IMPRINT COLORS
Stock Imprint Colors with NO PMS Color Match/Mix Charge:

Please note "STOCK" colors on your PO to avoid confusion. If a PMS number is listed, the PMS color will be used and a PMS charge will apply. PMS matches are not guaranteed due to materials printed on; we will use the PMS ink color requested and match as close as possible.
• Due to variations in monitor displays the above colors are not exact representations of the colors used for print.
• Metallic colors available. Additional charges will apply. Must call for quote.

LAMINATION MAY SLIGHTLY ALTER COLOR(S).

PMS Color Matches:  For PMS color match, add $18.75 (G).
Due to variations in inks and raw materials, some matches are not possible. We will match as close as possible. PMS charge will apply if PMS color is requested on P.O.

Four-Color Process Color Matches: PMS color matches are not possible. We recommend that a product proof be produced to ensure colors are correct. To insure repeat orders match the previous color, material specs, etc., please include a sample of the previous magnet with the new order. Due to variances in printing processes, an exact match to previous is not always possible.

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ARTWORK
Electronic Art Requirements
If you are supplying your own artwork, following these guidelines is necessary to ensure proper print production:

We support the following software for Macintosh:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• QuarkXPress
• Adobe PageMaker
• Adobe InDesign
• Acrobat PDF (Press Quality)
Microsoft electronic files generally are not acceptable as output for print production. However, black–and–white files can be output from a high–quality laser printer and then used as camera-ready copy. Camera–ready copy is artwork that can be scanned without further preparation or changes. Halftone (screens) will not photograph well and should be avoided. The following artwork is NOT camera–ready: Drawings, letterhead, photocopies, business cards, faxes, and low resolution laser printed artwork that is not 1200 dpi. (Recommendation: Black and white 1200 dpi laser prints at 200% larger than actual size to be imprinted).

File Transport:
We accept electronic artwork on CD, DVD and e–mail (file size permitting). Please e–mail art files to: art@magnetllc.com. We also have an FTP site available, please call for log-in details.

Hard Copies: Hard copies are not required on every order; however, on the hard copies we receive, Magnet LLC™ will review but will not proof against electronic art sent. Magnet LLC™ offers several types of proofs that can be done if needed (additional charges apply).

Changes to previously sent art must be sent to Customer Service to ensure use of new art.

Art Charge: If art requirements are not met, art time will be billed at $40.00 (X) per hour. Factory WILL NOT be responsible for charges due to "clean-up" or "rework" deemed necessary to meet production standards.

›› Photo Scans: $30.00 (c) per scan up to 8.5" x 11" size. Larger photos, transparencies/slides call for quote.

›› Be sure to send all linked files, including all TIFF and EPS files for artwork placed in your document even if previously embedded, as well as all printer and screen fonts used.

›› Send only original, native vector files.

›› All RGB defined colors and files must be converted to CMYK for four–color process production.

Typesetting: We will typeset up to 3 lines for FREE. All other typesetting (including: copy changes, postcard copy, curved copy, schedules, and word magnets) will be billed as needed $40.00 (X) per hour. The typestyle must be indicated or it will be left to the discretion of the typesetter. Charges less than $40.00 will be processed without notification.
• Cannot accept handwritten information for typesetting.
• The typestyle must be indicated or we will choose from a font outlined below:
 
• All fonts must have a minimum type size of 6 points.
• .5 point minimum line thickness for line art.
• 1 point minimum line thickness for reverse line art.
• Small registers/trademarks with fine lines may appear as a dot on the product.

Digital Art requirements:
• Halftones must be between a 5% to 90% screen. Halftones are made up of dots and are not recommended for type.
• Minimum Type size 6 point
• Minimum line thickness .5 point –––– Reverse copy or art 1 point
• Due to variances in cut, all copy must remain 3/32" inside cut lines. Bleeds must extend 3/32" past image area.
• RGB files must be converted to CMYK
• Metallic and florescent colors are not available
• Avoid serif fonts.

Silkscreen Art Requirements:
• Minimum type size 6 point
• Fine type or Serifs are not recommended for this print method.
• Minimum line thickness .5 point –––– reverse copy or art 1 point
• Halftone must be between a 30% to 70% screen. Halftones are made up of dots and are not recommended for type. 85 DPI.
• Due to variances in cut, all copy must remain 3/32" inside cut lines. Bleeds must extend 3/32" past image area.
• Butt register not recommended. Please call for assistance.
• Trapping: 1 point minimum. If art is too fine we will overprint. Trapping may cause a color change where colors meet.
• Overprinting. We use UV inks, which are somewhat transparent. When overprinting 1 color on top of another the appearance of colors may change. Keep this in mind when creating fine details. Black, however, will cover everything.
• Small trademarks/register marks with fine lines (less than .5 point) may appear as a dot.
• Avoid graduated halftones.

Offset Art requirements:
• Minimum type size 6 points
• Minimum line thickness .5 point ---- reverse copy or art 1 point
• Gradient halftone range 2% to 100% screen tint range 10% to 90%.
• Due to variances in cut, all copy must remain 3/32" inside cut lines. Bleeds must extend 3/32" past image area.
• Avoid using Serif fonts in 4 color reverse copy areas.

Helpful Hints
• EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file format is used to transfer PostScript image information from one program to another. The file includes PostScript code plus a low-resolution representation of the image. Logos, illustrations and graphics that will be color separated should be saved as EPS files. TIFF (Tag Image File Format) is a widely used file format for exchanging bitmapped images (usually scans) between applications. Black and white line art or grayscale images should be saved as TIFF files. All grayscale artwork must be saved at the size of the finished document at a minimum of 300 dpi—black and white line art at a minimum of 1200 dpi. Please submit TIFF files as a layered document, in case last minute modifications are required.

• Always provide a list of fonts used within a document. This allows output technicians to download the appropriate fonts to their image setter or output device. Remember to list all fonts used with imported illustrations, or the output device may substitute a different font.

• When supplying PostScript fonts with a job, be sure to supply the printer fonts (also called outline fonts) and screen fonts (bitmap fonts). Both must be available for proper output.

• When supplying fonts, be sure to supply those used in the creation of EPS files. (They will not show up in your page makeup application on the list of fonts used.)

• We do not accept TrueType or PC based fonts. Convert to outlines.

• Specify fonts and their style (bold or italic, for example) by using the long menus in your publishing program rather than selecting bold or italic by clicking on a style bar. The menu selection will give you a more accurate representation of the font and style desired. On the Mac platform, clicking on the style bar allows you to select styles for which fonts don’t actually exist.

• Limit the number of fonts used in each job.

• Please avoid using fine serif fonts. These fonts are usually too thin and fill in or lose detail in the printing process.

• Avoid saving EPS files within EPS files.

• Avoid transparencies and Illustrator filters to create shadows, they convert to low resolution files.

We support the sm@rt program to improve artwork readiness. We accept artwork prepared by these standards. Please visit the website www.smart-artwork.com for more information.

Artwork Storage:
• Artwork will remain on file for 1 year. You must resubmit art after that time.

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PROOF CHARGES
Fax Proofs: Proofs will be billed at $7.50 (G) per proof, per copy change. If purchase order requests a paper proof, a fax proof will be sent.
E-mail Proofs: Proofs will be billed at $7.50 (G) per proof, per copy change. If purchase order requests a paper proof, a fax proof will be sent.
Silkscreened Product Proofs (applies to most flat flexible magnets): $10.00 (X) per color. Custom die-cut samples will have die pattern screened on proof. Actual die will not be made until proof is approved. Product proofs on Car Signs, call for quote.
Offset/Press Proofs (applies to most Smartline™ cards): $50.00 (X) per color, per varnish, per side and/or per copy. All four-color process proofs and skin packaged postcard press proofs must be quoted. Call factory for quote. On all four-color process imprinted items we will produce a matchprint for $16.00 (X) excluding stock four-color process items (catalog quantities only).

COPY CHANGES
See individual items.

CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES FEE
There will be a minimum $40.00 (X) charge if an order is cancelled. Customer will be required to pay for all work completed at the time of the cancellation or change. Our goal is to provide the fastest service possible. Due to the speed of our order fulfillment, charges for changes or cancellations apply once the order is received. Changes to previously sent art must be sent to Customer Service to ensure use of new art.

ART RESUBMISSION FEE
When new artwork is submitted a $10.00 (X) charge will be applied. Changes to previously sent art must be sent to Customer Service to ensure use of new art.

CO-OP PROGRAM
Please call factory for price information. All co–ops must be factory authorized to insure proper billing. Co–ops must be established and verified before first order is submitted. Purchase order must indicate co–op program and co–op quote number when submitted. If not, standard catalog charge will apply. Coupons or discounts cannot be applied to
co-op orders. Co–ops not to exceed maximum catalog quantities.

FAXED ORDERS
Due to rough transmissions, faxed orders or changes to orders may be difficult to read.
Magnet LLC is not responsible for any copy misinterpreted when received by fax. Providing confirmation of this information by e-mail to Customer Service is recommended to prevent interpretation of copy error.

E-MAILED ORDERS
E–mailed orders and changes to orders must be emailed to Customer Service and cannot be submitted with artwork.

LESS THAN MINIMUM
Call factory for quote.

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MAILING SERVICE
Call factory for quote. Our Smartline™ Cards have been approved by the U.S. Postal Service. We are not responsible for unaccepted Smartline™ Cards by local Post Offices or changes in postal regulations. If Magnet LLC is handling the mailing, all postage must be paid prior to mailing.

If mailing list is submitted on disk, email, or label, be sure it is in ASCII text format including a sample of 25 records of the file. Please submit list to Customer Service, do NOT send with art files. Excel spreadsheets are acceptable for mailing lists.

MEASURING MAGNETS
Flat Magnets are measured by multiplying the maximum length by the maximum width to determine square inches involved.

VARIANCES
• Cut and Registration variance not to exceed 3/32". Due to variations in inks, materials, and press runs, colors may not match previous orders exactly. We are not responsible for colors not matching previous runs.

• Due to the shrinkage of material during the screening process, copy may not be perfectly centered or registered on each magnet. This applies to all magnets.

• Repeat orders may not be exact in color due to technological advances in art and manufacturing processes.

• Due to the shape of the circle/oval magnets, all copy will not be perfectly centered on each magnet. A variance waiver letter must be signed and returned before order will be produced.

• Magnet LLC™ has automated equipment used for efficiency in our folding processes. A 1/16" tolerance (+/-) may be needed to allow for the folding.

OVERRUNS / UNDERRUNS
Plus or minus 5%. Exact quantities, add 15% to invoice total. For orders specifying no
overruns, unders could exceed 5%. NO EXCEPTIONS.

PACKAGING
Items packaged bulk or as specified. The following special packaging options are also available:
Poly Bags - Flat Flexible Magnets 4" x 6" or smaller can be individually polybagged,
.08 (G). Poly bags are FDA approved.
Shrink Wrap - Flat Flexible Magnets can be shrink wrapped in quantities from 25 to 50,
.28 (G). All other quantities, call for quote.
Zip Lock Bags - Available upon request, call for quote.

All other packaging, call for quote.

PAYMENT TERMS
Net 30 days. All invoices not paid within terms will be assessed a late payment charge of 1 1/2% per month.

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STANDARD PRODUCTION TIME
See individual pages. For Special Rush Service, contact Customer Service for production time confirmation and any additional charges. Production time begins only when art and credit are approved.

RUSH SERVICE
For orders requiring less than minimum standard production time, a rush charge may apply. Contact factory for production time confirmation and charges. Add 20% to invoice in catalog quantities. Minimum rush charge is $40.00 (X). For orders above catalog
quantity, call factory for quote. Rush service not available for Price Buster items and SSEC01.

SHIPPING & HANDLING
All shipments are F.O.B. Factory. Unless shipping methods or instructions are specified, we reserve the right to ship by the most beneficial means of transportation. Standard handling charges per box apply to all shipments, including 3rd party freight arrangements.

Foreign Shipments: Call factory for information and charges. All prices based on U.S. dollars and do not include tariffs, duties or brokerage fees.

Freight Carriers: Freight carriers charge us for address changes caused by incorrect information on purchase orders. Any fees we incur will be invoiced to distributor after we are notified.

Collect, Residential, and Third Party Billing: Any charges refused by or unable to bill to account supplied will be invoiced to the distributor.

Drop Shipments: Billed at $8.50 (G). Drop shipments include: different address same day, same address different dates (due within 30 days) or same address different methods.

C.O.D Shipping Charges: $10.00 (X) per box plus freight and handling.

Additional Charges: Additional charges billed to Magnet by carriers due to changes in original shipping agreement will be invoiced to the distributor. This includes incorrect address charges, inside delivery charges, or re-consigned freight due to no fault of Magnet LLC™.

RETURNS
All returns must be authorized and accompanied by an RA#. Any returned items must be packaged to prevent damage in shipment. Items damaged due to poor packaging on return shipment may not be credited. All returned merchandise will be inspected prior to any credit being issued. If no defect is found, merchandise will be returned to the customer at their expense.

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MAGNETS FOR OUTDOOR USE
Magnet LLC™ Car Sign Magnets are outdoor magnets. All other magnets are not intended for outdoor use and qualify for different material.

REMOVABLE ADHESIVE

Recommended Surfaces:
• Wood doors and desks
• Computers
• Stainless steel
• Glass windows and mirrors
• Plastic and vinyl

DO NOT PLACE ON PAINTED WALL OR WALLPAPERED SURFACES. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.

STATEMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY
Magnet, LLC™, Innovations by Magnet®, Fusion by Benchmark™, Crystal by Benchmark®, Benchmark Clocks™, PhoneCard Express® and The Bag Factory® are collectively known as The Magnet Group (TMG). TMG obligations with respect to orders placed and/or products delivered to buyer shall be limited to replacement or repair of defective products which are returned to the appropriate TMG division, postage pre-paid, within thirty (30) days from the date of shipping or, at TMG’s option, to a refund of the amount of the purchase price paid for products returned to TMG within thirty (30) days from the date of shipping, without any further obligation or liability on the part of TMG. Buyer’s sole remedies for liability of any kind with respect to products ordered or furnished by TMG and any other performance by TMG or with respect to buyer’s use thereof, shall be limited to the replacement or repair or refund aforementioned and in no event shall TMG be liable or responsible for incidental, special or consequential damages allegedly caused by a failure to timely deliver products, non–delivery of products or a delivery of defective or non–conforming products. No claim of any kind by buyer, whether as to products delivered, non–delivery of products or other faulty performance by TMG shall exceed the amount of the purchase price received by TMG for the products, and a failure to provide TMG with notice of any claim within thirty (30) days from the date of shipping and failure to return such products within said time shall constitute a waiver of all such claims in respect to such products.

Additionally, please note all products and photos with trademarks or logos used in this catalog are to show art and imprint reproduction capability only. They do not imply an endorsement by holders of such trademarks or designs. They are not meant to be advertisements, nor are these items for sale to anyone other than parties expressly authorized by the owner of such trademarks and logo designs. Each and every buyer represents and warrants that all artwork, product design, text, and other content ("Content") provided to TMG in connection with any order for products or services, does not violate or infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. Buyer will, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify, defend and hold harmless TMG and its shareholders, subsidiaries and affiliates (each a "Magnet Indemnified party or TMG Indemnified party") from and against any claims, liabilities, suits and/or proceedings (each a "Claim") made or brought by any third party against any Magnet Indemnified party, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, costs, judgments, awards, settlement amounts and expenses with respect thereto, to the extent that such Claim is based on a claim, suit and/or proceeding that the Content or the use thereof by a Magnet Indemnified Party in fulfilling an order for products or services to Buyer violates or infringes a patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or proprietary right.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Proposition 65 is a California law that has been in effect since 1986 to promote clean drinking water and keep toxic substances that cause cancer and birth defects out of consumer products. Proposition 65's formal title is "The Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986." It is administered by Cal/EPA's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA).

The law requires that anyone at reasonable risk of exposure be informed when substances classified as toxins are present. Since enactment, it has been the reason for the addition of notices of specific contents to consumer product labels. Along with the added label requirements, an official list of implicated substances is maintained and made publicly available. To date there are over 700 chemicals listed, and entries are added or removed based on current scientific information. All substances listed show their known or suspected risk factors, a unique CAS chemical classification number, the date they were listed, and if so, whether they have been delisted.

The Magnet Group is committed to complying with all aspects of Prop 65. For further information please feel free to contact the appropriate TMG factory.

*All prices in catalog are subject to change without notice.

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