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Touchstones Discussion Project - Notice Regarding Copyright Law
Touchstones Discussion Project was founded in 1984, in support of educators’ efforts to provide engaging learning environments in which students actively develop critical thinking, communication, and collaborative leadership skills. The materials Touchstones offer to educators are the product of many years of research, design, refinement, and practice and are proven to increase fluency and literacy, facilitate abstract and critical reasoning, and build community.

Please be advised that all material contained in Touchstones’ volumes is copyright protected. The unlicensed photocopying or reproduction of this material, except for the worksheet pages in the Teacher’s Editions or Leader’s Guides, is expressly prohibited by law. Copying without express permission from Touchstones Discussion Project may result in legal action against you and the organization that employs you. If you are interested in a licensing agreement that would allow for the duplication of these materials, please contact Touchstones at (800) 456-6542 or (410) 263-2121.

In purchasing Touchstones’ materials, you and others who have access to these materials agree to these terms of use. Touchstones hopes you are fully satisfied with your purchase and looks forward to hearing from you as you implement Touchstones in your classroom.

PRICES
Prices listed on our website, in our catalogue, and in other promotional materials reflect the current price as of the date of the printing. Prices may change at any time without notice. To confirm the price of an item you are interested in purchasing, please call us at 1.800.456.6542.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Shipping and handling fees are as follows: for orders totaling up to $500, the fee is $15; for orders over $500, the fee is 5% of the order total (before any discounts are applied). Please allow up to three weeks for deliveries. Some orders may arrive in multiple shipments. Rush shipping is available upon request; please call us for an estimate. For orders outside of the United States and Canada, please call us for a shipping estimate.

RETURNS
If you are not completely satisfied with your materials, simply return the items in undamaged, sellable condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund, less shipping and handling costs. For resellers, if you are not completely satisfied with your materials, you may return the items in undamaged, sellable condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund, less shipping and handling costs, plus a 20% restocking fee.

CREDIT CARD ORDERS
We accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept American Express or Discover.