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Benefits of advertising with Kol

kataBuzz include:
Kolkatabuzz is a comprehensive 'infotainment' site catering any information pertaining to Kolkata, Bengal, and its community.

KolkataBuzz enjoys high viewership from both resident and non resident Bengali netizens.

Our site provides you a platform with wider exposure both to the local and international community to generate awareness about your company, products and services by advertising on Kolkata Beckons.

Image-based banner ads displayed on the left side panel that are highly visible.

Advertising on the Internet has been proven to be an effective means to promote your company or products and services to the millions of people who browse the Internet each and every day.

Rates

Position
Size
Rate (Static)
15 days
Rate (Static)
30 days
Rate (Animated)
15 days
Rate (Animated)
30 days
Ear Panel
150 X 70 px OR5.29 cm / 2.47 cm
2,000
3,000
2,500
3,500
Heart of the page
450 X 150 px OR 15.88 cm / 5.29cm
2,500
3,500
3,000
4,000
Left and right columns

155 X 60 px OR5.47 cm/ 2.12 cm
1,500
2,500
2,000
3,000
Bottom classified
440 X 80 px OR 15.52 cm/ 2.82 cm
1,500
2,500
2,000
3,000
Advertisement with text content only Maximum 30 words
Rs 300 Per day

Designing & preparation of advertisement content( Optional)

For static Graphics:
For static Graphics:
For animated Graphics:
For animated Graphics:
Size
Rate
Size
Rate
150 X 70
300
150 X 70
500
450 X 150
600
450 X 150
1,000
155 X 60
300
155 X 60
500
440 X 80
500
440 X 80
800
150 X 60
300
150 X 60
600



Specifications

Your ads appear on the right and left side of homepage. The usual banner advertisement on KolkataBuzz measures 130 X 60 pixels. Depending on availability, large banner of 130 X 120 pixels can also be accommodated in this area.
Width: 130 pixels

Height: 60 pixels or 120 pixels

Resolution: 72 dpi maximum. Higher resolution images will not be published.

Size: 10K maximum for still, 30K maximum for animated

Type: Gif / JPEG or Flash
Advertisers with web sites will have their banners linked to their web site.

Advertisers without a web site on their discretion may ask KolkataBuzz to create a single web page with their details for which an extra charge upwards of Rs.1,499/- will be levied. The pricing for this effort will be arrived at after further discussions.


Conditions of Acceptance

KolkataBuzz reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed counter to the interests of KolkataBuzz. All advertisements submitted is expected to meet reasonable standards of truthfulness.

Deadlines

Once banner art is received, it takes a minimum of two working days to appear on the Web site.

Insertion Order

To reserve advertisement space, complete this enquiry form and our sales department will get back to you within 48 hrs.

mana.bando@kolkatabuzz.com

I hereby initiate this agreement with KolkataBuzz based on the terms listed here. I have read and agree to the online Advertising Terms and Conditions.
Download Advertising Insertion Order Form (26 KB)

Advertising Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions (the "Terms") are entered into between KolkataBuzz website administrator, Manabendra Bandopadhyay, ("Kolkatabuzz") and the Advertiser and/or Agency ("Customer") referenced on the corresponding insertion order ("IO"). If Customer is an Agency, Agency represents and warrants that (1) Advertiser has authorized Agency to enter into this Agreement on Advertiser's behalf and to represent the Advertiser within the scope of this Agreement, and (2) Advertiser agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to paying KolkataBuzz for advertisements delivered pursuant to this Agreement and any corresponding IOs. These Terms shall be deemed incorporated by reference into any IO submitted by Customer. The Terms and IOs collectively form the "Agreement."

1. Reservation of Right. KolkataBuzz reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement, insertion order or placement guarantee at any time without citing any reason. All advertisements must conform to the standards of KolkataBuzz and, in KolkataBuzz's estimation, be suitable for publication. Only publication of an advertisement shall constitute final acceptance. No obscene/pornographic or matters that are considered to be unsuitable for public viewing will not be accepted.

2. Endorsement. Publication of an advertisement does not necessarily imply endorsement by Kolkata Buzz.

3. Term; Renewal. The term of these Terms commences on the Start Date set forth in the IO ("Start Date") and continues in force and effect until terminated pursuant to section 4. Except as expressly set forth in the IO, any renewal of the IO, acceptance of any additional IOs, and pricing for such renewal or additional IOs shall be at KolkataBuzz's sole discretion.

4. Termination; Effect of Termination. KolkataBuzz shall have the right to terminate any IO (and this Agreement), in whole or in part, with or without cause, at any time except as provided in an IO. Once an IO is submitted, Customer cannot terminate it for any reason unless expressly provided in the IO. Upon termination for any reason, (i) Customer shall remain liable for any amount due under an IO for advertisements delivered by KolkataBuzz and such obligation to pay shall survive termination of this Agreement, (ii) at the request of either party, the other party shall return all Confidential Information and (iii) Sections 4 and 6-11 shall survive termination.

5. Confidentiality. Customer shall make no public announcement regarding the existence or content of the IO without KolkataBuzz's prior written approval. Furthermore, during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of two years following any IO End Date, neither party will use or disclose any Confidential Information of the other party except as provided herein. "Confidential Information" includes (1) advertisements, prior to publication, (2) IOs, (3) any KolkataBuzz statistics and information designated by either party in writing, or identified orally at time of disclosure as "confidential" or "proprietary." The foregoing restriction does not apply to information that has become publicly known through no breach by a party, or has been: (1) independently developed without access to the other party's Confidential Information; (2) rightfully received from a third party; (3) approved in writing for release by the disclosing party; (4) required to be disclosed by law or by a governmental authority.

6. No Warranty. KOLKATABUZZ MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO ADVERTISING AND OTHER SERVICES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. Limitations of Liability; Force Majeure. In no event shall KolkataBuzz be liable for any act or omission, or any event directly or indirectly resulting from any act or omission, of Customer, or any third parties (if any). EXCEPT FOR THE PARTIES' INDEMNIFICATION AND CONFIDENTIAILITY OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, (I) IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY AND (II) EACH PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY CLAIM IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO KOLKATA BECKONS FROM CUSTOMER FOR THE IO GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. Without limiting the foregoing and except for payment obligations, neither party shall have any liability for any failure or delay resulting from any condition beyond the reasonable control of such party, including but not limited to governmental action or acts of terrorism, earthquake or other acts of God, labor conditions, and power failures.

8. Advertisement Placement and Modification. Customer agrees (unless otherwise specified in an IO) that advertisements will be displayed in homepage of www.kolkatabuzz.com whenever the pages are browsed in a web browser, either alone or in combination with other advertisements. If Kolkata Buzz receives a complaint from a third party alleging that the advertisements corresponding to an IO infringe the third party's trademark or other proprietary rights, KolkataBuzz shall have the right to disable the advertisements at issue.

9. Customer's Responsibilities. Customer is responsible for the selection of keywords, the content and display of advertisements, URL links, and IOs including any trademark issues associated therewith. Customer shall ensure that(a) Customer holds all rights needed to permit the use, reproduction, display, transmission and distribution of the advertisement and all contents therein ("Use") by Kolkata Buzz; and (b) KolkataBuzz's Use, Customer's keywords, any data regarding users, and any material to which users can link, or any products or services made available to users through the advertisement will not (i) violate any criminal laws or third party rights; (ii) encourage conduct that would constitute a criminal offense or violate any law; or (iii) give rise to civil liability. Kolkatabuzz will STRICTLY NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any contents provided by the client in the IO for deployment in the site.

10. Indemnification. Each party agrees to indemnify the other party and its respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and applicable third parties (e.g., syndication partners, licensors, licensees, consultants, and contractors) ("Indemnified Person(s)") from and against any third party claim, liability, loss and expense (including damage awards, settlement amounts, and reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by the indemnifying party in such defense) ("Liabilities"), arising out of the breach by the indemnifying party of its obligations under this Agreement and failure to comply with applicable law in the performance of its obligations hereunder during the Term. The indemnification obligations regarding the Indemnified Person(s) and Liabilities shall exist only if the indemnified party (the "Indemnitee") (1) promptly notifies the indemnifying party (the "Indemnitor") of any claim, (2) provides the Indemnitor with reasonable information and cooperation in defending the claim, and (3) gives the Indemnitor full control and sole authority over the defense and settlement of such claim. The Indemnitee may join in defense with counsel of its choice at its own expense. The Indemnitor shall not reimburse the Indemnitee for any expenses incurred without prior written approval.

11. Priority; Miscellaneous. These Terms shall supersede any and all conflicting terms in an IO unless a provision of these Terms expressly allows for control by the IO. This Agreement: (1) shall be governed by the laws of West Bengal, except for its conflicts of laws principles. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be adjudicated in Kolkata, India. This constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Each party hereto is duly authorized to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder. Any modifications to this Agreement must be made in a writing executed by both parties. The parties will negotiate any dispute hereunder in good faith within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice; this obligation shall not eliminate any remedies available to the parties. Any notices shall be sent to the addresses set forth in the IO by facsimile or overnight courier and shall be deemed given upon receipt. The waiver of any breach or default of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. If any provision herein is unenforceable under any applicable law, then such provision will be modified to reflect the intention of the parties, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any reference to the term "partner" herein does not denote a legal partnership relationship, but one of independent contractors. Customer may not resell, assign, or transfer any of its rights hereunder. Any such attempt shall automatically terminate the Agreement, without liability to KolkataBuzz.