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Pricing

All pricing in this catalog is effective on orders received from January 1 through December 31, 2012, for shipment on or before January 31, 2013.

Catalog Price Increases

As we finalized pricing for 2012, every effort was made to identify and project material cost increases from our suppliers. Where necessary, these increases are included in our current pricing. However, due to the volatility of crude oil prices and the associated impact on raw material costs, we reserve the right to change catalog prices at any time without notice if necessary. If this is required, we will do everything we can to announce the changes ahead of time. We understand and regret the inconvenience this may cause you and your customers.

Order Acceptance

All orders are binding upon BIC Graphic only after acceptance by BIC Graphic.

Changes

Prices, terms and conditions, items and colors are subject to change or can be discontinued without notice.

Cancellations

Changes will delay orders and must be authorized by BIC Graphic. Changes to or cancellation of orders prior to production will be invoiced at a $31.25(G) minimum charge per change, plus all cost incurred before cancellation request is received at the factory. After production has been initiated, orders cannot be changed or canceled. Production time begins upon receipt of the complete order or after proof approval.

Authorized Returns

Merchandise found to be incorrect due to our error will be replaced at no charge when returned within 180 days of receipt of merchandise. Authorization from BIC Graphic is required prior to return of merchandise. Unauthorized returns will be refused and returned to sender. No credit will be issued for merchandise which is unavailable for return to BIC Graphic.

Artwork Return

Customer artwork, if available, will be returned if requested on order. Include company name and purchase order number on all artwork. Examples of items that cannot be returned include letterhead, photocopies or labels. Artwork will be held on a computer file for 24 months. Repeat orders submitted after that time will require new artwork. Art services provided by BIC Graphic are created in a digital format which cannot be returned.

Catalog Illustrations

Logos and other imprints shown in this catalog are for illustrative purposes only. They do not imply endorsement, nor are any items with these specific logos for sale to anyone other than parties expressly authorized by the owner of such designs. Product colors shown throughout this catalog may vary slightly from actual products due to inherent limitations in photography, film separations, offset printing and plastic molding processes.

Additional Options

You can take advantage of higher-quantity pricing for an item and have a different imprint, imprint copy or product color on some items within that quantity. You may choose from the following optional changes, at no additional charge, as they apply to the product ordered: custom color assortment; imprint color change; copy change; and drop shipments (up to 20). Each change must be equal to or greater than the minimum order quantity per product.

Authorization Indemnification

BIC Graphic assumes no responsibility for determining the proper ownership or proper use of trademarks, logos and trade names. All liabilities of this nature rest with the Customer. By placing an order with BIC Graphic, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to order, purchase and distribute merchandise containing the names, trademarks, logos, copyrights, etc., identified in your order. You also agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless BIC, its parent, subsidiaries and its affiliates and representatives, from and against all claims, liabilities and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or related to any actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any trademark, copyright or any other proprietary right of such merchandise. This provision will remain in effect after delivery of your order.

Standard Selections

    Unless otherwise specified, the following will apply:
  • Black ink will be supplied for all ballpoints and roller balls. Additional ink options are available on select products. Additional lead time may apply.
  • Medium point will be supplied for ballpoints and rollers. Fine point will be supplied for all BIC® Z4®+, BIC® Grip Roller, BIC® Grip Roller Gold and BIC® Triumph® products.
  • Black writing ink will be supplied for all Sheaffer® writing instruments. Blue ink is available upon request. Additional lead times may apply.
  • Typestyle will be selected at factory discretion for best appearance.
  • For two-piece writing instruments, the imprint/engraving will be horizontal and will use Layout A.
  • If cap or barrel imprint is not specified, writing instruments with cap and/or barrel imprint will be imprinted on cap, except for BIC® Great Erase® Whiteboard Marker, where barrel will be default imprint location.
  • Imprint location on BIC® Clic Stic® and BIC® WideBody® may vary slightly. A positioned imprint location is available upon request for an additional charge.
  • On BIC® Lighters, imprint will use Horizontal Layout.
  • Imprint on BIC® Notebooks will appear centered.
  • On BIC® Magnets, if no mil thickness is specified, it will default to 20 mil.
  • On BIC® Mouse Pads, if no base thickness is specified, it will default to 1/8" thick.
  • If no "ship-to" address is provided, the order will be shipped to the distributor.

Product Performance Policy

All products adhere to strict international quality and safety standards and are produced in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. BIC GRAPHIC DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

CPSIA

BIC Graphic products are designed, intended and offered for sale as promotional products for corporate and business uses for advertising and promotional purposes. As such, they are "general use" products. If a general use product is decorated with children's images and the enduser group is a children's group, then the product could be considered a children's product. If you consider your order to be for a children's product, it is important that you notify us at the time your order is placed so that we can let you know if we are able to fulfill it.

Environmental Mission Statement

BIC Graphic is committed to working with our vendors and employees to incorporate environmentally friendly business practices into our daily operations. These measures benefit our local community, the state of Florida, and society at large. We will continue to identify and act on opportunities to minimize our impact on the environment.