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        Ordering Procedure
        An approved credit application is required to open an OFFICE FURNITURE  Parts Replacement
        DISTRIBUTORS (OFD) account and process an order. Orders can only be   Replacement parts are available from our distribution center for certain
        accepted from authorized OFD dealers. Orders from customers without a   products. Parts for items designated as ‘Pre-Assembled’ require ordering
        previous OFD credit rating will not be accepted without satisfactory references   from our factory.
        accompanying the order or other arrangements being made. OFD does not   Claims
        accept verbal purchase orders or revisions. Orders are accepted via fax or   Freight Damage | Refusals | Shortages
        e-mail only. Please fax purchase orders to 972-386-5300 or e-mail to   OFD Customer Service will administer the filing of these claims if the order is

        cs@ofdist.com
                                                                 shipped via our designated carriers. All claims must be filed with OFD within

        Order Acknowledgement                                    15 calendar days of receipt of goods. Claim will be disputed if product is
        OFD sends acknowledgements on all orders. Please examine the   moved from original ‘ship to’ location. In order to expedite the process, the
        acknowledgement carefully and advise us immediately of any discrepancies.    following documents are required to file a claim:


        The Order Acknowledgment is the final agreement between OFD and the   • Copy of bill of lading with notations for any visible damages, refusals, or
        customer, superseding all previous communication regarding that order.   shortages
        Cancellation and Order Changes                           • OFD Claim Form
        In-Stock Program                                         • Digital photos of the damaged material
        Cancellations or revisions will not be accepted after the order has shipped.   OFD will not be responsible for filing claims if order is shipped via the

        Build-To-Order Program                                   Manufacturing Defect | Concealed Damage
        Cancellations or revisions will not be accepted after the order has been   Claims for a manufacturing defect or concealed damage must be fi led with
        acknowledged and entered into production and any deposit made will be   OFD within 15 days of receipt of goods.  The following documents are required
        forfeited.                                               to process your claim:
        Delivery Time                                            • Digital photos
        In-Stock Program                                         • OFD claim form

        Normally, credit approved orders will be ready next day if purchase order is   In order to send out an immediate replacement to fulfill your customer needs
        received by 12:00 p.m. CST.  Orders received after these times will be ready the   pending resolution of the claim, the following document is required:
        following business day. For orders requiring assembly, a minimum of 72 hours   • A signed OFD Disclaimer regarding product responsibility
        (depending on size of order) is normally required.  Please contact Warehouse   Returns
        Scheduling for ready date confi rmation.
                                                                 Due to the unlikelihood of damage, OFD discourages product returns. In the
        Build-To-Order Program                                   event a product return is found necessary, we will make every attempt to
        A 50% deposit is required to enter your order into production. Products are   assist our customers to keep the product in the field. Please contact Customer

        shipped to any point of destination within the continental USA in 6–10 weeks.
                                                                 Service for assistance with this service. If attempts to keep the product in the
        Availability                                             field are unsuccessful, OFD will allow returns on stock items only and issue a

        OFD maintains a high level of inventory in our In-Stock Program in our   Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) with the following stipulations:
        regional distribution center. Our inventory is replenished on a regular basis,   • A 30% restocking fee will apply



        and orders are filled on a first come first served basis once a confirmed order is   • Freight charges are prepaid by dealer

        placed and an order acknowledgement is received.         • Product has never been removed from original carton
        A 20% deposit is required in order to hold inventory based on availability.  OFD   • Product must be returned within 30 days of RMA issue date
        will hold product up to 14 calendar days.  Deposit will be forfeited after this   • Credit will not be issued if product is returned damaged
        period unless a written cancellation request is submitted within 14 calendar   Credit will not be provided on any items returned without an RMA, or on
        days or a confirmed purchase order is received. Please note: large orders   merchandise that has been subject to freight damage, missing parts, usage

        may require an extended lead time. In the event an item is not available, two   or been removed from the original carton. Returns without a pre-authorized
        options may apply that require written authorization from the dealer:   RMA will be refused. OFD will not be responsible for resolving damage and/or
        Option 1                                                 freight claims on returned product.
        Partial ship available quantity and back order remaining items — minimum   Warranty Issues

        drop off charges (if applicable) apply to BOTH the initial partial shipment as well

                                                                 Claims for warranty issues must be filed with OFD. The following documents
        as any subsequent back order shipments.
                                                                 are required:
        Option 2
                                                                 • Original OFD invoice number
        Hold until complete order is available.
                                                                 • Detailed description of issues
        Drop Shipments and Price Zoning                          • OFD Claim Form
        Please contact Customer Service for pricing on orders requiring shipment to a   • Digital photos
        destination other than the dealers dock.
        Delivery Information                                     General Information
        All shipments are FOB point of shipment. Pricing is based on standard delivery   Prices shown are list prices for shipment within the OFD coverage area.
        (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). OFD reserves the right to select   Merchandise is billed at the prevailing price at time of order placement. Prices
        the most appropriate carrier and routing on all shipments. Orders requiring   are subject to change without notice. Should a typographical error be found,
        special delivery services (including but not limited to the following) will incur   we reserve the right to correct it. OFD reserves the right to make changes in
        additional charges:                                      design or construction without prior notice.


        • Drop shipping                                          Payment by check must be made out to Office Furniture Distributors. A $50
        • Assembly charges                                       fee will be charged for return checks. Past due accounts will be subject to a

        • Inside delivery                                        finance charge of 1½% per month.
        • Installation                                           Distribution of the OFD price list does not in itself constitute an offer to sell.

        • Call before delivery                                   Possession of the price list does not constitute authority to purchase.
        • No dock delivery
        • Non-standard delivery time
        • Residential delivery
        • Lift gate truck
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