Customer Support/Frequently Asked Questions

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE
How do I reach Customer Service?
Can Customer Service help me select products?

SHIPPING RATES & TIMES
Shipping Rates & Times
How long does it take to process an order?
Are multiple items shipped together or separately?

ORDERING AND SALES TERMS
How do I place an order?
Can I check my order status?
How can I pay for my order?
Do you use a secure server?
What are your Terms of Sale?

ABOUT THE PRODUCTS
How good is the quality of the prints?
What sizes do your prints come in?
What is the difference between Heavy Archival Paper and Canvas?
How do pricing and sizing compare to art galleries/frame shops?
Do you offer framing?
Do you offer custom work?

RETURNS & CANCELLATIONS
What is Archivea's Return, Cancellation and Guarantee policy?
Can an order be cancelled before it is shipped?

ABOUT ARCHIVEA
About Archivea
What is our privacy policy?



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How do I reach Customer Service?

E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: Toll Free 1-800-460-9725
Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Mail:
Archivea Inc.
6489 Calle Real Suite I
Goleta, CA 93117

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Can Customer Service help me select products?

YES! Actually, we encourage you to contact us for help in selecting frames, mats and other displays that are complementary to the posters as well as to your decor.

You may save your selections in a personal Gallery. Click on My Gallery at the top of any screen and follow the instructions. Then call a customer service agent, and view selections simultaneously for best results. Our customer service team is also skilled at matching colors and sizes that will best suit your space. You'll find our representatives to be exceptionally helpful with lots of art and decorating hints.
Call 1-805-637-5498 as often as you wish!

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Shipping Rates & Times

Unframed Items
Method Rate Delivery Time
Standard Shipping $8.00 5-7 Business Days
2-day Express $22.00 3-4 Business Days
Next Day Air $35.00 2-3 Business Days
 
Canada $45.00 5-7 Business Days
International $50.00 8-10 Business Days
 
Framed Items
Method Rate Delivery Time
Standard Shipping $25.00 2-3 Weeks
2-day Express $55.00 2-3 Weeks
Next Day Air $65.00 2-3 Weeks


*We currently do not ship framed items outside of the Continental US
**Final Price at check out does not include VAT, Duty, and any additional Custom Taxes. Such taxes are your responsibility and may be added by the local authorities.



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How long does it take to process an order?

Here at Archivea we do not stock any prints. We print all our Art-Prints on-demand, because of this our unframed prints will be shipped within 2 Business Days. Framed orders will ship within 2-3 weeks. Owner's Editions and Limited Editions will ship within 4-6 weeks.

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Are multiple items shipped together or separately?

Depending on the number of items ordered, as well as size and weight, unframed prints are almost always shipped together. Each framed print is shipped in specially designed boxes to safeguard against breakage. Multiple framed pieces may be shipped together.

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How do I place an order?

It's easy and secure! Just place the product(s) you wish to order in your shopping cart by clicking on the "add to cart" button located next to the product image. When you're ready to complete your order, click "Checkout" follow the easy instructions on completing your order, and select your payment option.

If you have any questions or need further assistance please contact our Customer Service Department toll free at 1-800-460-9725 Outside the US +1 1-805-637-5498 or via email at
[email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.

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Can I check my order status?

Selecting "My Account" at the top of any screen will allow you to check your order status.

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How can I pay for my order?

We accept all major credit cards, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

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Do you use a secure server?

We pride ourselves on maintaining secure and private transactions by using Secure Socket Layers (SSL), the state-of-the-art encryption system and service to process your orders. As soon as you go to checkout, our system moves you to this secure area of the site, where you will remain throughout the entire checkout process. We are committed to your safety and privacy.

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What are your Terms of Sale?

Welcome to the web site of Archivea ("Archivea.com", "us", or "our"). Our services and products presented in the Archivea.com web site ("site") are provided subject to the following terms and conditions. If you visit the site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions as in effect at the time of your visit. Please read them carefully.



PRIVACY
You should review the terms and conditions of our
Privacy Policy, by which you also agree to be bound as a condition of visiting and/or shopping at the site.



ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
When you visit the site or send e-mails to us, you are communicating with us electronically. You consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any and all legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

COPYRIGHT
All content included on this site, such as, but not limited to, images, text, graphics, logos, and button icons, is the property of Archivea or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. All content on this site that is not the property of Archivea is used with permission. The arrangement and compilation of all content on this site are the exclusive property of Archivea and are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All software used on this site is the property of Archivea or its software suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Display and use of certain images on the site are subject to additional conditions as set forth in the "Special Conditions" section below.

TRADEMARKS
Certain marks used on our site are registered trademarks or service marks of Archivea or its affiliates, in the United States and other countries. Certain Archivea graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, service marks, or trade dress of Archivea or its affiliates. Archivea trademarks and trade dress may not be used for any commercial or other purposes by any party other than Archivea or its affiliates without the prior written consent of Archivea . All other trademarks and service marks not owned by Archivea or its affiliates or subsidiaries that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by Archivea .

LICENSE AND SITE ACCESS
Archivea grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive license to access and make personal use of this site as a customer of Archivea ; however, you are not permitted to download (other than page caching) or modify the site or its contents, or any portion thereof, without the prior written consent of Archivea . This license does not include any resale or commercial use of this site or commercial use of its contents, or any portion thereof; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of this site or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. This site, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of Archivea . You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of Archivea or our affiliates without Archivea prior written consent. You may not use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing Archivea name or trademarks without the prior written consent of Archivea . Any use of this site or its contents that is not expressly authorized herein is prohibited and immediately terminates the license granted herein by Archivea . You may not create any link to use any Archivea logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of the link without Archivea prior written permission or as specifically provided for under Archivea Affiliate Program.

YOUR ACCOUNT
If you use this site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. Archivea and its affiliates reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in their sole discretion.

RISK OF LOSS
All products purchased from Archivea are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such products pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Archivea attempts to describe the products offered on the site as accurately as possible. However, Archivea does not warrant that product descriptions or other content of this site are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. If a product offered by Archivea and purchased by you is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition for a refund or credit.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Archivea WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS PROVIDED ON THIS SITE WILL CONFORM SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE WHEN ORDERED. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE, Archivea MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE, AND YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS OTHERWISE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE WARRANTY CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH IS RETURN FOR REFUND OR CONFORMING REPLACEMENT.

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, Archivea DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, DATA ACCURACY, AND QUIET ENJOYMENT. Archivea DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAIL SENT FROM Archivea ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Archivea WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

APPLICABLE LAW
By visiting the site, you agree that the laws of the state of California, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Terms and Conditions of Use agreement and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Archivea relating to that agreement.

SITE POLICIES, MODIFICATION, AND SEVERABILITY
Please review our other policies, such as our Privacy Policy, posted on this site. These policies also govern your visit to Archivea . We reserve the right to make changes to our site, policies, and this Terms and Conditions of Use agreement at any time and in our sole discretion; therefore, you should review those policies, terms, and conditions each time you visit the site. Your continued use of the site after we make any such changes constitutes your binding acceptance of those changes. If any of the terms or conditions herein shall be deemed invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that term or condition shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining term or condition.

PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
The prices of Archivea products are clearly indicated on the site, these prices DO NOT include VAT. The shipping cost is added to the price of the product in an amount that varies according to the request delivery method and country of destination.

Prices and availability data reported on the site are subject to change

PRODUCT DELIVERY
Archivea will deliver the ordered products to the address provided. All indicated delivery times are estimates based solely on availability, normal order processing and the delivery times stated by the carriers. Archivea may deliver products requested on a single order in several shipments, but debiting the expenses on the first shipment only.

PAYMENT
Payment Methods accepted by Archivea

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover
Archivea does not process orders via C.O.D.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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How good is the quality of the prints?

The giclee process uses technology that allows the artist or archivist to create editions made one-at-a-time to a very high quality standard but without the difficulty of working in reverse on a copper plate or stone or silkscreen. The giclee process requires great attention to detail to be certain that the original work is laser scanned correctly and color corrected to perfectly suit the paper or canvas or cotton rag substrate that it is to be applied to. Once ready the digital file which is often upwards of 300mb is transferred to a 'Piezo' printing device. This device translates the color information in the file into hundreds of millions of ink droplets, which are sprayed onto the final archival material of the actual print. Many proofs are rejected as artists and archivists work to get their desired results. Once found acceptable a proof is created. As each piece of each edition is made, it is numbered by hand and offered to collectors.

Limited-edition fine art prints should not to be confused with reproductions of existing works that are reproduced photo-mechanically for offset litho presses. These 'lithos' are usually produced in mass quantities on printing presses which typically run at 10,000 impressions per hour. Many of our competitors focus on 'lithos' and as such offer mass-produced images at mass-produced prices.

At Archivea, we are experts in giclee editions. All of our art and photographic editions are created using the one-at-a-time giclee process. We guarantee your satisfaction with our work as we strive to bring you rare images that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

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What sizes do your prints come in?

Most of our prints are available in (inches): 18x24, 24x36, 32x44 and 44x60.
However some special prints are available in 18x36, and 24x24.

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What is the difference between Heavy Archival Paper and Canvas?

Our Heavy Archival paper is manufactured from a wood pulp paper product and looks fabulous matted and framed under glass. For the 'Fine Art' look our cotton canvas is available stretched or un-stretched and is best presented framed without glass.

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How do pricing and sizing compare to art galleries/frame shops?

There is no comparison! Even though we print on demand, one work of art at a time, and even though we use the most technologically advanced printing process available anywhere, our prices are consistently below what you'd expect to pay for fine prints and frames. All sizes and prices are shown when you click on any poster. Always check for sale pricing and specials.

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Do you offer framing?

Yes! Archivea offers framing on all of our 18x24, 18x36, 24x24 and 24x36 size prints. We offer a variety of frames and your choice of exterior and interior matt boards under a sheet of plexiglass. These orders are drop shipped to you, please allow an average of 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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Do you offer custom work?

Yes! Archivea offers custom graphics for architects, designers and business owners who need specially created artwork in sizes from small to giant. Our work is often seen in showrooms and lobbies of businesses nationwide. Call our Customer Service Department 1-800-460-9725 and we will be happy to help you. Outside the U.S. dial +1 1-800-460-9725.

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What is Archivea's Return, Cancellation and Guarantee policy?

At Archivea we stand behind our product 100%. Each print comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your print you may return it.



Our Return Policy

If you are unsatisfied with your order for any reason, please contact us immediately. You may return items for a refund or store credit within 30 days of receiving any merchandise.



We cannot accept the following returns:

  • Any order returned more than 30 days after it was received
  • Any Customized Sign or Custom Order
  • Any damaged or otherwise non-resalable print
  • Any gift certificates


Please notify us of all returns before proceeding, Archivea cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited returns. Once you have notified us, please repackage the item in the original shipping container and be sure to include your order number. We recommend that you send your return back via an insured carrier to the following address:


Archivea Inc.
6489 Calle Real Suite I
Goleta, CA 93117

If you are not satisfied with your Archivea purchase, we will work with you to make your return as easy as possible.


  • Archivea will refund you in the same form of payment originally used to purchase the item.
  • Refunds will be issued with-in two business days after we receive the goods.
  • Archivea will issue a full refund including shipping charges for any order that arrives damaged or in error.


Please note:

  • Shipping charges are not refundable.
  • Return postage is the responsibility of the customer.
  • Refunds and credits are not applicable to damaged returns.
  • Coupon/promotional discounts used will be deducted from the refund/credit.



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Can an order be cancelled before it is shipped?

YES. Call our Customer Service Help Line (TOLL-FREE) 1-800-542-1441. We will do our best to cancel an order in process without any penalty to you. However, if the order has already gone into production it may be too late to cancel.

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About Archivea

Click here to visit Archivea site.

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What is our privacy policy?

Privacy Policy
Archivea knows that you care how information about you is used. Your trust and satisfaction is our first priority. We know your privacy is very important and that is why we take special care to safeguard the confidentiality and security of your information.



How Do We Protect the Information You Provide?
We use industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to safeguard all sensitive data transmitted to us. This means that your personal information - including credit card number, name, expiration date, and billing information - is encrypted so that it cannot be read by anyone else.



We also offer an extra layer of security when you use a shared computer in a corporate or public area. Even if, on a machine that third parties might have access to, you select the "remember me" feature to remember your sign-in name, you will still be required to enter your password when you come to our site, to verify that it is really you (unless, of course, you have told your browser to remember your password for the site). In any case, your password and your full credit card information will never be displayed.



What Information Do We Collect?
When you visit our site, our server automatically collects non-personally identifiable information - your Internet service provider address and information on the pages you access on our site. In addition, we store information you provide when you make a purchase, enter your e-mail address, or send an e-card. We also collect information when you volunteer to complete a survey.



How Do We Collect the Information?
Like many Internet sites, we use "cookies" to recognize returning customers. Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. We use the cookies to recognize your preferences and to keep track of items you've added to your shopping cart.



What Do We Do with the Information We Collect?

  1. By evaluating how customers use our site, we can offer a better selection of art, easier navigation, and better checkout services.
  2. If you join our mailing list by opting in, we will offer you updates about new products and services, discounts, and special promotions. You can join or leave our mailing list at any time. Customers who supply us with a telephone number will only receive calls from us pertaining to orders they have placed.
  3. We use customer information in processing transactions both within our company and with third party vendors. Our third party vendors are, by contract, restricted from using your information in any way, except to help us provide the products and services we offer you on our site.



How Can You Access the Information Collected by Us?
You can access your financial information (e.g., credit card information - last four digits, and account information), transaction history (e.g., purchase dates and amounts), and contact information (e.g., name, addresses, and phone numbers). You obtain this information by clicking
My Account (at the top of most pages), and logging on with your name and password. In addition, customers can obtain access to financial, transaction, and contact information, and can correct inaccuracies in such information by calling or writing us at the numbers and addresses noted below.



Changes in Our Privacy Policy
We suggest that you review our privacy policy periodically, as we may update it from time to time. If our information practices change, we will post the policy change to our Web site. This policy was last updated on October 18, 2005.



Contact Information
You can contact us for any reason, including a request to be added to or taken off our mailing list, through any of the following methods:

Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-800-460-9725
Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time



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