Terms and Conditions
Please read all terms and conditions carefully. You acknowledge by using this site that you accept these terms and conditions. Also, by placing an order, you indicate that you accept these terms and conditions. Ecodot.com reserves the right to make changes to this site and to these terms and conditions at any time without notice.

Price Quotes
You can call or request a quote online; in either case, please try to provide us with as much of the following information as possible so we may give you a prompter, more accurate price quote:
    * quantity of items
    * type of item (t-shirt, sweatshirt, mug, pen, etc...)
    * color of the item
    * color(s) of imprint
    * placement of imprint
     * due date
     APPAREL:
   * sizes per style/gender
    * number of colors on the front of the shirt
    * number of colors on the back of the shirt
    * due date
Please remember, if you don't see it on our site, but it can be made of recycled materials, ask us! We have the resources to help make our green idea a reality!

Production/Shipping Information:
Custom imprinted orders for recycled products is typically 3-21 working days (Monday-Friday). Production time is based on receipt of completed e-mailed or faxed order and receipt of your final approval of the artwork or design.
Please specify an in-hands date when time is essential; RUSH service is available for delivery in as little as 1-2 days for some products. We will do whatever it takes to ensure timely delivery of your garments. Call today! (207.450.8394)
Production time does not include the shipping transit time.  Please let us know if you are trying to meet a deadline/event date.  NOTE: UPS and FedEx cannot ship to P.O. boxes. Ecodot.com is not responsible for errors in transit.

International Shipping:
Ecodot.com will ship anywhere.
fees associated with importing products into Canada will apply to each shipment and will be calculated based on the declared value of your item(s) Please be aware that if you're ordering multiple products they may be shipped separately because they are processed at different warehouses. The buyer/customer is fully responsible for paying all fees including any customs, duties, import taxes, etc. imposed by the country involved. The fees can be calculated by UPS and/or the brokerage firm representing you.
Brokerage Fees : If you are an international customer, you are responsible for brokerage, import, customs fees and tariffs for goods entering your country. These fees may be substantial even at their lowest cost.

Shipping:
We ship all orders F.O.B., unless you provide us with an account number. We reserve the right to choose the carrier based on which one is best or most economical. If you fail to provide us with a complete and accurate shipping address, that may delay your shipment.

Methods of Payment:
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express cards;  Paypal; checks (cashier's check, company check, personal check or money order). We will charge your credit card when the order is received, including shipping charges if that amount is known at the time.   We accept Purchase Orders based on Net 30 terms from all Government, Federal and County agencies as well as select universities, colleges and public schools. (The part we all hate to think about: If your check is returned due to insufficient funds, closed account, etc., you will need to submit payment immediately by certified bank check covering the original amount plus an additional $30.00 returned check fee. If your account is sent to a collection agency you're responsible for any and all legal fees plus the money originally owed. )

For All Checks:
This may take an additional 5-10 business days for processing, regardless of the type of check used. Checks issued outside of US may require longer processing time.
 
Snail Mail:
Mail your order with check or credit card information to:
Ecodot.com, inc.
35 Winding Way
Peaks Island, ME  04102

USA


Artwork & Design Submission Information
Please send custom logos or art to us formatted as "camera-ready" black-and-white art along with your order to art@ecodot.com. We will scale all artwork as attractively as possible to available imprint areas unless you request specific sizes.
Our art staff would be happy create artwork based on your ideas or sketches (we will quote upon receipt and examination.) You can also submit your own designs for us to adapt.

Files supported: For the PC, we can process only Adobe Illustrator (.AI or .EPS formatted files. For Mac, please compress the files with StuffIt before you send them to us. Adobe Illustrator.

All text must be converted to outlines to prevent the need for us to have your exact font. Images of photos or drawings placed into and AI file may not be useable.

Placement of Logo and Imprint and Online Photography:
We recommend that you email us the logo in advance of your order to be sure it will fit correctly on the product
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Your logo and/or any additional text line(s) may NOT look precisely or be placed on the same area as the items we show on our website.  Every imprint and logo is unique and will be handled differently on every order.  The pictures of items you see on our website may not be a 100% match to the color you actually receive.  The photographs are the true exhibit of our products, however the colors may appear different due to some factors as lighting, monitor’s resolution and computerized digital image processing, etc. We cannot be held responsible if the color does not match what was shown online 100%.

Common Mistakes and Misperceptions About Website Artwork
JPG'S and GIF'S are the 2 main types of webpage image formats. On a computer monitor these images appear crisp and clean, however, when they are enlarged for printing the end result is an inferior, bumpy and pixelated image. Our art staff can use these images as reference for re-drawing. Art charges may apply for time spent re-drawing these images based on the complexity of the final artwork.

Final Artwork Approval
When you have placed your order with us, we will provide you with an e-mailed artwork proof for your approval. We’ll work with you to make sure we get it just right! Production will start with your final approval of art.

E-mail/paper proof, Production Proof/Spec Sample:
If you want an e-mail/paper proof you must request for one at the time you place the order.  Sorry, but we will not be held responsible for late delivery of your order(s) if we do not receive a timely approval after you receive the e-mail/paper or production proof.   


SETUP FEES FOR LOGOS/ IMAGES.
Most products will have a screen printing or other set up fee. This is the fee to build a screen to screen print your item, or make a plate, die, etc. Each product page identifies this fee.


Return Policy:
We will offer a refund on any item that is not imprinted as requested on the original order or as shown on the approved proof. Sorry, but we cannot accept a return on an item because you don't like the colors, imprint layout or style you selected or if the imprint was not correct due to a typographical error on your part. We will however make a speedy replacement if we caused any typo or did not produce what you specified. Products that are defective or broken on our part will only be authorized for even exchanges of original orders. No merchandise will be accepted without a Return Authorization Number from Ecodot.com. Authorized returns must be made within 15 days from the time the order was received. Merchandise must be returned in original packaging. CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING THE PRODUCT BACK AND ALL COST INVOLVED. Please ship using a carrier that provides you with a tracking number and proof of delivery. We recommend UPS or FedEx. Ecodot.com is not be responsible for items lost by the carrier. Shipping and restocking fees are due for returned orders.

RETURN POLICY FOR NON-PERSONALIZED NON-CUSTOMIZED ORDERS ONLY: Orders can be returned within 7 days of delivery if the item has not been used or damaged. Purchase price will be refunded minus a 15% restocking fee. Item must be returned undamaged so please repackage carefully and insure for entire purchase price. Rush charges are not refundable. Customer is responsible for all shipping costs. Refund will be issued upon receipt of undamaged item(s). *Absolutely no refunds on customized, special and personalized items*.


Over/Under-runs:
Ecodot.com reserves the right to ship 5% over or under the billable quantities due to quality control and industry standards for all imprinted items, with the exception of shirts.

You can reach us at the following phone numbers:
Our manager, Dan’s  cell (anytime): 1.207.450.8394
24 Hour Fax Line: 1.702.233.2417
Order and Website Support: info@ecodot.com