MEDIAEXPERTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: December 1, 2023
Last Updated: December 1, 2023
Company: MediaExperts Digital Advertising Agency
Registered Address: [Your Business Address in New Delhi, India]
Contact: support@mediaexperts.online
Website: mediaexperts.online


1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By engaging MediaExperts (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Agency”) for advertising services, accessing our website, or using any of our services, you (“Client,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Service Level Agreement (if applicable), and any signed Proposal or Statement of Work, constitute the entire agreement between you and MediaExperts.


2. SERVICES DESCRIPTION

2.1 YouTube Advertising Services

MediaExperts provides professional YouTube and Google Ads management services including but not limited to:

  • Campaign strategy development and planning

  • Audience research and targeting specific to Indian and global markets

  • Creative concept development and optimization for diverse audiences

  • Ad copywriting and video production guidance compliant with Indian advertising regulations

  • Campaign setup, management, and optimization

  • Performance tracking, analytics, and reporting

  • Budget management and bidding strategy

  • Compliance monitoring with Indian advertising standards and platform policies

2.2 Scope of Services

Specific services to be provided will be detailed in a separately executed Proposal or Statement of Work (“SOW”). Each SOW shall specify:

  • Services to be performed

  • Performance metrics and KPIs

  • Deliverables and timelines

  • Fees and payment terms

  • Term and termination conditions

2.3 Service Limitations

  • We require administrative access to your Google Ads account

  • Minimum campaign budgets may apply as per Indian market standards

  • Certain industries may be restricted per platform policies and Indian regulations

  • Services are subject to platform availability and policy changes

  • We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and relevant Indian laws


3. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Account Access

You agree to provide us with:

  • Administrative access to your Google Ads account

  • Access to relevant YouTube channel(s)

  • Access to Google Analytics (if applicable)

  • Necessary login credentials (securely transmitted)

3.2 Content and Materials

You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate business information as per Indian business regulations

  • Supplying brand assets (logos, guidelines, etc.)

  • Approving campaign creatives and strategies

  • Ensuring all content complies with applicable Indian laws including:

    • Consumer Protection Act, 2019

    • Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) codes

    • Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

    • Any other relevant Indian legislation

  • Obtaining necessary rights and permissions for all materials

3.3 Legal Compliance

You warrant that:

  • You have the right to advertise all products/services in India

  • All claims in advertisements are truthful and substantiated as per Indian law

  • You comply with all applicable Indian laws and regulations

  • You have proper disclosures where required by Indian law

  • Your business practices are legal and ethical in India

3.4 Timely Responses

You agree to:

  • Provide feedback within agreed timeframes

  • Approve campaigns and creatives promptly

  • Respond to compliance requests within 24 hours

  • Notify us immediately of any account issues


4. FEES AND PAYMENT

4.1 Fee Structure

Our fee structure may include one or more of the following:

  • Management Fee: Monthly retainer for services (in INR)

  • Performance Fee: Percentage of ad spend or revenue

  • Project Fee: Fixed fee for specific projects (in INR)

  • Hourly Rate: For consulting and additional services (in INR)

Specific fees will be outlined in your SOW. All fees are exclusive of GST.

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Invoices are issued monthly in advance

  • Payment due within 15 days of invoice date

  • Late payments incur 1.5% monthly interest or maximum permissible by Indian law

  • All fees are in Indian Rupees (INR) unless otherwise specified

  • You are responsible for all applicable Indian taxes including GST

  • Payments to be made via NEFT, RTGS, or other approved electronic methods

4.3 Ad Spend

  • You maintain control of your advertising budget

  • We will not exceed agreed budget without prior approval

  • Platform fees (Google Ads costs) are billed directly to you

  • We are not responsible for platform billing errors

  • Currency conversion rates apply for international campaigns

4.4 Refund Policy

  • Management fees are non-refundable

  • No refunds for services already rendered

  • Performance-based fees adjusted based on actual results

  • Disputed services must be reported within 7 days


5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Client Ownership

You retain ownership of:

  • Your brand assets, trademarks, and logos

  • Your website content and products

  • Your customer data and lists

  • Materials you provide to us

5.2 MediaExperts Ownership

We retain ownership of:

  • Our proprietary methodologies and processes

  • Our analytics tools and reporting templates

  • Our training materials and documentation

  • Any technology we develop

  • Copyright in original works created by us

5.3 Deliverables

  • Campaign strategies and plans become your property upon full payment

  • Custom creatives we produce are licensed to you for campaign use

  • Reports and analytics are provided for your internal use

  • We may use anonymized data for case studies and marketing

5.4 License Grant

You grant us a limited license to:

  • Use your brand assets for campaign management

  • Represent you to advertising platforms

  • Use campaign results in anonymized case studies

  • Access your accounts for service delivery


6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” includes:

  • Business strategies and plans

  • Financial information and pricing

  • Customer lists and data

  • Technical information and processes

  • Any information marked confidential

6.2 Obligations

Both parties agree to:

  • Maintain confidentiality of all Confidential Information

  • Use information only for purposes of this agreement

  • Disclose only to employees with need to know

  • Return or destroy information upon termination

6.3 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

  • Becomes publicly available through no fault of recipient

  • Was already known to recipient without restriction

  • Is independently developed by recipient

  • Must be disclosed by law or court order


7. PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTIES

7.1 Service Warranty

We warrant that:

  • Services will be performed with reasonable skill and care

  • We will comply with all platform policies and Indian regulations

  • We will maintain industry-standard security practices

  • We will provide services in a professional manner

7.2 Performance Guarantee

While we cannot guarantee specific results due to market variables, we commit to:

  • Implementing industry best practices

  • Continuous optimization based on performance data

  • Regular reporting and transparency

  • Achieving agreed KPIs where specified in SOW

7.3 No Guarantee of Results

You acknowledge that:

  • Advertising results are influenced by many factors

  • Platform algorithms change frequently

  • Indian market conditions affect campaign performance

  • Past performance does not guarantee future results

7.4 Limitation of Liability

  • Our total liability shall not exceed fees paid in preceding 6 months

  • We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages

  • We are not liable for platform changes or service interruptions

  • Liability is limited as per Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • Each party’s liability is limited as set forth herein


8. PLATFORM COMPLIANCE

8.1 Google Ads Policies

We agree to:

  • Comply with all Google Ads policies

  • Monitor for policy changes and updates

  • Implement required changes promptly

  • Maintain necessary certifications

8.2 YouTube Policies

We agree to:

  • Adhere to YouTube Partner Program policies

  • Follow community guidelines and content policies

  • Comply with advertising restrictions

  • Monitor for policy violations

8.3 Indian Regulatory Compliance

We agree to:

  • Comply with Indian advertising regulations

  • Follow ASCI guidelines for advertising

  • Adhere to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting guidelines

  • Comply with data protection requirements under Indian law

8.4 Compliance Cooperation

Both parties agree to:

  • Cooperate on compliance matters

  • Respond promptly to platform inquiries

  • Implement required changes

  • Share relevant policy updates

8.5 Policy Violations

In the event of policy violations:

  • We will notify you immediately

  • We will recommend corrective actions

  • We may pause campaigns if required

  • You are ultimately responsible for compliance


9. DATA PROTECTION

9.1 Data Processing Agreement

Where applicable, we will enter into a Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) that governs our processing of personal data on your behalf. Our standard DPA incorporates:

  • Google Ads Data Protection Terms

  • Indian data protection principles

  • Reasonable security practices as per Information Technology Act

9.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data including:

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Regular security assessments

  • Employee confidentiality agreements

  • Compliance with Indian data security standards

9.3 Data Subject Requests

We will assist you in responding to data subject requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws including emerging Indian data protection legislation.

9.4 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify you within 48 hours of discovery

  • Cooperate in investigation and remediation

  • Provide necessary information for regulatory reporting

  • Implement corrective measures

  • Comply with Indian breach notification requirements


10. TERM AND TERMINATION

10.1 Term

This agreement begins on the effective date and continues until terminated as specified herein. Individual SOWs may have specific terms.

10.2 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate for material breach if:

  • The breach is not cured within 30 days of written notice

  • The breach is incapable of cure

  • The other party becomes insolvent or bankrupt

10.3 Termination for Convenience

  • You may terminate with 30 days written notice

  • Early termination may incur termination fees as specified in SOW

  • You remain liable for services rendered and expenses incurred

10.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • We will cease all services

  • You will pay all outstanding fees

  • We will return your materials

  • Each party will return Confidential Information

  • Certain provisions will survive termination


11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Good Faith Negotiation

The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiation before pursuing other remedies.

11.2 Mediation

If negotiation fails, the parties agree to mediate the dispute with a mutually acceptable mediator in New Delhi before pursuing litigation.

11.3 Arbitration

Any unresolved disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in New Delhi in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted in English.

11.4 Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

11.5 Jurisdiction

The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi for any legal proceedings.


12. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control including:

  • Natural disasters

  • Government actions

  • Platform outages

  • Internet failures

  • Labor disputes

  • Pandemics or epidemics

  • Any other circumstances recognized as force majeure under Indian law

The affected party must notify the other party promptly and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.


13. INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 Your Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from:

  • Your breach of this agreement

  • Your violation of laws or regulations

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

  • Your content or materials

  • Any claims under Indian consumer protection laws

13.2 Our Indemnification

We agree to indemnify and hold you harmless from claims arising from:

  • Our breach of this agreement

  • Our gross negligence or willful misconduct

  • Our infringement of third-party intellectual property

13.3 Indemnification Process

The indemnified party shall:

  • Provide prompt written notice of claim

  • Allow indemnifying party to control defense

  • Cooperate in defense of claim

  • Not settle without consent


14. INSURANCE

We maintain professional liability insurance with limits appropriate for Indian market standards. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.


15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

MediaExperts is an independent contractor, not your employee. Nothing in this agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.


16. ASSIGNMENT

Neither party may assign this agreement without prior written consent, except in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets.


17. NOTICES

All notices shall be in writing and sent to:

  • To MediaExperts: support@mediaexperts.online

  • To Client: Email address provided in SOW

Notices are deemed received when delivered or, if emailed, when receipt is confirmed. Physical notices to be sent to our registered address in New Delhi.


18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This agreement, together with any SOWs and addendums, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.


19. AMENDMENTS

No amendment to this agreement is effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.


20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable under Indian law, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.


21. WAIVER

No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing. Failure to enforce any provision does not waive the right to enforce it later.


22. SURVIVAL

Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6 (Confidentiality), 7 (Performance and Warranties), 10 (Term and Termination), 13 (Indemnification), and 17 (Notices) shall survive termination.


23. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES

This agreement does not create any third-party beneficiary rights.


24. COUNTERPARTS

This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


25. HEADINGS

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.


26. GST COMPLIANCE

All fees are exclusive of GST. We will issue tax invoices in compliance with Indian GST regulations. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes.


27. ANTI-CORRUPTION

Both parties agree to comply with the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and other applicable anti-corruption laws in India.


ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

For Google Ads Compliance: These Terms incorporate by reference Google’s Advertising Policies, Terms of Service, and Data Processing Terms where applicable.

For Indian Compliance: These Terms are compliant with Indian laws including but not limited to:

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • Information Technology Act, 2000

  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019

  • Relevant advertising regulations

Service Level Agreements: Specific performance guarantees and service levels will be detailed in individual Statements of Work.

Contact for Questions: support@mediaexperts.online