The system is designed for a relatively quick and straightforward implementation, particularly due to its modular architecture and compatibility with common e-commerce platforms. It often functions as a "plug-and-play" tool that integrates into existing websites or is launched on a new site built by their in-house team.
Ease of Setup: Offers easy setup options, including web-to-print plugins that can be integrated into existing sites like WordPress or WooCommerce.
Website Conversion: Provides services to convert your existing website to WordPress for seamless integration with their web-to-print software.
Turnkey Solutions: The provider has the capability and experience to create stunning custom websites for printers, designed to integrate instantly with the software.
Deployment Example: Case studies indicate successful, complex integrations and system overhauls completed in as short as two months, with the goal of minimizing business disruption.
Customisation
The platform is built on a modular and flexible framework, allowing print businesses to select the exact tools and features required. This ensures the solution is precisely tailored to specific B2B, B2C, or trade printer models.
Modularity: The software is flexible and completely modular. Clients can "Pick and choose the features and modules you need, skip the ones that you don't."
Storefronts: Offers beautiful B2B or B2C web to print storefronts.
Client Portals: Supports unlimited client portals with customizable layouts and branding.
Design Editors: Provides a variety of advanced design editors:
Flexible Design Online Editor (HTML5-based).
PDF Form / Rule-based Editor (via PDF Lib).
InDesign Editor via XMPie for complex product editing and variable data printing.
Branding & Configuration: Allows the user to modify products, design templates, and pricing according to specific corporate specifications.
Additional Costs
Web to Print Shop uses a modular pricing structure combining initial setup fees for certain products (like custom websites) with ongoing monthly subscription costs for specific feature modules and premium support.
Setup Fees: Certain foundational modules or services, such as Websites for Printers, may involve a one-time initial cost ($1,000 or $5,000 with Premium) plus recurring fees.
Monthly Module Fees: Core software functionality is priced based on monthly subscriptions for modules like eCommerce Solutions, Price Matrix, Flexible Editor, and Production & Workflow Management.
Support/Hosting Costs:Premium Support/Web Hosting can be bundled or added as an extra add-on for a monthly fee (e.g., $500 + $50 Monthly, depending on the tier).
Pricing Complexity: The Dynamic Pricing Matrix module is available to handle complex calculations based on material type, size, volume discounts, international currencies, and shipping.
Training
The company, Racad Tech, provides comprehensive, premium-level support and hosting services designed to ensure high availability and swift resolution of technical issues.
Premium Support: A dedicated Premium Support/Web Hosting feature is offered to all clients, often included or available as a monthly add-on.
Support Channels: Support is provided through multiple channels, including:
Email Support
Online Help Desk
Phone Support
Technical Services: The support team handles error reports, general technical assistance, and even feature requests.
Hosting Guarantee: Hosting services are backed by guarantees for installation times and a commitment to speedy problem identification and response to ensure high availability.
Security Measures
Web to Print Shop adheres to modern web security practices, focusing on data confidentiality during transmission and minimizing unauthorized access risk.
Data Encryption: All sensitive data communication between the user's browser and the W2P system uses the encrypted HTTPS protocol.
Access Control: The system requires secure account logins for customers to store documents, manage account data, and record order history.
Session Management: The platform automatically closes the user session (session timeout) after a set amount of time if the browser window is left open, minimizing the risk of account tampering.
Privacy Commitment: The provider confirms it does not sell or share Personal Information collected from the user with third parties, except as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
Updates
Updates and maintenance are managed by the provider as part of the service agreement to ensure system efficiency, security, and continuous feature improvement.
Active Maintenance: The service guarantees a high level of power and network availability and promises speedy problem identification and response, indicating ongoing, active maintenance management.
Feature Enhancements: Updates incorporate new features and performance optimizations, such as improved API endpoints and consolidated configuration.
Management: Updates are typically managed by the Licensor (Racad Tech) and are detailed under the terms of the Software License Agreement.
Data Ownership and Portability
In line with data protection regulations, Web to Print Shop acts as the Data Processor, while the print business remains the owner and Controller of its customer and business data.
Ownership Role: The client (the print shop) is considered the Data Controller (determining the purposes and means of processing personal data).
Provider Role: Racad Tech/W2P is the Data Processor (processing personal data on behalf of the controller).
Data Portability: Clients are assured the ability to "Keep Your Business Data" during site setup and configuration changes.
User Rights: The policy supports the Right to be Forgotten, allowing users to request the permanent removal of their personal data from the system, which is executed by a company administrator.
Scaling Up / Down
Scaling is handled dynamically through the modular and subscription-based service model.
Modular Scaling: Businesses scale up by adding new features and modules (e.g., XMPie integration, new editor types, workflow management) which are billed monthly.
Subscription Model: The ongoing monthly subscription structure allows clients to scale down by removing unnecessary feature modules or services.
Pricing: The platform offers scaled pricing options and the flexibility to modify products and pricing according to changing corporate specifications and demand.
The terms & conditions for contract renewal and cancellation
The foundational legal terms are outlined in the Software License Agreement, which defines the contract's duration. Since most feature costs are billed monthly, the contract structure generally supports flexibility.
Governing Document: The terms for renewal and cancellation are stipulated in the Software License Agreement.
Renewal: The contract period (term) is defined in the SLA. For monthly subscription services, renewals are typically automatic unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation: Specific cancellation policies, including any required notice period or termination fees, must be referenced within the full text of the Software License Agreement or the specific sales contract.
Billing: Features are billed on a monthly basis, suggesting a relatively flexible contract cycle for many services.
Compliance
The company explicitly targets compliance with key international data protection standards and includes general regulatory compliance features within the software.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): The company actively addressed GDPR compliance, providing a roadmap and updated policies to meet its requirements for data processing, data security, retention, and the handling of customer rights (Controller/Processor roles).
Regulatory Compliance: The platform lists Regulatory Compliance as a standard product feature, assisting the print shop (Controller) in meeting applicable industry or regional regulations.