School Folders

Production

  • Production begins the day after the completed, signed order form and all material is received. Delayed material will delay production and ship date.
  • Normal or Rush Production time does not include weekends, holidays, or shipping time. Normal Production time is estimated as seasonal demands, shortages, or any other reasonable causes can affect it.
  • Changes to orders or production halts will incur charges and delay shipping. School Mate is not responsible for requested changes after the order is in process.

Custom Folders

Normal Production…6 weeks

Custom orders may require 6-9 weeks for Normal Production due to heavy demand.

RUSH Production…4 weeks

RUSH orders incur a 20% up-charge ($75 minimum) on the subtotal. All material must be stock items or press-ready if custom. (No typesetting with Rush production.)

Non-Custom Folders

Production time…1–2 weeks.

Shipping

  • Production time does NOT include shipping time. Allow 2–8 business days for delivery within the 50 states. For APO and FPO orders, allow approximately 6+ weeks (USPS does not guarantee a service commitment for APO and FPO addresses).
  • Shipping is 10¢ per folder for orders shipped within the contiguous USA. Orders to APO, FPO, AK, and HI cost extra; call for charges. Faster delivery service is available for an extra charge.
  • Change orders or production halts will incur charges and delay shipping.
  • All orders within the 50 states ship via UPS ground or truck from Kearney, NE. APO and FPO orders ship via standard post. To prevent shipping delays, School Mate reserves the right to deny Customer-specified carriers or accounts.
  • UPS will deliver to the door only. Truck drivers are not required to unload. The Customer may be responsible for unloading items.
  • Choose a delay ship date, if needed, to ensure someone is available to receive order (not available for APO/FPO orders). See the order form (PDF). If order is returned to School Mate because no one was available to receive the order, or if freight is rerouted, the Customer is liable for extra charges.
  • Folders cannot be returned for any reason.
  • Defective folders, not due to shipping damage, must be reported to School Mate within 90 days of ship date. School Mate reserves the right to repair, replace, or credit defective folders. Folder damage due to shipping or any other shipment issues must be reported within 7 days. The Customer must retain all packaging, including boxes, if a claim is made.
  • School Mate is not responsible for delays in shipping or receipt of order due to strikes, shortages, heavy seasonal demand, or any other reasonable causes beyond School Mate’s control.

Delayed Shipping

WHAT IS A DELAY SHIP DATE?

A delay ship date allows you to specify when you want your order to ship. If your order is complete before the chosen delay ship date, we will hold the order and ship it on the date requested. If your order was not placed in time to allow for the full production schedule and you chose a delay ship date, the order will ship upon completion after the delay ship date.

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK?

Choose a delay ship date to ensure someone is at the school to receive the shipment. This will save you from incurring additional shipping charges if the order is returned to us by the carrier.

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER?

Order early and choose a delay ship date to ensure someone is at the school to receive the shipment. This will save you from incurring additional shipping charges if the order is returned to us by the carrier.

NEED YOUR INVOICE DATED AFTER A SPECIFIC DATE?

Choose a delay ship date, and we will ship and invoice your order on the requested delay ship date. Please allow for production time when ordering.

WANT TO ORDER EARLY BUT CAN'T GET A PO UNTIL JULY?

Place your order early and select a delay ship date. We will complete your order, and then wait to ship it until the requested delay ship date. We will invoice your order at the time of shipping. Payment isn't due until Sep. 1, 2024 (some exclusions apply).

Delayed ship dates are: April 19, May 10, June 14, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, and August 30. Indicate one of these dates on the order form. Be sure someone is available to receive your order if you choose delayed shipping.

See complete folderTerms & Conditions (PDF).