Digital Pre-Press Requirments

FILES

• Preferred format in native files (i.e. Photoshop, Xpress). All fonts and image files collected using a flight checking program and supplied on CD, Zip Disc, or via e-mail.
• PDF is acceptable exported at minimum 300 resolution, no compression applied with embedded fonts.
• All disks should be labeled with name of job, contact, phone number and file format.
• A hard copy proof containing 100% of the file information should be provided for each ad. All Color proofs should indicate trims and bleeds where applicable.
• Please eliminate all unused data and supply only the files to be output on the disks.
• Supply all elements used in the creation of the document. Scans/graphics in one folder, all Quark files in another folder and fonts in their own folder.
• All scans/graphics/images must be on the disk in the native files. Do NOT embed or store the photos or graphics in the layout application.

Layouts/Scans/Images

• Build pages to trim size and extend bleed 1/8" beyond page edge. Keep live area matter 1/4" from final trim.
• Scanned images should not be enlarged beyond 110% or reduced below 50% in the layout application.
• Do NOT nest EPS files within other EPS files if possible.
• Color scan images should be CMYK (RGB mode is not supported). Image density should be 280% maximum.
• Duotones must be in CMYK mode.
• Image density should be 280% maximum.
• Image file format should be TIFF or EPS. Quark colorized Grayscale TIFFs must be CMYK mode, and the background color in the box may NOT be colored. JPEG, GIF, PICT, BMP and WORD formats are NOT acceptable and are not supported.
• Delete all extraneous alpha channels, pasteboard items, styles, etc not needed for final output.

Adverstising Rate Schedule

Terms and Conditions

1. All rates are based on camera ready copy. Production charges for type, stats, color separations, halftones, etc. will be billed to the advertiser.
2. All ads must be paid in full, including production charges, by the material deadlines listed. Please make checks payable to BOBCATS YOUTH FOUNDATION.
3. Any account outstanding more than 30 days from the delivery date of the publication will be subject to a 1-1/2% per month service charge, not to exceed 18% per annum.
4. No ad materials will be returned until space bill is paid in full.
5. In the event of non-payment, all legal fees and collection costs are the responsibility of the advertiser or agency placing the advertisement.
6. Advertisements are accepted upon the representation that the advertiser and its agency have the right to publish the contents thereof. In consideration of such publication, advertiser and its agency agree to indemnify and hold Bobcats Youth Foundation and Bobcats Basketball, LLC. and it’s affiliates harmless against any expense or loss by reason of any claims arising out of publication.
7. No cancellations of space orders will be permitted after the closing dates.

Bobcats Youth Foundation and Bobcats Basketball, LLC reserves the right to reject any advertising that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. All orders are accepted on the terms and conditions outlined above.

Production Charges

Advertisers must supply electronic digital file acceptable ad materials or be charged for design, layout, finished art, drawings, retouching, typography, paste-up, and client alterations, by the publishers for producing the ad.