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• Items and Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. |
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Balloon colors and designs subject to change without notice. In the
event your selection is unavailable, we will make every effort to substitute
with similar-type style. |
| • | Due to photography and the
uncertain nature of color on the Web, actual product color may vary from the
images seen on this site. |
| • | Our 11" latex helium balloons last 10 -14
hours, depending upon environmental conditions. |
| • | Wind, rain and sun may compromise the life and appearance
of balloons. We are not liable for damage caused by weather or other
factors beyond our control. |
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• Sales tax of
4.712% will be charged on every order. |
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| • | Party Pizzazz is providing this site and its
contents on an "as is" basis and makes no representations or warranties of
any kind with respect to this site or its contents. In addition, Party
Pizzazz does not represent or warrant that the information accessible via
this site is accurate, complete or current. Price and availability
information is subject to change without notice. |
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neither Party Pizzazz nor any of its directors, employees or other
representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection
with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability
that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation)
compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data,
income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. |
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Return / Refund Policy |
| • | No Cash or Charge Refunds. |
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All Sales Final on Balloons, Balloon Orders,
Helium, Helium Orders, Sale or Discounted Items, Non-Packaged Items, Special Orders, Holiday or
Seasonal Items. |
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For other items, we will be pleased to issue a merchandise
credit (which cannot be turned into cash) for unopened merchandise
with your receipt within 30 days of original purchase. Merchandise
credit has no expiration date. |
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15% Re-Stocking Charge Will Apply. |
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Latex Balloon Environmental Concerns |
Balloon Releases Research shows that after latex balloons are launched, they often rise to an altitude of about 5 miles, where they freeze, breaking into tiny pieces that scatter as they return to earth. While we do know that animals occasionally eat these soft slivers of rubber, the evidence indicates the pieces ultimately will pass though the animal's digestive system without harming the animal.
Sea Mammals In a study of 439 dead sea cows over an 8-year period, Cathy Beck of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not find a single balloon inside a single deceased sea cow. The most frequently cited case is one in which the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ, found a balloon in the intestinal track of a dead sea turtle. Bob Schoelkopf, the director of the Center, has said himself that the balloon could not be identified as the cause of death.
Biodegradability Exposure to sunlight quickens the process, but microorganisms attack natural rubber even in the dark. Under similar environmental conditions, latex balloons will biodegrade at about the same rate as an oak leaf. The actual degradation time will vary depending on the precise conditions, but it can be as short as several weeks.
Litter
Environmental Advantages Harvesting latex can be a more profitable alternative for countries with rain forests than raising cattle on the deforested land. Even the latex used in balloon manufacturing that comes from plantations instead of the rain forest helps the ecosystem, as the natural biology of the trees helps maintain our atmosphere and protect the ozone layer. Footnote For More Information, click
on this link
http://www.balloonhq.com/BalloonCouncil/facts.html#litter |
