DiscoverStanthorpe.com.au Advertising Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 13 June 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the relationship between the advertiser or end user (“You”, “Your”) and Discover Stanthorpe, operated by Holiday Brands Pty Ltd (“We”, “Us”, “Our”), for the provision of advertising services on the DiscoverStanthorpe.com.au website, affiliated AI itinerary planners, and associated physical billboard advertising within the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt region.


 

End User Disclaimer & Information Accuracy

Discover Stanthorpe provides a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services. While we strive to ensure that all listings and content are accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees or warranties as to the completeness, correctness, reliability, or availability of any information provided on the website or within our AI itinerary planner.

Information such as business descriptions, pricing, availability, trading hours, special offers, and imagery is often supplied directly by the advertisers or derived from public data sources. As such:

We do not verify the accuracy of every listing;

We are not responsible for errors, outdated content, or omissions;

Users are encouraged to contact businesses directly for confirmation before making any travel plans or purchases.

Discover Stanthorpe and Holiday Brands Pty Ltd disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, inconvenience, or expense incurred by users relying on information from the site or itinerary planner.

Listings do not constitute an endorsement, and inclusion on the platform does not imply any form of partnership, recommendation, or certification.


1. Advertising Services

By purchasing an advertising package, you agree to be listed on:

  • DiscoverStanthorpe.com.au business directory
  • Our AI Itinerary Planner
  • At least Five (5) physical tourism billboards located in key regional positions, where applicable
  • [Dependent on package selected]

The scope of your advertisement (inclusions, size, prominence, and creative execution) will be as outlined in the selected advertising package or confirmed in writing.


2. Term and Automatic Renewal

Advertising services are provided for a fixed term of 12 months, commencing from the date of invoice payment.

Your advertising agreement will automatically renew annually unless cancelled in writing at least 30 days prior to the renewal date. Renewal notices will be sent to the email on file.


3. Fees and Payment

All fees are non-refundable, including in cases of early termination by the advertiser.

Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Advertising will not commence until full payment is received.

Fees are inclusive of GST and payable in AUD.


4. Cancellation and Termination

You may cancel your advertising in writing at any time. However, no refunds will be provided.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any advertisement that is unlawful, misleading, offensive, or otherwise breaches our policies or Australian Advertising Standards.


5. Liability and Disclaimers

To the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited strictly to the amount paid for your advertising package.

We do not guarantee outcomes such as traffic, bookings, or leads, and disclaim all responsibility for perceived or actual underperformance.

You accept that technical disruptions, third-party service interruptions (including AI itinerary planner hosting), or force majeure events may impact delivery of services without entitling you to refunds or compensation.


6. Billboard-Specific Terms

Billboard space is offered on a rotational or dedicated basis depending on availability and package selection.

We are not liable for any downtime, removal, damage, or alteration to billboard advertising resulting from actions by local councils, government authorities, landowners, leaseholders, or third-party billboard managers.

No refunds, credits, or extensions will be issued due to such interruptions.

All billboard creatives must be approved in advance and comply with public display and advertising regulations under Queensland and Australian law.


7. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Discover Stanthorpe and Holiday Brands Pty Ltd, its directors, employees, and partners from any loss, damage, liability, or claim arising from:

Your advertisement content (including copyright violations, misleading claims, or defamation)

Service interruptions or billboard unavailability

Any breach of these terms or relevant Australian advertising laws by you


8. Content and Creative Submission

You are responsible for providing all advertising materials (copy, logos, images) in the requested format.

We may offer design or editing services, but the final approval remains your responsibility.

We reserve the right to reject or request modification of any material deemed non-compliant with our quality standards or regulatory requirements.


9. Intellectual Property

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use your logo, brand name, and related content for advertising purposes on our platforms.

We retain ownership of any custom creative material we produce unless otherwise agreed in writing.


10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate court within Queensland jurisdiction.


11. Amendments

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated via email and posted on our website. Continued use of the service following changes constitutes acceptance.


12. Contact

For questions or correspondence:

Discover Stanthorpe / Holiday Brands Pty Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
ABN: [Insert ABN]

13. AI Itinerary Planner Disclaimer

Discover Stanthorpe uses an AI-powered itinerary planner to generate recommendations based on business listings, user preferences, and available data.

The output of this planner is powered by third-party AI technology, and while every effort is made to ensure quality and relevance, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of all recommendations.

By participating, you acknowledge that:

AI output may include errors, omissions, or interpretive variations;

Inclusion in the itinerary tool is based on structured listing data provided by you;

Discover Stanthorpe is not liable for any perceived inaccuracies, omissions, or missed opportunities within itinerary outputs.


14. Online Listings Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and currency of your business listing on DiscoverStanthorpe.com.au.

This includes, but is not limited to: contact details, trading hours, descriptions, prices, imagery, and special offers.

You agree to promptly update your information via the self-service portal or notify us in writing of any required changes.

We are not liable for any errors or outdated information resulting from your failure to maintain your listing.


15. Business Compliance Requirement

By submitting an application or payment for advertising, you warrant that:

You are a registered Australian business or sole trader with a valid ABN or ACN;

Your business complies with all local, state, and federal laws, including licensing, consumer protection, health and safety, and advertising regulations;

You hold all required permits and insurances necessary to operate legally.

We reserve the right to request proof of compliance and to refuse, suspend, or terminate advertising for any business found to be non-compliant, without refund.

16. Intellectual Property & Content Warranty

You warrant that you own, or have the appropriate legal rights and licences to use, all content, images, trademarks, logos, and other assets (“Materials”) that you supply to us for advertising purposes.

You grant Discover Stanthorpe and Holiday Brands Pty Ltd a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display these Materials for the purpose of fulfilling your advertising package.


17. Intellectual Property Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Discover Stanthorpe, Holiday Brands Pty Ltd, and all related parties including directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, or legal actions (including legal fees on a solicitor-client basis) arising from:

Any alleged or actual infringement of intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, moral rights, or licence breaches;

The use of any Materials you have provided, including those created by a third party on your behalf;

Any unauthorised or unlawful use of protected works in your advertising content.

This indemnity applies regardless of whether the claim arises during or after the term of your advertising campaign.