TERMS & CONDITIONS

 
 

Terms & Conditions of Use

YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, OWNED BY THE PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE, INC. ("PPI"), CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE, AS WELL AS ALL POLICIES AND GUIDELINES THAT WE MAY POST REGARDING USE, AND ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THIS WEBSITE, THE INTERNET OR THE WORLDWIDE WEB. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

PPI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME, AND ANY SUCH CHANGES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THIS WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH CHANGES, SO YOU SHOULD CHECK BACK EACH TIME YOU VISIT.

Intellectual Property

PPI owns, licenses, or uses with permission all registered and unregistered trademarks, service marks, logos, wallpaper, icons, characters, software, information, pictures, photographs, designs, graphics, artwork, images, audio and video clips, music, sound, text, data, publications, presentations, and other material and content on this website (collectively the "Content"), as well as the arrangement and selection of the Content. Your unauthorized use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, patent, privacy, or other U.S. and/or international laws, and may infringe upon the rights of PPI or third parties not owned by or affiliated with PPI. Such unauthorized use may result in your personal liability, including potential criminal liability. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non sub-licensable, revocable right to access and use this website, and to download Content from this website to your own computer for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you may not change any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property notices that may accompany the Content. Except with the prior written permission of PPI, you may not otherwise alter, archive, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, modify, adapt, translate, display, distribute, sell, license, prepare derivative works based upon, or otherwise use or exploit the Content. You may not use bots, data-mining technology, or any other technique intended to extract data or information from this website.

Third Party Content

This website may contain Content owned by third parties. The use of or reference to the names or trademarks of any third parties and any references to their products or services does not constitute an endorsement by PPI of such parties or their products or services. PPI does not endorse or warrant the accuracy or reliability of, or assume any liability in connection with, any Content on this website provided by third parties or any of their products or services.

Links to Other Sites

This website may contain links to websites not owned by PPI as a convenience. For example, when you purchase a publication that is available for sale on this website, you will be directed to the PayPal website to complete the transaction. Your use of any linked site, and any content contained on a linked site, shall be governed by the privacy policy and terms and conditions posted on the linked site. PPI does not endorse, approve, certify or control such linked sites, and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of content on such sites. PPI is not responsible for any content of any linked site, and PPI disclaims all liability in connection with your use of a linked site.

Jurisdiction & Venue

This website and the server(s) that make(s) this website available are located in the United States, and PPI makes no representation or warranty that these materials are appropriate or available for use in locations outside of the United States. If you access or use this website from locations outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and you are responsible for compliance with applicable laws. By downloading or using Content on this website, you assume responsibility for doing so under the law that applies in jurisdiction(s) where you are located. Access to Content from territories where such Content is unlawful or illegal is prohibited. These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflicts of law principles. You agree that Dallas County, Texas is the proper forum for any claim or controversy arising out of or related to this website, the Content, or these Terms and Conditions not otherwise resolved between you and PPI.

Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability

THIS WEBSITE AND THE CONTENT AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." PPI MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE WEBSITE, CONTENT, OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. PPI DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE, CONTENT, OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT INFORMATION WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVERS, HARDWARE, OR SOFTWARE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER PPI NOR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, OR AGENTS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FROM LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR CONTENT OR SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PPI and its officers, directors, employees, members, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, actions, judgments, demands, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or related to your use of this website or any breach of these Terms and Conditions.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be deemed severable from the remainder of these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of these Terms and Conditions.

Shipping Policy

Thank you for visiting and shopping at The Plastics Pipe Institute. Following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.

DOMESTIC SHIPPING POLICY

Shipment Processing Time

All orders are processed within 1-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.

If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.

Shipping Rates & Delivery Estimates

Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.

 

Shipment Method

Estimated Delivery Time

Shipment Cost

FedEx Standard

3-5 business days

Determined at checkout

FedEx Two Days

2 business days

Determined at checkout

FedEx Overnight * 1-2 business days Determined at checkout

* Overnight delivery is only available for orders with delivery addresses within the continental United States.

Delivery delays can occasionally occur.

Shipment to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses

The Plastics Pipe Institute ships to addresses within the U.S., U.S. Territories, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Shipping Confirmation & Order Tracking 

You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.

Customs, Duties, & Taxes

The Plastics Pipe Institute is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.).

Damages

The Plastics Pipe Institute is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received your order damaged, please contact the shipment carrier to file a claim.

Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim. International Shipping Policy

We currently do not ship outside the U.S.

Effective Date: 6/1/2021