Customer Service
It is EMP’s intention to simplify the purchasing process as much as possible. By following the terms set forth, you can be assured of fast, dependable service.
Ordering Terms
Service
It is EMP’s policy to ship orders the day they are received, provided the order is placed by 2:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Orders not placed during this time will be shipped the next business day.
EMP stocks most products in our warehouse, however backorders occasionally happen due to high customer demand, availability from manufacturers, and other manufacturing delays. EMP is not liable for losses you incur due to delayed or backordered items.
Please note that EMP makes every effort to keep you informed of backorders, including offering alternative items that may be acceptable substitutes. Substitute items will only be shipped with your permission.
Ordering
Orders may be placed by:
- Phone: 800.558.6270
- Fax: 800.558.1551
- Online: www.buyEMP.com
- U.S. Mail using the supplied form in the back of the EMP catalog
Pricing
EMP will only make a price change if a significant increase from the manufacturer forces us to do so. All pricing and product information in the EMP catalog will always represent the most current pricing information and supersedes all previous catalogs. The EMP website will always represent the most current pricing information and supersedes all previous catalogs. In the rare event a price increase occurs on an item that is temporarily out of stock, EMP will honor the price the order was placed at.
Shipping
EMP pays all regular ground shipping charges. Exceptions to this policy would include all orders with special shipping requests (i.e. Next Day Air, etc.), orders for resale, and all orders outside the contiguous United States. In these situations, shipping charges will be prepaid by EMP and added to your invoice. All orders are shipped UPS Ground except for certain larger orders, ambulance cots, etc. which ship via a commercial trucking service.
There is a $10.50 handling fee on all orders under $150.00. There is a $7.50 narcotic handling fee on all narcotic orders. There is a $9.95 refrigeration handling fee on all refrigerated medication shipments due to special requirements.
Promotion Codes
Promotion codes cannot be combined. Promotions codes may not be applicable to certain products due to manufacturer restrictions. Promotion codes do not apply to contract and dealer customers. Other restrictions may apply.
Terms of Sale
All not-for-profit organizations, City, County, State, or Federal agencies have open account privileges without prior arrangement. All non-municipal funded agencies must provide a tax exempt certificate. Privately owned companies may submit credit references for open account billing. EMP's open account terms are Net 30 Days. Due to our competitive pricing open account terms are strictly adhered to. EMP reserves the right to turn over delinquent accounts for collection when necessary.
Special Terms and Conditions
Orders from individuals must be prepaid by a money order or certified check unless charged to AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD, OR VISA.
CODs to individuals are not accepted. CODs to business entities are accepted with the following policies: no personal checks are accepted, CODs over $500.00 must be paid with a cashier’s check or money order, and a $11.00 UPS COD charge will be applied to each shipping box.
There is a $30.00 charge for all returned checks.
Claims
EMP carefully inspects and electronically weighs all orders prior to shipping. In the rare event your shipment was damaged in transit or is incorrect please contact us within five working days for prompt rectification.
Please note: commercial truck shipments must be thoroughly inspected for damage and correctness prior to signing for the shipment. Once the shipment has been signed for you cannot file a claim.
