CREATIVITY INSTITUTE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
At The Creativity Institute, we want your shopping and ordering to be as easy as possible. You may browse our online store at your leisure and pick out items of interest by clicking on the appropriate buttons.
HOW TO SHOP AND ORDER ONLINE
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PHONE IN YOUR ORDER
FAXING YOUR ORDER
PURCHASE ORDERS
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
ALASKA, HAWAII AND CANADA ORDERS
CANCELING AN ORDER
SECURE ONLINE SHOPPING
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
RETURN POLICY
SHIPPING
FREE GROUND SHIPPING
LINKS FROM OUR WEB SITE
SALES TAX
PRIVACY
HOW TO SHOP AND ORDER ONLINE
For a larger view of the Creativity Institute product or for more information on it, just click on the image or the text of that item. For every item, there will be a "BUY" button that adds the item to your shopping cart. At this time, you can also select the quantity you want. If a "VIEW" button is shown, this indicates that you must make certain decisions regarding product options.
Adding an item to your Creativity Institute shopping cart does not commit you to buying it. You can remove the item at any time before final checkout, or increase or reduce the quantity of the item. After you put something in your shopping basket, you can choose to place the order immediately or to continue shopping. You can put as many items as you want in your shopping basket. Be assured that you will never be billed for any purchase until you completely check out. To view your shopping cart at any time, click the "View or Edit Cart" link in the right column.Back to Top
When you are finished shopping and want to place your order, you can proceed to your Shopping Cart by clicking on the "Checkout" button in the right column. Always double check to insure that all the items selected, and ONLY these items, are present in your Shopping Cart at check out. To view your shopping cart at any time, click the "View or Edit Cart" link in the right column.
After you click the "Checkout" button, you can make sure everything you want is in your cart and all the quantities are correct.
The next step is to enter the Shipping and Billing Addresses. If the Shipping Address and Billing Address are different, unclick the button next to "Billing same as shipping" to view the Billing Address entry form.
Please make sure the Billing Address you enter is the same as the name and address where your credit card statement is sent.
After clicking "Next" button on this page, you will be on a page asking for any coupon codes or gift certificate numbers you might have. this page also has an optional place to check where you learned about our store. There is also an indication of the Shipping Method that will apply,
After clicking "Next" again, you will be able to enter you credit card information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
For your convenience, The Creativity Institute will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You can also pay by Postal Money Order or Certified Check - please email us at info@creativityinstitute.com, and we will assist you. If you are paying by check or money order, we must receive it before we can ship. If you pay by personal check, we must wait until the check has cleared before we can ship your order.
We also accept Purchase Orders from schools, medical centers, religious organizations and other approved organizations. Simply fax it to 504-456-2217 or call us at 312-330-2640 or 888-814-TOYS with any questions. Back to Top
Please note that The Creativity Institute uses the industry standard for Internet security, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL 128-bit) encryption to secure your personal and credit card information during the checkout process. This encryption system is identical to that used by banks and is designed to make it impossible for anyone to read your information in transit.
COMPLETING YOUR ORDER
If you are ready to complete your order, click on "NEXT." This will total your order and prompt you to the next screen to verify your information and complete your order. Please make sure your Billing Address and Shipping Address are correct and that the contents of your shopping cart are correct also.
When you are ready, click the "Place your Order" button. Please click this button only once or duplicate charges might occur.
After you've clicked the "Place your Order" button, your order is in our system and being fulfilled! Back to Top
PHONING IN YOUR ORDER
To phone in your order to The Creativity Institute, please call us at 312-330-2640 or 888-814-TOYS.
Should you experience any difficulties placing your order, please contact us by email at info@creativityinstitute.com, or call 312-330-2640 or 888-814-TOYS.
FAXING YOUR ORDER
If you are faxing your order, you can simply print the "Confirm your Order" page from the Checkout process, which will have your shipping and billing addresses and your credit card information. Or you can put this information on a sheet of paper in another format. Please add your phone number and email address when we will send the order confirmation and tracking information. If you are using a credit card, please provide your credit card information including:
1.Type of card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express)
2.. Your name as it appears on the card
3. Card number
4. Expiration date
5. CVV2 number (the last three digits of the number on the reverse of Visa, MasterCard and Discover Cards or the four digit number in the upper right of the front of your American Express card)
Make sure you are including your Billing address as it appears on your credit card statement and your Shipping address, if different.
Fax to:
504-456-2217
(This line is occasionally used as a backup voice line, so should you experience any difficulty in faxing, please call us at 312-330-2640 or 888-814-TOYS.)
If sending check or money order, make payable to: The Creativity Institute.
Please include your email address, so we can send you an order confirmation.
PURCHASE ORDERS
We accept Purchase Orders from schools, medical centers, religious organizations and other approved organizations. Simply fax it to 504-456-2217 or call us at 312-330-2640 or 888-814-TOYS with any questions.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
ALASKA, HAWAII AND CANADA ORDERS
While some of our products can be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii or Canada, you will be asked to pay the additional shipping charges. These orders need to be placed by phone, as our shopping cart does not automatically calculate the extra shipping costs. You are also welcome to email and tell us the item(s) you're interested in, and we'll send you a total cost that includes shipping to your destination. Then you can either email, fax or phone in your payment information.
SECURE ONLINE SHOPPING
Your transaction is protected with 128-Bit SSL security, the most widely used on-line secure transaction mechanism in the world.
Short for Secure Sockets Layer, SSL is a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL works by using a private key to encrypt data that's transferred over the SSL connection. By convention, URLs that require an SSL connection start with https: instead of http:. You'll see the beginning of the URL change when you start placing your order. Back to Top
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
At The Creativity Institute, we take great steps to provide the highest in customer service. Please note our Return and Cancellation Policies.
CANCELLATIONS
Because of the cost and difficulty of rerouting shipped orders, orders cannot be cancelled once placed. Once an order has been placed, please refer to our Return and Replacement Policies. We are always accessible to discuss order status by phone at 312-330-2640, or email at info@creativityinstitute.com.
REPLACEMENT POLICY
If an item arrives damaged or defective, or if the wrong item is received, please notify us by phone at 312-330-2640 or email at info@creativityinstitute.com within 14 days and it will be replaced immediately at no additional cost. If the damaged part is easily replaceable, such as one of a set of blocks or an easel tray, a replacement will be shipped immediately. If preparing a package for return, please pack the item in its original packing so the carrier can determine the nature of the damage.
Once we ship an item to a destination we are not responsible for packages which are reshipped via mail forwarders or any other reshipping.
RETURN POLICY
You may return most items within 30 days for a refund of the purchase price less original and return shipping and applicable restocking fees. SOME MANUFACTURERS REQUIRE A QUICKER NOTICE FOR RETURNS, BUT THIS WILL BE NOTED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS.
Returns that initially qualified for free shipping will have the amount of the shipping charge deducted from the credit. Manufacturer restocking fees are generally 15-25% of the purchase price. If the return is due to error of The Creativity Institute, the cost of any shipping will be refunded.
We can only accept items for return or exchange that are in original, resalable condition. Any item returned washed, used, or stained is not eligible for refund. Please include all parts, packaging, and enclosures with your return. All refunds will issued back to your credit card.
DO NOT RETURN ITEMS DIRECTLY TO THE CREATIVITY INSTITUTE, AS YOU MAY BE REQUESTED TO SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO THE MANUFACTURER WHO SHIPPED IT. Some returned merchandise may require by a Return Authorization (RA) number. In most cases, call tags will be sent to you to make return shipping easier.
Please note: As is universal retail policy: "Opened" CDs, Cassettes, and Videos may not be returned. Of course, faulty videos or CDs will be replaced
Please note: Refusal of a shipped and confirmed order may be liable for a restocking fee of up to 25% of the original purchase price and shipping charges. Credits for returns received in worn condition or outside of original packaging are subject to the discretion of The Creativity Institute and the original manufacturer.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RETURN INSTRUCTIONS BY PHONE AT 312-330-2640, OR BY EMAIL AT info@creativityinstitute.com
UNDELIVERABLE ADDRESSES that result in the product being returned to the shipping origin will be handled the same as returns.
Shipping/handling and return shipping fees may not be refundable. Returns that initially qualified for free shipping will have the amount of the shipping charge deducted from the credit.
If you are returning a gift, please let us know if you would like store credit or a refund to the credit card of the original purchaser.
Understandably, "free" gifts with purchase may not be returned for credit.
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SALES TAX
We are located in Louisiana and are required to collect 4% state sales tax on all orders shipped to the state of Louisiana. This will be automatically calculated at checkout. No other taxes apply. Back to Top
SHIPPING
Some of the items on our site ship from various locations and orders with multiple items may not ship at the same time and may arrive separately. You should receive your order within 7-12 business days for orders within the contiguous United States, except for those items whose descriptions indicate they may take longer.
We do not currently ship to Post Office Boxes or to APO/FPO addresses. Normal shipping rates do not apply for Alaska and Hawaii. For these destinations, please contact us at info@creativityinstitute.com for shipping costs and ordering instructions.
UNDELIVERABLE ADDRESSES
If an order is undeliverable because we were provided incorrect addresses, or where there is no mail receptacle or any other reason for being undeliverable, we will credit the amount of the merchandise back to your credit card but, unfortunately, must deduct the shipping charges. USPS, UPS or FedEx have guidelines for determining undeliverable status and will note it on the returned box itself. Undeliverable merchandise also includes any re-ships due to a customer not picking up a package after notification by USPS, UPS or FedEx, which causes package to be returned to us. If we are later instructed to ship to a different address, the second shipping amount will be charged to your credit card upon shipping for the second time.
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FREE GROUND SHIPPING
Our free shipping policy applies to all orders.
This offer is good only for regular ground shipping to destinations in the contiguous 48 states of the Continental United States. The free shipping policy does not cover rush shipping, although we always reduce any rush shipping charges by the amount of the regular ground shipping to that location, so you pay only the difference between ground shipping and rush shipping. For shipping rates outside of the Continental United States, please email us at info@creativityinstitute.com before placing your order, or call 312-330-2640.
Because The Creativity Institute absorbs the costs of shipping these items to you, returns of these items that initially qualified for free shipping will have the amount of the shipping charge deducted from the credit. Shipping/handling and return shipping are NOT refundable. For more information see RETURNS
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LINKS FROM OUR WEB SITE
The Creativity Institute provides links for informational purposes on our Web site. Taking such links may take you off our own Web site. Please be aware that these Web sites may have their own privacy policies or no policy at all. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of other Web sites before providing any personal information. The Creativity Institute is not responsible for the privacy policies of those Web sites nor for any cookies those Web sites may deposit on your computer.
The Creativity Institute does not necessarily endorse or support the business practices of these links and is not responsible for any damages that may result from using said services or products. Back to Top
PRIVACY
The Creativity Institute respects your privacy and wants to earn and keep your trust. Any personal information you give to us will be kept confidential and protected. We will not release your information without your permission.
The Creativity Institute may send past customers periodic email messages concerning child creativity or special offers and new merchandise. If you are one of our valued customers and do not wish to be notified of these special offers, simply contact us at info@creativityinstitute.com, and we will immediately remove your name from our contact list. You may also opt-out of such email messages by indicating it on your customer information page or by clicking the link in the email offer. Back to Top
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