The Manufacturer of the Original Kit Cat Clocks.
All Kit-Cat Klocks have the patented double animated feature of "rolling eyes and wagging tail".

California Clock Co.
P. O. Box 9901
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1-800-454-8228, 714-545-4321, Fax 714-708-2099

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About
California Clock Co.'s Business Methods and Policy

   
 

Making a Purchase

 Pricing    
All prices displayed on this site are quoted in USD. If you would like to convert this to other currencies, please use www.xe.com. The prices of our items are subject to change at any time, but we'll try to minimize this when possible.
 
 Payment options    
Kit-Cat.com accepts orders that are processed online using a credit card. We currently accept Visa & MasterCard although we may accept other cards in the future.

We also accept payments by direct deposit, bank check or money order. If you would like to find out our bank account details, please email us at bankpayment@kit-cat.com

For bank cheque and money orders, please include a printed copy of your order with a bank check or money order to:

California Clock Co.
P.O. Box 9901
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 

 
Purchases
   
For all purchases, payment must be made at the time of purchase with one of the following cards: Visa or MasterCard.

By using a credit card for your purchase, you assert and represent that you are the authorized cardholder of the card, bound by the terms and conditions of the card issuer, with full authority to create a binding contract for the sale.
 
 Sales Tax    
For California residents only California State and local sales taxes will be charged on purchases of taxable merchandise. At present we do not collect any other taxes.

 Customs
   
We mark all packages as to what the item is and list the approximate replacement cost of the items on the customs documentation. All customs and import duties are applied when your shipment reaches the destination, and, as we have no control over these charges and no way to estimate what they will be, these charges are your responsibility. Please contact your local customs office for details on how charges are applied in your locale.
 
 

After the sale - what happens next?

 How and when are confirmations sent out?    
Kit-Cat.com order confirmations are sent out via e-mail, so you can be assured we've received your order. You will receive your order confirmation within 24 hours of placing your order.

 
I didn't receive an order confirmation
   
I didn't receive an order confirmation. What do I do?

If you have not received your order confirmation within 2 days of your order, please e-mail us at order@kit-cat.com . We will make every effort to respond within 1 business day regarding the status of your order.
 
 Changing or canceling an order:    
Our goal is to provide the fastest possible service to our customers, and we try to ship orders out as quickly as possible. This makes it extremely difficult to cancel or make changes to orders.

There is a good possibility that by the time you email a change or cancellation, your package could already be on its way to you! If you would like to make a change or cancel your order, please contact us as soon as possible at order@kit-cat.com We will do everything possible to accommodate your needs.
 
 Why was my order, backordered?    
Why was my order backordered and when will it get here?

Our product availability policy is designed so that when we say an item is in stock, we mean it. In a few cases, however, we may take your order and find out that our inventory is not what we thought it was (i.e., an item was damaged or defective). In this case, we will notify you via e-mail that it is on backorder and do our utmost to fulfill the order as soon as possible at no additional charge. If you would like us to cancel the item, e-mail us. We will take care of it immediately.

 
 How can I check the status of my order?    
How can I check the status of my order or track my package?

If you would like to check on the status of your order or track your package(s) please email us at order@kit-cat.com  with details of your purchase (please forward the email confirmation that we sent you at the time of your purchase).

We will send you the details of when your order was shipped and its current status. If your shipment has not arrived within the specified time, please contact us and we will initiate a check on the status of your order with our courier company.

 
 Returns Policy    
We believe in the quality of our products and we will settle for nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction!

Within 30 days of receipt of your purchase, you may return your purchase for a full refund (we'll even refund the shipping cost if the return is a result of our error) or exchange. The items must be in new condition with the tags still attached.

Items that are returned more than 30 days after delivery and are in an unsellable condition will be charged a re-stocking fee at our discretion.

Refunds:
We will notify you via e-mail of your refund once we have received and processed the returned item. You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase within 7 to 14 business days of our receiving your return. Please note that we can refund shipping costs only if the return is a result of our error.

Exchanges:
When sending your return back to us, include a note detailing the product you would like to receive in place of the item you are returning. We will refund any outstanding monies (if the new item is cheaper than the exchanged item), and please send enough to cover any differences if the new item is more expensive.
 
 Packing and Sending Your Return    
Include a copy of your invoice and a note detailing the reason for the return, with the items you are returning, wrap the package securely, and ship the package to the address indicated below. We recommend you use a trackable postal method.
 
 Lost Your Packing Slip (receipt)?    
If you do not have your invoice, please indicate the order number or the e-mail address and name of the person who purchased this order, along with the a note detailing the reason for the return, and send the package to the address indicated below.

Ship all returns to :

Returns
California Clock Co.
P.O. Box 9901
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 

It's safe to shop online!

 Credit Card Safety    
It's safer to use your credit card over the Internet than in a restaurant or department store. Kit-Cat.com servers use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption technology that works with Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer and AOL's browser so that only Kit-Cat.com computers read a buyer's personal information.

Additionally all credit card information is processed directly by Nova(one of the premier processing services available on the net) using an SSL connection. This means that Kit-Cat.com, as a merchant, never actually sees or stores your credit card information.

Consumer protection laws protect you against any unauthorized use of your credit card. If you suspect any illegal use of your card, call your issuing bank immediately to make sure your rights are protected.
 
Privacy Statement    
Kit-Cat.com is committed to the protection of your personal information.

Our Privacy Statement contains the following important information regarding your use of the Kit-Cat.com web site:
The Kit-Cat.com website consists of a number of pages. Information provided may be subject to change from time to time so we encourage you to check this Privacy Statement regularly.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us via the Contact Us link to send your questions and comments via email.
 
 Collection of your personal information    
We value your trust in the Kit-Cat.com web site and in all cases, your information will be held in strict confidence. When you provide Kit-Cat.com with your personal information via the Kit-Cat.com web site, we will inform you of how the information will be used.

Cookies are pieces of information that a website can transfer to an individual's computer hard drive for record keeping. Cookies can make using Kit-Cat.com easier by storing information about your preferences on a particular website. This will enable you to take full advantage of the services that Kit-Cat.com offers. The use of cookies is an industry standard and you'll find most major websites use them. Most Internet browsers are pre-set to accept cookies. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you can adjust your Internet browser to disable cookies or to warn you when cookies are being used.

We will not collect any personal information from you revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, or details of health or disability.

Exceptions to this include:
  • where you have given express consent to Kit-Cat.com to do so;
  • where there are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health;
  • the use is authorized by law or reasonably necessary to enforce the law; or
  • when the information is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of a legal claim.

 How we use your personal information    
Kit-Cat.com will only send emails to you if you have elected to receive such emails or if they are in response to an email that we have received from you.

Kit-Cat.com may only use your personal information or data for the purpose of direct marketing in relation to promotional activities where it is impracticable for us to obtain your prior express consent. However, when Kit-Cat.com does this, we will provide an express opportunity when we first contact you to decline receiving any further marketing communications from Kit-Cat.com , via an opt-out mechanism.

You may also notify us at any time that you do not want to receive any marketing communications from Kit-Cat.com by using the Contact Us page to send your request via email.

If we wish to use any of this personal information, information or data for any purpose other than those specified above, we will seek your consent to do so.

Exceptions to this include:
  • where there are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health;
  • where Kit-Cat.com suspects that unlawful activity is or has been engaged in and uses the personal information, information or data to investigate the suspected unlawful activity; or
  • the use is authorized by law or reasonably necessary to enforce the law. These uses may include where Kit-Cat.com is required to provide information in response to subpoenas or warrants or other legal processes including requests from government bodies.
 Disclosure of your information    
The information we collect from you is strictly confidential. Kit-Cat.com will not reveal, disclose, sell, distribute, rent, license, share or pass that information on to any third parties, other than those who are contracted to Kit-Cat.com to keep the information confidential or are subject to a statute or binding scheme which imposes similar restrictions to Kit-Cat.com privacy protection principles regarding the handling of personal information.

We may disclose the personal information, other information or data we collect from you for the purpose specified to you at the time of collection or for another purpose if:
  • you would reasonably expect us to disclose it for that purpose; and
  • that purpose is related to the purpose specified to you at the time of collection.
  • if we wish to disclose any of this personal information, information or data other than as set out above, we will not do so unless we have your express consent to do so. We will not provide your email address to third parties without your consent.

Exceptions to this include:

  • where there are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health;
  • where Kit-Cat.com suspects that unlawful activity is or has been engaged in and uses the personal information, information or data to investigate the suspected unlawful activity; or,
  • the use is authorized by law or reasonably necessary to enforce the law. These uses may include where Kit-Cat.com is required to provide information in response to subpoenas or warrants or other legal process including requests from government bodies.
 Security of your information    
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that all information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete, up-to-date and stored in a secure environment accessed only by authorized persons.

Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorized access, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us or receive from our online products or services. These activities are conducted at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we make our best effort to ensure its security.

If you wish to access or modify personal information which you have provided via Kit-Cat.com please send an email to admin@Kit-Cat.com detailing your request.

Exceptions to this include:
  • where providing access will pose a serious threat to life or health of any individual or pose an unreasonable impact on the privacy of an individual;
  • your request for access is frivolous or vexatious;
  • where the information relates to existing legal proceedings between Kit-Cat.com and you and the information would not be discoverable in the process of those legal proceedings; or
  • where providing access would be unlawful, may prejudice an investigation of possible unlawful activity, may prejudice enforcement of laws, or denying access is specifically authorized by law.

If Kit-Cat.com does not allow you to access your personal information, we will provide you with the reasons for our decision. If you believe that the personal information we collect, use or disclose is inaccurate, incomplete or not up to date but Kit-Cat.com does not agree with you, we will post a statement of your claim where that information is kept and accessed.
 

 What else you should know about privacy    
Remember to close your browser when you have finished your user session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe. You as an individual are responsible for the security of and access to your own computer.

Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information over the Internet (for example: in discussion forums, via email, or in chat sites) that this information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal information in publicly accessible online forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.

Please be careful and responsible whenever you are using the Internet.

How to contact us

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Kit-Cat.com at service@kit-cat.com .
Thank you for taking the time to read the Kit-Cat.com Privacy Statement.
 

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