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  1. Replacements

    Within 15 days of delivery of a shipment of items you purchased from Self-counsel.com, if books, CDs, or other physical items purchased were received in damaged condition, you may return such damaged items for replacement.

    Contact us by:

      • email (orders at self-counsel.com ) to make the necessary arrangements, OR
      • telephone our customer service department (1-800-663-3007) during normal office hours (PST) to pre-arrange for a replacement.

    Our customer service lines are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Pacific Standard Time, weekdays...

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  2. CD-ROMs

    The CD-ROMs contained in our books and kits are supplied in two formats:

    • Windows: these use software to install the kit on any computer running any version of Microsoft Windows.
    • Multi-OS: these CDs will work with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.

    Please pay attention to the Product Details description of the book or CD you are purchasing. There we say exactly which operating system(s) will be required in order to use the CD.

    We are moving our CDs to the Multi-OS design, but realistically...

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  3. Payment options

    Payment Options

    We accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, or you may check out using your PayPal account via PayPal Express. We do not accept debit cards, cheques, or money orders.

    Important!

    If you are purchasing a download product (for examples: a forms kit, or an eBook), you must register using the Log In button at the top right of the stroe front page before you complete your purchase. When your payment is complete, you will be able to log into your account to download the purchased item(s).

    You will not be able to access...

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  4. Shipping

    We ship only to addresses in the U.S.A. and Canada. If you want to purchase one of our books in another country, please check our list of distributors or browse our vast selection of ebooks and downloadable products.

    Watch our shop home page for occasional special offers on shipping!

    U.S.A.

    Books, CDs, and any other “physical” items are shipped by Priority Mail and are charged a flat rate for shipping and handling anywhere in the con...

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  5. Refunds

    Within 30 days of delivery of a shipment, you may return any of the following items you purchased from the Self-Counsel website, for any reason, for a full refund (we’ll also refund the shipping cost if the return is a result of our error):

    • Any book in its original condition.
    • Any unopened (still sealed in its original holder) CD product.

    We can not accept returns of:

    • Downloaded software.
    • Any book that is returned more than 30 days after delivery.
    • Any book sold at a discount of 40 percent or more (“Special” items).
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  6. Affiliate Program

     

    If you're looking to earn 10% sales commission by posting links from your website to our products, we have an established affiliate program. The program is managed by a service called ShareASale.com. If you're interested in joining our affiliate program, we encourage you to sign-up with them. On their site you will find cover images of all our products that you can post on your website which will track commissions on all final sales.

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  7. About Self-Counsel Press

    Welcome to Self-Counsel Press, the premier source for self-help law books and books for small business! We are proud to have been the pioneer publisher of self-help law titles in North America when we launched our first Divorce Guide in 1971.

    Our books and forms kits are designed to help you help yourself, whether you are writing a will, completing an uncontested divorce, starting a new business, managing an existing business, or dealing with tax and financial issues.

    Contact us:

    U.S.A.

    Self-Counsel Press Inc. 
    4152 Meridian Street 
    Suite 105-471 
    Bellingham...
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  8. Five Misconceptions about Buying Property in the US as a Canadian

    Following are five misconceptions Canadians may have about buying US real estate, from Keats, Connelly and Associates' partner and CEO, Dale Walters, a leading cross-border wealth expert.

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  9. Writing a Will without a Lawyer

    Whether you are young, old, healthy, or sick, leaving a will is an important task that should be done by all individuals. Granted, it can be stressful to think about what should happen in the case of your death, whether sudden or expected. But leaving a valid will can give you peace of mind and unburden your loved ones who are sure to face legal complexities should you pass away without a will.

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  10. Business Plans Essential to Success

    There are many important things to consider when opening and operating your own business, but starting off with a realistic and well-written business plan is paramount to long-term success.

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