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Find clear answers about custom designs, personalization, artwork, ordering, shipping, returns, product care, business projects, and what to expect before your creation begins.

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THE ESSENTIALS

Getting Started

Welcome. Here you will find clear answers about custom designs, personalization, artwork, and what to expect before your creation begins. We are here to guide you through the process.

What does Stronger Than a Mountain create?

We create custom apparel, personalized gifts, engraved keepsakes, tumblers and drinkware, hats and accessories, memorial pieces, business merchandise, promotional products, and one-of-a-kind creations inspired by real people and their stories.

Do I need a finished design before contacting you?

No. You may come to us with a finished design, photograph, name, date, message, handwriting sample, business logo, meaningful symbol, or simply the reason behind what you want to create. We can begin with what you know.

What if I am not sure which product would work best?

Tell us who the creation is for, what it represents, how it may be used, and how you want it to feel. We can explore suitable products and personalization options before an order is confirmed.

Where should I begin?

Use Create Your Own for a personal project, For Businesses for a business, team, event, school, or organization order, and Contact for general questions or help with an existing order.

Does contacting you place an order?

No. Sending a message or submitting a request begins a conversation. An order is not confirmed until the project details, pricing, product availability, timing, and required payment arrangements have been completed.

Custom Orders

How do I begin a custom order?

Visit the Create Your Own page and share the details you currently have. You may upload photographs, logos, handwriting, artwork, screenshots, or inspiration when relevant. Submitting the request does not place or confirm an order.

How does the custom-order process work?

The process generally begins with understanding what you want to create and why it matters. Product options, personalization, artwork, quantity, pricing, and timing are then reviewed. Production does not begin until all required details and payment arrangements are complete.

Can you help me develop the design?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Will I see the design before production?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

How many design changes are included?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Does submitting a custom request guarantee that the project will be accepted?

No. Requests must be reviewed for product availability, technical requirements, content, file quality, quantity, budget, timing, and production suitability.

When does production begin?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Personalization &
Artwork

What can I use to personalize an item?

Depending on the product and available customization method, options may include names, dates, messages, photographs, handwriting, signatures, original artwork, business logos, meaningful symbols, geographic coordinates, or approved designs.

Can I upload photographs, handwriting, logos, or artwork?

Yes. Files may be submitted for review. Reproduction cannot be confirmed until the file quality, content, permissions, and technical suitability have been evaluated.

What file types work best?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What if my image is blurry or too small?

Images that are small, blurry, heavily compressed, poorly lit, cropped, incomplete, or taken from a screenshot may not reproduce clearly. We will review the file and explain when a better version is needed.

Can an old photograph be improved?

Some images may be suitable for basic adjustments, while others may be too damaged or low-resolution to reproduce successfully. Improvement or reproduction cannot be guaranteed until the file is reviewed.

Can you reproduce copyrighted characters, song lyrics, sports logos, or artwork found online?

Customers must own or have permission to use submitted photographs, artwork, logos, writing, designs, and other content. We may decline material that appears copyrighted, trademarked, licensed, or otherwise protected when sufficient permission is unavailable.

Can I submit a business logo?

Yes. Please provide the highest-quality original file available and confirm that you are authorized to use it.

Will the finished colors match my screen exactly?

Not necessarily. Screens, lighting, product materials, printing, engraving, embroidery, and other production methods can affect how colors appear. Digital proofs are representations and should not be treated as guarantees of exact color matching.

What happens if I approve an incorrect name, date, or spelling?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What products are available

Available products are displayed in the Shop and individual collections. Product styles, colors, sizes, and availability may change.

Can you create something that is not shown in the Shop

Possibly. Use the Create Your Own page to describe what you are looking for. Availability and production suitability must be reviewed before anything can be confirmed.

How do I choose the correct apparel size

Review the size information provided for the specific product before ordering. Sizing and fit may vary between products and suppliers. Compare the listed measurements with an item you already own whenever possible.

Can I exchange personalized apparel for another size

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can a product, color, or size become unavailable

Yes. Product availability can change. If a selected option becomes unavailable before production, alternatives may be discussed.

Will every product look exactly like the website image

Minor differences may occur because of lighting, screens, product batches, materials, placement, production processes, and the handmade or customized nature of the item.

Products &
Sizing

Review product availability, sizing details, and variations before finalizing your order.

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Processing &
Shipping

What is the difference between processing time and shipping time?

Processing time is the period needed to confirm, prepare, customize, and complete an order. Shipping time begins after the finished order has been transferred to the carrier.

How long will my order take?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can you guarantee delivery by a specific date?

Include your desired date in the request before ordering. A date should not be considered guaranteed unless it has been reviewed and confirmed in writing. Carrier delays may remain outside the business’s control.

Where do you ship?

Stronger Than a Mountain offers nationwide shipping.

Do you offer local pickup?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Will I receive tracking information?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can I change my shipping address?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What happens if my package is delayed?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What should I do if tracking says delivered but I cannot find the package?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What happens if my package is returned because the address was incorrect?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Returns &
Exchanges

Find clear answers about returning or exchanging custom and non-custom items.

Can personalized products be returned?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can non-personalized products be returned?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

How long do I have to request a return?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Who pays for return shipping?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Are original shipping charges refundable?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

When will an approved refund be processed?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

MAKING IT RIGHT

Damaged Or
Incorrect Items

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, we are here to help. Please retain the product, all original packaging, labels, and included materials. Taking clear photographs of the full item, the specific issue, and the shipping label will allow us to quickly review the circumstances and find the appropriate resolution.

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.yes

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Contact us promptly with your name, order number, a description of the issue, clear photographs of the item, and photographs of the packaging. Keep the product and packaging until the review is complete.

How long do I have to report damage or an incorrect item?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What if I receive the wrong product or personalization?

Contact us with the order number and clear photographs showing what was received. The original order details and submitted information will be reviewed.

What photographs should I provide?

Provide clear images of the full product, the specific problem, the packaging, and the shipping label when relevant.

Should I keep the packaging?

Yes. Keep the product, packaging, labels, and included materials until the issue has been reviewed.

Will a damaged or incorrect item be refunded, remade, or replaced?

The appropriate resolution will be determined after the issue, order details, photographs, and circumstances have been reviewed.

Cancellations &
Changes

Can I cancel my order?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can I change the wording, size, color, or quantity?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

What happens if production has already started?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Are custom design fees refundable?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can business or group orders be changed after approval?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Product Care

Protect your custom creations. Review our care guidelines to ensure your personalized items maintain their quality, detail, and strength over time.

How should I wash custom apparel?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

How should I care for embroidered items?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Is personalized drinkware dishwasher safe?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

How should engraved products be cleaned?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Where can I find care instructions for my specific product?

Review the product description and any instructions included with the order. Contact us before cleaning the item if you are unsure.

Business &
Group Orders

Do you create products for businesses and organizations?

Yes. We welcome inquiries from businesses, schools, nonprofits, teams, events, fundraisers, healthcare organizations, community groups, and other organizations.

Can you create a coordinated product collection?

Yes, depending on product availability and project requirements. A collection may include apparel, hats, drinkware, gifts, recognition pieces, event merchandise, or promotional products.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Is quantity pricing available?

Please contact us with your project details so we can confirm the options available.

Can you work with an event deadline?

Include the event date before ordering. Product availability, design approval, production, and shipping time must be reviewed before a deadline can be confirmed.

Can I upload a business logo or brand guide?

Yes. Submit the highest-quality files available and confirm that you are authorized to use them.

Where do I begin a business order?

Visit the For Businesses page and submit a business project request.

Memorial Creations

Can you create something in memory of a loved one?

Yes. Memorial requests may incorporate names, photographs, handwriting, dates, messages, personal symbols, or other meaningful details, depending on the product and file quality.

Do I need to know exactly what I want?

You may begin by telling us about the person you want to honor and what you hope to preserve.

Can I use an old photograph or handwriting sample?

Yes, you may submit it for review. Reproduction depends on the condition, clarity, resolution, and suitability of the file.

Can you guarantee that my photograph or handwriting can be reproduced?

No. Each file must be reviewed before reproduction can be confirmed.

How much personal information do I need to share?

Only share what feels necessary for the creation. Do not submit financial information, medical records, passwords, identification numbers, or other highly sensitive information.

Can I create a remembrance gift for someone else?

Yes. Visit Personalized Gifts or Memorial & Remembrance, or submit a custom request if you need help deciding what to create.

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ASK.

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