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A R T W O R K R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Artwork is accepted on CD, 3 1/2" floppy disk or via e-mail at (art@shieldawards.com) in the following formats: CorelDraw 12.0 or lower (.cdr), EPS files, and Adobe Illustrator 5.0 or lower (.ai). Bitmap/raster images and text are subject to additional art charges. Fonts MUST be converted to curves/outlines. Camera-ready print copy must accompany disk version. Artwork must be faxed for e-mailed files. Artwork is archived for two years. E-Mail * Procedure for sending artwork * Fax proof of Artwork to (817)283-3874 and inform us that you are e-mailing Artwork. All artwork e-mailed or faxed should be confirmed by phone or in person when placing the order. When sending artwork via email, be sure to indicate Company Name the word Logo in the subject line. Laser Engraving Clean, black and white camera-ready artwork is essential for proper laser engraving. No color files will be accepted. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes camera-ready art, copied or faxed artwork will not be considered camera-ready. All Grayscale images and Artwork requiring touch up will incur a minimum art charge of $30.00 per half hour without prior approval. We will advise if charges will exceed this minimum.

Artwork Examples
Good Artwork	Grayscale requiring touchup	Blured requiring touchup
Screen Printing All colors must have a PMS color selected. Colors will be matched as close as possible, but due to variations of materials and links, we cannot guarantee exact PMS color matches. We recommend ordering a sample prior to placing your order. Artwork returned upon request at the time the order is placed. Laser Engraving (Paper Proofs) There is no charge for two faxed proofs. Each additional proof per order is $5.00. Please check for spelling, wording, punctuation and arrangement. Customer is responsible for accurate spelling of supplied information. After a faxed layout has been APPROVED BY YOU, any production errors will be quickly and willingly corrected. Any correction will be at YOUR EXPENSE unless it is a personalization or copy change where the information provided has been type written. Trademarks All copy or other materials submitted by the customer for use by Shield Awards will be accepted as being submitted in full compliance with all applicable laws regarding trademark, copyright etc. Copy and trademarks illustrated in the accompanying web pages are used to demonstrate product imprinting. This does not imply endorsement by any company of our products. The logos pictured are the property of their respective companies.

___________________________________________________________________________________________ CUSTOM AWARD OPTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Custom awards are the ultimate representation of your image. Whether you have a specific award, theme or medium in mind, we can help bring your ideas into reality. It begins with an idea and ends with a unique award designed with the aid of our sales associates. All we need is information like...

Do you have a specific event date in mind? Do you have a preference of mediums to use... glass or crystal? marble? metal? wood? or a combination of these? How many items are you in need of? What is your budget?

We can incorporate your logo and special message and create the perfect award that brings your vision into reality. Please contact one of our sales offices today for further details.