*ACCO Brands will replace any Five Star notebook that is returned within one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover damage due to abuse. Contact ACCO Brands Consumer Affairs at www.mead.com for instructions.**Under normal usage paper resists ink bleed with common student writing instruments such as pencils ball point pens gel pens felt tip pens and highlighters.***Based on independent laboratory test results that establish pocket tear strength as compared to non-reinforced pocket in Five Star notebook.