Terms & Conditions


PAYMENT TERMS: Open Account to Accredited D & B Rated Franchised New Car Dealers who meet our terms of payments as
stated on our invoices. Ground and TRUCK SHIPMENTS are Freight Collect. Air and other special forms of transportation costs will
be added to the invoice. VISA • MASTER CARD • DISCOVER • AMERICAN EXPRESS ACCEPTED.


ORDERS: Identify “repeat” orders to ensure accurate reproduction. Send factory invoice and order numbers with date last
ordered (records available for 3 years). Exact repeat orders will be entered immediately into production. When placing new
orders indicate quantity, style name/number, color(s) and imprint to be used. A rough layout is advised for clarity.
Guardian will acknowledge all custom orders. Upon receipt, please review acknowledgment for accuracy and delivery scheduling.
Advise Guardian immediately of any errors or discrepancies. All orders are subject to acceptance at the home office upon
receipt.


PRICING: For orders falling between quantity breaks, use the smaller quantity price. For larger quantities not shown, call or write
Guardian for a quotation. Dies which have not been used for 3 years will be disposed of unless other arrangements have been
made. New setup charges will then be required. All prices are subject to change without notice.


SETUP: Artwork, screens, dies and plates made or altered by the Seller for this order will remain the property of the Seller and/or
the Manufacturer.


ORDER ACCEPTANCE: All orders are subject to acceptance by the Seller at its home office. Upon such acceptance, without
further notice to the Customer, the order becomes a valid contract governed by the laws of the state in which the Seller’s home
office is located.


OVERRUNS & UNDER RUNS: Since it is not always possible to imprint the exact quantity ordered, it is agreed that an overrun or
under run of not more than 10%, to be billed pro rata, is acceptable as fulfillment of the order.


ARTWORK: Use Standard Letter Styles. If Standard Letter Styles are not specified, factory will use their own discretion. Custom
letter styles require black and white camera-ready art, or Guardian will prepare art, and costs will depend upon detail. Catalog
pricing based on Select type styles. Others may require additional cost. Black and white proofs are available and will show actual
face dimensions. Faxes are not considered camera-ready art. *Emblems, Logos, and Registered Names available under your
license agreement. Where indicated, add appropriate emblem cost. For custom emblems, costs depend upon detail.


TAXES: Customers are responsible for all local, state, federal, fees and taxes required by law.


PROOFS/SPEC SAMPLES: Some manufacturers allow spec samples and charge fees.


RUSH ORDERS: Some manufacturers accept rush orders...they may be subject to additional production charges and/or fees.


SETUP CHARGES: Most custom items require a set up charge for molds, plates, screens, dies, and typesetting that generally
remain the property of Guardian products. Call for quote.


CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES: Customer is responsible to pay for any and all costs incurred by factory up to notice of
cancellation or changes. This may include; artwork, setup charges, full die charges and any production costs. Notice of
cancellation must be confirmed in writing.


SCHEDULING & SHIPPING: Every effort is made to ship within our normally scheduled production time. Guardian reserves the
right to change shipping dates in accordance with production schedules. Not responsible for unforeseen delays. Guardian
acknowledgment is the final verification of scheduled shipping date. Unconfirmed delivery dates on purchase orders cannot be
accepted.


FOB POINTS: from place of origin. UPS is used whenever possible. Street address must be specified. Motor freight may be used in
place of UPS due to weight or location. Guardian is not responsible for delayed or lost shipments. Tracing assistance is available.


CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT: The purchaser will indemnify the seller and hold the seller harmless from and against all claims,
demands, liabilities and expenses, including (without limitation) claims of infringement of patent, trademark, copyright or other
proprietary right, invasion of privacy, or any other matter, arising from the use of any picture, plate, advertising copy,
specifications or material furnished to the seller by the purchaser or prepared by the seller at the purchaser’s request including
reasonable attorney’s fees with court costs.


CLAIMS & RETURNS: All shipments should be thoroughly checked upon arrival. If you have any problem with your order - Please
contact us immediately for proper solution of the difficulty. You must notify Guardian within 30 days of any defects, omissions or
errors in manufacturing. All returns require proper factory authorization. Unauthorized returns will be refused.
All shipments leave the factory in good condition after inspection. Claims for lost or damaged merchandise, or concealed damage
should be filed with delivering motor carrier. Leave shipment intact and file claim immediately.
Returns of imprinted merchandise due to errors which are not the responsibility of the manufacturer or Guardian will NOT be
allowed.