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Trademark Information

ISPI, the International Society for Performance Improvement, and the ISPI logo are trade marks of the International Society for Performance Improvement, and may not be used in any advertising, or publicity, or to indicate ISPI sponsorship, or affiliation with any product or service, without ISPI’s prior express written permission. Active Members (here defined as current members in good standing) and ISPI's affiliated chapter web sites may note their membership/affiliation with ISPI and use the ISPI logo on their web site(s).


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Copyright Notice

The contents of all materials on this web site are copyrighted by the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved by ISPI, and content may not be reproduced, downloaded, disseminated, published, or transferred in any form or by any means, except with the prior written permission of ISPI; please see Reprint Permission below.

Reprint Permission

ISPI does not charge for reprints if used for personal use. ISPI believes it is good for ISPI and the profession we serve to promote ISPI articles and the knowledge of the profession. For your personal use reprint, please submit a written request to ISPI, at: pubs@ispi.org, FAX 301-587-8573, or by mail.  We require that the reprint carry: (1) a copyright, (2) a statement that reprint permission was granted by ISPI, and (3) our web site address (www.ispi.org). For example:

© International Society for Performance Improvement
Reprinted with permission of the International Society for
Performance Improvement, www.ispi.org.

We do charge when the information is being used for commercial purposes, for example:  if the reprinted material is used for a paid workshop in which the author(s) are not participants. If commercial use is desired, please submit a written request for pricing information to ISPI, at: pubs@ispi.org, FAX 301-587-8573, or by mail.  Please provide the following information:  (1) the cost being charged for the program, (2) the number of reprints, and (3) the duration time over which permission is requested.


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Privacy Policy

ISPI recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of your personal information. ISPI has adopted this Privacy Policy to inform web site visitors how ISPI collects, stores, and uses Personal Information.  Please note: this policy applies only to information collected by ISPI.ORG online, as specified below (see Cookies), and does not govern information collected for ISPI by other means.

Cookies

ISPI.ORG places a "cookie" on your computer to store information about your visits to ISPI.ORG. The cookie is used to identify you to ISPI.ORG and track general (not individual) web site usage. If you choose to disable cookies on your computer, please note that cookies are not required to view all parts of ISPI.ORG.  Specifically, cookie requirements are as follows:

ISPI.ORG -- not required: cookie usage is for reviewing web site traffic patterns.

PERFORMANCE.ISPI.ORG -- required: You may not access these areas of the web site without allowing a cookie to be created and stored on your computer.  This part of the web site includes those sections which require a user login:  Directory, Events, Orders, and Communities.

CERTIFIEDPT.ORG -- not required: cookie usage is for reviewing web site traffic patterns.


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ISPI Use of Your Email Address

ISPI uses your email address for the following purposes: 

(1) As a means to correspond with members and customers on ISPI matters that may include but are not limited to membership status, confirming and updating contact information, billing, registration for events, and order confirmations.

(2) As a means to distribute information to members and customers on a periodic basis that may include but is not limited to PerformanceXpress, membership and customer news, and conference or product special offers.

The email address used for the above purposes is that which is provided on your member/customer record. You may view, edit, or delete your email address by logging onto My ISPI and clicking on your name to obtain your ISPI account record. You may opt to preserve your ability to receive correspondence from ISPI by email but be excluded from email notices not related to purposes listed in item (1) above by sending an email to mailto:membership@ispi.org?Subject=Please Remove from Email Notices.

ISPI does not distribute or sell the email addresses of its members or anyone in our association database.


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Invoicing

ISPI will invoice from written purchase orders from ISPI members with orders over $100. All others must prepay by either check or credit card. Purchase orders may be telephoned, mailed, or faxed to ISPI. Payment due within 30 days of invoice in US funds only. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and personal checks are accepted. No CODs.


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Shipping

Within the United States and Canada

Standard shipping is by UPS ground service. A street address is required for standard service. Please allow 2 weeks (10 business days*) for delivery in the US and Canada.

Expedited service is available for an additional fee; orders received before Noon EST on Business Days* will be shipped the same day. After Noon EST, orders will be shipped the following Business Day*.  Expedited service within the USA and Canada is based on UPS 2nd Day delivery (two business days service). 

Outside of the United States and Canada

Only UPS Expedited service is available outside of the United States and Canada.  Expedited service varies between 3 and 5 business days*, and includes routine in-house customs clearance by UPS Customhouse Brokerage or its designee.

Please check the on-line Bookstore, freight options, for shipping options, rates, and service availability.

Custom and/or brokerage fees are the responsibility of the recipients.  Please check with your country's customs office for more information.  Custom and/or brokerage fees will be added to orders in addition to shipping & handling costs when required by the destination country's custom or brokerage service.

Please contact orders (301-587-8570) for prices and to make arrangements for overnight delivery.

* Business Days:  ISPI is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time), except as follows:  Holidays observed by the United States Federal Government (Federal), ISPI's Winter Holiday (December 25 to January 1, inclusive), and during Federal and/or State of Maryland emergencies. 

Return Policy

Material must be returned in resalable condition with a copy of the original invoice within 30 days and are subject to a 10% restocking fee. Book stores must obtain prior approval from ISPI. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable.

All book and CD-ROM sale items are final and not returnable.


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Corporate, Chapter & Other Bulk Order Discounts

Corporate, associations, ISPI Chapters, or other organizations wishing to purchase large quantities of single of multiple titles for use as premiums, employee giveaways, in special promotions, circulation builders, etc., should contact the Publications at 301.587.8570 or pubs@ispi.org to discuss your needs and obtain a quote.

Retail & Educational Book Stores

Member prices are available to retail & educational re-sellers with minimum order of 15 units (total).  Please submit your order, with payment or purchase order, to FAX 301-587-8573 (or orders@ispi.org, mail).


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Publications - Text Adoption Policy

Examination copies of all titles published by ISPI only are available to school or college teachers considering them for classroom use. Please mail or fax your request for specific titles on your institution’s stationery. Limit: one per title/three titles per request. Please note that an invoice is automatically included with all examination copies. We ask that you review all titles for up to 60 days and then either return or pay for them. If a title is adopted for a course, the examination copy is credited and becomes a free desk copy.

 


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Federal Identification Number

ISPI is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization.  ISPI's Federal Identification Number: 74-1470720.


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Disclaimer

Dates, prices, titles, shipping and handling charges, and manufacturing specifications of all ISPI products, including but not limited to Bookstore and Event sales, are subject to change without notice.

 


International Society for Performance Improvement
1400 Spring Street, Suite 260
Silver Spring, Maryland USA  20910
ph 1-301-587-8570
fx 1-301-587-8573

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