Terms & Conditions
We at Greatmugs strive to deliver the highest quality
as well as exceptional service at the lowest prices
in the market. While we strive to meet your every
expectation, we want you to be aware of certain limitations.
Please read and acknowledge receipt of the following
stating that you agree with and are aware of all the
criterion and conditions listed.
We specialize in screen printing
on ceramic wares, glassware, and steel travel mug.
Our process is consider an art, mainly focusing on
printing your ideas on to our promotional products.
After studying our competitors we believe that we
offer the best printing solutions, artwork designs,
quality printing, fine detail printing, and customer
satisfaction.
Once your order has been placed you will receive an
invoice confirmation with 72 hours. If you do not
receive your invoice via email, please call and we'll
be glad to email or fax you a copy.
When you place your order, we automatically assume
you do not need an artwork proof. By not requesting
your proof you will be receiving your merchandise
sooner. We only recommend artwork proof for designs
with a lot of text.
You are responsible for proof reading
all the type setting and layout of your printing.
Although every effort is made to reduce errors in
spelling, grammar and layout, we cannot be responsible
for reprinting jobs that have been proofed and approved
by the customer for printing.
Any items that has been proofed and
approved for printing by the customer or customer's
representative will only be corrected at the customer's
expense.
If you choose not to proof your job,
Greatmugs will not be responsible for any errors and
will expect payment in full for work completed.
Purchasers/Customers/Clients assume
complete responsibility for obtaining permission for
reproduction of logos, copyrights, patents, trademarks,
etc. Greatmugs.com will not be held liable under any
circumstance.
All agreements are contingent upon
strikes, accidents and other unavoidable delays beyond
our control.
*SPECIAL NOTICE*
Normal Production Time is only 6-10 days.This does
not include any shipment days. We do not guarantee
UPS, Fed Ex, or Trucking delays.
Please contact Greatmugs by a call,
fax or email a request for individual PRICES. Please
have the following information available when a quotation
is required: Number of Colors (Spot or Process), Quantity
Required, Size of Image(s). Taxes, Film and Artwork
are extra, if applicable. Unusual circumstances in
raw material, precious metals such as gold, fluctuation
of the dollar, may result in an increase in prices
without prior notice.
- COLOR MATCHING
Ceramic & Glass Colors are stocked
in a wide variety of colors, but we cannot guarantee
exact color matches. Colors may vary due to firing
conditions and the type of substrate. For example;
there are many types of glazes used on ceramic products.
The type of glaze used may or may not have an effect
on the finalcolor of the product.
- GOLD IMPRINTS
GOLD OR GOLD GROUP COLORS will be
requoted if usage is deemed excessive. Pinks and Purples
(gold group colors) series colors are priced at a
premium. Precious metal gold is also available at
a premium.
- PRODUCTION TIME
Our optimum PRODUCTION TIME is 5
to 9 days after receipt of order, depending on size
of order. This is subject to adjustment based on volume.
On the order form if you specify you have a in-hands-date
we will do everything within capability to have your
products delivered to you before your in-hands-date.
Rush fee may apply.
- CUSTOM PRODUCTS
Acceptance of an order for custom products is not
subject to cancellation.
- DECALS
Greatmugs.com is liable only for decals purchased, and
will replace misprint or defective decals. Check decals,
before application, for any errors or misprint. Test
fire each shipment before complete de coration. We
are also not responsible for any loss due to improper
firings.
- SPORTS BOTTLES
Price includes one color imprint, free second side
imprint. Production time 7-14 business days. Please
specify cap color, otherwise we will choose a cap
color for you.
-GLASSWARE
Our imprint are design for decorative purposes . Hand
wash only. If you need permanant imprint add $0.35
each glass.
- TERMS
100% deposit required when placing
your order.
- GENERAL INFORMATION
Our prices may change due to the
content of our business. We strive to be lowest price
in the country!
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Orders are acknowledged if required
or whenever questions about artwork, prices, credits,
colors, production time, ship date and delivery instructions
have to be clarified.
- ARTWORK
We will accept clean, black and white,
camera-ready art or electronic art (vector based with
all text converted to curves/outlines). If not converted
as outline we will print the file as is. We reserve
the right to determine what is camera-ready art. If
touch-up, redrawing, or design is required, an art
time charge may apply. Electronic art is accepted
for Mac or Windows and can be submitted on CD, floppy
or Zip disc (100 MB capacity). Send Adobe Illustrator
10 or lower (.ai or .eps), Freehand 8 or lower (fh8
or .eps) or Corel Draw 9 or lower (.cdr or .eps).
In the event you cannot provide vector based art,
we will accept TIFF or JPEG, but only at the imprint
size or larger. Grayscale art should be at least 300dpi
and bitmap art should be no less than 900 dpi.
Submitted artwork will automatically
be resized to max size unless otherwise noted. Requested
typestyles will be matched as closely as possible.
Exact match cannot be guaranteed.
All art submitted is subject to review
and possible additional charges.
Instructions for layout, size, typestyle
and location of imprint should be clearly specified
with all orders. All halftones submitted should be
42.5 dpi at no less than 30% and no more than 70%
value. More importantly, instructions for imprint
on one side, two side or wrap around should be clearly
stated.
The proof approval form sent with
the proof must be signed and returned before production
begins, unless your event date will be due, we will
then decide either to send order into production or
not. Delays to proof approval may result in a change
of the scheduled ship date. Any art approval signed
by you will be your responsibility when the order
is complete. Pay close attention to the layout, size
and all typesetting. A preproduction proof is treated
the same as a speculative sample. Random samples will
be shipped UPS Ground within 48 hrs. We reserve the
right to NOT send proofs. If we feel the artwork and
order is complete we will proceed with the order even
without a proof approval.
Screen charges and setup charges
represent cost of photography, screen production and
any and all minor touch ups required for art. One
time screen charge is $39.00 per color per screen.
Due to the nature of the production
process and the variation of ware shapes and sixes,
a registration variance of 1/16" may happen between
imprint colors. This variance is considered acceptable
in the industry.
A selection of standard colors is
listed below by using PMS numbers for reference only.
Colors are approximate when used on white glazed mug.
They will appear differently when applied on glassware
and on various colored ceramic mug. When a specific
color match is desired, please include a PMS number
or color swatch. Due to the nature of ceramic colors,
an exact color match cannot always be guaranteed.
Some colors can not be matched.
* Metallic gold or silver are optional
at additional charges (see 22 k gold & Platinum
Charges) Specify Micro-safe if required, non micro-safe
is default
*Irr. gold or Irr. silver are optional at additional
charges at $0.40 per item.
If multicolor design with tight registration
requires the use of a decal to achieve the requested
result, there will be an up charge to our normal pricing
and will require an additional lead time in production.
The minimum order for a decal is 36 pieces.
- DECAL - FOUR COLOR PROCESS
Minimum orders are 36 pieces. A paper
proof approval must accompany all decal orders before
final production begins. Special pricing must be obtained
on 4-color process. Complicated art work requiring
extensive amount of artist time may incur a charge.
We reserve the right to determine what is complicated
artwork.
Wraparound or second side imprints
in direct printing incur no extra charge on most items
if the same color is used. However, if a wrap around
or second side imprint can only be achieved by using
decal application or a different setup and screen,
there will be an additional charge accordingly. Gold
or platinum on the second side will also incur an
additional charge based on the imprint area.
- DISAGREEMENTS
DISPUTES other than those involving
freight carriers must be made within 8 days after
receipt of shipment. Under no circumstances will we
accept return of an order unless prior arrangements
have been made with our office.
>- CLAIMS
Claims must be made within 8 days
of receipt of a shipment. Claims for freight adjustment,
breakage, printing, shipment of wrong merchandise,
or delays must be filed within 8 days of receipt.
Return merchandise must have a authorization from
the factory. We reserve the right to inspect items
from the actual production run before processing any
complaints or disputes.
-CANCELLATIONS
If you decide to cancel your order
within 2 hours. There will be a 15% cancellation fee.
If you cancel your oder after the 2 hour period you
will have to pay for any service fees such as (screeens,
art time, production cost). All cancellations must
be done in writing and must be confirmed by DM customer
service.
- RETURNS
All returns must be authorized by (DM). If we receive
a package that was returned and unauthorized. We will
ship back the goods at the customers expense.
Returns may subject to a 25% restocking fee, Shipping
non-refundable.
- OVERRUNS & UNDERRUNS
Due to the manufacturing difficulties,
we try, but cannot always guarantee the exact quantity
shipment of an order. Shipments of 288 pieces or less
are subject to a 10% over run or under run, shipments
of 289 pieces or more are subject to 5% over or under
run. All decal orders are subject to an over run or
under run of up to 10%. We reserve the right to make
exact quantity shipment request at a additional up
charge of 5%.
- SPECIAL PACKAGING
Mailers are available for most item.
Please contact the factory for price and availability.
- QUALITY OF CERAMICWARE &
GLASSWARE
Due to the nature of production process,
slight variations and small imperfections in ceramic
and glassware are not considered flaws. Variation
in raw materials, glazes, production equipment and
firing temperature may result in variations in size
shape, glaze color, etc. These conditions are within
acceptable industry standards.
- SHIPPING, BREAKAGE & FREIGHT
CLAIMS
F.O.B. Point South Florida
C.O.D. orders not accepted
Most order shipped by motor freight
or UPS, depending on destination and weight of shipment.
All shipments unless otherwise specified will be sent
freight prepaid. The shipping charges are then added
to the invoice.
If an inside delivery is required, the request must
be stated on the order. It will incur additional charges.
Additional charges will incur for residential deliveries
if so demanded by the carrier.
Motor freight shipments are palletized and shrink
wrapped. UPS shipments must be repacked into larger
cartons the cost of $4.00 per carton.
All shipments leaving our factory are inspected and
signed for by the carrier. Greatmugs.com and it's parent
company are not responsible for breakage and delays
in delivery. Any damage claim must be filed with the
carrier within 8 days and will be limited to damages
noted at the time if delivery. Unless requested, all
freight will be shipped at a release value of $0.90
per pound. Higher release values are available at
an increased shipping cost which will be invoiced.
Title to goods passes to the buyer upon release to
the carrier.
Split shipment: First three locations are no additional
cost then $5.00 per location.
Items broken in transit will only be replaced in minimum
orders of 36 pieces.
Large Order Quotes
Any quotes for special items or large
quantities over catalog count must be submitted by
fax. All specifications must be included on request.
All special packaging request, catalogs and samples
must be requested by fax.
We reserve the right to have our
company information, including our logo on the bottom
of our mug.
Website subject will change without notice.
- REPLACEMENT POLICY -
No Returns on the following (misprinting
, shipment shortage, ink color correciton, or delay).
In any case of a event date, we highly
recommend ordering a few weeks prior to printing.
Incase of any misprinting , shipment
shortage, ink color correction, or delay we will reprint
the project. The cost price will depend on who is
at fault.
To file a claim with your product
you must write us, email us or fax us a letter stating
your situation.
No Rush Service available for Re-Print
Claims. We will ship Re-Print orders Ground Delivery
Service, unless the customer is willing to pay for
faster Delivery Shipment.