ACCESS Allegany- Advertising Agreement

    Please read and agree to the "Term and Conditions" below, complete all fields, and submit all art-work no later than 30 days prior to your requested Agreement Start Date.
    Advertising Packages
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    Terms and Conditions

    Acceptance of all advertising on ACCESS Allegany vehicles is subject to Ardent Solutions' Executive Director and the Allegany County Administrator approval and agreement by the Advertiser to indemnify and protect Ardent Solutions and Allegany County, New York from loss and expense on claims and suits based upon contents of advertisements. This includes, but is not limited to, libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of person’s name or photograph.

    Permitted advertisements shall mean and refer to only commercial advertisements, which propose a commercial transaction. Permitted advertisements shall not include any of the following:
    • Political advertising, including, but not limited to, advertisement implying a position for or against any political candidate, public issue or subject.
    • Advertisements that contain or promote the sale or use of alcohol and tobacco products.
    • False, misleading or deceptive advertisements.
    • Advertisements that promote illegal activity or which advocate violence or crime.
    • Advertisements that contain language that is obscene, vulgar or profane.
    • Advertisements that contain obscene matter or sexually explicit material.
    • Advertisements that infringe upon any copyright, patent or service mark.
    • Advertisements implying a position for or against any religion.
    • Advertisements that contain images, copy or concepts that actively denigrate a specific age, religion,ethnic or gender group.
    • Advertisements that contain images, copy or concepts that actively denigrate public transportation.
    • Other noncommercial advertisements or noncommercial speech.

    Exceptions:
    Governmental entities, meaning public entities specifically created by government action, may acquire advertising space for messages that advance specific government purposes, except the space may not be used for advertising for or against a political candidate or issue of public debate.

    Ardent Solutions and Allegany County Right of Rejection:
    In all Agreements, Ardent Solutions and Allegany County reserves the right to reject any advertising content submitted for display on its properties and/or to order the removal of any advertising posted on its properties. If advertising on display is subsequently determined to be inappropriate, it shall be removed within 72 hours of receipt of written notification from Ardent Solutions' Executive Director and/or Allegany County Executive.

    Decisions regarding the approval, rejection or removal of advertising shall be made by the Ardent Solutions' Executive Director and/or Allegany County Administrator, or his designee, in conformance with the criteria in this policy statement.

    Timeline:
    All artwork and forms must be submitted to Ardent Solutions no later than 30 days prior to Agreement start date. Failure to do so may limit the terms of this contract and result in the forfeit of my deposit. Advertising requests will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

    Costs:
    Fees structure is non-negotiable and only applies to the placement of the advertisement. Separate costs for material design, production, installation and maintenance will be charged to the Advertiser (Exterior Displays Only) by a designated company selected by Ardent Solutions and Allegany County.

    Payment Policy:
    I agree to the following payment structure:
    • 50% of total cost of the advertising package and 100% cost of design, production and installation of advertising materials due 30 days prior to Agreement start date.
    • Remaining 50% of the total cost due upon the completion of this Agreement.

    Hold Harmless Clause:
    The Advertiser shall hold Ardent Solutions, Inc and Allegany County, its agents, officers, employees, and volunteers, harmless from, and save, defend and indemnify the same against, any and all claims, losses, liability and damages from claims and suits for injury alleged to be caused by the content of
    advertisements, including but not limited to libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or likeness. This obligation shall include indemnity for related costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. If such defense becomes necessary, the legal Counsel for Ardent Solutions, Inc. and Allegany County shall have the absolute right to approve any and all counsel employed to defend Ardent Solutions and Allegany County. This paragraph shall survive any expiration of this Agreement.