Breach of Contract
At Baden Bower, we believe in complete transparency about our policies. This page explains why we have minimum contract terms, what happens if those terms aren't fulfilled, and how our article removal and reinstatement process works.
Why We Have Minimum Contract Terms
When you sign up with Baden Bower, you have two options:
Month-to-Month Plan
Higher monthly rate with complete flexibility. Cancel anytime with no penalties or article removal.
Commitment Plans (1, 3, 6, or 12 months)
Significantly discounted rates in exchange for a minimum term commitment. This discount reflects the financial investment we make upfront in your success.
When you choose a discounted multi-month plan, here's what we provide upfront — at a reduced margin or at a loss initially:
- Upfront editorial relationships — Building and activating our network of journalists and publishers
- Research and strategy — Developing your unique brand story and pitch angles
- Content creation — Professional writing, editing, and approval processes
- Publisher coordination — Negotiating placements and managing publication timelines
- Ongoing support — Account management, reporting, and strategic guidance
- Quality assurance — Ensuring every placement meets our editorial standards
The discounted rate you receive is based on the expectation that you'll complete the minimum term. This allows us to recoup our initial investment and deliver the full value of the partnership.
If a client terminates early on a discounted plan, we operate at a financial loss. There must be a consequence for breach of contract — that consequence is the temporary removal of published articles until the contract is fulfilled or resumed.
What Happens If You Breach Your Contract
If you terminate your subscription before completing your minimum contract term, the following process occurs:
Notice of Breach
We send you a formal notification explaining that you've terminated early and are in breach of the agreed terms. This email outlines your options and the timeline for resolution.
Documentation Provided
We provide you with screenshots of all published articles as proof that we executed our responsibilities and delivered the contracted services. This ensures you have a complete record of all work completed.
Article Removal
We coordinate with third-party publishers to remove your articles from their platforms. This is within our contractual rights with these publications and is standard practice for early terminations on discounted plans.
Response Window (1 Month)
You have a grace period of one month to respond and either resume your subscription or discuss resolution options. We're always open to finding a mutually beneficial solution, including:
Failure to Respond
If you don't respond within the specified timeframe, the articles will be permanently removed. At this point, we've fulfilled our obligation by providing proof of delivery as outlined in our terms.
Don't let this happen. We send multiple notifications and provide ample time for a response. Even if you can't resume immediately, simply responding to discuss options keeps the door open for future reinstatement.
This policy only applies to clients on discounted commitment plans who terminate early. Month-to-month clients or those who complete their minimum term are never subject to article removal.
Why We Remove Articles
It's About Fair Business Practice
We understand that article removal may seem harsh, but consider this from a business perspective:
You received a significant discountbased on a commitment you agreed to uphold.
We invested substantial resources upfront — time, editorial relationships, and operational costs.
Early termination puts us at a loss financially, as we haven't recouped our initial investment.
Contracts must have consequences for both parties, or they become meaningless.
The article removal policy exists to ensure fairness between clients who honour commitments and those who don't, protect our business from operating at unsustainable losses, incentivise completion of the minimum term you voluntarily agreed to, and maintain the integrity of our discounted pricing structure.
If there were no consequences for early termination, everyone would sign up for the deeply discounted rate, get the work done, and cancel immediately — leaving us unable to operate as a business. This policy ensures that discounts go to clients who actually commit, not those looking to game the system.
What Happens When You Complete Your Term
Complete your contract, keep everything.
When you successfully complete your minimum contract term, you receive:
Articles remain online indefinitely
No removal, no conditions, no exceptions.
Full ownership of all benefits
The publication logos, backlinks, and SEO value are yours forever.
Continued relationship
Many clients continue working with us on new campaigns or at standard rates.
Complete proof of delivery
Full reporting and documentation of all placements.
Preferred client status
Priority access to new opportunities and favourable terms on future engagements.
Have questions about your contract?
Speak to our team before making any decisions — we're always open to finding a solution.