversial political agendas. If permitted, such content must strictly adhere to local election laws and transparency requirements.

9. Claims, Substantiation, and Mandatory Disclosures

9.1. Truthfulness

All claims must be truthful, not misleading, and capable of substantiation.

9.2. Substantiation on Request

You must provide documentation upon request, including:

• Evidence supporting performance claims (e.g., “50% reduction,” “#1,” “best,” “guaranteed results”)
• Pricing proofs (if claiming “lowest,” “discount,” “was/now”)
• Clinical evidence for health claims
• Licenses/authorizations for regulated services
• Rights to use images, logos, testimonials, and third-party content

9.3. Disclosures

You must include clear disclosures where applicable, including:

• Paid partnership / sponsorship disclosures (we will label, but You must not remove or obscure it)
• Affiliate relationship disclosures (if affiliate links are used)
• Material connection disclosures for endorsements/testimonials
• Risk warnings for financial products when legally required

9.4. No Guarantee Language (Unless True)

You must not use “guaranteed approval,” “guaranteed visa,” “guaranteed returns,” or similar unless it is legally compliant, accurate, and substantiated.

10. Duration, Availability, and Removal

10.1. Sponsored Content Minimum Availability Period

Unless otherwise stated in an IO, Sponsored Content will remain accessible on our site for at least one (1) year from Publication Date (“Minimum Availability Period”).

10.2. Exceptions

We may remove or restrict access to Sponsored Content at any time (including during the Minimum Availability Period) if:

• The content violates these Terms or applicable law
• We receive credible legal complaints (defamation, IP infringement, consumer fraud, regulatory action)
• We receive a valid takedown notice or court order
• We discover that the content violates these Terms (e.g., it is later found to be plagiarized or a scam)
• Continuing publication creates legal, safety, or reputational risk
• You fail to pay amounts due
• The content becomes materially inaccurate or harmful due to new facts
• Required disclosures are missing and You do not cure promptly

10.3. After the Minimum Period

After the Minimum Availability Period, we may keep it live, archive it, de-index it from internal search, update URLs, or remove it, at our discretion.

10.4. Search Engines & Third-Party Caches

We do not guarantee indexing, ranking, or removal from third-party caches (e.g., search engines, archives). We may use noindex/nofollow tags where appropriate.

11. Editorial Rights, Quality Control, and Brand Safety

11.1. Right to Reject

We may reject any advertising or sponsored content for any reason, including quality, audience fit, legal risk, or brand safety, even if not explicitly listed.

11.2. Separation of Editorial and Advertising

Our editorial team may operate independently. Purchasing advertising does not entitle You to favorable editorial coverage.

11.3. Placement Not Guaranteed

Specific placement, adjacency, and share of voice are not guaranteed unless expressly agreed in a signed IO.

11.4. Competitor Adjacency

We may run competitor advertising unless exclusivity is explicitly purchased and confirmed in writing.

11.5. Right to Remove (“The Kill Switch”)

We may remove any published content at any time, without prior notice, if:

• We receive a valid takedown notice or court order.
• We discover that the content violates these Terms.
• The content causes, or is likely to cause, reputational damage to the Company.
• The User fails to pay applicable fees.

11.6. Effect of Removal on Fees

If content is removed due to a violation of these Terms (e.g., illegal content, hidden scam), no refund will be issued.

If content is removed purely due to a change in Our editorial policy (and the content was otherwise compliant), We may, at our discretion, issue a pro-rated refund for the remaining guaranteed duration.

12. Reviews, Revisions, and Approval Windows

12.1. Draft Review

Unless an IO states otherwise, we provide up to two (2) revision rounds on copy we create. Revisions must be consolidated and submitted within 1 business day of receiving a draft.

12.2. Client Delays

If You miss deadlines or fail to respond: publication timelines may slip, booked promotion inventory may be forfeited, and refunds may be limited (see Section 16).

12.3. Final Approval Window

If we request final confirmation and You do not respond within 1 business day, we may (at our option) publish the last approved version, pause, or cancel the deliverable subject to applicable fees.

12.4. No “Stealth Review”

You may not require us to remove sponsorship labels or present paid content as an independent review.

13. User Comments, Community Reactions, and Moderation

13.1. No Control Over Reader Opinion

You acknowledge that readers may react negatively, comment, share, or critique. We do not guarantee sentiment.

13.2. Comment Moderation

We may moderate comments for safety and legal risk, but we are not obligated to remove critical opinions unless unlawful.

13.3. No Retaliation Campaigns

You may not use our platform to target individuals with harassment, intimidation, or retaliation.

14. Creative Specs, Malware, and Technical Requirements

14.1. Specs

You must comply with current technical specs we provide (file size, formats, dimensions, animation length, click-through URLs, etc.).

14.2. No Malicious Code

Creatives and landing pages must not contain malware, redirects that change behavior based on user profiling, forced downloads, cryptominers, or deceptive scripts.

14.3. Third-Party Tags and Pixels

• Any third-party trackers must be disclosed and approved.
• You represent You have lawful basis to deploy them.
• We may block or remove tags that affect site performance, privacy compliance, or security.

15. Confidentiality

15.1. Commercial Confidentiality

If we sign an NDA, it applies. Otherwise, we will treat clearly marked business information as confidential where reasonable.

15.2. Editorial Limitations

Because we operate publishing/news properties, we cannot promise that all information shared will remain confidential, especially if: it becomes newsworthy, it is widely known, we are legally compelled to disclose it, or it is necessary to prevent harm or comply with law.

16. Data Protection, Privacy, Analytics, and Targeting

16.1. Compliance

Each party will comply with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR where applicable). By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

16.2. Controller/Processor Roles

Depending on the product: We may act as an independent controller for our site analytics and ad delivery logs. If we process personal data on Your behalf (less common for publishers), we may require a separate Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”).

16.3. Targeting and Profiling

If campaigns involve audience targeting, You acknowledge that:

• Targeting may rely on consent signals and privacy settings.
• Availability of targeted inventory may vary.
• We may provide required ad transparency information where mandated.

16.4. No Sensitive Targeting Without Approval

You may not target or infer sensitive categories (health, religion, political opinions, etc.) unless lawful, consented, and approved.

16.5. Dashboard Data

The analytics provided in Your Dashboard (views, clicks, impressions) are estimates. While we strive for accuracy, we are not liable for discrepancies between our internal data and third-party tracking tools.

16.6. Publicity

You agree that We may use Your company name and logo in our marketing materials to identify You as a customer of the Platform, unless You opt-out in writing.

17. Pricing, Payment Terms, Taxes, and Chargebacks

17.1. Pricing

Prices are as stated in the IO/proposal, current rate card, or as displayed in the Dashboard at the moment of checkout. Any “special attractive rate” for promoting editorial articles is subject to availability, change, and eligibility requirements.

17.2. Invoices and Due Dates

Unless otherwise stated, invoices are due within fourteen (14) days. We may require prepayment for new clients or high-risk categories. You agree to pay using the payment methods supported by the Platform and authorize us to charge Your selected payment method for the full amount.

17.3. Late Payments

Late payments may incur:

• Interest at 2.25% per month (or maximum allowed by law)
• Reasonable collection costs
• Suspension of campaigns and/or removal of content

17.4. Taxes

Prices exclude VAT/sales tax unless stated. You are responsible for all applicable taxes (VAT, GST, sales tax), duties, and withholdings.

17.5. Chargebacks

If You initiate a chargeback or payment dispute without first contacting us, we may immediately suspend campaigns. If the chargeback is resolved in our favor, You must reimburse our reasonable fees and administrative costs.

18. Cancellations, Changes, and Rescheduling

18.1. Client-Requested Changes

Changes to dates, targeting, creatives, or deliverables may require written approval and may incur fees.

18.2. Cancellation by Client

• Before work begins: we may refund amounts paid minus payment processing fees.
• Before publication (after entering moderation queue): You may be eligible for a full refund if cancelled before it has entered the moderation queue.
• After work begins (copywriting/editing/design): we may charge for work performed at the applicable rate and refund the remainder if any.
• After publication: Once content is published, the service is deemed fully rendered. Generally no refunds are offered for published Sponsored Content, even if You choose to delete it later (see Section 19 for narrow exceptions).

18.3. Cancellation by Publisher

We may cancel or refuse campaigns for legal/policy reasons. Refund treatment is in Section 19.

19. Refund Policy

19.1. No Refunds for News Tips

News tip submissions are free. There are no fees to refund and no compensation is owed.

19.2. Sponsored Content Refund Rules

• A) If we fail to publish compliant Sponsored Content due to reasons solely within our control, we will (at our option): publish within a reasonable extended timeframe, or refund amounts paid for the unfulfilled publication portion.
• B) If non-publication is due to You (non-compliance, missing substantiation, failure to provide assets, non-payment, illegal content, refusal to include disclosures), then no refund is owed, and we may charge for work completed.
• C) If we remove content for legal/policy risk (Section 10.2), then no refund is guaranteed, but we may offer a prorated credit at our discretion if removal is not caused by Your breach and we can lawfully continue service in another form.
• D) Rejection: If We reject Your Sponsored Content submission during moderation, the held funds will be released/refunded to You.

19.3. Banner/Display and Paid Promotion Refund Rules

• A) Underdelivery. If we materially underdeliver impressions/clicks promised in an IO (excluding force majeure and measurement limits), we may provide a makegood (additional delivery), or a pro-rata credit/refund for the underdelivered portion.
• B) Suspended for breach. If campaigns are paused/removed due to Your breach or illegal content: no refunds and we may retain all amounts paid.
• C) Brand safety / adjacency / sentiment. No refunds for: negative comments, unfavorable reader response, competitor adjacency (unless exclusivity purchased), or lower-than-expected performance.

19.4. Processing Fees

Refunds, if any, may exclude payment processing fees unless prohibited by law.

20. Complaints, Investigations, and Takedown Process

20.1. Complaints

We may receive complaints from readers, competitors, regulators, or rights holders.

20.2. Your Duty to Cooperate

You must respond promptly to requests for substantiation, corrected claims, licensing evidence, and clarifications or disclosures.

20.3. Emergency Takedown

We may immediately pause/remove content if we believe it poses urgent legal risk or harm.

20.4. Corrections

If content contains a material factual error:

• We may request You correct it.
• We may append an editor’s note or clarification.
• We may remove the content if necessary.

21. Warranties and Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You have full rights and authority to run the campaign and grant licenses.
• Your Creative and landing pages comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.
• Your claims are substantiated and not misleading.
• You will not collect personal data unlawfully.
• You are not on sanctions lists and will comply with export/sanctions laws.
• You will not use our services for fraud, deception, or illegal activity.

22. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Service and any content obtained through the Service is at Your own risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Neither the Company nor any person associated with the Company makes any warranty or representation with respect to the completeness, security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of the Service.

Specifically regarding ROI: We do not guarantee any specific results, traffic numbers, leads, sales, search engine rankings, impressions, clicks, conversions, SEO ranking, publicity outcomes, or editorial pickup resulting from Your use of the Service unless explicitly stated in a signed IO.

23. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your Sponsored Content/Advertising (including claims of deception, defamation, IP infringement, privacy violations, false advertising)
• Your products/services
• Your breach of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party (including IP and privacy rights)
• Any content You submit, post, or transmit through the Service
• Your use of the AI Tools and reliance on their output
• Your unlawful or negligent acts or omissions

We may choose counsel and control the defense, and You must cooperate. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of Your account and Your use of the Service.

24. Limitation of Liability

24.1. No Consequential Damages

To the fullest extent provided by law, in no event will the Company be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, or loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

24.2. Liability Cap

The Company’s total liability to You for any damages (regardless of the form of action) shall strictly not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount actually paid by You to the Company in the six (6) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) the amounts You paid to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the three (3) months preceding the event.

24.3. Service Interruptions

We do not guarantee that the Platform will be available at all times. We are not liable for downtime caused by maintenance, server outages, or cyber-attacks.

25. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for failure or delay due to events beyond reasonable control (e.g., outages, cyberattacks, natural disasters, war, strikes, platform changes, regulatory orders). We may pause or reschedule delivery.

26. Suspension and Termination

26.1. Suspension

We may suspend service immediately for non-payment, policy violations, legal risk, or suspected fraud.

26.2. Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate for material breach not cured within ten (10) days of notice (or immediately if breach is not curable).

26.3. Termination by User

You may terminate Your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Service. However, any content already published under the Sponsored Content agreement will remain live for the contracted duration unless You specifically request its removal (which does not entitle You to a refund).

26.4. Termination by Company

We may terminate or suspend Your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

26.5. Effect of Termination

Fees for work performed remain due. Sections on IP, indemnity, limitation of liability, confidentiality, and dispute resolution survive.

27. Dispute Resolution, Governing Law, and Venue

27.1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA, excluding conflict of law principles.

27.2. Venue

Courts located in the State of Wyoming, USA have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

27.3. Informal Resolution

Before filing, parties will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith within 30 days of written notice.

28. Notices

Notices must be sent to:

• Publisher: legal@rotterdampublishing.com
• Advertiser: the email/address on file in Your account or IO.

Email notices are deemed received when sent (unless bounced).

29. Miscellaneous Provisions

29.1. Independent Contractors

No partnership, employment, or agency is created.

29.2. Assignment

You may not assign without our written consent. We may assign as part of restructuring, merger, or sale.

29.3. Severability

If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

29.4. Entire Agreement

These Terms plus any IO/SOW constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements.

29.5. Updates / Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, We will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Changes apply prospectively. For active IOs, the IO controls for that campaign term. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms.

29.6. Language

If translated, the English version controls unless required otherwise by law.

Appendix A — Advertising Policy Checklist

• Identity & legitimacy checks (especially for finance/immigration/health): business registration, website ownership, contact info, licenses.
• Claim substantiation: require evidence for “best,” “#1,” ROI, health outcomes, “tax reduced by 50%,” etc.
• Testimonials: written permission + disclose compensation.
• Before/after images: require disclaimers and authenticity confirmation.
• Comparisons to competitors: require objective criteria and avoid defamation.
• Refund risk: confirm product deliverability; reject suspicious offers.
• Landing page compliance: the landing page must match the ad claim (no bait-and-switch).
• Geo restrictions: ensure regulated offers are limited to permitted jurisdictions.

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