Acceptance of Terms of Usage

These Terms of Usage govern your access and use of this Site. By accessing or using this Site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Usage and to any additional guidelines, restrictions, or rules that may be posted in connection with specific sections or services of this Site. All such additional posted guidelines, restrictions, or rules are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

Print Fast reserves the right to make changes to this Site and to these Terms of Usage (at any time without prior notice. You should review these Terms of Usage each time you access this Site.

You also agree that we may provide all legal communications and notices to you electronically by posting them on our website or, at our election, by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address you provided to us when you registered at our website. You may withdraw your consent to receive communications from us electronically by contacting customer care. However, if you withdraw your consent to receive our communications electronically, you must discontinue your use of your account.


General

All the terms and conditions and/or any transactions occurring online at www.printfast.ca or by phone are subject to the laws of the State of Ontario.  Print Fast is not responsible for the delay and/or damages resulting from Machinery Breakdown, Acts of God, and from other actions, both governmental and otherwise, including but not limited to war, riot, seizure, and embargo.  The tools available on www.printfast.ca to create document is the property of Print Fast and its affiliated companies.  The Buyer’s order shall be deemed an acceptance of the Seller's terms.  The Terms and conditions shall in all respects be governed by Canadian law. 


Reservations

All orders are subject to acceptance by Print Fast. We reserve the right to reject any order at any time without recourse. We also reserve the right to change the price at any time even after we receive the order.


Printing & Cutting

All products are "gang printed." Print Fast will reproduce colour from digital layouts as closely as possible but cannot exactly match colour and density because of limitations in the printing process, as well as neighboring image ink requirements. The accuracy of each colour reproduction is guaranteed to be within 85-90% to the press match proof we offer. We accept no responsibility for color variations between submitted images and the actual artwork or product they represent. Any jobs that require emboss, foil stamping, Spot UV, Lamination or die cutting can vary up to a 1/8 inch.

ALL files must have an 1/8" bleed all around. A $25 fee may be charged to create a bleed if it has not been incorporated in your files. This fee is solely at our discretion.

Critical type or images must be at least 1/4" from the edge of the card. Print Fast is not responsible for type, art or images that are cut off if these guidelines are not followed. Furthermore, it is strongly suggested that you do not use a thin border around your layouts. This may cause an uneven frame around your card. If you desire to have a border, it should be at least 1/4" thick.

Large format items such as banners, signs, posters, roll up banners, pop ups may be trimmed 1/4" smaller than the actual size.


Large Format Signs/Banners

Please be aware that the corrugated flute structure on our Coroplast Signs results in a very subtle linear effect (faint lines) on the product's surface. Vinyl banner material has uneven surface.

Our banners, signs and car magnets are produced using wide format inkjet technology in 150dpi. This print technology is not compatible to offset litho printing. The viewing distance for most signage is designed for viewing from a minimum of 8 feet or more.

            Small texts and elements may not be printed properly.


Promotional Products

Please be aware that the colour of the items is for reference only. No colour matching available due to various manufacturing conditions. Mock-ups are to indicate the approximate location/ position of the imprint. Not represent the exact position or the size. Ink bleeding to certain level and small space fill ups are normal and there is no way to avoid that.

We recommend making a sample or order a small batch to confirm the quality and the finish.


Turnaround

Our posted turnaround times begin ONLY after an order has been "received". Orders are considered "received" and are put into production ONLY when the following conditions have been met:

1. An ORDER FORM has been filled out online,

2. All files have been correctly submitted,

3. If applicable, the customer has approved the online proof and has given the go ahead to      proceed with production, and

4. Payment information has been provided and paid.

Please note that our cut-off for standard products is 12:00pm EST Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays are not considered as business days. All our orders are standard 5 business days turnaround time unless otherwise stated. Shipping and transit time are not included in the turnaround time.

Cut off time for 1-hour products is 3:00pm EST Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays are not considered as business days.

Cut off time for 24-hour products is 1:00pm EST Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays are not considered as business days.

Our official working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Order received during the nonworking hours will be processed the next business day.

Production will begin the following day for orders received after this time. Although we rarely miss production schedules, the printing and pre-press process involves equipment which is subject to malfunctions and/or equipment failure. We will always do everything in our power to make sure that any production problems do not delay your job. However, please note that ALL production and delivery times ARE NOT CONTRACTUAL, and no turnaround time can be guaranteed. No verbal or written correspondence can change that. Please try to plan date sensitive materials timely.


Paper

           Please note there can be tolerances in thicknesses in paper by up to 1pt.


PDF Proofs

We will not send pdf proofs for online orders. If you need Files are checked on a first come first served basis. If a PDF proof is requested, it can take up to around 24 hours before your files are checked due to the large volume of orders we receive. If your files are set up correctly you will receive an e-mail with a link to your on-line proofs. PDF proofs are meant to check for layout only and not meant to check colours. We also suggest that if your job is colour critical, you purchase a press match proof. This proof normally costs $70CAD & $50US. Please keep in mind that while we will try our best to match proofs, We DO NOT GUARANTEE COLOR MATCHING.

PDF proofs will NOT be sent out for the following formats: PSD, TIF, JPG, BMP, GIF, PCX, PNG, PDF. These formats are flattened where images and fonts will not change. Customers will not be notified, and production will start on these orders immediately.


Colour Matching and Proofs

To ensure proper colour matching customer must purchase a press match proof. Customer supplied proofs are not acceptable as they are not calibrated to our presses. Jobs without proofs will be printed following generally recognized industry standards. Because of differences in equipment, processing, proofing substrates, paper, inks, pigments, and other conditions between color proofing and production pressroom operations, a reasonable variation in color between color proofs and completed job shall constitute acceptable delivery. Please note that your monitor's calibration affects what you see on your screen. The colors on the printed products may differ from what you see on your screen.

We use different technologies and equipment (Digital, inkjet, letter press, sheetfed offset, web offset, flexo, screen, foil, thermal) to do the printing. Depend on the quantity, turnaround time, stock selection and the availability the process may vary and cause colour variation. If your print project is colour critical, please contact our customer service to discuss before place the order.

Inkjet printed large format orders such as banners, signs, roll ups, stand banners, corrugated signs, magnets, posters, POS and foam boards are using the print technology not compatible to offset litho printing. The viewing distance for most signage is designed for viewing a minimum distance of 8 feet or more.

Please keep in mind that while we will try our best to match proofs, we DO NOT GUARANTEE COLOR MATCHING.


Storage

Pick up must be made within seven (7) business days from the notice of 'Ready for pickup'. Small packages will be stored for thirty (30) business days. Large packages and skids will be store for 7 business days. Items which are not pick up will be recycled. Storage can be arranged. Fee applies.

 


Returns

Due to the nature of the products, no returns can be made once the order is processed and/or shipped.

Any claims for defects, damages, or shortages must be made in writing within two (2) business days after receipt of the merchandise. We will replace only those orders that were processed incorrectly. The replacement of the order will take place only after the receipt of returned merchandise. Customer is responsible for the returning shipping charges. We will not replace the order if it is determined by us that the order was misused or mishandle by the buyer or part of the order was used by the buyer and part of the order is being returned. 

Defective items must be returned within seven (7) business days for review after the approval.

No refund will be issued. Store credit may be issued. Subject to approval.


Cancellations and Refunds

Printing

Print Fast and its affiliated companies will not refund any money for the orders that were cancelled after the order was being processed (Order status: Pre-Press or In Production). However, a store credit may issue if the order can be cancelled (Subject to approval; not guaranteed).

Designing/labour

Due to the custom nature of this work, Print Fast does not issue refunds for any reason. Please note un-completed orders or work in progress orders may be partially refunded. Subject to approval.

Hardware (only)

Store credit may be issued if not shipped or picked up. Subject to approval.

Special Order Items

No cancellation allowed. No refund will be issued.


Credit Card

If the Buyer's credit card is declined, Print Fast will not process the Buyer’s order. If the order is shipped and should the Buyer's account become delinquent, Buyer agrees to pay a monthly finance charge of 2% (annual percentage rate of 24%) on the unpaid balance. If an account goes beyond the payment term's due date, unless specific arrangements are made, future purchases will require advance payment. If Print Fast must commence legal action to enforce any terms of this agreement, the Buyer agrees to pay reasonable legal fees and costs.


Warranty

Since all orders are unique to the customer, All Sales Are Final. If we verify that we made an error, we will re-print the order. No Refunds or credit. Print Fast neither makes any explicit warranty nor imply or accepts any responsibility other than possible re-print of the products that Buyer is buying.  Print Fast may but does not guarantee the replacement of the defective product or credit the amount of the purchase price. 

There is no warranty or return on hardware.


Shipping

Shipping terms are F.O.B. Toronto.  Print Fast will arrange for shipping with the courier on behalf of the buyer.  The Buyer will be fully responsible for the shipping and handling cost. We do not ship to PO boxes. The customer is responsible to provide the right shipping address. Print Fast will not be responsible for the delay in delivery, loss or damage of the order while the order is with the shipping courier. Print Fast will not be responsible for returned, wrong address or non-pick-up orders. In store pick up items will be held for 15 business days only. Stocking service available for additional fee. for Your shipping charge includes a $100.00 (CAD) insurance value. If you would like to purchase additional insurance for your shipment, please contact customer service. The cost is $3.50 for each $100.00.


Importing outside of Canada

Products shipped outside of Canada may have additional charges billed by the courier. Product prices and/or shipping charges are not included with import taxes, custom fees, and duties. It is the customer's responsibility to pay for these charges. We will be able to estimate and advise these charges prior to ship, by request only.


Limitation of Liability

Print Fast will not be liable in contract or in tort (including negligence) to the customer for incidental or consequential damages, arising out of or resulting from anybody’s performance or non-performance of our obligations.  Print Fast shall not be liable to anyone for any kind of financial losses, cost, expenses, damages and/or other economic damages.  The Buyer agrees that the Buyer will not hold Print Fast responsible for any and all loss, cost, expense, and damages (including legal costs) on account of any and all manner of claims, demands, actions, and proceedings that may be instituted against Print Fast and its affiliated company (S) on grounds alleging that the said work violates any copyrights, trademarks, service marks, or is scandalous, or invades any person's right to privacy or other personal rights.