These terms and conditions govern all advertising placed with REI, a brand of Reale Activation (Pty) Ltd (“the Company”), by the advertiser (“the Client”).
1. Binding Agreement
• Submission and acceptance of this booking form constitute a binding contract between the Client and REI.
• No cancellations are permitted once written confirmation of the booking has been received.
2. Cancellations and Amendments
• Cancellations must be made in writing before the material submission deadline and are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the booking value (plus VAT).
• Failure to submit the cancellation notice and payment by the required deadline will result in the Client being liable for 100% of the booking fee.
• No alterations to this agreement shall be valid unless confirmed in writing and signed by both parties in one and the same document.
3. Payment Terms
• All digital advertising campaigns must be paid upfront upon invoice.
• Print or package campaigns are payable upfront of the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Late payments will incur interest charges at the maximum allowable rate under the National Credit Act (Act 34 of 2005).
4. Advertising Material
• The Client must supply print-ready material before the submission deadline.
• If a colour-correct proof is not supplied, REI cannot guarantee accurate colour reproduction.
• For guidance on format or technical specifications, clients must contact REI directly in advance.
5. Editorial, Placement & Publication Rights
• REI reserves the right to:
◦ Decline any advertising without explanation.
◦ Withhold publication of any material.
◦ Cancel bookings at its discretion.
• Acceptance of an order does not guarantee editorial coverage or specific placement unless explicitly agreed to in writing and signed by both parties.
6. Liability & Indemnity
• REI is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses, including:
◦ Non-publication
◦ Typographical or material errors
◦ Positioning disputes
◦ Failure to perform due to technical or unforeseen issues
• The Client indemnifies REI against any legal action, damages, or costs (including attorney-client legal fees) arising from the publication of the advertisement.
7. Credit, Billing & Defaults
• REI may perform credit checks on the Client via registered credit bureaus.
• The Client consents to REI monitoring and reporting on their payment behaviour.
• A certificate signed by a REI official will serve as prima facie proof of amounts owed.
• In the event of late or non-payment:
◦ The full outstanding balance becomes immediately due and payable.
◦ REI may pursue legal recovery, and the Client will be liable for all legal costs, including attorney-client fees, collection charges, and tracing costs.
8. Jurisdiction
• The Client consents to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court, even if the claim exceeds the court's monetary limits.
9. Address & Authority
• The Client must notify REI of any change of address
• The signatory warrants that they are authorised to enter into this agreement on behalf of the Client.
10. Final Agreement
• These Terms & Conditions represent the entire agreement.
• No variation, addition, or amendment will be binding unless made in writing and signed by both the Advertiser and REI Executive Management in one and the same document.
