General terms and conditions of sale

I. Radio advertising

1. General terms and conditions

1.1. These general terms and conditions shall form an integral part of the contract and shall take precedence over the contractor's general terms and conditions of purchase.

1.2. The provisions of these terms and conditions and the quote jointly determine the legal relationship between the parties and supersede all previous contracts or communications and also provide exclusive evidence thereof.

1.3. Amendments and supplements to any provision of the contract (including these terms and conditions) shall only be valid if agreed in writing and/or electronically and can only be proved thereby.

1.4. In the event that changes to the composition of the radio offer and the relevant packages become possible as a result of VRT's new management agreement, the amended packages will be introduced on an announced date in the course of 2021, with a period during which customers can still opt for the old composition.

2. Communication

All correspondence, unless agreed in writing by VAR, shall be sent to VAR. All communications may take place electronically except where these terms and conditions and/or the quote and/or the law deviate from this.

Electronic communication shall be presumed to have been received on the day of transmission unless the recipient provides proof to the contrary. If the communication is not received as a result of delivery and/or accessibility problems in relation to the contractor's mailbox, this shall be at the contractor's risk.

3. Joint and several liability

If the contractor is acting on behalf of a client, both shall be jointly and severally liable for payment. In case of foreign contracting parties, the legal representative established in Belgium shall also be jointly and severally liable for payment.

4. Quote

Each request is processed by VAR based on the available broadcasting time at VRT or the possibilities of sponsoring the requested programme. VAR shall send a quote with a broadcasting schedule for the reservation and with pricing (excl. VAT). Acceptance of VAR's quote by the contractor also implies full acceptance of the present general terms and conditions.

The rates, terms and conditions of sale and technical conditions are those in force when VAR sends its quote to the contractor.

5. Contract

5.1. The contract shall come into existence upon receipt by VAR of the acceptance of the quote, unless a full or partial advance payment is demanded by VAR, in which case such payment shall be regarded as a suspensive condition for the formation of the contract.
Furthermore, acceptance is only effective if the quote is signed and dated. Acceptance must also be returned by the contractor by the date specified in the quote.

5.2. If VAR's trust in the creditworthiness of a contractor is breached by court actions against the contractor and/or identifiable other events, which question and/or make impossible the trust in the proper fulfilment of the commitments entered into by the contractor, VAR reserves the right to demand suitable guarantees from the contractor. The fact that the contractor refuses to do so constitutes a contractual breach of contract.

5.3. The acceptance of a quote via the VAR Access platform is only possible for the entirety of the contract.

5.4. Each contract is strictly personal and applies specifically to the individualised contractor mentioned and, if applicable, the uniquely identified client (advertiser). It may therefore not be transferred under any circumstances, not even partially.

5.5. If the contractor acts for an advertiser who purchases through an intermediary (advertising agency or media agency), VAR reserves the right to communicate the terms and conditions agreed with the contracting intermediary, at the express request of the client (advertiser), to the new intermediary (advertising agency or media agency) appointed and mandated by the client.

5.6. In case of non-payment or in case of contractual default as stipulated in point 5.2, VAR reserves the right, subject to notification by registered letter, without prior notice:

 

  • To cease the performance of the relevant contract;
  • To cease the performance of other contracts;
  • To postpone the implementation of other contracts that are yet to be started;
  • To require full or partial advance payment of other contracts;
  • To immediately offset all credit notes issued to the contractor against the outstanding invoices.

In all the aforementioned cases, the contractor and/or its client shall not have any right to compensation and the contractor irrevocably indemnifies VAR and VRT without limit against all claims by its clients against VAR or VRT.

6. Confidentiality

6.1. Upon explicit request, VAR always has the right to provide copies of order forms and invoices relating to its campaigns to the advertiser.

6.2. The contractor undertakes, and shall do the same for its client, that the contents of each contract, and in particular the agreed terms and conditions, as well as all information obtained in the course of discussions leading to the conclusion of the contract, shall be regarded as secret and confidential.

This confidentiality obligation shall remain in force for 2 years after the signing of the contract. If, as part of a procedure, the contractor or a client becomes legally obliged to disclose the confidential information in whole or in part, the contractor shall immediately inform VAR in writing, so that VAR may apply for a protective measure or waive the confidentiality obligation.
In any case, the contractor and the client, who shall contractually oblige the contractor to do so, shall only provide such confidential information that he is legally obliged to disclose, and shall take all possible measures to ensure that the confidential information is treated confidentially.
The parties recognise that the confidentiality obligation is essential and that a breach of it would cause irreparable damage to VAR. VAR therefore reserves the right to claim damages for non-compliance with the confidentiality obligation.

7. Conformity and good practice

VAR informs the contractor and the contractor takes note and accepts that VRT always and in all cases has a discretionary right of decision regarding the broadcasts via its channels. Here is a non-exhaustive list of assessment criteria:

7.1. No broadcasts shall be accepted that are contrary to laws and/or regulations, the image of VRT or the policy it wishes to pursue.

7.2. Badly dubbed or linguistically unsound broadcasts shall not be accepted.

7.3. Broadcasts for the benefit of other broadcasters may be accepted on a reciprocal basis.

7.4. No broadcasts shall be accepted in which VRT staff members exercising a journalistic function lend their voice or figure.

7.5. No broadcasts are accepted in which other than the aforementioned personnel of VRT lend their voice or figure and whose employment contract with VRT does not allow this.

7.6. References to persons who are well known to the public require great caution (Code on Advertising and Sponsorship).

7.7. The contractor undertakes and indemnifies VAR and VRT in this respect, to use children's voices in accordance with the relevant legislation in force.

7.8. Spots that may cause confusion among listeners with regular programmes or information sections of VRT radio are not accepted.

In case of refusal of a broadcast, VAR may organise consultation between VAR, VRT and the contractor and/or the client.

8. Time indications

All the broadcasting hours stated in the quote are given by way of indication and without any guarantee. The time indications refer to the position in the broadcasting schedule, not to the exact time. If, due to unforeseen programme changes or force majeure, the broadcasting schedule has to be adjusted and a broadcast cannot be broadcast on the agreed day and time or is interrupted, VAR may propose compensatory broadcasts, to the amount of the nonconforming or interrupted broadcast. However, if the compensation broadcasts are not possible for VAR or VAR's proposal is not accepted by the contractor, the broadcast does not have to be paid. However, the contractor or the client may never claim any other form of compensation.

9. Indemnities and liabilities

9.1. The contractor shall always be fully liable for the content and form of the broadcasts.

9.2. It guarantees the conformity of the broadcasts with all applicable legal and deontological regulations, and it irrevocably indemnifies VAR and VRT without limit against all claims by third parties against VAR or VRT for compensation for damages caused by the broadcast.

9.3. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying all rights and permissions required for the realisation and broadcasts.

9.4. VAR and, if applicable, VRT are fully indemnified by the contractor against all claims by third parties relating to copyrights and other intellectual and/or industrial property rights relating to the content and the form of the broadcasts.

9.5. Delivery is always accompanied by the SABAM declaration form, under penalty of not being broadcast.

10. Restriction of broadcasting

The contractor takes note of and accepts that VAR, at VRT's request, always has the right to refuse, terminate or suspend a broadcast when serious objections against further broadcasts have arisen or can be expected; to that end, VAR shall submit the content of the broadcast to VRT.

VAR shall inform the contractor of any measure taken by VRT. This measure shall be applied at the contractor's expense, without VAR or VRT being liable for any form of damage and without it being possible for the contractor to invoke this as grounds for dissolution or termination of the contract.
Any previous approval by VRT or VAR of the material delivered by the contractor shall not prevent the application of this article.

11. Complaints

11.1. Complaints about non-compliant broadcasts must be sent to VAR by registered letter within five working days from the day of broadcast. If the complaints are found to be justified, VAR will propose compensation.

11.2. If the contractor makes a complaint to VAR of non-broadcast, VAR must provide proof of inclusion in the programming, otherwise the price shall not be invoiced.

11.3. VAR's or VRT's liability is in all cases limited to the amount of the broadcast for which the complaint was found to be justified.

11.4. VAR or VRT shall in no event be held liable for any interruption or non-broadcast caused by the distribution companies. In such cases, there can be no refund.

11.5. Complaints relating to the invoice should be submitted to VAR by registered letter within 14 days of the date of the invoice, stating the date and number of the invoice, under penalty of inadmissibility.

12. Price and payment provisions

12.1. The contractor shall be obliged to pay the agreed price.

12.2. All invoices are payable within 30 days of the end of the month of invoice.
12.3. VAR always reserves the right to demand partial or full advance payment.
12.4. All possible duties and taxes shall be borne by the contractor.
12.5. In any case, the due date of the invoice must be strictly respected. In the event of non-payment by the due date, the invoice amount shall be increased by operation of law and without notice of default:

With a fixed compensation conventionally determined as follows:

Invoice amount
0 to 25,000 euros 15%
25,001 to 75,000 euros 12%
75,001 to 125,000 euros 10%
125,001 up to 250,000 euros 8% more than 250,000 euros 6%

With statutory interest from the due date.

12.6. Non-payment of an invoice on its due date shall, after unsuccessful notice of default by registered letter, automatically render all other invoices, even those not yet due, immediately payable.

13. Force majeure

A party is not obliged to fulfil one or more obligations, other than obligations to pay the price, if it is prevented from doing so as a result of force majeure.

Force majeure shall also be understood to mean a non-attributable failure by contracted third parties or suppliers, as well as every situation over which the party in question cannot actually exercise any (decisive) control, as in the case of VAR, the change, for whatever reason, of the advertising or sponsorship space given by VRT.

14. Applicable law

Belgian law shall apply. The courts of Brussels have jurisdiction.

II. Radio advertising: supplementary terms and conditions of sale

1. Request

Each request for airtime is made per product and per brand and always concerns a minimum series of 10 spots and a value of at least 2,500 euros.


The request states:

 

  • The desired duration of the spots;
  • The desired radio network(s);
  • The desired time(s) of broadcast of the spots;
  • For the products Hi Performance and ProxiSpots: the desired week;
  • The frequency of broadcast of the spots;
  • VAR must be informed in writing of the number of spot versions and the placement of the spot versions at least 2 working days before the broadcast of the first spot.
  • The name, registered office and legal representative(s) of the person making the request ('the contractor'). In case of foreign contractors, the name and elected domicile of the legal representative established in Belgium shall be indicated;
  • The identity of the contractor's client, if any;
  • VAR may, where appropriate, request a statement from the client that the contractor is authorised to purchase radio advertising for the client from, and have it broadcast by, VAR.

2. Purchase of Hi Performance

The Hi Performance product is purchased on a first come, first-served basis. The desired packages should be confirmed via packages@var.be. On this basis, the applicant shall receive an order form that should be signed and returned within four working days. If not received in time, the reservation expires and the package is released again.

The final placement of the advertising spots offered within the framework of Hi Performance shall be assigned no later than 1 week before the start of the campaign.

3. Quality control

The contract obliges the contractor to deliver the spots in accordance with the arrangements set out below:

3.1. The complete publicity material is delivered to VAR, in accordance with the delivery deadlines and the technical requirements, as both described in the technical sheet. VAR is entitled to refuse spots that do not meet the technical and content standards or that are delivered late.

However, in the event of refusal for these reasons or non-delivery, the price for the broadcast of the spots shall remain payable to VAR. If VRT informs VAR that it is forced to adjust the spot(s) due to technical or content-related imperfections, the costs arising from this shall be borne by the contractor.

3.2. If the spot is longer than foreseen, the price is rounded to the higher unit of length. If the spot is shorter than foreseen, the previously agreed price applies.

3.3. It is expressly agreed that VAR can under no circumstances be held liable for any loss or damage to the material entrusted to it for the performance of a contract from the seventh day following the broadcast. The contractor accepts that VAR and VRT reserve the right, free of charge, to use the spots for compilation and publicity purposes, unless the contractor objects to this explicitly and in writing.

3.4. VAR archives all spots that have been broadcast. If a contractor wishes to run a campaign with identical material to a campaign that was already running, he should provide the following references: the reference number, formed by the previously used contract number, on the one hand, and the previously used spot version numbers on the other hand (e.g. version 2 of quote 306 is to be used again; the reference is therefore 306/2).

3.5. The contractor grants VAR the right to make each new spot available via the Internet to promote the medium of radio or as additional information for listeners/consumers and expressly guarantees Article 9 of the General Terms and Conditions (Indemnification) for this electronic dissemination. The contractor shall be entitled at any time to refuse or withdraw this consent by registered letter for all future spots or for a specific campaign.

4. Cancellation by the contractor

Any request for cancellation of radio advertising and ProxiSpots must be sent to VAR by registered letter. If the registered letter for cancellation of a campaign or part of a campaign reaches VAR more than 8 weeks before the scheduled airing of the first spot, 5% of the value of the cancelled spots is to be reimbursed.

If the registered letter for cancellation of a campaign or part of a campaign reaches VAR no later than between 8 and 4 weeks before the scheduled airing of the first spot, 50% of the value of the cancelled spots is to be reimbursed. Once a period of four weeks has passed before the broadcast of the first spot, cancellation is no longer possible.

The following cancellation conditions apply to Hi Performance: 25% of the value of the cancelled package is payable for cancellations made more than eight weeks before the scheduled broadcast of the first spot. In the event of cancellation between four and eight weeks before the start of the first spot, 50% of the cancelled value is to be reimbursed. Once a period of four weeks has elapsed before the broadcast, it is no longer possible to cancel.

The original contract remains binding and the total amount of the spots concerned remains due. These cancellation fees are due and payable on the day VAR receives the cancellation.

5. Conformity and good practice

Any reference in the advertisement to a VRT radio network, a radio or TV programme or a presenter is prohibited.

6. Postponement and rescheduling

Postponement or rescheduling of advertising spots to another network or time block within the open planning period and within the campaign period is only possible by registered letter - submitted at least 7 working days before the date of the first spot - and provided that the original contract amount is not reduced.

Postponement or rescheduling of the campaign to another period but within the open planning period can be granted up to two times and is only possible by registered letter - submitted at least 20 working days before the date of broadcasting of the first spot - and provided that the original contract amount is not reduced.

Postponement or rescheduling of the campaign to a starting date that is not in the open planning period is considered a cancellation.

If the above deadlines are not met, the broadcast will take place on the first scheduled dates and hours. Any request for postponement or rescheduling shall be dealt with by VAR within the scope of its planning. In any case, the contractor shall remain liable for the original amount of the contract. If higher rates apply on the broadcast day of the spot, these shall be paid by the contractor.

The following conditions apply to Hi Performance: postponement or rescheduling of Hi Performance to another date can be permitted no more than once within a calendar year, as far as availability permits - counting from the date initially planned - and is only possible by registered letter submitted no later than 4 weeks before the date of broadcast of the first listing, and provided that the original contract amount is not reduced.

Any request for postponement or rescheduling shall be dealt with by VAR within the scope of its planning. In any case, the contractor shall remain liable for the original amount of the contract.
If there are no more availabilities, the package is automatically converted into a radio à la carte campaign based on the net amount.

7. Exclusivity

7.1. Each spot must relate exclusively to one brand, product, service or company.

7.2. In exceptional cases, other brands, commercial communications about other brands (= co-branding), products, services or companies may be mentioned, but only with VAR's express consent and provided this is compatible with the presence of competing brands, products, services or companies in the same commercial break. The request must explicitly state the request for a mention of other brands, products, services or companies. In the event of agreement by VAR, a price increase shall be applied to the spot rate. However, up to three other brands, products, services or companies may be mentioned in the spot.

7.3. VAR aspires to exclusivity within a commercial break. However, this exclusivity cannot be guaranteed in the case of Hi Performance, ProxiSpots and another spot in the commercial break.

7.4. Specifically for the automotive sector: VAR reserves the right to place 2 car brands in the same commercial break in exceptional cases. VAR will announce this in advance and guarantees that the relevant spots will never be broadcast shortly after each other in that case.

III. Boost and radio sponsorship

1. Request

Any request for sponsorship (Boost, radio sponsorship) should be sent to VAR in writing. The request states:

  • The product to be purchased (Boost, radio sponsorship);
  • The network on which you wish to purchase this product;
  • The period for which the product is to be purchased, specifying the desired week;
  • The wording of the sponsor statement;
  • The name, registered office and legal representative(s) of the person making the request ('the contractor'). In case of foreign contractors, the name and elected domicile of the legal representative established in Belgium shall be indicated;
  • The identity of the contractor's client, if any; VAR may, where appropriate, request a statement that the contractor is authorised to purchase these products.

2. Purchase

Each applicant is given an option for radio sponsorship. The ranking of the option is determined according to the date of application. The Hi Performance product is purchased on a first come, first-served basis. The desired packages should be confirmed via packages@var.be. On this basis, the applicant shall receive an order form which should be signed and returned within four working days. If not received in time, the reservation expires and the package is released again.

3. Delivery and quality control

The contract obliges the contractor to provide the sponsor statement in accordance with the terms and conditions set out below:

3.1. The complete material shall be delivered to VAR at the latest 5 working days before the first broadcast date of the sponsor mention and in accordance with the technical requirements as described in the technical sheet. VAR is entitled to refuse sponsor entries that do not meet the technical and content standards or are delivered late. However, in the event of refusal for these reasons or non-delivery, the price for the broadcast of the sponsor's mention shall remain payable to VAR.

If VRT informs VAR that it is forced to carry out adjustments due to technical or content-related imperfections, the costs arising from this shall be borne by the contractor.

3.2. It is expressly agreed that VAR can under no circumstances be held liable for any loss or damage to the material entrusted to it for the performance of a sponsorship agreement. The contractor accepts that VAR and VRT reserve the right, free of charge, to use the sponsor references for making compilations and for publicity purposes, unless the contractor explicitly objects in writing.

3.3. VAR archives all sponsor mentions that have been broadcast.

4. Conformity and good practice

The contractor notes and accepts that the wording of each sponsor statement must be submitted by VAR to VRT for approval. The sponsorship mention may not contain any sales arguments and may not refer either directly or indirectly to the respective presenter or radio network. The wording of the sponsor statement must be submitted to VAR 14 days before the broadcast date.

When the contractor wishes to use the logo and/or name of VRT, of one of the VRT networks or of the title of the sponsored programme, it undertakes to inform VAR of this promotional action and to submit it, via VAR, to VRT for approval.

5. Broadcast dates and times

All broadcast dates and time are provided as an indication and without guarantee. The final placement of the advertising spots offered within the framework of Boost shall be assigned no later than 1 week before broadcast.

6. Cancellation by the contractor

Any request for cancellation must be addressed to VAR by registered letter. If the registered letter for cancellation of a campaign or part of a campaign reaches VAR more than 8 weeks before the scheduled airing of the first spot, 25% of the value of the cancelled spots is to be reimbursed.

If the registered letter for cancellation of a campaign or part of a campaign reaches VAR no later than between 8 and 4 weeks before the scheduled airing of the first spot, 50% of the value of the cancelled spots is to be reimbursed.

Once a period of four weeks has passed before the broadcast of the first spot, cancellation is no longer possible. The original contract remains binding and the total amount of the spots concerned remains due.

These cancellation fees are due and payable on the day VAR receives the cancellation.

7. Postponement and rescheduling

Postponement or rescheduling of sponsorship announcements may be granted only once within a period of six months - counting from the initial date - and is only possible by registered letter submitted at least 4 weeks before the date of broadcast of the first sponsorship announcement, and provided that the initial contract amount is not reduced. Any request for postponement or rescheduling shall be dealt with by VAR within the scope of its planning. In any case, the contractor shall remain liable for the original amount of the contract.

8. Exclusivity

8.1. Each sponsor mention must relate exclusively to one sponsor.
8.2. In accordance with the clarifications in the quote, the sponsor declares to have taken note of the existence of any co-sponsors.

IV. Messages of Public Interest - TV

1. Request

Any request for the broadcasting of messages of public interest shall be addressed in writing to VAR. The request states:

 

  • The desired duration of the spots;
  • The desired TV network(s);
  • The desired time(s) of broadcast of the spots;
  • The frequency of broadcast of the spots;
  • The placement of the spot versions;
  • The storyboard of the spot(s);
  • The name, registered office and legal representatives of the person making the request ("the contractor"). In case of foreign contractors, the name and elected domicile of the legal representative established in Belgium shall be indicated;
  • The identity of the contractor's client, if any;
  • The declaration by the contractor that he is authorised to have the messages of public interest broadcast by VAR.

VAR may, where appropriate, seek the approval of the competent minister for orders by governments and public institutions.

2. Delivery and quality control

The contract obliges the contractor to deliver the spots in accordance with the arrangements set out below:

2.1. The material shall be delivered at least 10 working days before the first broadcast and in accordance with the technical requirements as described in the technical data sheet. VAR is entitled to refuse spots that do not meet the technical and content standards or that are delivered late. Within 2 working days after receipt of the material, VAR shall inform whether the material has been accepted. In the event of non-acceptance, the contractor shall make the necessary adjustments within 5 working days, at his own expense. However, in the event of refusal for the aforementioned reasons or non-delivery, the price for the broadcast of the spots shall remain payable to VAR. If VRT informs VAR that it is forced to make adjustments due to technical or content-related imperfections, it shall do so in joint consultation with the contractor and/or its agent and the costs arising therefrom shall be borne by the contractor.

2.2. If the spot is longer than anticipated, the price is rounded up to the higher unit of length. If the spot is shorter than foreseen, the previously agreed price applies.

2.3. It is expressly agreed that VAR cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the material entrusted to it for the performance of a contract relating to messages of public interest under any circumstances. The contractor accepts that VAR and VRT reserve the right, free of charge, to use the spots for making compilations and for publicity purposes, unless the contractor explicitly objects to this in writing.

3. Cancellation by the contractor

Any request for cancellation must be addressed to VAR by registered letter. The registered letter for cancellation of a campaign must reach VAR at least 8 weeks before the scheduled airing of the first spot. Once this period has expired, no cancellation is possible; the original contract remains binding.

If the stated deadline was met, nothing is owed. If the stated deadline is not met, the total price of the campaign shall be due.

4. Postponement and rescheduling

Postponement or rescheduling of messages of public interest to another start date can be permitted only once, within a period of six months from the initial scheduled date and is only possible by registered letter, submitted no later than 4 weeks before the date of broadcast of the first spot and provided that the initial contract amount is not reduced. If this deadline is not met, the broadcast shall take place on the first scheduled dates and hours.

Any request for postponement or rescheduling shall be dealt with by the VAR within the scope of its planning. In any case, the contractor shall remain liable for the original amount of the contract. If higher rates apply to the broadcast of the spot, these shall be paid by the contractor.

V. Additional conditions "Open Screen

1. Request

Every request for broadcasts of the 'Open Screen' shall be addressed to VAR in writing. The request states:

 

  • The desired duration of the 'Open Screen' broadcast(s);
  • The desired time(s) of the 'Open Screen' broadcast;
  • The frequency of the 'Open Screen' broadcast(s);
  • The scenario, the synopsis and/or the storyboard of the 'Open Screen' broadcast(s) and the storyboard of any announcement spots of the 'Open Screen' broadcast(s);
  • The name, registered office and legal representative(s) of the person making the application ('the contractor'). In case of foreign contractors, the name and elected domicile of the legal representative established in Belgium shall be indicated;
  • The statement by the contractor that he is authorised to have the "Open Screen" broadcast(s) of the client broadcast by VAR.

VAR may, where appropriate, seek the approval of the competent minister for orders by governments or public institutions.

2. Contract

Contrary to the general terms and conditions of sale, the contractor's acceptance of the quote must be returned no later than 8 weeks before the first 'Open Screen' broadcast.

3. Delivery and quality control

The contract obliges the contractor to deliver the spots in accordance with the arrangements set out below:

3.1. The material shall be delivered at least 10 working days before the first broadcast and in accordance with the technical requirements as described in the technical data sheet. VAR has the right to refuse "Open Screen" broadcasts that do not meet the technical and content standards or which are delivered late. Within 2 working days after receipt of the material, VAR shall inform whether the material has been accepted. In the event of non-acceptance, the contractor shall make the necessary adjustments within 5 working days, at his own expense. However, in the event of refusal for the above reasons or non-delivery, the price of the "Open Screen" broadcast shall remain payable to VAR. If VRT informs VAR that it is forced to make adjustments due to technical or content-related shortcomings, it shall do so in joint consultation with the contractor and/or its representative and the costs arising therefrom shall be borne by the contractor.

3.2. If the "Open Screen" broadcast is longer than anticipated, the price is rounded up to the higher unit of length. If the "Open Screen" broadcast is shorter than scheduled, the previously agreed price applies.

3.3. It is expressly agreed that VAR cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to the material entrusted to it for the performance of an "Open Screen" broadcast under any circumstances. The contractor accepts that VAR and VRT reserve the right to use the material for compilation and publicity purposes free of charge, unless the contractor explicitly objects in writing.

4. Cancellation by the contractor

Any request for cancellation must be addressed to VAR by registered letter. The registered letter for cancellation of a campaign must reach VAR at least 8 weeks before the first scheduled broadcast. Once this period has expired, no cancellation is possible; the original contract remains binding.
If the stated deadline was met, nothing is owed. If the stated deadline is not met, the total price of the campaign shall be due.

5. Postponement and rescheduling

Postponement or rescheduling of "Open Screen" broadcasts to another start date can be permitted a maximum of once, within a period of six months from the initial scheduled date and is only possible by registered letter, submitted no later than 4 weeks before the date of the first broadcast and provided that the original contract amount is not reduced. If this deadline is not met, the broadcast shall take place on the first scheduled dates and hours.

Any request for postponement or rescheduling shall be dealt with by the VAR within the scope of its planning. In any case, the contractor shall remain liable for the original amount of the contract. If higher rates apply to the "Open Screen" broadcast, these shall be paid by the contractor.