GDS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

PROJECT COSTS
Estimations are supplied on a per project basis. They typically include project management, client contact, design, production preparation and vendor bidding (if requested). Prices are based on a standard approval process (composing of approximately two rounds of revisions). Additional charges may be incurred by accessive approvals.

PRINTING/PRODUCTION/BROKERING POLCIES
GDS does not assume printing and production charges. Vendors will bill clients directly. They may or may not require deposits, references or credit checks.

ARTWORK COPYRIGHT
All artwork remains the property of GDS unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

APPROVAL POLICY
Because errors can occur at any stage, clients are encouraged to view each set of proofs they receive with the utmost care. When a client is supplied with written approval forms, they are encouraged to sign and return them. If they are not returned, GDS will assume artwork is approved.

PRINTING APPROVALS
In cases where GDS takes artwork to final production, the client is given the opportunity to sign off of the printer/vendor’s last proof. If the client relinquishes the right to view this proof and GDS is given sole approval, GDS cannot be held responsible for any errors that may occur. In cases where GDS does not take artwork to final production and instead releases artwork directly to the client for production, GDS does not assume responsibility for any errors that may occur after release of artwork.

ARTWORK
GDS attempts to ensure that all artwork is prepared correctly and to printer/production specifications. Due to the nature of electronic graphics, however, additional charges are sometimes incurred to alter artwork. GDS does not assume responsibility for any additional charges that may incur with artwork production.

PROJECT BID POLICY
It is typical to have projects bid to one or more vendors (depending upon job specifications). The lowest bid to a quality vendor will be supplied to the client. Clients are not obligated to use this recommended vendor and are welcome to obtain their own quotes/estimations from a vendor of their choice. They are free to assume responsibility for the artwork and produce jobs on their own.

RUSH ORDERS
GDS will make every attempt to accommodate quick turn around times. As mistakes may occur, it is strongly recommended that sufficient time is allotted for projects.

PAYMENT TERMS
Net 30 days. Overdue payments shall be subject to interest charges of 1.5% monthly. 18% annually.

CANCELLATION CHARGES
Once a design has begun, charges have been incurred and will be billed accordingly for “cancelled” jobs. If a brochure has completed production and is ready to be handed over to a printer, that charge can be as high as 100%.

LIMITED LIABILITY
GDS works with reliable vendors. In the event, however, that a vendor does not follow through on work agreed to (such as in delivery schedules or work quality), GDS cannot be held liable for their actions. We serve only as a facilitator and are not responsible for the actions of vendors.