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Also see our Returns Policy, Store Disclaimers, GEAR 101, and e-Privacy pages before purchase.
Our regular outbound shipping days are Tuesday and Thursday before noon Central Time; weekend orders (Friday through Monday) will be packed for Tuesday shipment, excluding holidays and maintenance closings. Watch your e-mail for tracking updates.
We welcome American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Google Checkout and PayPal (confirmed U.S. accounts only, invoiced by e-mail), checks and postal money orders (allow ample time for clearing) -- charges post from Intermountain Resources USA dba Arkatents / Amble Outdoors® (store name may be abbreviated on your billing statement). Payments accepted from U.S. accounts only (no international sales or shipments). Credit cards will be authorized before processing, and settled on/after date of scheduled shipment. Totals over $1000.00 may require a signed order with valid ID before authorization. Orders shipped, changed, cancelled, or otherwise adjusted will be promptly updated on-line, and via e-mail. We will contact you, by e-mail, if other information is needed. [A fee may be assessed and/or the order suspended or removed, in the event of bounced e-mail or invalid billing or delivery address information.] Call 1-479-234-4120 or e-mail (see below) with questions -- allow minimum 2 business days for reply.
Note: Cost of goods and shipping with a $25 (twenty-five dollar) late payment fee plus 1.5% monthly interest (18% per annum) and all collection costs will apply for any dishonored payments. Call us at 1-479-234-4120 prior to purchase if you have any questions concerning this store policy. Under current privacy laws we are unable to act as agent concerning any standard credit card pre-purchase authorizations, which normally expire within 10 days if an order is not successfully settled at sale or otherwise suspended; credit reserve amounts if any should be addressed directly by authorized account holders with their card issuers, if release or increase of such pre-purchase authorization is required.
$9.95 for domestic U.S. insured ground delivery flat rate (before special charges or discounts, if any), sent FOB origin via standard service, to a single street address. Most in-stock orders ship out within 2 business days. Allow up to 8 days from shipping date to destination for most items -- we'll advise promptly by e-mail (valid address required) of any shortages or known exceptions. Shipping times are estimates, not guaranteed. Signature and/or ID may be required at delivery. Free shipping/delivery offers if any do not apply to any product returns/cancels (in or out-bound) or en route address corrections -- more below. Please order early, for most timely delivery.
Other Shipping & Handling fees (all non-refundable, customs & duty fees if any not included; sorry, no air express delivery)...
+ Some domestic U.S. orders under 4 lbs may be sent by Priority Mail, check e-mail for tracking numbers.
+ $2/lb for AK, HI, and APO/FPO + $7.95 handling charge per order using insured Priority Mail, up to 30 lbs max actual or dimensional weight, to verified billing address only. Delivery outside domestic U.S. may be limited, at our sole discretion; all other Terms apply. [We do not otherwise ship via mail, except for some domestic orders under 4 lbs, see above.] Customs and duty fees if any are not included.
Note: Deliveries outside domestic U.S. and some other shipments (including inflatables, over-sized goods, closeouts, garments, personal use products, used gear) are non-returnable after purchase (i.e. no refunds or exchanges) -- use factory warranty if any for subsequent service; also see our limited RETURNS POLICY, link above, before ordering. Sorry, except for limited APO/FPO orders via U.S. mail we do not ship internationally. Buyer is responsible for any customs, local tax, or duty fees.
Orders are acknowledged by e-mail, usually within 10 minutes; call 1-479-234-4120 if no initial e-mail response is received within 2 hours. Include day and evening phone numbers with your payment and shipping information, and a valid e-mail address (REQUIRED), for most timely web order processing. Package tracking numbers are automatically e-mailed to you at time of shipment prep -- check after 9pm CT for on-line status updates. Orders shipped, changed, cancelled, or otherwise adjusted will be updated on-line, and via e-mail.
15 Day Limited Store Price Protection Policy (see exceptions below): If we lower the price on a product you purchased from us, you may phone our 24-hour voice message line at 1-479-234-4120 within 15 calendar days of shipment to request a credit for the difference between the price you paid and the current Arkatents Outdoor Gear on-line price. Please include your name, zip code, and order number when making this request. This policy excludes all mail-in rebates, Closeouts and discontinued items (original or revised), auction or affiliate sites, canoes & kayaks, group or bulk discounts, over-sized shipping items, commercial or institutional purchases, charity sales, blem or demo units, special or custom orders, peak holiday season (November 1st through January 15th), non-credit card purchases, mail orders, S & H fees, sales tax if any, or items subsequently returned. No cash refunds, no cash value, non-transferable, void where prohibited. All requests subject to verification. We reserve the right to correct or change prices, terms, and/or store policies at any time without notice.
Rather not pay on-line? You may submit U.S. check or postal money order (do not send cash) as an alternative to credit card payment on-line; see our mailing address below. Include a copy of the product page with street delivery address, daytime & evening phone, and valid reply e-mail. Add applicable S & H for delivery (see above). Please allow 7-10 days for local clearing, plus shipping time after payment receipt. All mail orders are first come, first served; no lay-aways or holds pending payment. If we can't ship your mail order within 21 (twenty-one) days we'll mail you back the check or money order, and so advise by e-mail. A tracking number will be sent by e-mail within 24 hours of final processing. Credit cards are accepted on-line or by mail (include the 3 digit CVV code at the end of the signature line on back of card for Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). All of our other terms of sale & service apply including our limited Returns Policy, which see before purchase.
$5 minimum fee per piece for en route address corrections or other non-standard adjustments -- double check your complete shipping address before order input. See USPS and FedEx web sites for other service details, before purchase.
AVOID EXTRA SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES: If any item is refused by addressee at delivery, or otherwise undeliverable by carrier, you will incur additional costs for their default return service, plus our usual & customary re-stocking and excess handling fees, billed from your order account -- double check your shipping address at order entry, to avoid delays and extra shipping & handling and/or en route address correction charges.
[For transaction research or document retrieval more than 60 days after date of purchase we charge $12.50/hr, plus copy & mailing fees, with a 1 hour minimum; we are unable to replace or re-produce lost or damaged manufacturer statement of origin documents, rebate coupons, UPC labels, hang tags, or warranty registration cards -- please retain all original sales and ownership records including delivery labels & packaging and warranty information in a secure location, to avoid product service delays or local watercraft registration denials.]
All orders subject to address & payment verification: Orders manifested for shipment (tracking or bill of lading number has been issued, products picked & packed) and subsequently removed may be charged a 5% excess handling & re-stocking fee, at our sole discretion.
No COD orders, or shipments to P.O. boxes or similar addresses. We do not ship any hard hull watercraft. Pre-paid FOB delivery charges include basic domestic shipping, handling, and insurance at least door-to-curb (some over-sized and special orders may be higher).
Carrier Claims: All shipments FOB point of origin and insured -- contact carrier on delivery limitations, duty charges, brokerage or dock fees, local taxes, and/or non-standard processing if any. Goods should be inspected, and any damage claims should be made to carrier, at time of receipt (also contact us ASAP, for assistance with insured claims processing). We will not re-ship or reimburse for any late or lost goods, or authorized in-bound returns, without additional payment, pending any completed carrier claims or other adjustments. All store pick-up items sold
Ex Works (customers will need to personally load & secure their purchases, by appointment only -- no walk-in sales).
Charges post from Intermountain Resources USA dba Arkatents / Amble Outdoors® (store name may be truncated on your credit card billing statement), normally settled within 2-3 days of input. All amounts U.S. dollars. Keep your e-receipt for any authorized return or warranty service, plus all cartons & contents. Valid special, custom, and quantity orders may not be cancelled under any circumstances. Sorry, no lay-aways, price matching, free home trials, or rainchecks. Re-stocking fees apply to most returns -- see our limited RETURNS POLICY, link above, before purchase for other details.
No refunds for gifts or other forwarded shipments, equal like-kind exchange only, less normal re-stocking fees, on in-stock Arkatents items as available; all replacement shipping & insurance at customer expense -- see RETURNS POLICY, link above, for handling & re-stocking fees, related processing information, and other specific limits.
Warranty coverages (and which may be otherwise limited) are for factory packing or product defects only, not wear & tear over time, acts of nature (UV light, wind damage, hail, tree branches, animals as examples), commercial or institutional use, buyer's remorse, or any user mishap or mis-use. All service shipping costs at customer expense. No loaners or credits for any service/repair time or related expense/loss. Abnormal use or abuse, as determined by repair depot, may void warranty. Boat warranty coverage is ON THE WATER and does not cover any transport, loading, livery, or other impact damage to any part of hull and/or hardware. Warranty limits may vary from state to state. Please see brand web sites for their updated product specs and warranty coverage, before use/purchase. Warranty coverages usually apply to original owner only and are not transferable.
[Tents, yard shelters, backpacks, cartop & cargo stows, rain covers, dry bags, and other items usually treated with water repellent -- by factory and/or user -- are subject to many variables in use and coatings, and are NOT guaranteed by us to be waterproof in any conditions; see GEAR 101, link above, for product care & use tips before purchase.]
Double check your complete order information before submission, to avoid delays and extra shipping & handling charges: To reduce chance of improper delivery, orders with inactive or otherwise invalid contact e-mail and/or phone, or incomplete entity and/or other customer order information that we may require -- also see on-line order form -- may be rejected, and without further reply by Arkatents. Contact your credit card issuer to be sure your full account name, billing address, and daytime phone are current in their records. We may also contact the payment issuer directly, as part of our verification process for delivery, before further processing. We reserve the right to suspend or remove orders lacking adequate buyer ID and/or addressee contact information, at our sole discretion.
Prices, availability, product specifications are subject to change/update without notice. Illustrations are general examples (not to scale), and do not represent all models or styles of some items. Most listed products in stock, a few special orders factory direct (subject to seasonal availability, recent prior sales, and manufacturer line changes) -- we'll advise ASAP if backorder (as available) is required for any items selected, with option to change or cancel.
Use of Feedback... If you shop or otherwise correspond with us, your query and response information -- including but not limited to questions, comments, ratings, phone contacts, and/or suggestions -- is not considered confidential: All such correspondence becomes the sole property of Intermountain Resources / Arkatents Outdoor Gear, and your submission of such information will constitute an assignment to us of all rights of use, publicity, and/or publication, without personal or commercial limitation. This release does NOT apply to your private credit, entity, or other purchase ID data, covered elsewhere herein.
DISCLAIMER: We expressly disclaim all warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. We are not liable for special, incidental, indirect, exemplary, or consequential damages or costs arising from technical or entry errors, carrier delays, damage or expense arising out of or relating to the placement or fulfillment of your order, user mishap, factory specification changes or variances, acts of nature, or the use of or inability to use this web site or the products ordered, and in all cases our maximum liability is strictly limited to replacement or repair or the value of the new products actually purchased from us. This may vary by state, and also does not alter any manufacturer's warranty. Certain items (including closeouts, inflatables, bedding, first aid & bath products, safety gear, optics, custom & volume sales, demos, blems & seconds, anything used, auction sales, some others) are sold AS IS and non-returnable, i.e. no exchanges or refunds for some specific products -- see our detailed RETURNS POLICY for specific product restrictions and potential extra charges (and authorized return procedures & deadlines), before purchase; contact the manufacturer for subsequent service on these items. Wear/tear, UV & weather damage, fabric seam sealing, normal decline are not covered under warranty -- see our Gear 101 page for some outdoor gear care tips, before use/purchase. Backpacks, tents, cartop stows, dry bags, and similar items coated with water repellent -- by factory and/or end user -- are subject to numerous variables in prep & handling, and are not guaranteed waterproof. Also read e-Privacy and Outdoor SAFETY before purchase. U.S. sales & funds only. All shipments subject to verification. Sales and/or service may be limited or refused, at our sole discretion. No guarantee of or warranty for e-store user access, systems coordination, technical compliance, content merit, lack of errors or omissions (including typographical), or universally available trade is made or suggested, at any time. Narratives and links are for general information only, and do not constitute endorsement of any specific product use, outdoor activity, public or private enterprise, brand offer, and/or related service. Users assume all risk and liability for any mishap, injury, or loss, stemming from use/inspection of products, services, e-store, and/or retail premises, or any affiliated sales/service venues, adventure activities, or customer accommodations of any kind, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of work, loss of data, loss of leisure, or any other type of damage, tangible or intangible in nature, whether in an action under theories of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising out of or in any way relating to the use or performance of the information on, or accessed through, this site, or in any of our other business operations. THIS SITE INCLUDING ALL PRODUCT CONTENTS AND TRADE REFERENCES IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Our other company publications or correspondence may include technical inaccuracies or unintended errors, without remedy. Any company or product information may be revised or updated, from time to time, and without notice. We may make improvements and/or changes in any product offer(s), at any time, and without notice. Proper, adult supervision of minor internet users and outdoor novices is advised. A written copy of this disclaimer and our updated Terms of Sale (including RETURNS POLICY) is available for review upon request. No invalid portion or error if any, in this disclaimer or other of our web site contents or correspondence, will invalidate any other part of our terms of sale. Disputes not informally resolved if any will be settled via agreed binding arbitration only, and buyer(s) waive any right to other legal action in lieu of required and timely arbitration, with established arbitration service costs if any to be shared equally by buyer & seller. All sales & service otherwise provided subject to the commercial laws and regulations in County of Polk, Arkansas, USA.
This site employs real-time payment matrix fraud monitors, for our mutual benefit -- suspect entity and bogus purchase information may be forwarded to applicable banking data services and law enforcement for review. WE PROSECUTE TRANSACTION FRAUD and void payments, including a minimum $25 fee on returned checks or other delinquent funds, plus all legal and service charges. Read your credit card statement carefully for Intermountain Resources purchase posting -- store name may be abbreviated on your billing statement. Cost of goods and shipping with a $25 (twenty-five dollar) late payment fee plus 1.5% monthly interest (18% per annum) and all collection costs will apply for any dishonored payments on valid orders.
We reserve the right to make product or price corrections, limit quantities, revise our store policies, or make other trade adjustments as we deem appropriate -- with or without cause or prior notice -- at any time, in any market, and at our sole discretion.
No Nexus There? No Sales Tax Here: Remote sales or use taxes if any should be reported and paid locally, normally on annual state income tax returns, as may be applicable on some out-of-state purchases from non-nexus retailers -- contact your state revenue department for further information. All AR destination purchases are for re-sale or charitable fundraising only, must be submitted and paid by mail order (see below), and are sold as Final -- include your applicable re-seller permit number or non-profit TIN for qualifying transactions. Sorry, government purchase orders are not accepted.
Mail Orders for U.S. sales (required for AR residents -- also see above): ARKATENTS Outdoor Gear, 3856 Hwy 88 East - Dept TT, Mena, AR 71953. Include product page copy with payment (check or money order, U.S. funds only) plus $9.95 S&H in domestic U.S. per street address. Allow time for local deposit and ground insured delivery. All orders First Come, First Served and subject to verification, no backorders or rainchecks.
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