PRIVACY POLICY
Belletristics respects your privacy! Any personal information supplied to Belletristics will be kept private and will not be shared with any third parties.
Belletristics reserves the right to display images of previous work. Any personal information (such as last names, addresses, or locations) will be changed or blacked out to protect your privacy.
COPYRIGHT
The designs, images, graphics, and entire content of this website are property of Belletristics, unless otherwise noted. Any contents of this site should not be used without the written permission of Belletristics.
All designs are for non-commercial use, unless specified in the purchase agreement.
By purchasing a design, you are purchasing the rights to reproduce the design, in its entirety "as is" (with exception to resizing).
You may NOT use an individual graphic separate from the design, unless you have prior permission. The graphics used in Belletristics' designs are either created by Belletristics or the rights to use the graphics commercially have been purchased. It is a violation of the copyright to reproduce those graphics without the artist's consent.
If you wish to share any of Belletristics' designs on your website or blog, please note "Belletristics" as the creator of the design, and include a link back to this site.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
9 am to 6 pm (eastern)
Thursday and Friday:
9 am to 4 pm (eastern)
Closed Saturday and Sunday, and all major holidays.
Please check
Belletristics' blog for the most up to date information on any scheduled closing.
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TURN AROUND TIME
You can expect to receive your first set of proofs for a ready made or mix & match order in 3-5 business days from the time your payment is complete and you have returned all requested information. Revisions will be sent back in 1-2 business days.
Please allow 5-7 business days to receive the first proof for a custom order.
Please keep in mind, if you place an order after business hours, it will not be processed until the next business day. So while an order placed at 11 am on Wednesday will be processed the same day, one placed after 4 pm on Friday will not be processed until Monday.
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RUSH ORDERS
Turn around time from payment to first proof is 3-5 business days for ready made or mix & match orders and 5-7 business days for custom orders. Please plan accordingly, and make sure you also allow time for any revisions that may be needed.
Rush services may be available for an additional fee.
If you need rush services, make sure to
contact Belletristics before ordering to make sure your needs can be accommodated.
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PAYMENT
Belletristics accepts PayPal for all payments.
Please keep in mind that if you pay by e-check, or if you have an unconfirmed Pay Pal address, work will not begin on your project until payment has cleared.
If you don't have a Pay Pal account, you can still make a purchase. You can either sign up for a Pay Pal account, or you can pay with a credit card through Pay Pal without creating an account.
It is requested that you pay your invoice in a timely manner. Work on a project will not begin until payment is made in full. If an invoice remains unpaid for more than 10 business days, the invoice may be cancelled at Belletristics' discretion. If your invoice has been cancelled and you still wish to work with Belletristics, a new order must be placed.
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REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
All sales are final once work has begun on a design.
If you wish to cancel your order, please contact Belletristics immediately to find out the status of your design. If work has NOT begun on the design, your payment will be refunded. (a $1 processing fee may apply to any cancelled order)
Exchanges are not allowed once work has begun on a design.
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Ready made pricing
Current ready made design pricing can be found on the
pricing page. Pricing is subject to change without notice.
READY MADE MONOGRAM DESIGNS
When placing a ready made monogram order, you may chose to see a proof of one more monogram than you order, then choose your final design(s) during the proofing process.
Ready made monogram designs are sold "as is", with exception to color and information change. Changing the placement of any part of the monogram or adding any element to the monogram will incur a $5 fee. You may remove the date in any monogram at no cost.
If you wish to change the format a date is written in, a fee may apply.
All initials/names/dates will not work with all designs. Belletristics will attempt to recreate the monogram exactly using your information, but font styles, sizes, and layouts may be revised to better fit the design at the discretion of Belletristics.
Proper monogram etiquette states that the ladies' name should come first. If you do not wish to follow this tradition, please note it on your order form.
Ready made monogram designs are not available for use as business logos.
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READY MADE MONOGRAM REVISIONS
Two free revisions are included with your ready made monogram purchase. Additional revisions are available at $10 each. Requests for revisions to your monogram should be made in a timely manner. Your two free revisions are available for up to 60 days after placing your order. If after 60 days you wish to request revisions, a $10 fee will apply.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If you require revisions after the final file is sent, a $10 fee per revision will apply.
Revisions to ready made monograms are limited to color change, re-sizing, and minor adjustment to placement of text and/or graphics (e.g., moving an element slightly up, down, left, or right). Any other changes will incur a customization fee.
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READY MADE MONOGRAM USAGE
Ready made monograms are for personal use only.
Ready made monograms are not available for use as business logos, advertisements, packaging, or branding.
No commercial use is allowed.
By purchasing a monogram design, you are purchasing the rights to reproduce the design, in its entirety "as is" (with exception to resizing).
You may NOT use an individual graphic separate from the design, unless you have prior permission. The graphics used in Belletristics' designs are either created by Belletristics or the rights to use the graphics commercially have been purchased. It is a copyright violation to use the graphics in a manner that is not explicitly permitted, or to reproduce those graphics without the artist's consent.
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READY MADE INVITATION AND ACCESSORY DESIGNS
Ready made invitation and accessory designs are sold "as is", with exception to color, size, and information change.
Changing the placement, font, or orientation of any part of the design or adding or removing any element to the design will incur a $5 fee per change (e.g. $5 for one font change and $5 for adding a graphic).
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READY MADE INVITATION AND ACCESSORY DESIGN REVISIONS
Ready made design orders include 3 total proof sets; your initial proof and 2 revisions. Your first proof will consist of the designs ordered, personalized with your colors and event information. The remaining two proofs will consist of requested revisions to the design. These free revisions are available for up to 60 days after placing your order. If after 60 days you wish to request revisions, a $10 fee will apply.
Additional revisions are available at $10 each.
Revisions to ready-made designs are limited to color adjustment and resizing.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If your require revisions after the final file is sent, $10 fee per revision will apply.
If an error is made in the design process by Belletristics, the error will be fixed at no charge.
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Mix & match designs
Mix & match orders include your choice of fonts and colors, along with 1 motif, 1 pattern, and 1 border. The motif, pattern, and border are all optional. You may choose additional motifs, patterns, or borders for $5 each.
Your first proof for a mix & match design will consist of 2-3 layout options for the designs ordered, using your chosen motifs, fonts, colors, patterns, and borders.
When placing a large order with multiple items, your first proof will include options for a few key items only. When a layout has been approved, the rest of the accessories will be created to match.
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Mix & match pricing
Base pricing for mix & match designs can be found by visiting the
pricing page. After submitting a mix & match order, a total price for the requested designs will be provided.
To qualify to mix & match pricing, you must select your motif, pattern, and/or border from Belletristics' provided mix & match design elements. Requesting a motif, pattern, or border not shown in the mix & match elements will require a custom purchase.
Pricing is subject to change without notice.
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Mix & Match REVISIONS
Two free revisions are included with your mix & match purchase. Additional revisions are available at $10 each. Requests for revisions to your design should be made in a timely manner. Your two free revisions are available for up to 60 days after placing your order. If after 60 days you wish to request revisions, a $10 fee will apply.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If your require revisions after the final file is sent, a $10 fee per revision will apply.
After the first proof set, revisions to mix & match designs are limited to color, font, size, element (motif, pattern, or border) placement, and overall layout only. If, after receiving your first proof, you would like to try a different motif, pattern, or border, a $5 fee per element will apply.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If you require revisions after receiving your final files, a $10 fee per revision will apply.
If an error is made in the design process by Belletristics, the error will be fixed at no charge.
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CUSTOM DESIGN PRICE QUOTES
Any price quote provided by Belletristics for a custom design will be valid for 10 business days. During this time, you have the opportunity to accept this quote and continue with the design process. You may also request revisions to the quote, such as adding or removing requested designs.
Once the quote has been accepted, a PayPal invoice will be sent. Work on a project will not begin until payment is made in full. If an invoice remains unpaid for more than 10 business days, the invoice may be cancelled at Belletristics' discretion.
If, after 10 business days have passed, you wish to continue with the design process, a new quote will be submitted.
Pricing is subject to change without notice.
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CUSTOM DESIGN CONTRACT
When placing a custom design order, you will receive a document to fill out with your order information. This document will serve as a contract for your design services. By returning your custom design information document, and completing your payment through PayPal, you are agreeing to the policies and terms of service listed in the document and on this site.
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CUSTOM MONOGRAM DESIGNS
Pricing for custom monograms varies, depending on the complexity of the design. To receive a price quote, please fill out the
custom quote request.
Your first proof for a custom monogram design will include 3-5 design concepts based on the design information provided.
1. Request revisions to any of the provided design options
2. Ask to see a combination of any of the designs. (For example, combine the font from option 1, with the graphic from option 2)
3. Approve one design option "as is" and request your final file
4. If you feel that none of the provided options meet the criteria you provided in your design information, you also have the option to request to see 1 new design concept. This option is only available during the first proof, so if there is a different design you would like to see, please request it now. Any future requests for new design concepts would require a new purchase.
If requesting a new design concept, please provide detailed information as to what you would like to see in the design. Sending inspiration pictures may be helpful if you're not sure how to accurately describe what you're looking for.
You may choose 1 design per monogram ordered from the options provided for your final file. The chosen monogram will be sent in your choice of JPEG, PNG, or PDF format. Vector formats (AI or EPS) may be available for an additional fee. Please contact Belletristics about vector format availability. If you would like to purchase any of the other monogram options provided, you may do so for $40 each. No revisions are included in this cost.
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CUSTOM MONOGRAM REVISIONS
Custom monogram design orders include a total of 5 rounds of proofs; the initial proof and 4 revisions. After the first proof set, revisions are limited to color, font, size, graphic placement, and overall layout only.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If you require revisions after the final file is sent, a fee of $20 per revision will apply.
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CUSTOM INVITATION AND ACCESSORY DESIGNS
Pricing for custom invitation and accessory designs will be determined based on the complexity of the design and number of accessories requested.
Your first proof for a custom invitation design will include 3-5 design concepts based on the information you've provided. When placing a large order with multiple items, your first proof will include options for a few key items only(such as the invitation and monogram). When a layout has been approved, the rest of the accessories will be created to match.
After receiving your first proof, you have the option to:
1. Request revisions to any of the provided design options
2. Ask to see a combination of any of the designs. (For example, combine the font from option 1, with the graphic from option 2)
3. Approve one design option as is and request your final file
4. If you feel that none of the provided options meet the criteria you provided in your design information, you also have the option to request to see 1 new design concept. This option is only available during the first proof, so if there is a different design you would like to see, please request it now. Any future requests for new design concepts would require a new purchase.
Once an overall layout and style has been approved for the key items, the rest of your coordinating designs will be created in the same style. You will receive a proof of all the designs, and have the opportunity to request changes.
Once you have approved an option for each design ordered, your final files will be set up.
Final files for invitations and accessory designs will be sent via email in PDF format, set to print multiple designs per 8-1/2"x11" page, with crop marks included.
Address labels, bellybands, and escort cards are also available with formatted text boxes inserted.
Before receiving your final file(s), you should check with your printer about any specific file requirements they may have, or to insure that the file formatting you've requested is compatible with their needs. Additional fees will apply if you require different file formatting after receiving your final files.
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CUSTOM INVITATION AND ACCESSORY REVISIONS
Custom invitation and accessory design orders include a total of 5 rounds of proofs. After the first proof set, revisions are limited to color, font, size, and graphic placement only. Additional proofs are available at $20 each.
Once your final file is sent, no more free revisions will be made. If you require revisions after the final file is sent, $10 fee per revision will apply.
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Proofreading
Belletristics does not proofread or check for spelling, grammar, or punctuation any information provided by the customer.
It is your responsibility to proofread, spell check, and verify the accuracy of the information included in your design. Occasionally, Belletristics may offer suggestions for changes regarding grammar or invitation etiquette, but it is up to you to approve these suggestions.
It is strongly suggested that you print out a full size test copy of your design to get a feel for how the final product will appear with regards to color and legibility. Small font sizes or using pale colors for text may be difficult to read, and it is your responsibility to check the legibility of your design.
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FILE FORMATS
Final monogram files will be sent via email in high resolution digital format. When placing your order, please specify what file format you prefer (choose from JPEG, PNG, or PDF).
Different sizing options are available (1.5", 2", 3", etc). Please specify the final dimensions for your monogram when placing your order.
You will receive one final file for each monogram ordered.
If you require multiple file formats, sizes, or color combinations for your monogram, fees will apply.
You may order your monogram in scalable vector format (AI or EPS) for an additional fee. Please contact Belletristics prior to ordering if you require a vector format for your monogram.
Invitations and all other designs designs will be sent as in PDF format.
Address labels and escort cards are available with text boxes inserted.
If you will be using a vendor to print your design, you must check with them prior to ordering to find out if they require a specific file formatting or resolution.
If you or your vendor require a vector file format (EPS or AI), additional fees will apply.
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COLORS
Due to the fact that there will be variance between the way a color looks on screen and how it looks printed, the only way to accurately preview the colors in your design is to print out your proof using the paper and printer you'll use for your final project.
To choose your colors, please download
Belletristics' color chart. For best results, you should print out the color chart using the paper and printer you'll use for your final design.
Alternatively, you may provide the RGB, JEX, or PMS number for the colors to use in your design.
Not all color combinations will work with all designs. Choosing one dark color and one light color is recommended. Also, most light colors will not work well for small text, and many printers are unable to print white or other very light colors, even on dark paper. Please check with your printer first if you'd like a very light colored design to be printed on a dark paper.
For photo cards or designs with solid colored backgrounds, using a professional printer is recommended.
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USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs can be used in any designs. However, in order for Belletristics to accept a photograph for use in a design, the following requirements must be met:
1)If your photo was taken by a professional photographer, you must send a copy of the release form along with the photo. There are no exceptions.
2)The photo must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi
PHOTO EDITING
Belletristics does not provide photo editing services. The only changes Belletristics will make to a photograph are as follows:
1) Change from color to black and white or sepia toned
2) Resize or crop the photograph to fit the design
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DISCLAIMER
Not all names or colors will work with all designs. While Belletristics will make every effort to recreate a design using your colors and information, or create a suitable alternative if necessary, it will not look exactly like the example shown.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Belletristics, and while every effort is made to keep the information up to date and correct, no guarantees are made about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Belletristics takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond their control.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Through this website you are able to link to other websites, which are not all under the control of Belletristics. The inclusion of any links does not always imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES
During the design process, it is often helpful to receive "inspiration pictures" to convey the look and style you'd like for your design. However, Belletristics will not replicate another couple or designer's work, so please do not ask. The point of a custom design is to create something that is 100% you, not a clone of someone else's style.
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Please visit the FAQ page for more information.