ADVERTISING AGREEMENT
MY ZIP ADS LLC – ADVERTISING AGREEMENT
Last Updated: October 2025
This Advertising Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between My Zip Ads LLC (“Company”) and the undersigned business (“Advertiser”).
By submitting payment or signing this Agreement, Advertiser agrees to the following terms and conditions.
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1. SERVICES PROVIDED
My Zip Ads LLC provides shared direct-mail postcard advertising through USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM).
Each postcard reaches up to 10,000 homes per mailing or more and features up to 16 local businesses, divided across both sides of the card (8 ads per side when full).
Each Advertiser receives exclusive category placement within the selected ZIP code (e.g., one pizzeria, one roofer, etc.).
All active advertisers may also qualify for additional social media exposure as outlined in Section 10.
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2. PAYMENT TERMS
Payment for ad space is due in full at the time of purchase unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Available options include 6-month and 12-month terms.
Advertising plans are non-cancelable after purchase.
Installment or financing options may be offered through third-party providers (such as PayPal or Klarna).
These services operate independently of My Zip Ads LLC and are subject to their own terms.
If the Company produces any associated video content, production and posting may take up to 60 days; however, the advertising term begins upon postcard mailing date.
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3. RENEWAL POLICY
All advertising plans automatically renew for the same term and price unless Advertiser provides written notice of cancellation at least 90 days prior to the renewal date.
My Zip Ads LLC initiates renewal billing and ad reservation approximately 60 days before the end of each term to ensure continuity in printing, category exclusivity, and mailing schedules.
If Advertiser does not submit written cancellation by the 90-day mark, payment for the next term will be processed during the 60-day renewal window.
Failure to cancel in writing before that deadline will confirm Advertiser’s renewal for the next cycle, and the space will remain reserved exclusively under their category.
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4. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
All sales are final once payment has been processed.
Because mailings are pre-scheduled and printed in bulk, no refunds or early cancellations will be issued under any circumstances.
Advertiser acknowledges that ad space is reserved immediately upon payment and that all associated production, printing, and mailing costs begin at that time.
Any refund or credit, if granted, will be at the sole discretion of My Zip Ads LLC.
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5. AD SUBMISSION AND DEADLINES
Advertiser must submit final artwork, copy, and required assets by the stated deadline for each mailing.
If materials are not received on time, My Zip Ads LLC may use a previously submitted design or a temporary “filler ad” to preserve layout integrity.
No refunds or credits will be issued for missed deadlines or late submissions.
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6. CATEGORY EXCLUSIVITY
Each advertiser is granted exclusive representation for their business category within the selected ZIP code.
For example, only one pizzeria, one roofer, one barber, etc., will appear on each card.
My Zip Ads LLC reserves the right to define and manage category classifications to maintain fairness, design balance, and advertiser diversity.
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7. DESIGN AND APPROVAL
All artwork will be submitted for Advertiser review before printing.
If Advertiser fails to respond by the approval deadline, the most recently submitted design will be used.
Minor layout adjustments necessary for printing may be made at the discretion of My Zip Ads LLC without additional approval.
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8. Campaign Activation & Fulfillment Clause
The Advertiser acknowledges and agrees that each My Zip Ads campaign for a given ZIP Code will commence mailing only after a minimum of eight (8) paid advertiser placements have been secured for that ZIP Code.
If the minimum threshold is not met by the campaign’s initial cutoff date, My Zip Ads may hold that campaign open for up to two (2) additional monthly cycles—a maximum of three (3) months from the Advertiser’s signup date—to allow additional participants to join.
During this period, existing advertisers are encouraged to recommend other local businesses from the same ZIP Code. My Zip Ads may, at its discretion, extend referral-based promotional incentives to participating advertisers to assist with campaign activation.
If, after the three-month period, the ZIP Code still does not reach the required minimum of eight (8) advertisers, My Zip Ads will automatically fulfill the Advertiser’s paid advertisement through an individual or paired postcard mailing of comparable advertising value. The postcard format, print volume, and delivery quantity shall be determined solely by My Zip Ads in order to provide reasonable exposure while maintaining production balance and cost neutrality.
All payments are non-refundable once submitted. Campaign quantities, postcard dimensions, and distribution volumes may vary depending on participation levels, postal conditions, and production requirements. My Zip Ads shall not be liable for USPS delivery delays or variations in delivery timing beyond its control.
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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
My Zip Ads LLC is not responsible for postal delivery issues, third-party printing delays, or force majeure events.
Liability for any error or omission in printing shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific ad placement in question.
Advertiser agrees that My Zip Ads LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits or business opportunities.
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10. INDEMNIFICATION
Advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless My Zip Ads LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the content of their advertisement or its use in marketing materials.
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11. VIDEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION
All active advertisers are eligible for participation in the My Zip Ads Local Business Spotlight program, which provides social media exposure in addition to printed advertising.
a. Eligibility and Allotment
12-month advertisers may submit up to 12 videos during their active term.
6-month advertisers may submit up to 3 videos during their active term.
Unused video submissions do not carry over after renewal or expiration.
b. Creation and Submission
Advertisers may self-record videos following My Zip Ads’ content guidelines and upload them for review.
Alternatively, My Zip Ads may produce one video for the advertiser upon request.
If My Zip Ads produces the video, production, editing, and posting may take up to 60 days.
c. Posting and Exposure
Videos will be featured on My Zip Ads’ official social media pages and may include branded introduction and closing segments for consistency.
Videos remain active for the duration of the Advertiser’s paid term.
Upon expiration or cancellation of the ad package, videos may be hidden or removed from public view.
d. Boosting and Promotion
My Zip Ads may, at its sole discretion, boost certain videos or re-share them for promotional purposes.
Boosting is not guaranteed and is determined based on scheduling, performance, and relevance.
e. Content Guidelines
All submitted content must comply with community standards and remain appropriate for general audiences.
No vulgar, discriminatory, or explicit material will be accepted.
My Zip Ads reserves the right to edit, caption, reject, or remove any content that does not meet brand or platform standards.
f. Ownership and Rights
Advertiser grants My Zip Ads a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute submitted videos and associated imagery for marketing and advertising purposes across print, digital, and social platforms.
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12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION / GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
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13. NON-DISPARAGEMENT AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
Advertiser agrees not to publicly disparage My Zip Ads LLC or its representatives in any form of media.
Advertiser further waives any right to pursue legal action for indirect or unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in the My Zip Ads program.
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14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or representations.
No modification is valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.