General Printing Terms

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS - A written acknowledgement of each order will be submitted by Kal Pac (after a ship date is received from our factory). Each order will be printed and manufactured according to the specifications and terms stated and published, unless notified to the contrary in writing within 10 days of our acknowledgement date. Cancellation is subject to Kal Pac acceptance.

CREDIT APPROVAL - All initial orders must be accompanied by one bank and two trade references.

DEFAULT & CANCELLATION - a) Orders may not be cancelled or modified, in whole or in part, by customer after acceptance by Kal Pac without Kal Pac's written consent.
b) If customer fails, with respect to any order or agreement with Kal Pac, to pay any invoice when due or to accept any shipment as scheduled, Kal Pac may, without prejudice to other remedies, defer further shipments until the default is corrected.

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING- This process uses raised image printing plates made from photopolymer or rubber transferring ink from the plate to the substrate.

FREIGHT - All shipments are F.O.B. Kal Pac Warehouse either in Montgomery, N.Y., Torrance, C.A., Skokie, I.L., Austell, G.A., or Carrollton, T.X. All shipments are made Best Way Freight Collect or Best Way 3rd Party unless customer selects a specific carrier.

GRAVURE- This process uses engraved metal cylinders with cell shapes to transfer ink directly from the engraved cylinders to the substrate.

GUSSET- The "side" of the bag.

INK COVERAGE- Describes the amount of ink to be printed on a bag. There are 4 levels of ink coverage:
1.) 25% or less coverage 2.) 26-50% coverage 3.) 51-75% coverage 4.) 76-100% coverage.

INK DRAWDOWN (INK ROLLOUT) - A representation of an ink which has been rolled out by hand on a sample of the film on which an order will be printed. This PMS color or a special match color is sent to a customer for approval prior to printing. Ink drawdowns are available upon request.

INK LAYDOWN- Term used to describe the order in which ink colors are printed, generally lightest to darkest.

INSPECTION & CLAIM FOR MERCHANDISE DAMAGED OR MISSING IN SHIPMENT - a) All shipments should be inspected. Damaged or missing cartons must be noted on your incoming freight bill.
You or your client must file claim with the carrier. b)Customer shall pay for goods shipped and invoiced, accepting all responsibility for the assertion of claims for such loss or damage.

LINE COUNT (SCREEN COUNT) - Refers to the number of dots per linear inch (example: a 55 line screen has 55 dots in one linear inch).

OVER/UNDERRUNS - Under 25M = 20%, 25M - 50M = 15%, over 50M = 10%

POSITIVE- A photographic image which corresponds exactly to an original in all details.

PRICING - Is usually quoted per 1,000 bags ( /M ) with 2 side printing. For current pricing or questions, contact a salesperson.

PROOFS - Proofs are done by Kal Pac on orders with new art or copy change. Proofs are done by customer's request or Kal Pac's discretion. Proofs will be submitted for approval and the order will not be processed until all proofs are approved.

RETURN OF MERCHANDISE - No returns will be accepted without Kal Pac's prior approval in writing. Once approved by Kal Pac, the customer shall pay for shipping charges to return the goods. On stock items a restocking fee will be charged.

TEMPLATE- A computer generated drawing which outlines the perimeters, folds and specifications of a bag. Layouts are helpful with setting up artwork. (see the section Computer Generated Art)

TERMS - Net 30 days. Kal Pac reserves the right to charge 1.5% per month on overdue invoices.

TRAP- An overlapping of colors in artwork to prevent their separating as a result of machine movement during printing. Where the colors overlap a third color may be seen.

WARRANTIES, CLAIMS & LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES - a) Kal Pac makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the goods or to their suitability, for any particular use AND sells them as is, except that Kal Pac will be responsible, to Buyer only, for faulty workmanship and use of imperfect material. All claims by Buyer of faulty merchandise or use of imperfect materials must be made in writing and substantiated by samples.
b) Kal Pac shall not be liable under any circumstances to Buyer or any other person where the goods are not warehoused, handled or used in accordance with proper and customary practices of the trade. Buyer's exclusive remedy and Kal Pac (seller) sole liability on any claim, whether tort, contract, or warranty, shall be limited to replacement of the defective goods or at Kal Pac's option, to reimbursement of Buyer's actual cost of the goods not so replaced, and in no event shall Kal Pac be liable for indemnification of Buyer on account of any claim asserted against Buyer or for any other further damage of any kind whatsoever, whether director indirect.
c) No claims will be recognized by Kal Pac Corp. after 90 days from date of delivery.
d) CONTINGENCIES
Kal Pac shall not be liable to Buyer or any other person for any failure or delay in the performance of any obligation due to events beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to fire, storm, earthquake, explosion, accident, acts of public enemy, sabotages, work stoppages, transportation embargoes or delays, failure or shortage of materials, supplies or machinery, acts of God, acts of regulations or priorities of the Federal, State or local governments or branches of agencies thereof, and government contracts or shipments to purchases to fulfill government contracts.