Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: Nov. 6th 2024

1. Introduction & Acceptance

1.1 Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Check Depot. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.checkdepot.com, including any related mobile applications or services (collectively, the "Site"), as well as the purchase and use of any products offered by Check Depot. By accessing our Site or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or place any orders.

1.2 Changes to Terms

Check Depot reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

1.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age or older to use this Site or to purchase any products. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.

2. Orders and Purchases

2.1 Products

Check Depot provides business checks compatible with accounting software programs, personal checks, deposit books, envelopes, rubber stamps, and related products. We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or alter any product at any time without notice.

2.2 Order Acceptance

Your order is an offer to purchase our products. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Product availability
  • Errors in product or pricing information
  • Problems with your order information
  • Suspected fraudulent activity
  • Suspected violation of these Terms

2.3 Pricing and Payment

  • All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD)
  • Prices are subject to change without notice
  • You agree to pay all charges associated with your order, including applicable taxes and shipping fees
  • We accept various payment methods through our secure checkout system
  • We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove payment methods at any time without prior notice
  • Check payments:
    • Orders paid by check will be held until payment is received
    • We allow up to 60 days for check payments to be received
    • Orders will be automatically canceled if payment is not received within 60 days
    • Check payments may be held up to 10 business days after receipt to ensure clearing before order processing begins
  • For orders shipping to Canada, you are responsible for any applicable duties, taxes, or customs fees

2.4 Production and Shipping

  • Orders placed before 3:00 PM CT Monday through Friday typically ship the next business day
  • Certain products, including personal checks, one-write checks, and manual checks, may require additional production time
  • Production and shipping times are estimates only and may vary based on:
    • Product availability
    • Current production capacity
    • Order complexity
    • Payment verification
    • Other operational factors
  • We ship to addresses within the United States, its territories, and Canada
  • Risk of loss and title for products pass to you upon delivery to the carrier
  • You are responsible for providing accurate shipping information
  • Additional shipping fees may apply for Canadian deliveries

2.5 Returns and Refunds

  • Orders may be eligible for refund prior to entering production
  • Once an order has entered production, refunds are at Check Depot's discretion
  • Defective products must be reported within 30 days of receipt
  • We will work with you to resolve any issues with your order, which may include:
    • Reprinting the order
    • Issuing a refund
    • Providing store credit
  • Shipping costs for returns may be your responsibility unless the return is due to our error

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Website Content

  • All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, product designs, software, user interface designs, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and any other materials (collectively, "Content") is the property of Check Depot or its licensors
  • The Content is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
  • You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any Content in any way without our express written permission

3.2 Trademarks

  • All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of Check Depot or its licensors
  • Nothing contained on the Site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without Check Depot's prior written permission
  • Any unauthorized use of our trademarks may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, privacy and publicity laws, and other applicable laws and regulations

3.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:

  • Access and view the Site for personal, non-commercial use
  • Place legitimate orders for products
  • Use the features we make available to you as part of our services

3.4 Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Site or its Content
  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
  • Download or copy any account information for the benefit of another merchant
  • Use any meta tags or hidden text utilizing Check Depot's name or trademarks
  • Frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information
  • Use any Check Depot content in any way that suggests an association with or endorsement by Check Depot

3.5 User Reviews and Testimonials

  • By submitting a review or testimonial, you grant Check Depot a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute the content
  • We reserve the right to:
    • Display customer reviews on our Site
    • Edit or remove any review at our discretion
    • Use company names and testimonials for marketing purposes
  • You warrant that your review or testimonial:
    • Is truthful and based on genuine experience
    • Does not violate any third party's rights
    • Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content
  • We are not obligated to monitor, screen, or remove reviews

4. Website Usage

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Site
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or any related systems
  • Interfere with the proper working of the Site
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Check Depot or any person or entity

4.2 Account Security

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or use
  • Ensuring your account information remains current and accurate

4.3 Technical Requirements

  • You are responsible for providing all equipment and software necessary to use the Site
  • We do not guarantee the Site will be compatible with all devices or browsers
  • We may update the technical requirements for accessing the Site at any time

4.4 Site Availability

  • We strive to keep the Site available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
  • We reserve the right to:
    • Modify or discontinue any feature or service without notice
    • Perform maintenance that may interrupt access
    • Update the Site's content, functionality, or design at any time
  • We are not liable for any interruption in Site availability

4.5 Third-Party Links

  • The Site may contain links to third-party websites
  • We are not responsible for:
    • The content of any linked websites
    • Any products or services offered by third parties
    • Any damage or loss caused by third-party content
  • Your use of third-party websites is subject to their terms and conditions

4.6 Fraud Prevention and Security

  • We implement various measures to prevent fraudulent orders and protect our customers
  • We reserve the right to:
    • Verify order information
    • Request additional documentation to validate orders
    • Cancel or refuse any order we suspect to be fraudulent
    • Report suspected fraudulent activity to appropriate authorities
  • We are not liable for:
    • Any fraudulent use of checks or products purchased from us
    • Losses resulting from unauthorized use of our products
    • Damages arising from the misuse of our products by third parties
  • Customers are responsible for:
    • Providing accurate order information
    • Implementing appropriate security measures for check storage and use
    • Promptly reporting any unauthorized use of checks
    • Following proper check security procedures

5. Privacy and Data Usage

5.1 Data Collection and Use

  • We collect and use customer data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • By using our Site or services, you consent to our collection and use of your data for:
    • Order processing and fulfillment
    • Customer service and support
    • Google and Bing PPC advertising campaigns
    • Facebook retargeting advertisements
    • Email marketing campaigns through Klaviyo
    • Website analytics and improvement
  • We do not sell customer information to third parties

5.2 Communication

  • By providing your email address, you consent to receive:
    • Order confirmations and updates
    • Shipping notifications
    • Marketing communications
    • Product updates and announcements
  • You may opt out of marketing communications at any time

6. Product Warranties and Disclaimers

6.1 Check Compatibility

  • We warrant that our checks will be compatible with the specified accounting software program at the time of purchase
  • We do not warrant or guarantee:
    • Continued compatibility if the software program updates or changes its requirements
    • Compatibility if the software program discontinues operations
    • Refunds or replacements due to software program changes or discontinuation
  • It is the customer's responsibility to verify their software requirements before ordering
  • Our checks are guaranteed compatible only with United States banking institutions
  • We do not guarantee acceptance by foreign banks, including but not limited to:
    • Canadian banks which may have different endorsement requirements
    • International banks with varying check specifications
    • Foreign financial institutions with unique formatting requirements
  • Customers are responsible for verifying their bank's check requirements before ordering

6.2 Product Accuracy and Verification

  • Customers are responsible for:
    • Verifying all information on checks is accurate before use
    • Ensuring proper check number sequences
    • Confirming routing and account numbers
    • Testing checks before use in critical transactions
  • We are not liable for:
    • Banking fees, overdraft charges, or other financial penalties resulting from check errors
    • Losses due to incorrect information provided by the customer
    • Damages resulting from the use of misprinted checks without prior verification
  • Customers should verify check accuracy immediately upon receipt
  • Any printing errors must be reported within 30 days of receipt
  • Claims for printing errors or defects after 30 days will not be accepted
  • This 30-day period begins when the product is delivered to the shipping address provided

6.3 General Disclaimer

  • All products are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied
  • We disclaim all warranties not explicitly stated in these Terms
  • We are not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages arising from the use of our products

6.4 Printing Specifications

  • Colors shown on your screen may vary from actual printed products due to monitor settings and limitations of digital display
  • Minor variations in color, positioning, and cut margins are normal and acceptable in the printing industry
  • Paper stock colors may vary slightly between batches
  • We reserve the right to make minor adjustments to artwork to ensure optimal printing quality

6.5 Business Information Verification

  • We reserve the right to verify business information provided for check orders
  • Orders may be delayed or cancelled if we cannot verify business information
  • We may require additional documentation to process certain orders
  • Submission of false business information will result in order cancellation and may be reported to relevant authorities

7. Dispute Resolution

7.1 Governing Law

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee
  • Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tennessee

7.2 Dispute Process

  • Parties agree to attempt good faith resolution of any disputes
  • Any legal action must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises
  • The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs

7.3 Limitation of Liability

  • Our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or our products shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific order giving rise to such claim
  • We shall not be liable for any:
    • Lost profits or revenue
    • Indirect or consequential damages
    • Special or punitive damages
    • Banking fees or financial institution charges
    • Damages resulting from software incompatibility
    • Losses due to fraudulent use of our products

8. Miscellaneous Provisions

8.1 Severability

  • If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary
  • All other provisions shall remain in full force and effect

8.2 Assignment

  • You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations without our prior written consent
  • We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction

8.3 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Acts of God
  • Natural disasters
  • Pandemic or epidemic
  • War or terrorism
  • Labor disputes
  • Government actions
  • Network or system failures
  • Supply chain disruptions

8.4 Waiver

  • Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision
  • No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term

8.5 Entire Agreement

  • These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Check Depot regarding the use of our Site and services
  • These Terms supersede any prior agreements or communications
  • Any ambiguities shall be construed in light of these Terms as a whole

8.6 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our products, contact us at: [Insert your contact information]

8.7 Changes to Business

We reserve the right to:

  • Update our product offerings
  • Modify our services
  • Change our business practices
  • Alter our policies without prior notice, subject to these Terms

8.8 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Check Depot and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of our products or services
  • Any unauthorized use of your account
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations