TBN Fee Structure and Terms and Conditions of Usage

We provide one of the most affordable and comprehensive computer broadcasting services worldwide, producing more broadcasts daily than many of our competitors.

 

Agreement

This membership agreement outlines the terms and conditions necessary to maintain membership in Traders Broadcast Network (TBN). You agree to abide by all provisions outlined below upon sending one broadcast and/or receiving 100 broadcasts.

TBN offers two trial options:

• A 14-day free trial requires no credit card.
• A 90-day trial requiring a credit card.

During the applicable trial period, you may evaluate our services to determine if they align with your business needs. If you choose to continue past the trial, full membership obligations, including adherence to all terms, will take effect.

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time, with reasonable notice. Upon termination, you agree to pay any outstanding charges accrued, as TBN typically bills members after services have been provided. By accepting this agreement, you acknowledge that disputes regarding these charges should be resolved directly with TBN prior to contacting your credit card provider.

TBN reserves the right to terminate this agreement in cases of breach. We may update these terms periodically. If a change is not agreeable to you, you may terminate your membership at that time without financial obligation. You agree to review all changes, which will take effect 48 hours from the date of revision

 

Trial Period

• Enjoy full access to all features during your trial period, completely free and with no obligation.
• During the trial, you can:
• Send and receive broadcasts just like paying members.
• Upload unlimited inventory with no restrictions.
• Perform unlimited searches to explore everything TBN has to offer.
• The trial requires compliance with TBN's Terms & Conditions to ensure fair usage.
• After the trial, membership continues at a standard rate of $69.95 per month, unless canceled.

 

Membership and Usage

Member Responsibilities

Membership is open to individuals or entities able to enter legally binding contracts. Users are responsible for all actions taken under their login credentials. Members must uphold ethical business practices and only post Want to Buy or Want to Sell messages.
Posting harmful, illegal, or objectionable content is strictly prohibited.

Email Limits

• Your account supports up to six email addresses.
• The first two are included at no cost.
• The remaining four are available at $7.50 per email.

Broadcast Limits

• Members can send up to five broadcasts per day immediately.
• The next five broadcasts are spaced out randomly to manage network capacity.
• Any broadcasts beyond ten in a single day may be held indefinitely to prevent abuse and spam while maintaining system efficiency.

Exclusive Broadcast Feature

• As a benefit of TBN Membership, broadcasts may receive an additional free repeat under certain conditions.
• If a member has sent less than three broadcasts within a 24-hour period, TBN will automatically repeat the broadcast the following day, provided broadcast activity is lower than usual.
• Additionally, if TBN's system detects an unusually high volume of searches related to the broadcast's topic, this may also trigger a repeat broadcast to maximize visibility.
• Users who have uploaded inventory will also benefit from automatic inventory-related broadcasts.
• As long as the uploaded inventory remains current, the system will generate and send an inventory broadcast on the user's behalf to help drive potential leads.
• This feature is activated only when TBN's current broadcast volume is below normal, ensuring efficient network use.
• If you prefer not to use this feature, simply contact Customer Service or use the "Contact Us" link on the homepage to opt out.

 

Pricing

Transparent Pricing

Our pricing is straightforward and designed to fit your needs:

• $69.95 per month, paid monthly, for unlimited broadcasting
• Unlimited inventory SKUs included at no additional cost

Competitive Advantage

Competitor pricing, to our knowledge, now ranges from over $100 to $500+ per month, requiring three months' payment in advance, bringing their total upfront cost to $300-$1,500+, compared to our monthly commitment of just $69.95.

 

Payment and Billing

Monthly Fee Payments

Membership fees are billed on the same date each month based on the member's original enrollment date. Payments are automatically deducted from the member's credit card, checking account, or PayPal account.

Members who wish to change their billing date may do so by submitting a request via email or phone.

Annual Membership Payments

For annual membership payments, Traders Broadcast Network (TBN) will generate an invoice upon request.

Due to the substantial discount applied to annual membership plans, TBN requires payment within 3 business days of invoice issuance. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the invoice may become invalid, and the member may be moved back to a monthly billing plan at standard rates.

Additionally, if there is no valid credit card on file, the member's account may be at risk of deactivation until payment is received.

TBN reserves the right to apply annual membership fees to offset any past-due balances before a user qualifies for renewal. In cases where a user was eligible at the time of invoicing but became ineligible due to late payments, TBN retains the right to adjust their membership eligibility accordingly.

Promotions & Pricing Adjustments

• Users who join under a promotion retain the discounted rate until the promotion expires. After that, standard monthly pricing applies.

Cancellation Policy

• Unlike competitors, TBN offers month-to-month billing without requiring a long-term contract.
• You may unsubscribe anytime, but if you cancel mid-pay cycle, no prorated refunds are issued, funds paid remain non-refundable.
• Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period, even after cancellation.
• No refunds will be given for semi-annual or annual memberships paid in advance.
• TBN has proudly served the industry since 2002 and continues to provide trusted service to its members.

Payment Policies

• Automatic Billing: Payments are processed automatically, and users must maintain valid credit card details to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Invoice Requests: Invoices are not automatically sent. If you require invoices, you must request to have them sent monthly.
• Non-Payment Consequences: If your membership is terminated due to non-payment, you forfeit any returning promotions for reduced rates or free time. We are always willing to work with customers to avoid termination, but users must reach out prior to their account being deactivated to explore possible solutions. Accounts with unresolved payment issues will be deactivated, and if a user wishes to return, their account will be reinstated upon review and updated payment details.
• Authorization of Charges: By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge responsibility for all charges and authorize TBN to process outstanding fees without dispute.

Fees and Payment Policy

Upon expiration of your initial trial period, your membership will continue at $69.95 per month, automatically billed to your selected payment method.

TBN operates on a month-to-month membership with no long-term contract. Members may cancel their membership at any time in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

TBN reserves the right to adjust membership pricing periodically. However, any pricing changes will not occur during a member's first year of service. After the first year, Traders Broadcast Network (TBN) may increase membership fees annually by up to $10 per month, with a maximum fee of $99.95. (For reference, TBN's last fee adjustment occurred in 2011.)

Members will be notified in advance of any future pricing adjustments.

For discounted annual and semi-annual invoicing, TBN accepts payments via checks, wire transfers, or PayPal, provided that any discount applied by the financial institution is reimbursed to TBN. Monthly payments must be made via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or Amex).

Fees for ancillary services offered to members must be paid prior to service being rendered.

Credit Card Declines & Account Status

If a member's credit card payment is declined, TBN will issue multiple notifications requesting updated payment information. Additionally, a header alert will be added to the member's incoming broadcasts to inform them of the issue.

TBN will also send an invoice to the member's registered email address, allowing them to make a direct payment from that email.

If the member does not respond or resolve the issue within the provided timeframe, their account will be terminated.

If a former member wishes to reinstate their membership at a later date, they may be responsible for any outstanding balance owed at the time of termination, subject to TBN's discretion.

 

Terms & Conditions

1. No Derogatory Comments

Broadcasts are strictly for buying and selling. Comments, opinions, or criticisms about other members are not permitted within broadcasts. This policy helps prevent false or misleading accusations and maintains a professional trading environment.

Members who believe another user has engaged in fraudulent, unethical, or suspicious activity should report the matter directly to TBN at support@tbnonline.com for review and investigation.

TBN may review such reports and take appropriate action, including account suspension or termination, if a member is found to have violated platform policies.

2. Ensure Subject Line Matches Broadcast Content

Your subject line must accurately reflect the contents of your broadcast. Misleading or vague subject lines make it difficult for recipients to determine relevance, disrupting the efficiency of the platform.

3. Keep HTML Broadcasts & Attachments to a Minimum

To maintain professionalism, all graphic-based broadcasts undergo manual review, which may delay your broadcast from going out. Additionally, broadcasts must be under 350KB, messages exceeding this limit will be delayed and sent without attachments or formatting.

4. Avoid Using the Same Subject Line Within 4 Hours

• Do not duplicate the same subject line within a 4-hour window.
• If resending a broadcast, consider altering the subject line with different keywords to improve visibility and ensure your message is correctly filtered.

5. Subscribe to the Target List Before Sending

Users must be subscribed to the broadcast list they intend to send to. Managing these subscriptions under "List Subscriptions" ensures that users see their broadcasts exactly as the world does, allowing for better visibility and proper delivery.

6. Always Include a Subject Line

Members receive hundreds of emails daily, so subject lines must clearly state the item being bought or sold, not just generic promotions like "Big Blowout." Without a proper subject line, your broadcast may be delayed in being sent out.

Please try to use the standard WTS (Want To Sell), WTB (Want To Buy), or RFQ (Request For Quote) prefix in the subject line to ensure clarity and proper categorization. Additionally, make sure your subject line matches the content of your broadcast, for example, if selling Dell laptops, a subject like "WTS: 500 Dell Laptops" is appropriate, whereas "Dells for sale" is too vague and may impact visibility.

7. Include a Proper Email Signature

Every broadcast must include a signature with at least the following details:

• Your name
• Company name
• Telephone number

8. Platform Operation

Traders Broadcast Network operates as a platform for buyers and sellers to communicate. TBN does not act as a broker, escrow service, or party to transactions between members, and does not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of items listed.

While TBN does not participate in transactions, TBN may review complaints, investigate suspicious activity, and take action against accounts that violate platform policies or threaten the integrity of the marketplace.

TBN may review new member registrations and publicly available business information in an effort to maintain a professional and trustworthy trading environment. However, TBN does not verify or guarantee the legitimacy, financial condition, reliability, or business practices of any company or transaction, and members are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before entering into business transactions.

TBN may from time to time discuss, reference, or share information about third-party companies, vendors, or service providers as part of normal member communications or industry discussions. Any such references or commentary are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any third-party business.

Members acknowledge that TBN is not a broker, agent, or representative of any member or third-party company and does not participate in negotiating or facilitating transactions. Any decision to engage in business with another member or third party is made solely at the member's own discretion and risk.

TBN shall not be responsible for any losses, damages, disputes, or claims arising from transactions or interactions between members and third-party companies.

Members are solely responsible for the accuracy of any listings, broadcasts, inventory descriptions, communications, or representations they provide on the platform. TBN does not independently verify member listings or inventory and makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of such information.

While TBN may review member registrations or monitor activity for policy compliance, TBN does not conduct background investigations or guarantee that fraudulent, deceptive, or unlawful activity will be detected or prevented. Members are responsible for exercising their own judgment and due diligence when engaging with other members or third parties.

Members acknowledge that any comments, opinions, or information provided by TBN, its staff, or its representatives in emails, phone conversations, messages, or other communications are provided for general informational purposes only. Such communications should not be interpreted as guarantees, endorsements, or assurances regarding any member, company, transaction, or business opportunity, and members agree not to rely on such communications when making business decisions.

TBN reserves the right to block or restrict access to users attempting to circumvent account restrictions or re-register after termination.

Any information or opinions provided by TBN regarding members or companies are offered for general informational purposes only. Such information should not be interpreted as a guarantee, endorsement, or verification of any company or transaction, and members remain responsible for conducting their own due diligence.

Membership is subject to compliance with site policies, and TBN reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Liability Disclaimer

Members agree to hold harmless Traders Broadcast Network, its employees, contractors, affiliates, and officers against claims or disputes arising from transmissions or postings.
Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied.