Frequently asked questions
General
We exist since 2009. We produce between 200 and 300 PhD theses per year.
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Of course! Please email us at info@offpage.nl to set up a meeting at time/place of your choice!
Files
If you decide to use our services, we will activate your space (homepage). Once you log in, you will be able to upload files using your browser or FTP. Please do not send your files by email!
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Normally we use fonts in sizes between 9 and 10 pt, but there are no rules! We recommend that you print out a test page in correct format (170×240 mm) with your chosen font size.
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Generally a single A4 page in a Word document corresponds to a single page in the final book.
Yes! When you upload the final PDFs, we will check if they are suitable for printing. We will also perform required technical corrections (or ask you to correct issues that we cannot correct ourselves). One round of such technical corrections is included in the price. If more rounds are required (for instance, you notice an important typo and the file will have to be checked / corrected again) we will have to charge 20 €/h, so please make sure you only upload finalized documents!
One round of technical checks / corrections is included in the price. If more rounds are required (for instance, you notice an important typo and the file will have to be checked / corrected again) we will charge you 30 €/h (+9% BTW), so please make sure you only upload truly final documents!
Layout
Usually around 3 weeks, but we can also offer an express service (2 weeks and less). Please contact us at info@offpage.nl for details.
Absolutely! We will send you some samples to choose from, but they are only a starting point — you can also propose your own style or combine element styles from different samples. The possibilities are endless! More info here.
Printing
Yes, we offer all these elements! Please request a quotation here to find out about the costs.
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Digitally printed books are delivered within 10 working days after we receive your order. With offset printing delivery time is 15 working days. Faster delivery is possible (please contact us at info@offpage.nl).
eBooks
Of course, just let us know and we will remove your book from our repository, no questions asked.
As long as we exist (or until you decide to remove it from our repository)!
Your thesis will be freely available in electronic form. You can share it with your colleagues, friends or family. You can browse it online or download as PDF. Think of it as online library that you can share with anyone you like, just by sending a link!
This service is completely free for our clients! If you are not our client but wish to publish your thesis online, the costs are 50 EUR (+21% BTW). That’s it. No monthly fees or hidden costs.
The electronic version (PDF) of your book will be hosted on our website, so that you can share it with your friends by simply sending them a link. They will be able to download the PDF or flip through it online, using a beautiful 3D browser. Please click here to check it out.
Transport and delivery
Yes!
Your books will be delivered via a courier service (usually TNT), to a single address in The Netherlands. Delivery to multiple/international locations is also possible (please contact us at info@offpage.nl).
No. Books are delivered via a courier service directly from our printing house to the provided delivery address.
Payment
Yes! Please email us at info@offpage.nl for more details.
We only accept bank transfers. Unfortunately we cannot accept cash or credit card payments.
We will send you an electronic invoice after you receive the books and confirm that everything is OK. We kindly ask you to transfer the required amount within 14 days after receiving the invoice.
Sure! Please contact us at info@offpage.nl.