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MAPT Advertising Policy
MAPT is a non-profit professional association which is registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and the Minnesota Commerce Department. To learn more about this organization, select the "About Us" link.
Advertising is provided as a service to both the partons of this website and the merchants who supply products and services which are related to planning and operating safe and efficient school transportation.
The Business Partners area of the website is the designated area for advertising and marketing activities with limited access to the flash banner area. Our philosophy is to maintain a standardized, non-intrusive environment where patrons can be come informed of what the marketplace has to offer. Since the website serves a varied population, including industry professionals, students, educational professionals, and the general population, MAPT reserves the right to:
- Reject any advertisement or communication which is in any way associated with illegal, adult-only, unethical, offensive or discriminatory activities
- Reject any advertisement or communication which is associated with bogus opportunities or suspected scams.
Market communication activities which reflect positively on the free market system are encouraged on this website, including those of integrity, customer and vendor appreciation, quality, reliability, and the maximization of opportunities for all.
Neither MAPT nor its associates can recommend or endorse specific products or services which it has not developed. While we appreciate being advised when disagreements occur (and retain the right to remove ads), consumers are responsible for using due diligence, and vendors are accountable for regulating their own reputations, and the reputations of their products and services.
Advertising Agreement Terns:
- The merchant/vendor or authorized organizational representative who is applying to have an advertisement, special promotional announcement, or honorable mention for sponsorship understands and agrees to the following conditions:
a. The website administrator (i.e. Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation) reserves the right of approval and publication of the message and graphics submitted. In the event that said advertisement is rejected, the administrator is empowered to furnish a refund minus the cost of processing.
b. The administrator is not responsible for an errors or omissions submitted by the merchant/vendor.
c. The merchant/vendor agrees to defend and indemnify the administrator against any and all liability, loss, or expense incurred from claims of trademarks, trade names, patents, violations of privacy and infringements of copyrights and proprietary rights resulting from the publication of the merchant/vendor's adertisement.
d. While every effort will be made by the administrator to post the advertisement in accordance with the merchant/vendor's timeline, the administrator offer no claim to guaranty that the requested posting timeline can be met.
e. All conditions stated on the MAPT website, www.mnapt.org including those stated on the pages MAPT Advertising Policy, MAPT Business Partner Pricing/FAQ and the Business Partness Registration Form shall apply. The administrator may change or revise said conditons without prior notice.