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Terms & Conditions
At Metro Pins we believe that our satisfied customers are the reason for our continued success.
We back each and every custom product we manufacture with outstanding customer service practices, and our 100% Product Quality Guarantee.
Each order is created through a team effort. You are a very important part of our team. We rely on you for vital information in order to
produce the specific custom products you want. While we are working together, we each have responsibilities. For your convenience, we
have included these responsibilities below. Please take a moment to read them. These are the terms and conditions that govern all of our
sales. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Metro Pins shall:
- Stand behind our products and our service. Metro Pins backs each and every product we manufacture with this 100% Product Quality Guarantee.
We will replace (at no additional charge to you) any defective custom product. We only require that you submit your written claim of defective
product to us within 15 days of receipt. For purposes of this guarantee, the term "defect" or "defective" means a manufacturing error that is our fault.
Because we only make a custom products, those products cannot be returned for any reason. We will not be liable for profit loss, cost, or any other reasons
caused by missed deadlines due to shipping delays or any other uncontrollable events.
- Give you accurate information. Prior to starting production, you will receive via e-mail a digital proof of your final
custom-made product. This high-quality digital proof will allow you to spell check, verify color, size and make any additional changes or corrections
prior to starting production. The "size" of your lapel pin is determined by measuring the widest or tallest point of your design. Different pin types
represent color differently, see below.
- Where applicable, we use the Pantone (PMS) color matching system, and it is important that you indicate your color choices using Pantone PMS numbers. For additional information regarding the Pantone (PMS) color matching system, visit the Pantone site at www.pantone.com. In addition, because all computer monitors & printers do not display colors in the same way, you should confirm your color choices by consulting a Pantone (PMS) color book/chart, which are available at most art supply stores and some libraries. If requested, Pantone (PMS) numbers will be listed on the proof so that you can verify them easily. If your desired color is specific, you must tell us the PMS color. Do not assume your computer monitor or printer is correctly representing the colors accurately. Shades and color hues vary from monitor to monitor and printer to printer. On photoscreen and other printed pins, brighter colors are not typically as bright as on the digital proofs, especially with ultra bright colors like hot pink, lime green, neon yellow, etc. Soft enamel pins are recommended for the brightest colors.
- Confirm your order. Prior to production, you will receive an order confirmation invoice via email. This order confirmation will contain
(1) written specifications of your order (including pricing, type, size, quantity, colors, and the estimated production time),
(2) a finalized digital proof (incorporating any additional changes or corrections), and
(3) a link to our terms and conditions page. If the written specifications/finalized digital proof meet your satisfaction, just send us your approval via
reply e-mail, and we will commence the production process immediately. Orders placed directly through our online ordering system allow a complete review of
your ordering details, along with our Terms and Conditions and do not require a Confirmation Letter email.
- Produce your order correctly & on time. Once we have obtained your approval on the order confirmation described above, we will
produce your order within the following time frames: Standard - 30 days or less, Rush - 15 days or less.
3-D molded lapel pins, zinc alloy lapel pins and dual-plated lapel pins require 18-21 days to manufacture.
We reserve the right to select packaging, attachments and findings to best work with your items at our discretion.
Blinking, LED-lighted lapel pins and add-on pins like danglers, spinners, bobbleheads, sliders, etc. require 14-16 days to manufacture.
Large or specialty orders may require additional production time. Replacement orders are subject to the same production time frames (as set forth above)
as the original order. For more information, please speak to your sales representative.
Your finished order will be shipped via UPS/FedEx using whichever level of service indicates an on-time delivery to you.
- Listen to you! We want this to be the best experience you have ever had when ordering custom promotional products!
If you have concerns, constructive criticism, or compliments, we'd love to hear from you. Phone us at 1-405-455-5941 or contact us via
email at sales@metropins.com.
Your responsibilities include:
- Legal ownership of any and all logos, trademarks and copyrights. By submitting your design to Metro Pins, you warrant that you have the legal right to reproduce (or have reproduced) any logos or other images associated with your order. You also certify that the production of any images you submit does not infringe on any other person/entity's intellectual property rights.
- Giving due attention to the proof and ordering when ready. Once you receive the digital proof, carefully review it in detail. Please give special attention to
(1) the design you have chosen, (2) the spelling of words you have chosen, (3) the inclusion of all design elements, and (4) the colors you have chosen. If there are no changes or corrections to your proof, return your approval to us via email. Unless otherwise requested, we will use the last pin proof we sent you for production of your product. Because we are producing a custom-made product with no market available for cancelled orders, an approved order may not be cancelled or changed for any reason. Unless you have provided a Pantone PMS color number, we will cannot guarantee a specific, exact color hue - use these numbers when you need it to be exact.
- Shipping your product. Its our goal to have your product delivered to you on or before the date you need it. In the case of a delay, you will be notified and we will make sure you are aware of the reason for the delay. Please remember we do no not make delivery guarantees but we will make all possible efforts to meet your deadline. In the event of a carrier delay, we will assist in wherever possible to facilitate a prompt delivery. We hope you understand, however, that we cannot guarantee our deliveries nor be held responsible for delays in shipping which are beyond our control, such as inaccurate/undeliverable address information, U.S./Foreign Customs procedures, shipping or delivery delays, weather, the misrouting of your package by UPS/FedEx/DHL, or the unavailability of the addressee.
- Securing your product. You are responsible for your product once it is delivered by the shipper. We do not require delivery signatures. If credible evidence exists to show that your package was delivered, we consider it delivered (e.g., ups.com shows that an item was delivered). If the customer insists that the delivery did not occur, the burden will be on the customer to submit evidence of the non-delivery.
- Inspecting your product. You are responsible for inspecting your product upon receipt by the shipper. We stand behind our products, but we have to be given the opportunity to do so. If after your items are delivered you wait two weeks to open the box, then finally tell us there is something wrong the day before you need them, this is irresponsible on your part and you have waited too long. On time sensitive orders, we must have time to correct any kind of manufacturing error with replacements. In this example, you have eliminated our window to correct an error and we will not be able do so, nor offer any kind of a refund.
Online Ordering System:
Metro Pins may offer a secure online credit card processing as a convenience to our customers. The security of your financial and personal information is of the utmost
importance to us. And we pledge to insure that your information is handled in the safest and most secure fashion. We request that you check and verify with your sales person prior to processing an order to ensure it can be manufactured and delivered by your due date, as once an order has been placed it may not be cancelled for any reason.
Mold/die Ownership:
Your product die or mold will remain property of Metro Pins, LLC and it can only be used for reorders when requested from you or someone you have given authority to.
This is to ensure 100% control of your product's design and how many items are produced during the life of the design. Molds and dies are kept for two years only.
International Shipments:
Customers receiving products from Metro Pins, Inc. which will be shipped outside of the United States may be subject to additional fees for customs duties or VAT (Value Added Tax) which are levied once a shipment reaches its destination country. These charges are not included in our prices and we do not take responsibility for collecting or paying them. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the customer; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; customers should contact their local customs office for further information. By the same token, if a customer's shipment is caged in customs, Metro Pins will assist in whatever way possible to provide additional information needed for customs clearance. Production time is approximately 10 days. We ship orders overseas via Fedex or UPS and delivery time will vary. We will supply you with a tracking number to help you follow your package during transit.
Factory Direct Shipments to U.S.:
Occasionally on rush orders, a factory direct shipment is necessary to meet a customer deadline. We will inform you of this when it is necessary. Customers receiving products directly from a Metro Pins, Inc. factory outside of the United States may find their products subject to additional fees for U.S. customs duties which are levied once a shipment reaches its destination country (U.S.). These charges are not included in our prices and we do not take responsibility for collecting or paying them. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the customer; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; customers should contact their local customs office for further information. By the same token, if a customer's shipment is caged in customs, Metro Pins will assist in whatever way possible to provide additional information needed for customs clearance.
Legal Details:
All sales are final. Due to the custom nature of the products we manufacture, all sales are final. Once an order has been submitted for production, it may not be cancelled for any reason.
Metro Pins does not issue refunds, give credits or offer discounts. As mentioned previously, if one of the products we manufacture is found to be defective, we will gladly replace it (at no additional charge to you). We require that you submit your written claim of defective product to us within 30 days of receipt.
Disclaimer of Warranty. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS OF THE PRODUCTS WE MANUFACTURE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE OR EVENT.
In the event that a legal dispute arises, it is agreed that the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for such a dispute is Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA., and that the prevailing party is entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees before trial or hearing, during trial or hearing, after trial or hearing, and/or appeal. Should Metro Pins be named in a copyright/trademark infringement lawsuit arising out of Metro Pins' use of a copyright/trademark protected item provided by you for use in your product, you agree to indemnify Metro Pins for any damages and/or litigation-related expenses borne by Metro Pins.
All of the products displayed on this web site containing corporate logos or registered trademarks are shown only to illustrate the reproduction capabilities of Metro Pins. Purchase of merchandise from Metro Pins in no way, shape or form grants you permission to reproduce logos, nor does it transfer, grant or lease ownership of any logos or trademarks to you.
We look forward to working with you, now and in the future!
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