The Garland Gazette reserves the right to edit or reject advertising. Ads must comply with the following guidelines:
- No political ads will be accepted for network advertising programs or press releases. Additionally, ads related to alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and all age-restricted businesses are explicitly prohibited.
- Advertising requesting payment in advance for information will not be accepted.
- Earnings claims must be based on fact. Statements of such claims must be available upon request.
- Statements of gross sales or net earnings are limited to those of the last accounting period.
- Employment advertising must be for a bona fide job offering and must state the nature of the work offered. Sales, help wanted advertising must not offer or appear to offer work on a salary basis when compensation is on a commission or bonus basis. When based on commission, no statement or implication of the amount that may be earned is acceptable unless it is a guaranteed wage and is followed by the word “guaranteed.” Sales help wanted ads must state the type of product to be sold. Employment advertising is not available through our press release service.
- Advertising will be rejected if it is known or determined to discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or individual disability except where legal restrictions prevail.
- Acceptance of advertising may be subject to business and/or Better Business Bureau reference checks.
- Adoption ads are accepted when accompanied by a letter from an attorney.
- Claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based. For some specialized products or services, additional rules may apply.
- Garland Gazette reserves the right to accept or reject any advertising.
