1. Color Express acknowledges the recommended practices outlined in the "New Printing Trade Customs" developed by NAPL, GATF, and PIA. Color Express has modified some of these customs expressly for our application.
   
   
2. Limited prices include: Single sheet stock - #1 grade 80# enamel gloss text; Postcard Stock - 10pt. cast coated one side; stripping and plating composite film, printing per 4 - color specifications, and final product trimming and packaging.
   
   
3. All color separations, film preparation, film corrections, proof requests, stock and size variations, press approvals, additional bindery services, and final product delivery will be quoted individually and added to the listed prices. Please call for pricing specifics.
   
   
4. All furnished film must be right - reading emulsion down composite negatives, and be accompanied by a color - correct proof produced from the films provided. If this proof is not provided, the customer accepts full responsibility for the production costs and printed project including, but not limited to color, clarity, type, and print registration.
   
   
5. Standard turnaround is 2 - 3 working days. RUSH requests are handled according to the shop's workload at the time of the request. RUSH JOBS ARE CHARGEABLE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN THE PUBLISHED RATE. Please call for pricing specifics.
   
   
6. Keylines must be complete. Position stats and tissue overlays indicating color and special instructions are required. Color Express is not responsible for errors due to improperly prepared artwork.
   
   
7. All cost estimates, verbal or written are to be considered tentative until the job is in the shop. All estimates are subject to revision upon evaluation of the actual art submitted. The customer will be notified of any changes prior to starting work.
   
   
8. Proofs and written instructions are requested with all orders. Telephone and other verbal instructions should be followed by written confirmation. Color Express assumes no responsibility for any verbal misunderstandings.
   
   
9. The cost of press approvals has not been built into Color Express' pricing structure. If you desire to press check your work, please specify this request when obtaining a quote. ALL PRESS APPROVALS ARE CHARGEABLE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE PUBLISHED RATES. Please call for pricing specifics.
   
   
10. All filmwork is safely stored for a period of two years, and will be returned upon request. Reprint orders should be accompanied by original film. Film on file after two years will be discarded.
    
    
11. Examination of completed work is the responsibility of the client. Color Express will not be held responsible for errors in filmwork after final client signoff, whether film is supplied by client or purchased through Color Express. No claims will be honored after 48 hours of receipt of finished work.
    
    
12. All first time jobs are COD unless credit arrangements have been made and approved in advance. Credit is available for qualified clients - please call for an application. Terms are net 30 days. A service charge will be added to all past due invoices.
    Visa and MasterCard accepted.
    
    
13. Overages produced by Color Express are not chargeable. Underages are allowable by trade standards at a rate of 5%. Please order accordingly.
    
    
14. As security for payment of any sum due under the terms of an agreement, Color Express has the right to hold and place a lien on all customer property in our possession.
    
    
15. All amounts due for taxes and assessments will be added to the customer's invoice and are the responsibility of the customer. Tax exemption will not be granted until we have received a completed "Exemption Certificate".

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