Ad Guidelines

1. Introduction

Book4Ad is committed to helping customers publish advertisements efficiently while complying with newspaper policies and applicable laws.

These guidelines are intended to assist customers in preparing advertisements that meet publisher requirements and reduce the possibility of rejection or delay.

2. Advertisement Categories

Book4Ad facilitates booking for various advertisement categories, including:

• Matrimonial
• Recruitment
• Property
• Business & Services
• Public Notices
• Legal Notices
• Obituary
• Remembrance
• Education
• Healthcare
• Name Change
• Change of Address
• Lost & Found
• Tenders
• Auctions
• Vehicles
• Travel
• Astrology
• Display Advertisements

Availability may vary depending on the selected newspaper.

3. Customer Responsibility

Customers are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate before confirming the booking.

Please carefully verify:

• Names
• Phone Numbers
• Email Addresses
• Postal Addresses
• Dates
• Prices
• Website URLs
• Spellings
• Publication Date
• Selected Newspaper
• Selected Edition

Once the advertisement is approved and submitted to the publisher, changes may not be possible.

4. Language Requirements

Advertisements may be submitted in English or regional languages supported by the selected newspaper.

Customers are responsible for reviewing translated or regional-language content before approval.

5. Display Advertisement Specifications

Where artwork is required, customers should provide high-quality files.

Recommended formats include:

• PDF
• JPG
• PNG
• TIFF (where accepted)

Low-resolution images may affect print quality.

6. Publisher Requirements

Different newspapers maintain different rules regarding:

• minimum advertisement size;
• word limits;
• font styles;
• image dimensions;
• colour availability;
• publication deadlines;
• document requirements.

Book4Ad will make reasonable efforts to inform customers of such requirements where applicable.

7. Prohibited Advertisements

Book4Ad does not knowingly accept advertisements that:

• violate any applicable law;
• contain false or misleading information;
• infringe intellectual property rights;
• promote illegal activities;
• contain defamatory content;
• promote hate speech or discrimination;
• contain obscene or offensive material;
• advertise prohibited products or services;
• encourage fraud or financial scams.

Book4Ad reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that may damage its reputation or violate publisher policies.

8. Supporting Documents

Certain advertisement categories require identity proof, ownership documents, licences, certificates, or other supporting documents.

Failure to provide required documentation before the newspaper deadline may result in postponement or rejection of the advertisement.

9. Advertisement Proof

Where a proof is provided, customers should carefully review and approve it before publication.

Approval confirms that the customer accepts the advertisement content, layout, and spelling.

10. Final Acceptance

Submission of an advertisement does not guarantee publication.

Final acceptance remains subject to the editorial policies and approval of the respective newspaper publisher.

11. Contact Us

If you require assistance in preparing your advertisement, our customer support team is available to help.