WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS?
WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Last updated: 11/10/2023
Welcome to adidas!
These terms and conditions govern your access to and use of www.adidas.com/us,
the adidas App (the "App"), and any other website or application in which we
present these terms and conditions (collectively with any content, shopping
services, and community services provided those sites and apps, the
"Platform"). The Platform is owned and operated by adidas America, Inc.
("adidas/we/us"). These terms and conditions include and incorporate the
additional policies and terms referenced here (collectively with these terms
and conditions, the "Terms"). Please read the Terms
carefully. By using our Platform, you
accept and agree to the Terms. If you disagree with the Terms, please do not use the Platform and exit immediately.
We reserve the right to
change the Terms from time to time. These changes will become effective when we
post them. Your continued use of our Platform after we post changes to the
Terms will mean you accept those changes. Please note our policy
regarding resellers below.
THESE TERMS REQUIRE YOU TO SUBMIT CLAIMS EXCLUSIVELY TO
INDIVIDUAL (NON-CLASS ACTION) BINDING ARBITRATION. SEE BELOW.
1. ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 13
years old to access the Platform. If you are at least 13 years old but
less than 18 years old, you can register for an account or use the Platform
only after your parent(s), guardian, or legal representative has consented to
these Terms. adidas may at all times request written proof of such consent.
2. PLATFORM CONTENT
Other than User Generated
Content, all of the content featured or displayed on
the Platform, including without limitation text, graphics, photographs, images,
moving images, sound, and illustrations ("Content"), is owned by adidas, its
licensors, affiliates, vendors, agents and/or its Content providers. All
elements of the Platform, including without limitation the general design and
the Content, are protected by trade dress, copyright, moral rights, trademark,
and other laws relating to intellectual property rights. The Platform may only
be used for the intended purpose for which that Platform is being made
available.
Except as otherwise
indicated in specific areas within the Platform, you are authorized to view,
play, print, and download documents, audio, and video found on our Platform for
personal, informational, and noncommercial purposes only. You may not modify any
of the materials or copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce,
publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any
information or work contained on the Platform. Except as authorized under the
copyright laws, you are responsible for obtaining permission before reusing any
copyrighted material that is available on the Platform. For purposes of these
Terms, the use of any such material on any other website or networked computer
environment is prohibited. You must comply with all applicable domestic and
international laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of
the Platform. The Platform, its Content, and all related rights will remain the
exclusive property of adidas or its licensors unless otherwise expressly
agreed. You will not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary
notices from material found on this Platform.
Content on this Platform
may include images of people playing sports and exercising. Please
be aware that we are not familiar with your individual physical
characteristics and health. Before you begin an exercise program,
you should get a medical checkup. It is important that you warm-up and stretch
before engaging in physical activity and that you use common sense while
engaging in physical activity. If you experience any pain, feel weak,
dizzy, exhausted, or become short of breath, immediately stop your workout.
When you engage in physical activity, you assume all inherent risks.
3. USER-GENERATED CONTENT - INFORMATION CONTROL
All opinions, remarks,
comments, artwork, graphics, photographs, links, questions, suggestions,
information, videos, and other materials that you or other users of the
Platform post, upload, transmit, display or otherwise
make available through the Platform ("User Generated Content") are the sole
responsibility of you or the person who provided that User Generated
Content. This means that you, not adidas, are responsible for the
User-Generated Content you post, upload, transmit, display, or otherwise make available
through the Platform. You must not suggest, directly or indirectly, that
adidas endorses your User Generated Content.
Adidas does not control
User Generated Content and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or
quality of any User Generated Content. Furthermore, the User Generated
Content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We are not
responsible for any User-Generated Content and will not be liable for any loss
or damage caused by any User-Generated Content or your use of or reliance on
it. You understand that by using the Platform, you may be exposed to
User-Generated Content that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable. m. By
using the Platform, you may be exposed to User-Generated Content that you find
offensive, objectionable, harmful, inaccurate, or deceptive. There may also be
risks of dealing with underage persons, people acting under false pretenses,
international trade issues, and foreign nationals. By using our Platform, you
assume all associated risks.
By posting, uploading,
transmitting, displaying, or otherwise making available User Generated Content
through the Platform, you agree that:
4. USER-GENERATED CONTENT - YOUR LICENSE TO US
User-generated content
remains the intellectual property of the individual user. By posting, uploading,
transmitting, displaying, or otherwise making available User Generated Content
through the Platform, you grant adidas a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable,
royalty-free, worldwide, fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify,
adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform,
and display that User Generated Content, in whole or in part, throughout the
world in any form, medium or technology, whether now known or later developed.
We may modify or adapt
User Generated Content, including in order to
transmit, display, or distribute it over networks and to conform to the
requirements of networks, services, or other media. We or others may, in our
sole discretion, refer to your name or other identifiers you provided when
posting User Generated Content. You promise that our publication and use of
your User Generated Content will not infringe the rights of any third party.
All User-Generated Content
that you post, upload, transmit, display, or otherwise make available through
the Platform may be used by adidas in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
adidas reserves the right to change, condense, delete, or refuse to post any
User-Generated Content on the Platform at its sole discretion. adidas does not
guarantee that you can edit or delete any User Generated Content you have made
available in connection with the Platform. We are not under any obligation to
keep confidential the User-Provided Content that you make available through the
Platform.
5. PRODUCTS, FEATURES
All features, content,
specifications, products, and prices of products and services described or
depicted on this Platform are subject to change at any time without notice.
Certain weights, measures, and similar descriptions are approximate and are
provided for convenience purposes only. We make all reasonable efforts to
accurately display the attributes of our products, including the applicable
colors; however, the actual color you see will depend on your computer system,
and we cannot guarantee that your computer will accurately display such colors.
Including any products or services on this Platform at a particular time does
not imply or warrant that these products or services will be available at any
time. It is your responsibility to ascertain and obey all applicable local,
state, federal, and international laws (including minimum age requirements) in regard to the possession, use, and sale of any item
purchased from this Platform. By placing an order, you represent that the
products ordered will be used only in a lawful manner. All DVDs and similar
products sold are for private, home use (where no admission fee is charged),
non-public performance, and may not be duplicated.
6. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
We attempt to ensure that
the information on this Platform is complete, accurate, and current. Despite
our efforts, the information on this Platform may occasionally be inaccurate,
incomplete, or outdated. Except as prohibited by applicable New Jersey law, we
make no representation as to the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any
information on this Platform. For example, products included on this Platform
may be unavailable, may have different attributes than those listed, or may actually carry a different price than that stated on this
Platform. In addition, we may make changes in information about price and
availability without notice. While it is our practice to confirm orders by
email, the receipt of an email order confirmation does not constitute our
acceptance of an order or our confirmation of an offer to sell a product or
service. We reserve the right, without prior notice, to limit the order
quantity on any product or service and/or to refuse service to any customer. We
also may require verification of information prior to the acceptance and/or
shipment of any order.
7. SHIPPING LIMITATIONS
When an order is placed, it will be shipped to an address designated by
the purchaser as long as that shipping address is
compliant with the shipping restrictions contained on this Platform. All
purchases from this Platform are made pursuant to a shipment contract. As a
result, the risk of loss and title for items purchased from this Platform passes
to you upon delivery of the items to the carrier. Please review our Returns andRefunds Policy, which is incorporated into these terms. In addition, if delivery
is unsuccessful or refused because you provided the incorrect address, we
reserve the right to charge you a restocking and reshipping fee.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
From time to time, this
Platform may contain links to websites that are not owned, operated, or
controlled by adidas or its affiliates. All such links are provided solely as a
convenience to you. If you use these links, you will leave this Platform. Neither
we nor any of our respective affiliates are responsible for any content,
materials, or other information located on or accessible from any other
website. Neither we nor any of our respective affiliates endorse, guarantee, or
make any representations or warranties regarding any other websites, any
content, materials, or other information located or accessible from any other
websites, or the results that you may obtain from using any other websites. If
you decide to access any other websites linked to or from this Platform, you do
so entirely at your own risk.
9. NO RESELLING; OTHER UNAUTHORIZED USE OF
COMPUTER SYSTEM
You may not use
this Platform to purchase items for resale. if we determine, in our sole
discretion, that you are purchasing items for resale, we reserve the right to,
without limitation, cancel your order, refuse returns, refuse refunds, charge a
restocking fee, close your account, and take any other action we deem
reasonable to restrict your current and future reselling of our products. We
reserve the right to stop doing business with customers who violate our
no-reselling policy.
You agree to comply with
all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to your access to and use of the
Platform. In addition, you agree not to post, upload, transmit, display, or
otherwise make available through the Platform any User Generated Content that
is unlawful, misleading, threatening, harassing, defamatory, libelous, obscene,
profane, invasive of another's privacy, or that could constitute or encourage
conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or give rise to civil
liability, that harms minors or that otherwise violates any law. Such
violations may subject the sender and his or her agents to civil and criminal
penalties. You further understand and agree that sending unsolicited email
advertisements to any user of the Platform or the Platform or through Voice
computer systems is expressly prohibited by these Terms. Any such unauthorized
use of our Platform or computer systems is a violation of these Terms and
applicable "anti-spam" laws. In addition to any remedies that we may have at
law or in equity, if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have
violated or are likely to violate the foregoing prohibitions, we may take any
action we deem necessary to cure or prevent the violation, including without
limitation, the immediate removal of the related materials from this Platform.
We will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order or
subpoena requesting or directing us to disclose the identity of anyone posting
such materials.
10. ACCESS AND INTERFERENCE
You agree that you will
not use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the
Platform for any purpose without our express written permission. Additionally,
you agree that you will not do or attempt to do any of the following: (i) take any action that imposes, or may impose in our sole
discretion an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our
infrastructure; (ii) interfere with the proper working of the Platform,
any activities conducted on the Platform or any networks connected to the
Platform; (iii) bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to
the Platform, whether through hacking, password "mining" or any other
unauthorized means, (iv) probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Platform
or any network connected to the Platform, or (v) harvest or otherwise collect
and store information about other users of the Platform, including e-mail
addresses.
11. ACCOUNT SECURITY
You are entirely
responsible for the security and confidentiality of your password and account.
Furthermore, you are entirely responsible for any and all
activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of
any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security of which
you become aware. You are responsible for taking precautions and providing
security measures best suited for your situation and intended use of the
Platform.
12. FEES
For all charges for any
products and services sold on the Platform, adidas will bill your credit card
or alternative payment method offered by adidas. Any seasonal surcharges will
be included in your order's delivery total and are non-refundable. If legal
action is necessary to collect on balances due, you agree to reimburse adidas
for all expenses incurred to recover sums due, including attorneys' fees and
other legal expenses. You are responsible for the purchase of, and payment of
charges for, all Internet access services and telecommunications services
needed for use of this Platform.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither adidas nor you
shall be responsible for damages or for delays or failures in performance
resulting from acts or occurrences beyond their reasonable control, including,
without limitation: fire, lightning, explosion, power surge or failure, water,
acts of God, war, revolution, civil commotion or acts of civil or military
authorities or public enemies: any law, order, regulation, ordinance, or
requirement of any government or legal body or any representative of any such
government or legal body; or labor unrest, including without limitation,
strikes, slowdowns, picketing, or boycotts; inability to secure raw materials,
transportation facilities, fuel or energy shortages, or acts or omissions of
other common carriers.
14. PRIVACY
Your use of our Platform
is subject to our Privacy Policy. Please read our Privacy Policyhere.
15. DISCLAIMER
Except as prohibited by
applicable New Jersey law, the information, materials, and services provided on
or through this Platform are provided "as is" without any warranties of any
kind including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose,
or non-infringement of intellectual property. Except as prohibited by
applicable New Jersey law, neither adidas, nor any of its respective affiliates
(i) warrants the accuracy or completeness of the
information, materials, or services provided on or through the Platform or (ii)
makes any commitments or assumes any duty to update such information, materials or services.
Neither adidas, nor any of
its respective affiliates, warrants that the functions contained in this
Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected,
or that the server that makes the content available will be free of viruses or
other harmful components.
Except as prohibited by
applicable New Jersey law , we hereby disclaim all
warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, any implied
warranties with respect to the products and services listed or purchased on or
through this Platform. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we hereby
expressly disclaim all liability for product defect or failure, claims that are
due to normal wear, product misuse, abuse, product modification, improper
product selection, non-compliance with any codes, or misappropriation, except
as prohibited by applicable New Jersey law. We make no warranties to those
defined as "consumers" in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Your use of the Platform
is at your own risk. You agree that our sole obligation to you is to provide
the Platform "as is". Except as prohibited by applicable New Jersey law,
neither adidas nor any of its employees, officers, directors nor any of its
agents or any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering the
Platform shall be liable to you or to any third party for your use of, or the
inability to use, the Platform and its Content except in cases of (a) gross
negligence, recklessness, or an act of knowing or intentional willful
misconduct; or (b) a violation of a consumer protection statute in connection
with the Platform.
Except as prohibited by
applicable New Jersey law, in no event will adidas or any of their respective
officers, directors, employees, shareholders, affiliates, agents, successors or
assigns, nor any party involved in the creation, production, or transmission of
this Platform, be liable to you or anyone else for any indirect, special,
punitive, incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation,
those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising
out of the use, inability to use, or the results of the use of the Platform,
any Platforms linked to this Platform, and its Content, whether based on
warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised
of the possibility of such damages. Please refer to your local laws for any
such prohibitions. NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS: With respect to these Terms, the
provision concerning the exclusion or limitation of certain damages is not
applicable in New Jersey with respect to statutory damages, punitive damages, loss
of data, and loss of or damage to property. Please refer to the Section below
titled "LEGAL NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS."
If there are any problem
with this Platform or any Content, you agree that your sole remedy is to cease
using this Platform. If there is any problem with the products or services that
you have purchased on or through this Platform, you agree that your sole
remedy, if any, is from the manufacturer of such products or supplier of such
services, in accordance with such manufacturer's or supplier's warranty, or to
seek a return and refund for such product or services in accordance with the
returns and refunds policies posted on this Platform. Except as prohibited by
applicable New Jersey law, in no event shall adidas' total liability to you for
all damages, losses, and causes of action whether in contract, tort (including,
but not limited to, negligence), or otherwise exceed the greater of (a) fifty
dollars ($50.00) or (b) the value of your purchase on the Platform.
17. LEGAL NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS
No provision in these
Terms shall apply to any consumer in New Jersey if the provision limits redress
for/under: (i) adidas' tortious actions (e.g.,
negligence, failure to exercise a basic standard of care, failure to avoid
creating an unreasonable risk of harm); (ii) the New Jersey Products Liability
Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-1, et seq. (i.e., the statutorily imposed duty to refrain
from manufacturing and selling dangerous products, with the possibility of
punitive damages for violations thereof); (iii) the New Jersey Punitive Damages
Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.9, et seq. (i.e., the statutory right to pursue punitive
damages if there is harm caused by actual malice, wanton and willful disregard,
reckless indifference); (iv) the New Jersey Uniform Commercial Code (i.e., a
comprehensive statutory regime governing the rights and duties of buyers and
sellers with respect to contracts for the sale of goods, with the possibility
of damages for economic and property harm); and (v) adidas' failure to
reasonably protect against harm arising from certain criminal acts of third
parties (e.g., computer hacking and identity theft, as regulated by the Federal
Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, and as governed by
the New Jersey Identity Theft Protection Act, N.J.S.A.56:8-161, et seq., and
the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-3, et seq.). With respect to
these Terms, the provision concerning the exclusion or limitation of certain
damages is not applicable in New Jersey with respect to statutory damages,
punitive damages, loss of data, and loss of or damage to property.
18. INDEMNITY
Except as prohibited by applicable
New Jersey law, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold adidas and any
affiliated company or individual harmless from any and all liabilities, costs,
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to any violation of
these Terms by you or your authorized users, or in connection with the use of
the Platform or the Internet or your purchases or the placement or transmission
of any message or information on this Platform by you or your authorized users
or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
19. RELEASE
If you have a dispute with
one or more other users of the Platform, you release adidas (and its officers,
directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and
employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every
kind and nature, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and
undisclosed, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
20. TERMINATION
You or we may suspend or
terminate your account or your use of this Platform at any time, for any
reason, or for no reason. You are personally liable for any orders placed or
charges incurred through your account prior to termination. We may also block your
access to our Platform if (a) you breach these Terms; (b) we are unable to
verify or authenticate any information you provide to us; or (c) we believe
that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our
users or us.
21. PLATFORM DISPUTES
"Platform Disputes"
include: (a) any claim you may have against adidas in connection with the Site,
(b) any claim adidas may have against you in connection with the Site, and (c)
any action to enforce the Terms and Conditions or to object to the Terms and
Conditions.
All other disputes are
Non-Platform Disputes. Any claim arising from your purchase of an adidas
product or service is a Non-Platform Dispute. Any claim arising from the
content of any offer or advertisement on the Site is a Non-Platform Dispute.
22. PLATFORM DISPUTE RESOLUTION - ARBITRATION, JURY
TRIAL WAIVER, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
Neither you nor we will be
able to sue in court in connection with a Platform Dispute. All Platform
Disputes must be resolved through individual (non-class) arbitration. You
indicate your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, including this
agreement to arbitrate, by continuing to use the Site after having the
opportunity to review these Terms and Conditions.
You and adidas intend for
this to be an agreement for arbitration that can be enforced under the Federal
Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C.A. 1-16.
You and adidas waive any
rights to maintain other available resolution processes for Platform Disputes,
such as a court action or administrative proceeding, to settle disputes. You
and adidas waive any right to a jury trial for Platform Disputes.
Instead of suing in court,
we each agree to settle Platform Disputes only by arbitration. The rules in
arbitration are different. There's no judge or jury, and review is limited, but
an arbitrator can award the same damages and relief and must honor the same
limitations stated in the agreement as a court would.
Any Platform Dispute shall
be determined by arbitration in Oregon before one arbitrator(s). The
arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to JAMS' Streamlined
Arbitration Rules and Procedures, available at
http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/. Judgment on the award
may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude
parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of
appropriate jurisdiction. If for any reason, JAMS cannot or will not provide
this arbitration, the parties may ask any court of competent jurisdiction to
select an arbitrator from a list provided by the parties.
To the extent, that a
party commences any action with includes both Platform Disputes and
Non-Platform Disputes, consideration of the Non-Platform Disputes shall be
stayed until the Platform Disputes are fully arbitrated. Then, any Non-Platform
Disputes will be considered by any court of competent jurisdiction.
You agree that you will
not file a class action against adidas and its affiliated companies,
or participate in a class action against adidas and its affiliated
companies, in any Platform Dispute. You agree that you will not file or seek a
class arbitration, or participate in a class
arbitration against adidas and its affiliated companies, in any Platform
Dispute.
23. GENERAL
Any claim relating to, and
the use of, this Site and the materials contained herein is governed by the
laws of the State of Oregon, U.S.A. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction
of the state and federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon. A printed
version of these Terms will be admissible in judicial and administrative
proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms to the same extent and
subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records
originally generated and maintained in printed form.
Except as prohibited by applicable New Jersey law, we do not guarantee
continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to our Platform, and the operation
of the Platform may be interfered with by numerous factors outside of our
control.
If any provision of these
Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck
and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
You agree that the Terms
may be automatically assigned by adidas in our sole discretion. Headings are
for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe
the scope or extent of such section. Our failure to act with respect to a breach
by you or others does not waive our right to act with respect to subsequent or
similar breaches. Sections 4 (User Generated Content - Your License to Us); 10
(Access and Interference), 16 (Limitation of Liability), 17 (Legal Notice to
New Jersey Residents), 18 (Indemnity), and 19 (Release) shall survive any
termination or expiration of the Terms.
24. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT ("DMCA") NOTICE
In operating the Platform,
we may act as a "services provider" (as defined by DMCA) and offer
services as an online provider of materials and links to third-party Platforms.
As a result, third-party materials that we do not own or control may be
transmitted, stored, accessed, or otherwise made available using the Platform.
If you believe any material available via the Platform infringes a copyright,
you should notify us using the notice procedure for claimed infringement under
the DMCA. We will respond expeditiously to remove or disable access to the
material claimed to be infringing and will follow the procedures specified in
the DMCA to resolve the claim between the notifying party and the alleged
infringer who provided the Content. Our designated agent (i.e., proper party
for notice) to whom you should address infringement notices under the DMCA is
Paul Ehrlich, adidas, 5055 N. Greeley, Portland, OR 97217. Please provide the
following notice:
Identify the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has
been infringed; Identify the material on the Site that you claim is infringing,
with enough detail so that we may locate it on the Site; A statement by you
that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by
the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; A statement by you declaring under
penalty of perjury that (a) the above information in your notice is accurate,
and (b) that you are the owner of the copyright interest involved or that you
are authorized to act on behalf of that owner; your address, telephone number,
and email address; and your physical or electronic signature.
25. HYPE SALES
These hype terms and
conditions ("Hype Terms") govern your participation in any adidas hype eventthat
may be available in your country("Hype Event").These Hype Events provide an opportunity for consumers to purchase a
limited edition adidas product ("Hype Product") via (one or more channels of)
the Platform or in an adidas store. During the registration and/or
participation for any Hype Event, we will communicate to you which type of Hype
Event you are entering. The specific terms that apply to the different types of
Hype Events are listed below. By registering and/or participating in any Hype
Event you agree to be bound to these Hype Terms and the decisions of adidas.
The Hype Terms apply in addition to the other terms set out in these Terms.
If there is a conflict
between the general terms and conditions for the Platform and these Hype Terms,
then these Hype Terms will control.We are offering a limited number
of Hype Products for purchase through a Hype Event. This offer is good while
supplies last and may be limited to one Hype Product per participant and
account during the Hype Event.
adidas reserves the right to modify these Hype
Terms, and to cancel, modify, or suspend the Hype Event at any time. adidas has
the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify or prohibit from participating
in the Hype Event any individual who adidas believes (i)
has tampered with the entry process or undermined the legitimate operation of
the Hype Event in any manner; (ii) has engaged in conduct that annoys, abuses,
threatens, or harasses any other participant or any representative of adidas;
or (iii) has attempted or intends to attempt any of the foregoing. The use of
agents or automated devices, programs, or methods to submit entries is
prohibited, and adidas has the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any
participant that it believes may have submitted an entry using such an agent or
automated device, program, or method.
If we select participants
at random, we may not always be able to compute the exact amount of tax at the
time you complete your participation in the Hype Event. In these
situations, taxes that appear when you enter the Hype Sale may be estimated. The
actual taxes charged to your payment method will be calculated based on the
applicable state and local tax rates if and when you are selected to purchase
the Hype Product, and will be reflected on the receipt
emailed to you at that time.
25.1 Hype eCom Draw Sale
Sale Period
The Hype eCom Draw Sale ("Draw Sale") begins and
ends on the period described on the Platform (the "Sale Period").
How to Participate
In order to
participate through the App, you must have a device that uses the iOS or
Android operating system and has the ability to receive text messages. You also
must have location services and in-app messaging enabled on your device. To
participate, create an adiClub account. Once you have
an account, during the Sale Period, you must enter the requested information to
complete your participation.
Participation Rules
All entries must be submitted and received before
the conclusion of the Sale Period. Normal time rates and data charges, if any,
charged by your internet or mobile service provider will apply. All entries are
subject to verification at any time. Proof of submission does not constitute
proof of entry.
Selection of Purchasers
After the end of the Sales Period, participants
will be selected at random to purchase the Hype Product ("Purchaser"), with
some advantage given to higher-level adiClub
members. However, being an adiClub member, even
in the higher levels, does not guarantee that you will be selected to be a
Purchaser.
Product Purchase and Delivery
If you are selected as a Purchaser, we will
notify you by e-mail (sent to the e-mail address provided when entering), and
automatically charge the purchase price of the Hype Product, plus any
applicable taxes, and shipping and handling, to the payment method you provided
to participate in the Draw Sale. We will ship the Hype Product to the shipping
address you provided to participate in the Draw Sale. adidas' standard payment
and shipping terms apply.
Returns
Purchasers may return Hype Products, subject to
our returns policy for Hype products, which is available on our website.
25.2 Hype eCom "First Come, First Served" Sale
Sale Period
The Hype eCom "First Come, First Served" Sale
begins and ends on the period described in the Platform (the "Sale Period").
The first-come, first-served mechanism may be used for e.g.
the Ivy Park Hype Products.
How to Participate
In order to
participate through the App, you must have a device that uses the iOS or
Android operating system and has the ability to receive text messages. You also
must have location services and in-app messaging enabled on your device. To
participate, create an adiClub account. Once you have
an account, during the Sale Period, you must enter the requested information to
complete your participation.
Participation Rules
All entries must be
submitted and received before the conclusion of the Sale Period. Normal time
rates and data charges, if any, charged by your internet or mobile service
provider will apply. All entries are subject to verification at any time. Proof
of submission does not constitute proof of entry.
Selection of Purchasers
After the end of the Sales Period, participants
will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, to purchase the Hype
Product ("Purchaser"), with some advantage given to higher-level adiClub members. However, being an adiClub
member, even at the higher levels, does not guarantee that you will be selected
to be a Purchaser.
Product Purchase
You should complete the checkout of the Hype
Products in your shopping list as fast as you can after the Hype Products have
been released for purchase, to increase the chance of purchasing them. We do
not guarantee you can purchase any of the Hype Products that are on your
shopping list either prior to or after the release of the Hype Products. We
will notify you of the exact time of release through a timer on the Platform
and by e-mail (sent to the e-mail address provided when entering).
Returns
Purchasers may return Hype Products, subject to
our returns policy for Hype products, which is available on our website.
25.3 Hype eCom "Queue Light" Sale
Sale Period
The Hype eCom "Queue Light2 Sale begins and ends
on the period described in the Platform (the "Sale Period"), and ends, at the
latest when all Hype Products are sold out.
How to Participate
In order to
participate through the App, you must have a device that uses the iOS or
Android operating system and has the ability to receive text messages. You also
must have location services and in-app messaging enabled on your device. To
participate, create an adiClub account. Once you have
an account, during the Sale Period, you must enter the requested information to
complete your participation.
Participation Rules
All entries must be submitted and received before
the conclusion of the Sale Period. Normal time rates and data charges, if any,
charged by your internet or mobile service provider will apply. All entries are
subject to verification at any time. Proof of submission does not constitute
proof of entry.
Selection of Purchasers
During the Sales Period, participants will be
selected on a first come first served basis, for each available shoe size, to
purchase the Hype Product ("Purchaser").
Product Purchase
Your registration in the Hype Event means you
agree to purchase the item if you win. We do not guarantee you can purchase any
of the Hype Products either prior to or after the release of the Hype Products.
Returns
Purchasers may return Hype Products, subject to
our returns policy for Hype products, which is available on our website.
25.4 Hype eCom "Queue Pro" Sale
Sale Period
The Hype eCom "Queue Pro" Sale begins and ends on
the period described in the Platform (the "Sale Period).
How to Participate
In order to
participate through the App, you must have a device that uses the iOS or
Android operating system and has the ability to receive text messages. You also
must have location services and in-app messaging enabled on your device. To
participate, create an adiClub account. Once you have
an account, during the Sale Period, you must enter the requested information to
complete your participation.
Participation Rules
All entries must be submitted and received before
the conclusion of the Sale Period. Normal time rates and data charges, if any,
charged by your internet or mobile service provider will apply. All entries are
subject to verification at any time. Proof of submission does not constitute
proof of entry.
Selection of Purchasers
During the Sales Period, participants will be
selected at random to purchase the Hype Product ("Purchaser"), except that some
advantage may be given to participants based on certain criteria such as, for
example, App engagement, participation in other Hype Events, and adiClub membership level. However, being an adiClub member, even at the higher levels, does not
guarantee that you will be selected to be a Purchaser.
Product Purchase
Your registration in the Hype Event means you
agree to purchase the item if you win. We do not guarantee you can purchase any
of the Hype Products either prior to or after the release of the Hype Products.
Returns
Purchasers may return Hype Products, subject to
our returns policy for Hype products, which is available on our website.
25.5 Retail Exclusive Hype Release
How to Participate
When participating, please remember to follow all
safety guidelines in your area, including ones related to COVID-19.
In order to
participate in the Retail Exclusive Hype Release, you must sign up to join a
launch event in the App, which will give you a chance to win a reservation for
a particular style of Hype Product. Signing up to join a launch event is not a
guarantee of a reservation. During the process of signing up for a launch
event, you will select your preferred size and store. In
order to receive notice of exclusive releases in your area, push
notifications must be enabled within the App. Location services must be enabled
on your device.
Selection of Purchasers
Reservations are granted based on a random
selection and are non-transferable. To reserve a Hype Product, you must be
within a pre-determined zone around eligible store locations as determined
within the App. If you are selected to make a reservation, you will be provided
a pick-up location and several timeslots. If you do not choose a timeslot, one
will be allocated to you. At the designated time, you are required to bring
your device with the App installed and containing a valid voucher (QR code)
confirming your reservation to your pick-up location.
Product Purchase
In order to
complete a purchase of the Hype Product, you must bring a photo ID, an
acceptable method of payment, and provide the confirmation voucher to a store
employee. If you do not or are unable to pick up the Hype Product at the time,
date and location indicated, it will not be held for you. Receiving a
reservation is not a guarantee that you will be able the purchase the Hype
Product. One (pair of the) Hype Product can be picked up per person regardless
of the number of reservations. Additional terms may apply to particular
launch events and reservations for particular styles of the Hype
Product. Any such additional terms will be disclosed at the time you seek to
join such a launch event or make such a reservation.
Returns
If you buy the reserved Hype Product, you pay for
it in-store. Purchasers may return Hype Products, subject to our returns policy
for Hype products and in-store purchases, which are available on our website.
25.6 Hype eCom "Unbox" Sale
The Hype App "Unbox" Sale
begins and ends on the period described in the Platform and ends once the
Products are sold out or at a time communicated within the App, whichever comes
first (the "Sale Period").
How to Participate
In order to participate through the
App, you must have a device that uses the iOS or Android operating system and
has the ability to receive text messages. You also must have location services
and in-app messaging enabled on your device and be located in
a Drop Area. To participate, create an adiClub
account. Once you have an account, during the Sale Period, you must enter the
requested information to complete your participation.
Unbox Safety
Notice and Release
Any physical
activity and any presence in public spaces carry an inherent risk of potential
accident or injury or illness. Your participation in this Hype Event is
voluntary and at your own risk. You will use common sense during the Hype
Event, stop movement if you experience any pain or start to feel tired or
dizzy, and follow all safety guidelines in your area, including ones related to
COVID-19. YOU HAVE READ THE SAFETY NOTICE ABOVE AND YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND RELEASE AND HOLD ADIDAS, AND EACH OF ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES HARMLESS FROM,
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING IN ANY WAY FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION THE
HYPE EVENT. YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME THE RISKS INHERENT IN YOUR PARTICIPATION
IN THE HYPE EVENT.
Participation
Rules
The Hype Event is limited
to specific geographic areas in one or more cities, as further described in the
App (each location, a "Drop Area"). Participants must be physically within a
Drop Area to participate in the Hype Event. During the Sale Period, follow the
instructions in the App on how to participate. Normal time rates and data
charges, if any, charged by your internet or mobile service provider will
apply. Participating in this Hype Event does not guarantee that you will be
able to purchase a Hype Product.
Once you start
participating in the Hype Event during the Sale Period, you will see a number of virtual shoeboxes on a map of the Drop Area.
Only one of these boxes will contain a virtual version of the Product. To open
a virtual shoebox, you must be within a certain distance from that box, as
described in the App.
Selection of
Purchasers
During the Sales Period,
participants will be selected on a first come first served basis in relation to
the Drop Area, to purchase the Hype Product ("urchaser"). Once you find and
open the box containing the virtual Product, you have a limited number of
minutes to purchase the Product.
Product Purchase
All purchases must be
completed before the conclusion of the Sales Period. We do not guarantee you
can purchase any of the Hype Products either prior to or after the release of
the Hype Products.
Returns
Purchasers may return Hype
Products, subject to our returns policy for Hype products, which is
available on our website.
26. MONEY CAN'T BUY PRODUCTS ("MCBP") AND POINTS FOR PRODUCTS ("P x P")
26.1 Money Can't Buy Products ("MCBP")
You will be entitled to use your Points to Spend to purchase MCBP and any such purchase will be subject to our eCom Terms and Conditions and any additional terms presented to you when making a purchase.
MCBP are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged unless your product is defective and you are legally entitled to a refund. Please see our returns policy for details.
26.2 Points for Products ("P x P")
You will be entitled to use your Points to Spend to purchase certain P x P items and any such purchase will be subject to our eCom Terms and Conditions and any additional terms presented to you when making a purchase.
P x P items purchased with your Points are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged unless your product is defective and you are legally entitled to a refund. Please see our returns policy for details
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitutes
the entire agreement between the user and adidas and supersedes any prior understandings
or agreements (written or oral).
28. CONTACT US; SMS TEXT TERMS
If you do not understand
any of the foregoing Terms or if you have any questions or comments, we invite
you to contact our Customer Service Department by email at
customerservice@shopadidas.com or by calling 1-800-982-9337.
In some cases, you may be
able to text our customer service team. If you contact us via SMS text,
you agree to these terms: We will respond to you in one or more SMS messages.
Standard message and data rates may apply to any messages sent by us or you.
Please contact your wireless provider with any questions regarding text
messaging or data rates and plans. You represent and warrant that you
have the authority to agree to receive SMS messages on the telephone number
that you have provided to us, or from which you sent the SMS request to us. SMS
messaging is not available in all areas. Not all mobile devices or handsets may
be supported. Adidas is not responsible for delayed or undelivered
messages. To stop receiving SMS messages from adidas customer service,
send "STOP". For additional help, please contact customer
service through email or by calling.
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