Terms & Conditions
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Blank stock/catalog items - Minimum purchase of $ 75.00 Net, excluding freight charges
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Custom orders: 100 pc minimum.
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Imprinted stock/catalog items: 100 pc minimum Effective 1/1/2014
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Less than Minimum: Orders for blank product received that are less than $75.00 Net will automatically be charged the appropriate Surcharge of $10 Net Minimum order, also known as LTM fee.
TERMS:
The customer must complete a credit application to be considered for Open Account status. Approved accounts are Net 30. We only accept check, wire, or ACH payments on net terms.
Payment of credit card for open accounts will be charged 3% processing fees. If your account is on prepaid status, there are no processing fees when the card is charged upfront.
Sorry No UPS/Fed-Ex COD
ORDER APPROVALS
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To insure order and/or imprint accuracy we do require a signed copy of our Order Confirmation and Art Proof before an order can be released to the production schedule.
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL AN ORDER BE RELEASED TO PRODUCTION WITHOUT A CUSTOMER SIGNED ORDER CONFIRMATION AND ART PROOF.
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**EMAIL APPROVALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED**
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Custom Orders: Custom orders are subject to deposit before production can proceed. Contact Sales Office for pricing, requirements and production times. 1st Article production samples require written approval prior to beginning production.
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Digital Artwork SpecsSupply digital print-ready art to avoid artwork and layout charges. We accept PC files, or CD as acceptable media. You may also e-mail your artwork (preferred) to artwork@thedisplaysource.net. A hard-copy proof (faxed ok) must accompany ALL digital artwork. All text must be converted to outlines and curves. Digital print-ready art consists of artwork in EPS vector format. Images using halftones or grayscale must be in the original designed form for best results in the silkscreen process and color separations.
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Typeset Fee: Adding text to customer supplied art file - $20.00 Net
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Typeset Fee: When customer has no art and simply wants text - we will typeset 2 lines of type - $20.00 Net
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Combining art files to create new art file for imprint: $30.00 Net
Acceptable File Formats: (EPS)Vectored Art
Paper Proofs: One Paper Proof per order is required and is provided @ No Charge before imprinting production can begin. Signature Art Proof approvals are required and indicate customer accepts full responsibility for accuracy of imprint.
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** One Art Proof per item per order is supplied at N/C. Subsequent changes will be charged at $25.00 Net per Revised Proof.
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PAPER PROOFS ARE NOT REQUIRED OR PROVIDED FOR CARDBOARD PRODUCTS
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Pre- Productions Sample: (Standard items only) $75.00 net includes a 1-color imprint. PMS Color Match Add $32.50 Net
- Production Times: Standard production times: Typical Orders ship 10-15 working days AFTER ALL FINAL APPROVALS for established credit accounts; depending on order quantity. Custom molded and imprinted orders dependent on item and quantity. Please contact the Sales Office for additional details.
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Custom Fabrication: Manual fabrication/assembly allows for reasonable tolerance of +/- 5% variance in production for accuracy and quality
DROP SHIP POLICY
The First 2 locations are free per order. For every location after that, please contact the Sales Department for charges and capabilities. For multiple drop ship addresses, please email the customer excel or csv file. We recommend this csv file here as a format for Fed-Ex compliance.
- $.30 label charge per label, per box.
- $.15 label charge per box if the customer and provides labels.
DROP SHIP CHARGES INCLUDE UPLOADING OF CUSTOMER SUPPLIED ADDRESS INFORMATION - INPUTTING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED ADDRESS LIST - PRINTING LABELS - PROVIDING TRACKING NUMBERSTRACK, RESEARCH WRONG ADDRESS - RESHIP AS REQUIRED.
SHIPPING:
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Orders are FOB Santa Ana, CA 92703
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Our default shipping provider is Fed-Ex. A customer may choose to ship their order on their provided UPS or Fed-Ex shipper account. If you wish to ship using our default Fed-Ex provider, shipping charges will be billed at the prevailing Fed-Ex published rate + 25%
- We recommend Fed-Ex for their standard of care of shipped items. However, you may use UPS at your own risk. See below the claims section for placing a claim for damages.
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Export documentation including shipments to Canada and Puerto Rico, unless provided by customer will be charged at $20.00 per location plus brokerage fees.
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Product is guaranteed against damage or breakage to original shipping location only See below for damage claim requirements
Over/Under Runs:
Up to 5% variance may be shipped on custom and/or imprinted orders. Exact quantities are subject to 3% surcharge. Over-runs are shipped with the order unless otherwise specified on purchase order.
Packaging: All packaging is bulk unless otherwise requested. Special handling and packing fees may occur.
Cancellation:
Orders where production has begun are subject to cancellation fees and reasonable charges for material and labor. If there is a deposit on account, charges will be posted against that balance and any credit balance refunded. If a debit balance occurs, it will be due and payable upon receipt.
Storage:
Orders on hold may be subject to storage and/or transportation fees. The Display Source may also bill for time and materials and/or items produced at time the order went on hold.
Returns:
All returns must be authorized and a RMA # received and noted on all cartons. Returns are subject to a 25% restocking fee. Requests for return must be made within 10 days of receipt of goods. Custom or imprinted orders may not be returned. Shipper is responsible for damages incurred at their location and/or during transit.
Damages:
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Claims for damages MUST be made within 10 days of receipt of goods. Claims after the 10 day period will not be considered. Proof of damage will be required with images of product damage and original packing cartons displaying shipping labels.
- If a customer used their UPS collect account, the customer is responsible for placing a damage claim with UPS - NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Damage Claims for imprinted/special order/custom items is Credit Only after verification of damage within the 10-day time frame. Replacement parts will not be offered.
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Missing Product: Claims for missing product MUST be made within 10 days of receipt of goods. Claims made after the 10 day period will not be considered.
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Product is guaranteed against damage or breakage to original shipping location ONLY If product is being forwarded/reshipped/repacked and reshipped to a 2nd. location we Will Not guarantee against damage in transit.
Samples of Stock/Standard items are available at No Charge up to a Maximum of $10.00 Net in Value per order. Customer must provide a UPS or Fed-Ex account number to cover shipping costs. ALL samples request exceeding the $10.00 Net Maximum will be charged at column Net Price. Credit Card payment is required for all Sample Chargeable orders.