Frequency

Rates apply to ads placed for issues between January and December 2016.

Discounts

A 15 percent discount applies to accredited advertising agencies on accounts paid within 30 days of invoice date. Production charges are non-commissionable.

Special positions

Ad placement is at the publisher’s discretion. However, special positions such as covers, which are non-cancelable, may be ordered subject to publisher’s approval and a 20 percent premium.

Insertion orders

An insertion order and proof should accompany every ad. The ­insertion order must include the name of the publication and advertiser, insertion date, size and orientation, a description of the ad, rate and special instructions. All orders are subject to the terms of the current rate card.

Payment

Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Past due balances are subject to a 1.5 percent late charge. Accounts more than 60 days past due will be put on a prepayment basis until they are brought up-to-date. Accounts more than 90 days past due will be turned over for collection.

Liability

Advertisers assume liability for all ­content and agree to hold the publisher, USPS, harmless from all cost, claims, liabilities, losses and expenses, including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses, arising from the publication of advertisers’ material. USPS reserves the right to refuse any ad or to add the word “advertisement” to any ad.