All fonts should be Postscript Type 1, 2, 3, or OpenType fonts. Please avoid True Type fonts because they can cause printing errors with the Postscript printer. All graphics should either be embedded or included on the disk with the ad and fonts—please state whether the file is Macintosh™ or Windows™ PC. Adobe InDesign is the page layout software used to create MP. No files native files for Quark Xpress™ can be accepted—please provide the ad in one of the acceptable file formats listed above.

A black-and-white laser proof of non-color ads and a color laser proof of color ads must accompany the electronic files. The Publisher cannot guarantee that an electronic ad will appear as the Advertiser requires if this proof is not provided.

Advertisers should mail the file to the Publisher on a CD-ROM. If the file is less than 2.5 MB, the ad may be e-mailed.

Bleeds
The publication trim size is 8" x 10 7/8". To accommodate for trim off, add an extra 1/8 to 1/4" of bleed on all sides of the ad. Live matter should be kept at least 1/4" from the trimmed edges. On spread ads, allow for a 1/2" gutter.

Mailing and Shipping Instructions
Send all correspondence, insertion orders, and production materials to: Brenda Nitz, NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084-4906,

Issuance and Closing Dates
Insertion orders are due on the 1st of the month, one month preceding the issue date (see editorial calendar). Materials are due by the 5th of the month, one month preceding the issue date. Contact the Publisher for information regarding materials requiring production work. Cancellations must be in writing and are not accepted after the closing date.

Ad Creation and Revisions
The Publisher can create or revise ads under certain conditions for a fee of $100 per hour (one-hour minimum charge). Advertiser must provide appropriate art and text one week prior to materials due date.

Payment Policy
All payments are due 30 days after receipt of invoice. The Publisher reserves the right to hold the advertising agency and the advertiser jointly liable for all payments. No further ads will be run for advertisers or agencies whose accounts are more than 60 days overdue.

Contract Rates
Contract frequency rates are based on the total number of insertions within a 1-year period. Billing adjustments will be made if frequency is increased or if rate is not earned.

Agency Commission
A 15% commission is available to recognized agencies. NOTE: All classified advertisements, Corrosion Engineering Directory (CED) advertisements, CORROSION 2008 Final Program & Exhibits Guide advertisements, online banner advertising, and MP Buyers Guide links, logos, and listings are noncommissionable.

General Conditions
Advertising agencies and advertisers assume liability for content of advertisements printed and assume responsibility for any claims arising therefrom that are made against the Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement that is not consistent with the objectives of NACE International. Display and classified advertising are included as an educational service to readers, and products and/or services mentioned carry no implied or real endorsement from NACE. The Publisher will not be bound by any condition, printed or otherwise, appearing in contracts, orders, or copy instructions that conflict with the provisions of its rate card or with the policies of the Publisher and NACE. The Publisher is not liable for delays in the delivery and/or nondelivery in the event of conditions outside the Publisher’s control.