U.S. Press, LLC operates a website at uspress.com ("website") and provides services through that Website (the Website and services collectively "Services").
By visiting, using, and/or purchasing from the U.S. Press site, you ("your", "customer", or "user") agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. The terms and conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and U.S. Press, LLC. The terms and conditions govern any and all use of the site, any and all users, visitors, and others who access or use this site, and any and all services rendered by us. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions then you must not use the Website or any services offered or accessed through the site.
1.
Quotations - Prices obtained from U.S. Press, LLC (U.S. Press) are subject to change from time to time
without notice.
2.
Order Cancellation – No order may be cancelled after acceptance except upon terms that will
compensate U.S. Press for work completed at our standard hourly rates. All cancelled orders are subject to a minimum cancellation
fee of $50.
3.
Returns for Credit – Because each order produced is a custom job, no order may be returned for credit under
any circumstance.
4.
Satisfaction Guaranty – U.S. Press at its sole option will repair or reprint any order that
contains abnormal imperfections or fails to provide a reasonable representation to the approved color proof. U.S. Press
at its sole option may elect to provide, in lieu of repair or reprinting of an order a prorated credit for the damaged portion
of an order. Claims for defects must be made within ten (10) days of delivery in writing. The customer must receive a written
authorization to return a defective order or portion in advance of return. Defective orders must be returned within thirty
(30) days after delivery. U.S. Press’ liability for defective orders is limited to the price of the order exclusive of any
shipping or postage charges.
5.
Production Schedules and Turnaround Times – Delivery schedules, turnaround times and other similar terms
used by U.S. Press, its employees or representatives merely reflect the average completion times of similar orders. U.S.
Press shall not be bound by such schedules unless otherwise agreed to in writing for an additional cost under our express
print program. U.S. Press sole liability in the event of a failure by U.S. Press shall be limited to a refund of the fee
paid by the customer for the express print fee.
6.
Customer Disks & Supplied Digital Information – All prices and quotations provided by U.S. Press assume
the customer provides properly prepared files following U.S. Press written guidelines. The customer accepts all responsibility
for supplied files that fail to output properly, contain errors or provide an unacceptable result.
7.
PRINTdesignzTM Service – PRINTdesignzTM is a discounted graphic design service of U.S. Press, LLC. PRINTdesignzTM
prices quoted include one minor revision. Additional revisions will be billed at our standard rate of $90 per hour. Orders
cancelled prior to printing will be billed at our standard design rate of $90 per hour in lieu of the discounted PRINTdesignzTM
rate.
8.
Customer Changes – Any changes requested by the customer will represent work performed
in addition to the original order and will be billed at our current rates. The minimum charge for customer changes is $30.
The customer must approve the cost of these changes in writing prior to beginning the work necessary to perform the changes.
Customer changes will delay the completion and delivery of your order. Change charges will be billed to the customer’s credit
card used on the order or added to C.O.D. charges on the final shipment.
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Proofs – A proof will be submitted to the customer prior to printing each job. Corrections to be made must
be marked on both the proof and the supplied proof sheet. The proof sheet must be fully completed and signed by the customer
and be returned to U.S. Press along with the supplied proof. If an electronic PDF proof is sent, customer must select either
“Proof Accepted” or “Proof Rejected” before
production of the order proceeds. Delay in completing and returning your
proof will delay completion of your order. U.S. Press assumes no liability for errors if the customer waives receiving a
proof or fails to note changes or corrections on the returned proof and proof sheet.
10.
Color Matching – A reasonable color variation between the approved proof and final printed product is unavoidable,
expected and shall constitute an acceptable delivery. U.S. Press will make every effort to produce a reasonable representation
based on materials supplied by the customer however U.S. Press does not guarantee color matching.
11.
Trim Margin – The customer understands and agrees to provide at least a 3/16” trim margin
from the outside edge of the document to the printed elements. U.S. accepts no liability for elements that may be lost during
trimming when the customer’s materials fail to provide the required 3/16” margin.
12.
Shortages – Shortages not to exceed 10% of the quantity ordered shall constitute an acceptable delivery.
In the event of a shortage not exceeding 10% of the ordered amount, U.S. Press may at its sole option issue a pro-rated
credit for the amount shorted in lieu of reprinting the shorted amount.
13.
Shipping – Unless
otherwise stated, the price quoted is for a single shipment without storage. U.S. Press will deliver finished work to the
designated commercial carrier, at which time title to the finished work shall pass to the customer. Customer is responsible
for paying the shipping costs.
14.
Mail Services - The customer understands that all quotations for mail services are for a single mailing
without storage unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Payment for postage will be made to the U.S. Postmaster – Valdosta,
GA via cashier’s or certified check. The customer’s failure to submit certified funds payable to the U.S. Postmaster and
received at U.S. Press in advance of the mail date will delay the mailing.
15.
Customer Furnished Materials - Camera ready artwork, photos, digital files and other furnished
items will be supplied to U.S. Press specifications. Delays and additional expenses incurred as a result of customer materials
that are not in conformity to U.S. Press specifications shall be the responsibility of the customer. U.S. Press shall maintain
standard commercial insurance coverage on all customer furnished materials. U.S. Press sole responsibility for such property
shall not exceed the amount recoverable from said insurance.
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Inspection of Jobs, Ownership of Intellectual Property and
Indemnity
– U.S. Press reserves the right to inspect all jobs and reject any job which
we deem to be illegal, immoral or offensive, however U.S. Press does not
inspect nor is obligated to inspect all jobs and will not be liable for any
job produced that is illegal, immoral or offensive. The customer affirms
ownership or publication rights to all items submitted for printing and
represents that printing and distribution of any furnished item does not
violate any copyright or proprietary right of any person or entity, does not
contain any material that is libelous or scandalous or invades any person’s
right to privacy or other personal right. The customer agrees at the
customer’s own expense to immediately defend and continue to defend U.S.
Press from any claim or action as a result of printing and distributing
material furnished by the customer.
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Payment by Credit Card - Cardholders paying by credit card agree to be bound by all standard U.S. Press
terms and conditions. Customer expressly agrees to pay all costs incurred if your order is cancelled at any point in the
production process and understand that no order may be returned for credit. Credit card orders will be charged in full at
order entry. Customer changes will be charged to the customer’s credit card prior to U.S. Press making the requested changes.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability – EXCEPT FOR THE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE SET FORTH IN
PARAGRAPH 4 OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, U.S. PRESS IS SELLING THE PRODUCTS ORDERED BY THE CUSTOMER “AS IS”, “WITH ALL
FAULTS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL U.S. PRESS BE LIABLE UNDER TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. U.S.
PRESS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION
WITH ANY ORDER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER
TO U.S. PRESS FOR SUCH ORDER (EXCLUSIVE OF POSTAGE AND SHIPPING FEES).
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Governing Law –
By visiting or purchasing from U.S. Press, you agree that the laws of the state of Georgia, without regard to principles
of conflict of laws, will govern these terms and conditions and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and
U.S. Press.