Copyright Policies
- All original content and/or text and graphics on Affordable Laptop Service are copyrighted, unless specifically noted otherwise.
- Graphics, links, or functions from, or referring to other sites are the rightful material from those entities and will be removed if they request.
- All Rights Reserved. Copying and dissemination is prohibited without permission of the copyright owners.
- For more information see US Copyright Code.
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Links Policies
- The only new links accepted must be from sites with related content. The only exceptions will be our own affiliate or client sites.
- We are not interested in 3-way links.
- The return link to our site must be on a page that can be accessed from the home page (though not necessarily on the home page) of the site linked back to Affordable Laptop Service.
- Some particularly useful links from our site will be in the Resource column on the Home page rather than the Links page.
- The Resource column on our Home page is advertising space which may be bid for. As such, links placed there freely may migrate to the Links page if space becomes a premium.
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Sales Policies
Remote transactions may take place through the secure environment at PayPal.
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Purchases can go more smoothly:
- A PayPal account with a "validated" address can improve delivery service.
- We ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
- Overnight shipping is available; look for it at checkout.
- Insurance is recommended to protect your purchace.
- Currently serving valid street addresses in the continental US.
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If a return becomes necessary:
- It must be arranged through PayPal.
- A Return Authorization Number is required for appropriate credit.
- Should include all original packaging.
- May involve a restocking fee.
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Service/Payment Policies
- Payment is due when service is performed unless prior arrangements are made.
- Other terms, such as by retainer or monthly maintenance are available.
- We all make mistakes. A check that does not clear will be presented to the client to redeem before being processed for collection.
- Clients paying with a check which has not cleared will also be responsible for any fees charged by the bank.
- Collection efforts requiring documention (statements, emails, faxes to counsel, etc.) will be added to the claim for compensation at the same rate as service.
- Collection efforts requiring personal appearance (before court, arbitrator, etc.) will be added to the claim for compensation at the same rate as service and will include travel time.
- Clients will be notified when service is complete on systems taken in or dropped off for service.
- Warranty for off-site service (10 business days) will begin when the client is notified that the system is ready.
- Systems unclaimed for 30 calendar days after service is complete will be considered abandoned and may be claimed by Affordable Laptop Service.
- Any legal fees required to collect for services will be added to the total. If it becomes necessary to seek legal help to collect for service, the minimum added to a claim will be $25.
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This page last updated on 03/02/10.
