Terms & Conditions
Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of oCustomBoxes.com ("Site") and the services provided by oCustomBoxes ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional guidelines, restrictions, or rules posted in connection with specific services and offerings. All such additional posted guidelines, restrictions, or rules are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms.
oCustomBoxes reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. You should review these Terms each time you access the Site.
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyrights and Trademarks
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of oCustomBoxes or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Customer Content and Licensing
By submitting designs, artwork, or other content ("Customer Content") to oCustomBoxes, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and create derivative works from the Customer Content for the purpose of producing your ordered products and marketing our services.
Customer Responsibilities
Content Submission
You are solely responsible for all Customer Content you submit to oCustomBoxes. You warrant and represent that:
- You have all necessary rights, permissions, and authority to submit the Customer Content
- Your Customer Content does not infringe upon any third party's rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights
- Your Customer Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Ensuring that all users of your account comply with these Terms
Technical Requirements and Specifications
Artwork Requirements
- All artwork must be submitted in CMYK format
- Minimum resolution of 300 DPI required
- File formats accepted: AI, EPS, PSD, PDF
- We are not responsible for:
- Color variations resulting from RGB to CMYK conversion
- Print quality issues arising from low-resolution artwork
- Design discrepancies due to incorrect file preparation
Proofing Process
- Digital proofs will be provided for all orders
- Customer approval is required before production begins
- You are responsible for:
- Reviewing all specifications
- Checking dimensions and measurements
- Verifying spelling and content accuracy
- Confirming color specifications
Production and Quality Standards
Color Matching
- We strive for 90% color accuracy based on approved proofs
- Exact color matching is not guaranteed due to:
- Variations in printing surfaces
- Different material properties
- Technical limitations of the printing process
- Physical color proofs are available for an additional charge
Material Specifications
- Standard materials are not food-grade unless specifically requested
- Food-grade requirements must be communicated in writing before order placement
- Additional charges may apply for specialty materials
Order Processes
Order Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges apply based on the production stage:
- Pre-design stage: $50 administrative fee plus 5% of order value
- Post-design, pre-production: 20% of total order value
- Production stage: 50% of total order value
- Shipping stage: No cancellation possible
Design Services
- Design service fees are non-refundable
- Ownership of design files remains with oCustomBoxes
- High-resolution design files are available for purchase separately
Shipping and Delivery
Production Timeframes
We offer three production options:
- Standard Service (10-14 business days)
- Non-guaranteed shipping time
- Free ground shipping within the continental US
- Production begins after proof approval
- Priority Service (8 business days)
- Guaranteed production time
- Free ground shipping within the continental US
- Rush fees apply
- Express Service (6 business days)
- Fastest production time
- Premium shipping options are available
- Additional rush charges apply
Shipping Terms
- All shipping times start after proof approval
- Proof approval deadline: 11:00 AM EST
- Late approvals add one business day to production time
- International shipping subject to customs clearance
Returns and Warranty
Inspection and Claims
- Inspect all products within 3 business days of receipt
- Report defects, damage, or missing items within this period
- Claims submitted after 3 business days may not be honored
Return Requirements
- Return authorization required before shipping
- 99% of product must be returned within 20 days
- Customer responsible for return shipping costs
- Rush charges are non-refundable
Reprint Policy
- Reprints issued only for verified manufacturer errors
- Proof of defect required
- Return of defective products may be required
- No cash refunds or credits issued
Limitation of Liability
Production Delays
oCustomBoxes is not liable for:
- Delays caused by technical issues
- Weather-related shipping delays
- Carrier delays or service interruptions
- International customs delays
- Any circumstances beyond our direct control
Quality Variations
We are not responsible for:
- Minor color variations
- Slight size variations within industry standards
- Issues resulting from customer-supplied artwork
- Post-production modifications by customer
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless oCustomBoxes, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of the Site
- Your Customer Content
- Any breach of your representations and warranties
Legal Compliance
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State where our principal place of business is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:
- Initial good faith negotiation
- Mandatory mediation
- Binding arbitration if mediation fails
Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms:
- Email: sales@ocustomboxes.com
- Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST