Print Release Agreement This contract (“Agreement”) between {client name} (hereafter known as CLIENT) and Betty Lu Paperie of Betty Lu, Inc. (hereafter known as VENDOR) outlines the scope of work and description for event stationery (“Services”). Name * First Name Last Name Event Date * This contract outlines the scope of work and description for event stationery (“Services”) for event held on the date listed below. MM DD YYYY A. PAYMENT * CLIENT agrees to pay in full at the time of purchase for stationery services provided by VENDOR, including all applicable taxes. CLIENT will pay any remaining balances, prior to any printing services provided by the VENDOR, or will otherwise forfeit the right to receive the completed work on time. CLIENT agrees and understands that the remaining invoice total is subject to change during the design process based on whether CLIENT wishes to add or remove items from the scope of the project. CLIENT also agrees that if additional work is requested, VENDOR will be granted extra time to complete the needed work. CLIENT understands that printing will not begin until after all final payments have been made in full. Any delay in payment will result in a delay in printing and shipping of items to CLIENT. Yes, I agree. B. PROOF APPROVAL * VENDOR is not responsible for errors of any kind on CLIENT-approved proofs. CLIENT shall have at least two other people, aside from CLIENT, review all proofs. By submitting approval below and agreeing to the terms outlined in the Agreement, CLIENT has verified that there are no spelling errors, design errors, missing information, inaccurate information, or any other mistake on proofs provided by VENDOR. By submitting approval below and agreeing to the terms outlined in the Agreement, CLIENT consents and agrees that proofs are accurate and ready for printing. CLIENT understands that after approval is submitted and after this Agreement has been signed, absolutely no further changes can be made to the CLIENT order nor to CLIENT proofs. In the event of a typo, spelling error, design error, missing information, inaccurate information, or any other mistake on proofs, VENDOR will offer reprints to CLIENT at a reduced rate. Yes, I agree. C. ENVELOPE ADDRESSING * If guest addressing and return addressing is added, CLIENT shall be responsible for checking CLIENT’s address list to make sure all addresses are accurate. VENDOR is not liable for damages if envelope addressing is performed by others. Yes, I agree. D. PRODUCTION * CLIENT understands production takes 5-25 business days and ships afterward via FedEx. CLIENT understands that printing shall not start until after all balances are paid, as outlined in section A of this agreement. CLIENT understands that VENDOR is not responsible for any production delays from the print shop or other manufacturers. VENDOR is not responsible for paper and supply shortages, as these are outside of VENDOR's control. If there is a paper or supply shortage, VENDOR will find a suitable replacement. Most stationery takes 5 business days to print and ships afterward. CLIENT understands letterpress printing, foil printing, wax seals, lined envelopes, ribbon, and assembly take 15-25 business days to produce and ship afterward. A business day is outlined as Monday thru Friday, between 8am and 5pm, excluding US holidays. Yes, I agree. E. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY * Once the item is shipped to CLIENT, VENDOR shall not be held responsible for damages, loss, or other shipping circumstances. VENDOR is unable to provide tracking updates beyond the information that third-party mail carriers release. VENDOR will supply CLIENT with tracking information as soon as the item has shipped. Expedited shipping charges will be billed on the final invoice if incurred. CLIENT will be notified of any additional costs before billing. Yes, I agree. F. REORDER POLICY * CLIENT understands that reorder prints are an added fee paid for by the CLIENT. Prior to signing this agreement, VENDOR recommends CLIENT to have at least 10% extra prints than needed. CLIENT understands extra prints may be needed in case any additional guests are added to the guest list, invitations get lost in the mail, etc. VENDOR will supply reorder prints at a reduced rate to CLIENT. However, CLIENT understands that small print quantities cost much more (per piece) when ordered separately at a later date. In the event CLIENT needs additional pieces to be printed outside the agreed upon quantity after materials have been ordered for CLIENT, a minimum order quantity of 25 sets shall be required. VENDOR will provide invoice and include shipping costs. CLIENT understands that a reorder will cost (at minimum) equal to or greater than $6+ per set for 25 sets. CLIENT understands embellishment items including, but not limited to, wax seals and ribbon, cannot be reordered. Yes, I agree. G. ASSEMBLY * VENDOR includes assembly for lined envelopes. CLIENT understands that any product that does not include the items outlined above will require assembly by the CLIENT. CLIENT can add assembly to their order at any time prior to printing. Yes, I agree. H. USPS MAILING AGREEMENT * VENDOR shall not be held responsible for any mailed wedding invitations that are damaged, arrive open on delivery, or are marked “return to sender” by USPS, as they are an independent third party. CLIENT understands that VENDOR has no power over what happens to stationery once it has been submitted to USPS for mailing. Any smudging of the addresses, mishandling of the stationery or embellishments, including, but not limited to, ripping, tearing, opening, or loss by USPS is not within the control of VENDOR, and the VENDOR can not be held responsible. CLIENT understands and acknowledges CLIENT must do due diligence to check with a USPS postmaster that the correct amount of postage is being used on his/her stationery. VENDOR is not responsible for resending, reprinting or reimbursing invitations or addresses that do not make it to their intended address. As with any mass mailing, it is expected that 1-3% of the mailed pieces may be marked undeliverable. CLIENT may wish to order extra pieces for this reason. CLIENT understands it can take USPS anywhere from a day to 3 weeks or more to deliver a piece of mail, and it is out of VENDOR’s control. VENDOR is not responsible for supplying postage stamps to CLIENT. Yes, I agree. I. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP * CLIENT will not reproduce, scan in, share or replicate any artwork included in any product received from VENDOR for any reason. CLIENT is responsible for any fees from unauthorized artwork usage. All proofs and design elements are the intellectual property of VENDOR. Proposals, quotes, and proofs may not be shared, copied, or imitated with or by any person. Exceptions are made only for parties directly involved with CLIENT's wedding, i.e. wedding planner, parents, significant other. CLIENT understands that any unauthorized use of design elements will result in an invoice from VENDOR for the applicable licensing fees accrued, which must be paid in 10 business days to avoid VENDOR referring the unpaid amount to collections. VENDOR owns all copyrights in any and all work(s) created or produced pursuant to federal copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code), whether registered or unregistered. Any and all products, whether tangible or intangible, produced or created in connection with, or in the process of fulfilling this Agreement, are expressly and solely owned by VENDOR and may be used in the reasonable course of Vendor’s business. CLIENT acknowledges that VENDOR has the right to also use images, design elements, calligraphy, etc. from any portion of the work for portfolio or marketing purposes. CLIENT may request that VENDOR delay posting photos or imagery publicly until after the event date. Yes, I agree. J. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS * If CLIENT desires to cancel Services, reschedule Services, or if it becomes impossible for VENDOR to render Services due to the fault of CLIENT, CLIENT shall provide notice to VENDOR as soon as possible. VENDOR has no obligation to attempt to re-book further Services to fill the void created by CLIENT’s cancellation, rescheduling, or no-show if it becomes impossible for VENDOR to provide the Services due to the fault of CLIENT (or parties related to CLIENT). VENDOR will not be obligated to refund any payments CLIENT has previously paid towards the total cost. CLIENT is not relieved of any payment obligations for cancelled Services or rescheduled Services. Due to the custom nature of stationery, VENDOR does not offer refunds, returns or exchanges. CLIENT also understands and agrees that VENDOR cannot offer returns, refunds or exchanges of printed materials in the event of cancellations, event changes or any other reason. Yes, I agree. K. COVID 19 / EVENT RESCHEDULE * In light of recent events, VENDOR will offer reprints to CLIENT at cost should CLIENT be required to reschedule their event date due to COVID-19. If the CLIENT's event stationery has already been mailed out to event guests, CLIENT may choose to send postponement announcements, instead of reprinting their entire suite all over again. VENDOR will offer postponement announcements at a reduced rate to CLIENT, as an affordable option to having event stationery reprinted. VENDOR will provide an updated invoice and include shipping costs for CLIENT. VENDOR unfortunately cannot issue any refunds, returns or exchanges or offer complimentary reprints due to event changes, as outlined in section J. If CLIENT’s event is rescheduled or cancelled, VENDOR can only offer reprints at cost or postponement announcements at a reduced rate. COVID-19 has caused significant delays in delivery and has caused an increase in lost or undeliverable mail. For this reason, CLIENT is advised to order extra sets. VENDOR is not responsible for resending, reprinting or reimbursing invitations or addresses that do not make it to their intended address, as outlined in section H. Yes, I agree. L. PRODUCTION DELAYS AND OUT OF STOCK ITEMS * CLIENT understands that VENDOR is not responsible for any production delays from the print shop or other manufacturers. VENDOR is not responsible for paper and supply shortages, as these are outside of VENDOR's control. If there is a paper or supply shortage, VENDOR will find a suitable replacement. Due to COVID-19, there have been an increase in supply shortages and production delays. Please note that refunds/discounts are not given if a particular paper type or product on your order is out of stock. Yes, I understand there may be a chance of production delays and/or out of stock items, as outlined in both Section D and Section L of this agreement. M. Signature Required upon Delivery Betty Lu Paperie is not liable for damages, loss, or other shipping circumstances. For this reason, your order will be shipped with shipping insurance. This way, if anything is lost in the mail or delivered to the wrong address, we are able to reprint and reship your order at no additional cost to you. Reprinting and reshipping will only happen if the mail carrier is unable to locate your shipment. When packages are shipped with insurance, a signature by the recipient may be required upon delivery. Yes, I agree. please confirm shipping address * Please confirm the address your stationery should be shipped to. If it is to be shipped to your wedding planner or if envelopes are to be shipped to your calligrapher, please include their address below. (Optional) How Did You Hear About Us? We would love to know how you discovered Betty Lu Paperie! This helps small businesses like ours better our efforts to find more amazing clients like you. Check all that apply below. Google Search Instagram Etsy Pinterest Referral from a friend Wedding Planner Publication, such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides Magazine, etc. By typing my name below, I am electronically signing this document and submit approval to print. * Thank you for signing the Agreement and submitting approval to print! I will prepare your order for the press right away. You will receive an email with tracking details as soon as it ships.Please keep in mind that at this point, absolutely no further changes can be made to your order nor your proofs, as outlined in Section B of the Agreement.If you have any questions at all, please reach out me at valerie@bettylupaperie.com.
