Please find below our terms & conditions:

Who can advertise?

The Country Companion is a directory of rural businesses which are located within the Yorkshire boundaries ~ the business must be commercially trading, either selling products or services.  We are especially selective & specify rural businesses are those related to the countryside, take place in the countryside or are related to countryside pursuits.  We reserve the right to decline acceptance for any business that is deemed to fall outside our remits.  We want to attract great businesses who deliver a fantastic end product to the consumer & take seriously feedback given by consumers as to the quality of a product or service, we will also share this feedback with you if your customer contacts us directly.

How do I advertise?

Simply complete the application form shown on our Appy To Be Listed Page ~ once we have received the completed form, we will contact you within 48 hours.  After discussing your business further we will make a decision to accept your listing & then we will then request payment ~ this can be made by Paypal, in cash, bank transfer or by business cheque; once the payment has cleared, your listing will be published on to the website.

What can I expect to happen after advertising?

Your business will be shown in the appropriate section of the site & if your business covers a number of aspects we may list it several times (for example, a Livery Yard with a equine therapy service would be shown in both of these sections).  After this we hope that you will start to receive contacts from your potential customers (either by phone, email or visiting your website).  We need to be clear that we cannot guarantee traffic through your business ~ this depends very much on the success of your business & how you have created a niche for your products & services.

What happens at the end of my 12 months advertising?

We will send you a renewal invoice approximately 1 month before then end of the 12 months.  If you wish to renew then you can pay for a further 12 months, again by Paypal, Cash or Business cheque (this must be made before the end of your renewal date otherwise your listing may be removed).  If not simply let us know in writing 30 days before the end of your renewal date and we will remove your listing on the 12 month anniversary date.

Can I cancel my advertising?

You can apply, in wiriting, for your advertisement to be removed and we will do so once the request is recieved.  We will not offer any refund for businesses who have not advertisied for the full 12 months.  If your business ceases to trade you must notify us in writing immediately & your listing will be withdrawn, once again a refund will not be available.

Can I change my listing?

Yes, you can upgrade your listing from Standard to Gold and once the extra payment is received we will amend your listing.  You can also downgrade your listing from Gold to Stadard, but a refund will not be given for the difference.  If you urgently need to make changes to your listing ~ please get in contact at your earliest convenience & we will endeavour to do this as quickly as possible.  We will regularly check the relevance of your listing (for example by visiting the Home Page of your website & will make a change to your listing if the front page is significantly different). We will update your listing as soon as possible after you notify us of any changes to your contact details as we want your customers to have the most up to date information.