GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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ST. LOUIS PRE-SORT, INC. (SLPS) has been in business since 1991 and has dedicated itself to customer satisfaction. We certify that all goods were produced in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act and equal opportunity employer in compliance with Executive Order, as amended, and with rules, regulations and orders issued there under.
1. Bid Request and Quotations: Quotations are based on cost of labor and materials on the date of quote. A quotation not accepted in 30 days may be changed. If changes occur in cost of material,, labor, or other costs prior to acceptance the right is reserved to change the price quoted, All phone quotations are subject to change, alter sample has been submitted. All applicable taxes, shipping or delivery charges are not included unless otherwise specified.
2. Delivery: SLPS will pick up and deliver in the St. Louis metropolitan area, a service charge may apply. At Customers request SL Louis Presorts Zipp Express will provide special priority courier service at prevailing rates
3. Cancellation: Orders may be cancelled by the Customer at any time by notice in writing with understanding that SLPS will be compensated in full for work and services performed prior to cancellation, plus cost of goods or services purchased for the order.
4. Specifications: Prices quoted herein are based upon understanding of the guidelines submitted. If there is a change in guidelines or instructions, or if the job cannot be processed as planned because of miscommunication resulting in additional costs, the work performed will be billed at current rates, and the mailing date may be delayed.
5. Schedules: SLPS will make every effort to meet scheduled delivery and mailing dates, but accepts no liability for our failure to meet any requested delivery dates. In addition, we have no control over U.S. Postal Service delivery schedules and cannot guarantee when mail will be delivered by the Postal Service. All orders are accepted contingent to fire, accident, act of God, mechanical breakdown, or any other case beyond control. Since the time element is an integral part of our business, quoted prices are based upon a specific set of time schedules for completion. Any requested deviation from the schedules described or agreed upon by both parties at commencement or order may alter the quoted price. Late material may affect the completion date of the order by a greater degree than the actual elapsed time the material is late.
6. Material's: SLPS assumes in all quotations that material provided will permit efficient handling on automated equipment, and meets equipment manufactures published specifications. Materials within manufacturers specifications; but are not up to acceptable operational standards due to poor folding, facing, trimming, packing, sticking together, insufficient leeway between enclosure and envelope, square envelope flaps, or other causes wi11 be subject to pricing at special rates. Customer will be notified when deficiency is discovered and approval will be obtained for handling. Customers are responsible for insurance on its materials, all direct mail and processing involve damage and should be taken into consideration in ordering material. Every effort will be made to handle Customer's material with thrift and to prevent undue damage. SLPS is not responsible for shortages of material as a result of damage in processing or due to shortage from printer.
7. Customer Data/Mailing Lists: Customer's data/mailing list(s) in SLPS possession for storage or otherwise, are the exclusive property of Customer and shall be used only at its instructions. We assume responsibility for replacement of such lists in the event of loss by fire, vandalism, theft, or other such causes, only if the Customer has retained a duplicate list or has the source material from which the list was compiled, and then only to the extent of the costs involved in replacing the list lost. SITS does not accept liability or responsibility for compiling such lists nor for an intangible or special value attached thereto.
8. Labels: Labels must be within equipment manufactures published specifications for labeling equipment. Quoted prices assume that label placement will be in the position most advantageous to production speed, or additional charges will be billed.
9. Acceptance: The customer agrees that SLPS may refuse at anytime to mail any copy, photograph, or illustrations of any kind that in our sole judgment is an invasion of privacy, is degrading unlawful, obscene, tends to ridicule or embarrass, or is in bad taste or SLPS sole judgment may be a_ infringement on a trademark or copyright belonging to others. The Customer also agrees to defend and hold SLPS harmless in any suitor court action which may occur as a result of the above said or any actions of the Customer's employees which occurs as a result of any mailing.
10. Product overage: Customer must advise in advance of the job, of the disposition of overs. Overs may be returned to the Customer, stored, or destroyed. Storage and delivery charges will be added when applicable, and material will be automatically destroyed after 30 day, unless otherwise notified.
11. Inserting: Effort will be made to insert material in the sequence and facing the direction the Customer requests, but quoted prices assume the most advantageous productions speeds, and specified sequence or facing may result in additional charges.
12. Indicia: SLPS permit number maybe imprinted only for a mailing to be performed by SLYS. A Fee is charged for use of the permit. Customer must completely cover the indicia on any supplied or returned pieces and affix adequate postage before mailing these pieces, Customer agrees to accept cost for penalties and fees incurred if pieces bearing the SLPS indicia arc inappropriately mailed.
13. Postage: Advance payment of postage is required, quotations don't include postage unless specifically stated. Postage should be paid 3 days prior to mailing date or by cashier’s check on the date of mailing. Under special circumstances SLPS may agree to advance postage funds. SLPS adds a fee of 1 % of the amount advanced if requested to provide cash outlay funds for postage purchases. Sorry we do not accept credit cards.
14. Receipt: Receipts are available upon request. Invoicing by SLPS acts as a receipt of services rendered in all other situations.
15. Postal Regulations: Jobs will be prepaid to achieve the best postage rates based on Customer's requirements, limitations of the job and postal regulations. Customer agrees to compensate SLPS for additional postage charges and additional services required when a mailing is prepared correctly, but rejected or reclassified based on a Postal Service evaluation or decision including, but not limited to, weight per piece, barcode readability, or automation acceptability. SLPS can provide all services necessary to assure mailing lists meet postal regulations, including move update, carrier-route verifications, and CASS certification. Customers not having this work done by SLPS agree to assume responsibility for postal compliance, to represent work to SLPS; to maintain and provide documentation as required or requested by the USPS for work not done at SLPS.
16. Liability: Work performed by SLPS shall be deemed acceptable to Customer unless SLPL is advised in writing within 30 days of completion of the order. SLPS liability shall be limited to value of the work performed. SLPS accepts no liability for other damages of any type unless expressly set forth herein. SLPS shall be liable only to the extent of re mailing a correction or corrected job as
soon as possible to correct the mistake and allowable damages shall be limited to the value of the work performed. In no case is SLPS liable for loss of business or implied damages.
17. Credit and Terms: Payment for orders shall be in net cash, payable within 30 days of date of invoice. Orders subject to credit investigation, minimum, service charge may apply. Prepaid or collect freight bill paid by SLPS is subject to a 15% surcharge. Any unpaid bill within 30 days is applicable to a service charge of 1 % of the unpaid amount. If SLPS must use legal services or suit to collect amount due. SLPS shall be entitled to, all collection fees, court costs or expenses and reasonable attorneys fees, and unpaid amount of the invoice and interest charges Customer agrees if money is owed to SLPS, we may hold the list or other property against payment of delinquent invoices. "Delinquent" is defined as "past the agreed or specified payment date."
St. Louis Pre-Sort Inc./ 5051 Southwest Ave, Mo 63110-3427 / Ph# (314) 771-7678 / F# (314) 771-6554
WEBSITE: www.stlouispresort.com
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