(Last updated: 28 January 2008)
1) PARTIES
Pursuant to this
Agreement, CARA COM MY MEDIA("Gokita") and Publisher shall agree to the
following terms and conditions for the receipt of advertising materials
("Creative") from advertising Customers ("Customers") This includes the
serving, tracking and reporting of all Campaigns in summary made on the
Gokita Network (the "Network") to Publisher Websites ("Websites").
2) USE POLICY
a) Membership:
Membership in the Network is subject to prior approval of Gokita. Gokita
reserves the right to refuse service to any new or existing Publisher, in its
sole discretion, with or without cause. Approval of membership in the Gokita
Network is limited only to the specific root URLs for which Publisher has
applied for approval. Gokita reserves the right to withhold approval of
membership in the Gokita Network based on Website primary language. Gokita
reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without liability, to reject,
omit or exclude any Publisher or Website for any reason at any time, with or
without notice to the Publisher and regardless of whether such Publisher or
Website was previously accepted.
b)
Representation: Publisher represents and warrants that: (1) it is the
owner or is licensed to use the entire contents and subject matter contained
in the Website; (2) the Website is free of any "worm", "virus" or other device
that could impair or injure any person or entity; (3) the Website does not
violate any law or regulation governing false or deceptive advertising,
sweepstakes, gambling, comparative advertising, or trade disparagement; (4)
the Website does not contain any misrepresentation, or content that is
defamatory or violates any rights of privacy or publicity; (5) Publisher is
generally familiar with the nature of the Internet and will comply with all
laws and regulations that may apply; and (6) the Website does not and will not
infringe any copyright, trademark, patent or other proprietary right.
Publisher grants Gokita and the customer the right and license to transmit
the Creative to the Website.
c)
Termination: Gokita reserves the right to terminate any Publisher's
relationship with the Gokita Network at any time, with or without cause.
Termination notice may be provided via email or any other public means and
will be effective immediately. Upon receipt of such termination notice,
Publisher agrees to immediately remove from his/her website Gokita's html
code for serving Creative from Gokita. Publisher will be paid, in the next
scheduled payment cycle, all legitimate earnings due up to the time of
termination. Upon termination, and in the event that blatant fraudulent
activities have been documented in the Gokita server logs, all ties to
referrals will be permanently severed and Publisher will not receive future
referral commissions.
d) Content: Gokita
reserves the absolute right to refuse to affiliate with any Publisher. Gokita
does not accept Websites that produce or provide adult content. Gokita does
not accept Websites that engage in, promote or facilitate illegal or legally
questionable activities such as pirating and hacking. Gokita does not accept
Websites that are: under construction, hosted by a free service, personal home
pages, or do not own the domain they are under. Gokita ad codes can be used
on Webpages that contain forums, discussion boards, or chat rooms.
This Agreement is voidable by Gokita immediately if
Publisher fails to disclose, conceals or misrepresents itself in any way. In
addition, Gokita may in its complete discretion refuse to serve any Website
that it deems appropriate. To insure compliance with this Agreement, any
Publishers that change their content after approval for membership MUST notify
Gokita of the changes in writing IMMEDIATELY. We prefer you notify us ahead
of time of any major changes in content or design.
e) Traffic:
Gokita reserves the right to terminate Publisher's relationship with Gokita
immediately should either (a) the number of Impressions delivered by Publisher
total less than 2,500 per month, or (b) the unique Click Through rate equals
.1% or less for any fourteen (14) consecutive calendar day period, or (c)
Publisher's traffic falls below the threshold established by Gokita from time
to time. Gokita reserves the right to change the minimum CTR at any time in
response to market pressures.
f) Defaults:
Gokita may not be able to fill 100% of advertising requests sent to its
servers with paying ads. Gokita provides free Publisher-defined default
redirects expressly for this reason. If Publisher chooses not to specify a
default redirect, Gokita will display so-called 'house' and 'AdCouncil' ads
on Publisher's website when paid advertising is unavailable. Gokita may
display so-called 'house' and 'AdCouncil' ads on any Publisher's website when
technical difficulties require it. So-called 'house' and 'AdCouncil' ads are
not paid advertising. Under no circumstances does Gokita guarantee to provide
any percent fill of paid advertising to a website.
g) Placement: Creative
may NOT be placed on any root URL not specifically approved for membership
within the Network. All creative must be placed within specified areas of the
Webpage (varies by creative type). Gokita pop-under windows can not be
launched from websites that launch more than a total of two pop windows. No
member will place ads on blank pages, on pages with no content, on top of one
another, on non-approved Websites, or in such a fashion that may be deceptive
to the visitor. Creative cannot be placed in email messages. Creative may NOT
be placed on webpages that contain content that is not under direct webmaster
control. Modifications can be made to align Creative, change text color,
change text size, or change text font. In addition, all Creative must be
placed in such a manner that a majority of visitors will notice the Creative.
h) Fraud and
Deception: Gokita audits every Publisher's traffic on a daily basis.
Publishers that commit fraudulent activities, including false clicks, false
impressions, and incentivised clicks, will have their account permanently
removed from our network and will not be compensated for fraudulent traffic.
Additionally, Gokita reserves the right to register fraudulent Publishers in
a global ad network fraud database, for usage by other ad networks. We have
several fraud mechanisms at our disposal that will detect most forms within a
few days of the initial activity. All proceeds from accounts with fraudulent
activity will be refunded to Advertisers. All Gokita Creative must be served
from a Gokita server or serving location. Stored images that are loaded from
a different location will not count towards any statistic or payment.
Publishers agree to not artificially inflate traffic counts using a program
(including scripts), device, or other means. Excessive page reloading or any
other abuse of our system could result in legal action. No Publisher shall
induce visitors to click on Creatives based on incentives, provided, however,
that, with the prior approval of Gokita, certain language may appear above or
below an advertisement served by Gokita. The following methods of generating
visitor interest are unacceptable to Gokita and may be grounds for dismissal
from the Network: use of unsolicited email or inappropriate newsgroup postings
to promote your Website; auto-spawning of browsers; automatic redirecting of
users; clicking on your own banners; blind text links; misleading links; or
any other method that may lead to artificially high numbers of impressions or
clicks.
i) Code: Gokita ad
codes must be not be modified from original format without consent from
Gokita. Publisher agrees to use the ad code provided for displaying Creative
not more than ONCE per page view. Ad codes cannot be placed in email messages.
Gokita ad codes can be used on Web pages that contain forums, discussion
boards, and chat rooms. Publisher can not alter,
copy, modify, take, sell, reuse, or divulge any Gokita computer code, except
as is necessary to partake in the Gokita Network, provided, however, with the
prior approval of Gokita, a Publisher may, in certain instances, modify the
Gokita computer code for purposes of inserting certain pre-approved language
above or below an advertisement served by Gokita. Requests for language
approval should be sent to
HELP@GOKITA.COM.
j) Data
Reporting (Stats): Gokita is the sole owner of all website, campaign, and
aggregate web user data collected by Gokita. Publisher only has access to
campaign data that is collected through the use of their inventory. Customers
only have access to website and web user data that is collected as part of
Customer's campaign.
k) Contact
Information: To insure timely payment, Publishers are responsible for
maintaining the correct contact and payment information associated with their
account. Payment Profile information must be updated by the last day of the
month to be be reflected in the next payment. This must be done online
using the Publisher's account. Any and all bank/service fees associated with
returned or cancelled payments due to any error in the Publisher contact or
payment information are Publisher's responsibility, and will be deducted from
re-payment.
3) PAYMENT POLICY
Actual campaign
rates vary with market conditions. Gross campaign rates are less any payment
transaction fees, campaign referral fees, cost-of-money / bad-debt fees, and
applicable ad serving fees. Gokita reserves the right to set and negotiate
specific payment terms on an individual basis. Publishers will typically be
paid within twenty-five (25) business days after the end-of-month. Do not
invoice Gokita; all Publisher invoices are discarded. Publishers will be
paid at the account level. All accounts will be settled in US dollars ($US).
No checks will be issued for any amounts less than $50US. Guaranteed payments
for balances of less than $50US will incur a service charge of $2.50US. Net
payments under $1.00 after service charge will not be made and are permanently
forfeited. All unpaid earnings will rollover to the next pay period. Any
Publisher account that goes unpaid for six (6) months becomes subject to
immediate payoff, with service charge, and immediate dismissal from the
Gokita Network. Publishers can not refer themselves as a
Publisher or as an Advertiser. Groups of Publishers can not refer each other.
All payments are based on actuals as defined, accounted and audited by
Gokita. Gokita reserves the absolute right not
to pay any accounts or Publishers that violate any of the terms and conditions
set forth herein. Gokita will be responsible for determining, in its sole and
absolute discretion, what acts and omissions violate this policy, and which
acts include activity that is deceptive or fraudulent in nature. Examples of
such acts may include, without limitation, clicks without referring URLs,
extraordinary high numbers of repeat clicks, and clicks from non-approved root
URLs.
4) LIABILITY POLICY
a)
Indemnification: Publisher is solely responsible for any legal liability
arising out of or relating to (i) the content and other material set forth on
the Publisher Websites and/or (ii) any content or material to which users can
link through the Publisher Websites (other than through an advertisement
supplied by Gokita). Publisher hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Gokita and its officers, directors, agents, affiliates and employees
from and against all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, expenses, damages,
and costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) that may
at any time be incurred by any of them by reason of any claims, suits or
proceedings (a) for libel, defamation, violation of right of privacy or
publicity, copyright infringement, trademark infringement or other
infringement of any third party right, fraud, false advertising,
misrepresentation, product liability or violation of any law, statute,
ordinance, rule or regulation throughout the world in connection with the
Publisher Websites (except for advertisements supplied by Gokita); (b)
arising out of any material breach by Publisher of any duty, representation or
warranty under any agreement with Gokita; or (c) relating to a contaminated
file, virus, worm, or Trojan horse originating from the Publisher Websites
(other than through an advertisement supplied by Gokita).
b) Damages:
In no event shall either party be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of data, loss of
use, or loss of profits arising thereunder or from the provision of services.
c) Warranty
Disclaimer: Gokita and its Customers do not make and hereby expressly
disclaim all warranties, express or implied, with respect to any matter
whatsoever, including, without limitation, the performance of any software
programs incidental to services rendered by Gokita, services provided
thereunder, or any output or results thereof. Gokita and its Customers
specifically disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
d) Limitation
of Liability: Neither Gokita nor its Customers will be subject to any
liability whatsoever for (a) any failure to provide reference or access to all
or any part of the Website due to systems failures or other technological
failures of Gokita or of the Internet; (b) delays in delivery and/or
non-delivery of Creative, including, without limitation, difficulties with a
Customer or Creative, difficulties with a third-party server, or electronic
malfunction; and (c) errors in content or omissions in any Creative.
5) GENERAL
a)
Applicability: In This Agreement, including all attachments which are
incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and replaces
all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral,
regarding such subject matter. Applicable sections shall survive expiration or
early termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed
to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties and neither
Gokita nor Publisher shall hold itself out as the agent of the other, except
for that specified in this Agreement. Neither party shall be liable to the
other for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond the
reasonable control of that party, including, but not limited to, acts of God,
labor disputes or disturbances, material shortages or rationing, riots, acts
of war, governmental regulations, communication or utility failures, or
casualties. Failure by either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement
shall not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other
provision. Any waiver, amendment or other modification of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the
parties. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any
provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, that provision of the
Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect
the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue
in full force and effect. Headings used in this Agreement are for ease of
reference only and shall not be used to interpret any aspect of this
Agreement. In addition to terms that are negotiated and documented separately
from this Agreement, terms that are automatically generated through the
interactive use of the Gokita website Publisher interface are explicitly
bound by this Agreement.
b) Public
Release: Publisher shall not release any information regarding Campaigns,
Creatives, or Publishers relationship with Gokita or its customers,
including, without limitation, in press releases or promotional or
merchandising materials, without the prior written consent of Gokita. Gokita
shall have the right to reference and refer to its work for, and relationship
with, Publisher for marketing and promotional purposes. No press releases or
general public announcements shall be made without the mutual consent of
Gokita and Publisher.
c) Remedy: If any
Publisher violates or refuses to partake in their responsibilities, or commits
fraudulent activity against us, Gokita reserves the right to withhold payment
and take appropriate legal action to cover its damages.
d) Audit: Gokita shall
have the sole responsibility for calculation of Publisher earnings, including
Impressions and click through numbers. In the event Publisher disagrees with
any such calculation, a written request should be sent immediately to Gokita.
Gokita will provide Publisher with an explanation or adjustment of the
numbers which shall be final and binding.
e)
Modifications: Gokita reserves the right to change any conditions of this
contract at any time. Members are responsible for complying with any changes
to the Gokita Publisher Agreement within 10 business days from the date of
change. Gokita will post any changes to this Agreement in the Publisher area
of the Gokita Website..
f) Privacy: Publisher
shall support Gokita's commitment to protect the privacy of the online
community; such commitment is set forth in Gokita's Privacy Statement, which
is hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
g) Assignment:
Customer may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without written
consent from Gokita. Any attempt to assign this Agreement without such
consent will be null and void.
h) Governing
Law: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of any of the Malaysian Federal Courts.
i) Ability to
Enter into Agreement: By executing this Agreement, Publisher warrants that
Publisher (or Authorized Representative of Publisher) is at least 18 years of
age, and that there is no legal reason that Publisher cannot enter into a
binding contract.
Last updated: 25 December 2007
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