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Payment Terms: All new customers must provide
necessary credit info. prior to processing order. All orders
are pre-pay unless Net 30 terms are established for qualified
accounts. Cash, check, or money orders accepted.
Artwork: We accept almost all major file formats and programs
from PCs and in some cases Macintoshes. However, we prefer
Adobe Illustrator files. You can probably ask the person
who created your logo for this file and email it or send
it to us on disk. We can also use .jpg, .gif, .bmp and .tif
or any other graphics file. For files other than Adobe Illustrator,
please make sure the resolution is a least 600 dpi. Please
do not send artwork from your website: these graphics are
low resolution and NOT suitable for our use.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact our
art department and we'll walk you through it. Remember,
it might be a bit of a hassle now, but once we have it on
file, you'll never have to deal with it again.
Adobe Illustrator notes:
Please convert your image to outlines so any special fonts
will not have to be included with the document.
Otherwise please provide camera ready artwork. The mechanical
paste-up should be done to final printed size on white card
stock or illustration board. The edges of all images must
be smooth, not ragged. Letters must be first generation.
Letterheads, yellow page advertisements or photocopies do
not provide acceptable printing results. Artwork should
be color separated for multi-color imprints. Each overlay
should be in position and indicated by register marks.
All art charges will be quoted if the art work is not supplied
or if supplied art work is not properly sized. All art must
be approved by customer prior to production. Your artwork
can be e-mailed to
art@stellarspecialties.com.
Cuts, Screens, Dies and Set-Up
Charges: Depending upon the production method,
some charges for set-up may apply. Consult your Stellar
Specialties representative for specific charges. Generally,
manufacturers maintain files for a maximum of 24 months.
Reorders placed after the 24-month period will require a
new set-up charge. Set-up charges will be waived on orders
totaling more than $1,000.
Colors - Product: We
have taken special care to represent product colors as accurately
as possible. However, due to variances in the photographic
and printing processes involved in the production of our
catalog (both hardcopy and on-line), slight differences
in the product may occur. If a product is to be used for
a particular "color" coordinated promotion and product color
is a significant part of the promotion, we ask that you
order a random sample or a product proof prior to production.
Colors - Imprint:
Standard imprint colors vary from item to item and
manufacturer to manufacturer. If a specific PMS color match
is required, contact a Stellar Specialties representative
for pricing for the specific product as each manufacturer
will have their own pricing policy.
Flexible Quantities:
Some products can be ordered in less than minimum quantities.
Call for additional charges.
Future Deliveries: Generally,
Stellar Specialties and its manufacturers can accommodate
orders for delivery for a future date. However, at these
deeply discounted prices all orders must be completed and
shipped no later than December 31, 2001.
Shipping Considerations:
All of our products are shipped FOB from their respective
manufacturers in the United States. The shipping costs involved
vary depending on the time frame you need delivery of your
order and the level of service you choose. We ship FED EX
or UPS in the most economical way to meet your in hands
date.
Proofs:
Paper proofs of the proposed imprint copy can be
provided on each item upon request. Add $15.00 net. Product
proofs may be available on certain items, consult with your
Stellar Specialties representative for costs.
Samples: Random imprinted
samples are available on any product shown in our catalogs
or on-line at 50% of the smallest quantity list price shown.
Sample purchases must be prepaid. All samples are shipped
prepaid by UPS ground. If expedited service is needed appropriate
charges will apply.
Special "Event" Dated Orders:
Do not "assume" that a specific date can be met if the item
ordered is for a special event and would be worthless if
delivered after that date. A Stellar Specialties representative
must specifically authorize each case. Once authorization
has been pre-approved, be certain to expedite your order
by overnight delivery and put the required "in hands delivery
by or cancel date" boldly at the top of your order form.
Also be sure to list the name of the Stellar Specialties
representative that provided the approval.
Substitutions: At times,
our manufacturers find it necessary to make substitutions.
We reserve the right to provide like product of equal or
greater value without notice. Note: This is especially prevalent
on caps advertised as "imports" - we do not advertise or
guarantee a specific import brand. This may vary from order
to order depending upon availability. On wearable items,
it is not uncommon to find variations between "dye lots"
and colors may also vary from order to order.
Under-run or Over-runs:
Due to the very nature of automated high-speed production
equipment and methods it is not possible to guarantee exact
quantities. It is industry standard practice to allow for
an under or over run of 5% on certain items. Invoices will
reflect the actual quantity shipped.
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