Fall 08 Delivery Dates: August 15 to January 30, 2009. Orders placed after Novenber 15, subject to availability.

Blue Canoe organic fall 2008 Nestled in the heart of the Redwood Forests of Northern California, a young company called Blue Canoe is busy making close-to-the-body wear with a difference. Blue Canoe was founded in 1991 by CEO Laurie Dunlap and is at present the only company in the country exclusively producing body wear from organically grown cotton. Our business practices are based on a lifestyle committed to living lightly on the earth, following good sense rather than trends, supporting sustainability, recycling and non-chemical alternatives. We are a part of the Co-op America Business Network whose members pledge to conduct business in a way that addresses the needs of consumers, employees, our communities and the environment. < sizing charts > < Please read the following before placing an order. >

Terms & Conditions
Please read the following before placing an order. These are the terms to which you are agreeing. A signed copy of these terms must be received before we begin processing your order. Thank you.

Payment Terms:
First shipments to domestic and Canadian accounts are C.O.D. or credit card. Net terms will be accepted only after credit approval. Net terms are 30 days payment by check. Net 30 credit card payments will be charged a 3% processing fee. Returned checks will be charged a $30.00 fee. A finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) is applied to all past due accounts. Payment terms for new international customers may vary by country, and must be established prior to order processing. Generally we require international orders to be prepaid in US dollars through wire transfer (fee paid by customer), international money order, or a credit card from a US bank. In the event it becomes necessary for Blue Canoe to incur collection costs or to institute suit to collect any amount due under this agreement, or any portion thereof, the undersigned agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the venue of the Humboldt County Municipal Court.

Lead Times and Backorders:
Orders are usually shipped within 3-4 weeks. Out of stock items will usually be put on back order. However, if they amount to less than 5% of the original order they will be cancelled. If you would like small back orders re-instated, please call.

Claims & Returns:
All returns and claims of defects or shortages must be made within 10 days of receipt of goods and must be pre-authorized by phone. Returns without an RA# will be refused. On flawed items, we will pay return freight charges and replace the items or credit your account.

Returns for reasons other than flaws will be credited upon inspection of goods less a 25% restock fee. We do not issue refunds. If a garment has been worn, washed, stained, or retains scents, we cannot accept its return.

Cancellations:
Orders are custom-dyed. We will not accept cancellations on ASAP and As Ready orders. Orders placed ahead of season must be cancelled at least 45 days prior to shipping date. Refused orders and late cancellations will be charged a 25% restock fee in addition to all shipping and handling charges.

Pack and Hold:
If you postpone an order for more than two weeks beyond the original ship date, we require a 25% non-refundable pack and hold deposit. This deposit will be applied as a payment upon shipment of goods. We will hold the order for up to four weeks, after which time the merchandise will be returned to stock and the pack and hold deposit will be applied towards the restock fee.

Prices:
All prices' are subject to change without notice. All goods will be shipped at prices in effect at time of order plus shipping and handling.

Minimums:
There is a $500.00 minimum on opening orders and a $250.00 minimum on follow-up orders.
Minimum first order requirement for INTERNATIONAL Orders $ 2,000.00.