Terms of Service

Bar Codes Talk, Inc.’s General Policies

Thank you for your purchase through Barcodestalk.com. Please read the following general policies that apply to your order. These general policies, along with others, are outlined in the Terms of Use agreement, which can be found on the Barcodestalk.com website and is enclosed with your order.

1. Return Policy

You may return any goods or services that you have ordered through the Website within seven (7) days of purchase for any reason. After that time, goods or services may be returned only at the sole discretion of Bar Codes Talk, Inc. In order to be eligible for a return, you must email Bar Codes Talk, Inc. and Bar Codes Talk, Inc. will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form that must be signed and returned to Bar Codes Talk, Inc., whether by fax or email.

2. File Formats for Bar Codes

Bar codes, including but not limited to GTIN numbers, will be provided to you in a compressed format. This compressed file will contain a copy of this Terms of Use agreement, a certificate of authenticity, the GS1 General Specifications, a spreadsheet listing your assigned number(s), and a document containing a printed label price list and instructions on how to use your bar code numbers.

Artwork will be provided in a vector graphics format, which can be re-scaled to any resolution or size in any professional layout program, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator. Artwork will be provided as a 1.5” x 1” graphics file, whether in .jpg, .tif, or vector graphics format.

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. recommends that you print the GTIN numbers and Artwork on a laser printer at a resolution of no less than 600 dots per inch. Bar Codes Talk, Inc. recommends that you print GTIN numbers and Artwork in black ink on a white background to ensure that the GTIN numbers and Artwork remain high-contrast and can be read by a scanner.

3. Price Matching Policy

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. will match or beat the price of any other legitimate, verifiable reseller of GTIN numbers and Artwork. To be eligible for a price match, you must provide proof of a written quote or price for your order of GTIN numbers or Artwork.

4. Warranties and Representations

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. hereby warrants that you will be issued a unique GTIN number and that Bar Codes Talk, Inc. will maintain a database of all GTIN number prefixes that have been transferred or granted to Bar Codes Talk, Inc. Upon a sale of any or all of the assets of Bar Codes Talk, Inc., Bar Codes Talk, Inc. will be absolved of any duty to maintain a database of GTIN number prefixes.

You hereby understand and agree that you will not resell any and all GTIN numbers or Artwork issued by Bar Codes Talk, Inc. to a third-party.

You further hereby understand and agree that some retailers may not accept the GTIN numbers and Artwork issued by Bar Codes Talk, Inc. because the GTIN number or Artwork is not purchased directly through the GS1. These retailers include but are not limited to Wal-Mart and Kroger Family Grocery Stores (including Fred Meyer). While Bar Codes Talk, Inc. takes its best efforts to notify you of retailers that will not accept GTIN numbers or Artwork issued by Bar Codes Talk, Inc., you hereby understand and agree that Bar Codes Talk, Inc. will not be held liable or refund your purchase of goods or services through the Website for the failure of any third-party to accept GTIN numbers or Artwork issued by Bar Codes Talk, Inc. You understand and agree that you have a duty to notify Bar Codes Talk, Inc. of any and all retailers that will not accept your GTIN numbers or Artwork.

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. warrants that it will forward any information or communication that it receives concerning your GTIN numbers or your Artwork to you provided you have provided Bar Codes Talk, Inc. with timely contact information.

You hereby understand and agree that you must notify Bar Codes Talk, Inc. within seven (7) days of any changes to your contact information, including but not limited to a change of address, email address, or telephone number.

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. retains all of its rights under the law to prosecute the unlawful use of or pirating of GTIN numbers or Artworks that utilize prefixes issued by Bar Codes Talk, Inc.