Terms & Conditions
The following terms and conditions (the "Agreement") govern all use of the Global Apparel Partners, Inc. website (the "Site") and the services available on or at the Site (taken together with the Site, the "Service"). The Service is owned and operated by Global Apparel Partners, Inc. and its affiliated companies and subsidiaries ("Global Apparel Partners, Inc.", "we", "our", "us", etc.). The Service is offered subject to your (the "User", "you" "your") acceptance without modification of all of the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules, policies and procedures that may be published from time to time on the Site by Global Apparel Partners, Inc. – including, without limitation, Shipping, Return Policy, Privacy Policy and others. If you do not agree this Agreement, do not use the Site.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. is a knit on demand company for business who wants to outsource the knitting and delivering component. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. white-label knits and dropships the products ("Products") directly to your customers ("Customers").
1. Access & Membership
In order to enjoy all the benefits of Global Apparel Partners, Inc., the User must register and become a member ("Member"). Membership requires that the User registers on the Site (including by filling-out all required personal information). The User may opt out of marketing and promotional e-mails. The User may cancel its membership at any time by canceling online on the Site. To complete registration, the User shall provide an email address and a password. The User may never use another's Global Apparel Partners, Inc. account without permission from that user. The User is solely responsible for the activity that occurs on User’s account, and User must keep its account password secure. The User must notify Global Apparel Partners, Inc. immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of its account. Although Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will not be liable for the User’s losses caused by any unauthorized use of its account, User may be liable for the losses of Global Apparel Partners, Inc. or others due to such unauthorized use.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. may change, suspend or discontinue the Services, Products, fees, charges, terms at any time, including the availability of any feature, or content. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. may also impose limits on certain features and Services or restrict User's access to parts or all of the Services without notice or liability. The User certifies to Global Apparel Partners, Inc. that if User is an individual (i.e., not a corporation) the User is at least 18 years of age. The User also certifies that it is legally permitted to use the Service, and takes full responsibility for the selection and use of the Service. This Agreement is void where prohibited by law, and the right to access the Service is revoked in such jurisdictions.
2. Modifications
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. reserves the right, at its discretion, to modify this Agreement, fees, charges, terms at any time. The User shall be responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with any such modifications. Use of the Service by the User following such notification constitutes the User's acceptance of the terms and conditions of changes as modified. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you may send Global Apparel Partners, Inc. a written notification, including via email, (and your Global Apparel Partners, Inc. account will be deleted) or close your account within 30 days of notice.
3. Content
All content (information, images, pictures, data, text, photographs, graphics, messages, or other materials), hereinafter "Content", that you post, submit, upload, display, sell or use, hereinafter "post", using our Services is your content. We don’t make any claim(s) to it. That includes anything you post using our Services (like your Content, images, shop name, your customer reviews, comments, videos, usernames, etc.).
Responsibility for the Content. You understand that you are solely responsible for the Content that you post on or through the Service. You represent that you have all necessary rights to the Content and that you’re not infringing or violating any third party’s rights by posting it or using it on your Products sold, manufactured, or warehoused by Global Apparel Partners, Inc.
Permission to Use the Content. By using our services Global Apparel Partners, Inc. agrees that your content will remain yours. This means that we will never use your Content without your expressed permission.
Rights You Grant Global Apparel Partners, Inc. By approving the posting your Content, you grant Global Apparel Partners, Inc. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, sub-licensable, perpetual license to use, display, edit, modify, reproduce, distribute, store, and prepare derivative works of your Content to provide the Services and to promote Global Apparel Partners, Inc. and/or your Global Apparel Partners, Inc. store, or the Services in general, in any formats and through any channels, including across any Global Apparel Partners, Inc. services, third-party website, advertising medium and/or social media.
Reporting Unauthorized Content. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. respects intellectual property rights and follows intellectual property laws. Because of our esteemed respect, we are committed to following appropriate legal procedures to remove infringing content from the Service(s).
Intellectual Property. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. respects your work and empowers you to express your voice and ideas. We ask that you respect the work and creative rights of others. You need to either own the Content you post to Global Apparel Partners, Inc., or have the express authority to post it. Content must comply with right of publicity, trademark and copyright laws, and all other applicable state and federal laws.
Trademarks and Infringement of Intellectual Property. In events where we receive proper notice of intellectual property infringement, Global Apparel Partners, Inc. strives to respond quickly by removing, blocking, or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material. When Global Apparel Partners, Inc. removes, blocks or disables access in response to a notice, Global Apparel Partners, Inc. makes a reasonable attempt to contact the allegedly infringing party, provide information about the notice and removal, and, in cases of confirmed copyright infringement, provide information about counter notification.
Counter DMCA Notifications: If Global Apparel Partners, Inc. receives a DMCA counter notification, the removed material may be replaced or access to it may be restored 10 business days after receipt of the counter notice, unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the allegedly infringing party and informs Global Apparel Partners, Inc. of this action. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. sends a copy of the counter notice to the original complaining party.
Repeat Infringement: Global Apparel Partners, Inc. terminates account privileges of Members that are subject to repeat notices of intellectual property infringement in appropriate circumstances and at Global Apparel Partners, Inc.’s discretion.
Copyright Responsibility. You agree and attest by accepting this Agreement and using our Services that you own all rights (including copyrights) for the Content you post, or if you are not the owner, that you have express authority and written permission to use the Content, and that you have all of the rights required to post the Content.
If Content that you own and have rights to has been posted to the Services without your permission and you want it removed, please contact our customer service department directly for further escalation and review.
If your Content infringes another person’s intellectual property, we will block it at our discretion.
Inappropriate, False, or Misleading Content. This should be common sense, but there are certain types of Content we don’t want submitted to our Services (for legal reasons or otherwise). You agree that you will not post any content that is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, illegal or otherwise offensive or in violation of any part of this Agreement. You also agree not to post any Content that is false and misleading or uses the Services in a manner that is fraudulent or deceptive.
4. Use of Services
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use our Services, platforms, and integrations subject to this Agreement and the following restrictions in particular:
Don’t Use Our Services to Break the Law. You agree that you will not violate any laws in connection with your use of the Services. This includes any local, state, federal, and international laws that may apply to you or Global Apparel Partners, Inc. For example, it’s your responsibility to obtain any permits or licenses that your store may require; you must not engage in fraud, theft, anti-competitive conduct, threatening conduct, or any other unlawful acts or crimes against Global Apparel Partners, Inc., another Global Apparel Partners, Inc. user, or a third party.
Don’t Try to Harm Our Systems. You agree not to interfere with or try to disrupt our Services, for example by distributing a virus or other harmful computer code into our platforms, third party services, or other programs or systems our clients may use to promote their Products. You agree that Global Apparel Partners, Inc. reserves the right to audit our platforms (systems) to ensure integrity and compliance with this Agreement, at the sole discretion of Global Apparel Partners, Inc.
Follow Brand Guidelines. The name “Global Apparel Partners, Inc.”, our iconography, phrases, logos, and designs that we use in connection with Services we provide are trademarks, service marks, or trade dress of Global Apparel Partners, Inc. in the US, European Union, and all other countries, that are used for proprietary purposes at our sole discretion.
Share Your Ideas. We love your suggestions and ideas! They can help us improve your experience and our Services. Any unsolicited ideas or other materials you submit to Global Apparel Partners, Inc. (not including your Content or Products you sell or warehouse through our Services) are considered non-confidential and nonproprietary to you. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, non-irrevocable, sub-licensable, perpetual license to use and publish those ideas and materials for any purpose, without compensation to you at any time.
Communication Methods. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will provide you with certain legal information in writing. By using our Services, you’re agreeing to our communication methods which describes how we provide that information to you. This simply means that we reserve the right to send you information electronically (by email, etc.) instead of mailing you paper copies (it’s better for the environment).
5. Warranties and limitation of liability
Items Your Clients Purchase Through Our Sites. You understand that Global Apparel Partners, Inc. cannot and does not make any warranties about your Content, stores, or what you sell to your end customer that we may warehouse. Any legal claim related to a Product your Customers purchase must be brought directly against you as the seller of the Product. You release Global Apparel Partners, Inc. from any claims related to Products sold through our Services, including consideration for defective items, misrepresentations by you as a seller, or items that caused physical injury (like product liability claims) from warehoused goods.
Content You Access. Your customers may come across materials that they find offensive or inappropriate while using our Services. We make no representations concerning any content posted by users through the Services. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of content posted by users that you accessed through the Services. You release us from all liability relating to that content.
Third-Party Services. Our stores on our Site(s) may contain links to third-party websites or services that we don’t own or control (for example, links to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest). You may also need to use a third party’s product or service in order to use some of our Services (like a compatible mobile device to use our mobile apps). When you access these third-party services, you do so at your own risk. The third parties may require you to accept their own terms of use. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. is not a party to those agreements; they are solely between you and the third party.
Warranties. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. is dedicated to making our Services the best they can be, but we’re not perfect and sometimes things can go wrong. You understand that our Services are provided “as is” and without any kind of warranty (express or implied). We are expressly disclaiming any warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose, as well as any warranties implied by a course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade.
We do not guarantee that:
the Services will be secure or available at any particular time or location;
any and all errors which are Global Apparel Partners, Inc. responsible will be corrected;
the Services will always be free of viruses or other harmful materials; or
the results of using the Services will meet your expectations. You use the Services solely at your own risk. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Liability Limits. To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither Global Apparel Partners, Inc., nor our employees or directors shall be liable to you for any lost profits or revenues, or for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the Services or this Agreement.
6. Responsibility of site members and visitors
Violation of any of this Agreement or other rules will result in the termination of your Global Apparel Partners, Inc. account.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to pre-screen, refuse, or remove any Content that is available via the Global Apparel Partners, Inc. Services. Without limiting the foregoing, Global Apparel Partners, Inc. and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any Content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such Content. In this regard, you acknowledge that you may not rely on any Content created by Global Apparel Partners, Inc. or submitted to Global Apparel Partners, Inc., including without limitation information in Global Apparel Partners, Inc. collaborations, posts and in all other parts of the Global Apparel Partners, Inc. Services.
Without limiting other remedies, we may limit, suspend or terminate our Service and User accounts, prohibit access to our Site, delay or remove hosted Content, and take technical and legal steps to keep Users off the Site if we think that they are creating problems, possible legal liabilities, or acting inconsistently with the letter or spirit of our policies. We also reserve the right to cancel unconfirmed accounts or accounts that have been inactive for extended periods of time. The User is responsible for providing Global Apparel Partners, Inc. with accurate information (including but not limited to its retail price). If the User has provided Global Apparel Partners, Inc. with inaccurate or false information, (a) the User shall be liable to Global Apparel Partners, Inc. for damages and losses (including but not limited to taxes) arising out of such inaccurate or false information and (b) the User shall reimburse such damages and losses (including but not limited to taxes) to Global Apparel Partners, Inc., and (c) Global Apparel Partners, Inc. shall have the right to charge the Client for such damages and losses (including but not limited to taxes).
7. Payments and fees
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. may save Member's credit or debit card information and use it for all future shipments and charges, which will automatically be charged to the saved card, unless the Member notifies Global Apparel Partners, Inc. through the Site. When you order a Product, or use a Service that has a fee, you will be charged then current fees, which we may change from time to time (such when we have holiday sales or offer you discount of base product price). We may choose to temporarily change the fees for our Services for promotional events or new Services, and such changes are effective when we post the temporary promotional event or new Service on the Site. The sale will be submitted for processing and you will be charged as soon as you click on the "confirm" button. You will then receive an e-mail from us.
By placing an order through the Site, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to use the means of payment tendered and, in the case of card payments, that you are either the cardholder or have the cardholder's express permission to utilize the card to effect payment.
In case of an unfounded chargeback, the User shall reimburse Global Apparel Partners, Inc. for its losses, which consist of fulfillment costs and chargeback handling fees ($15 USD per chargeback).
We may refuse to process a transaction for any reason or refuse Service to anyone at any time at our sole discretion. We will not be liable to you or any third party by reason of refusing or suspending any transaction after processing has begun.
Unless otherwise stated, all fees and payments are quoted in U.S. Dollars. The User is responsible for paying all fees, payments and applicable taxes associated with our Site and Services. After receiving your order you will receive an e-mail from us confirming the details, description and price for the Products ordered together with some information on your rights to return your goods. Payment of the total price plus taxes and delivery must be made in full before dispatch of your Products.
Discounts apply to eligible monthly recurring charges before taxes, shipping and other fees. Discounts are awarded only to Users over certain threshold of monthly revenue in the preceding calendar month. These tiers are listed on our Site and are subject to change. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. at its sole discretion may change, suspend or discontinue these discounts at any time.
8. Local taxes
User is responsible for (and shall charge) all sales taxes, VAT and other taxes and duties associated with the Products (if and as applicable). If the User is located in California or North Carolina, it is required to provide a valid California Resale Certificate or North Carolina Resale Certificate or all orders sent to California/ North Carolina are subject to California/North Carolina sales tax rates on top of retail rates.
If the User is located in California, California tax rate is calculated as a percentage of retail price when it is provided to Global Apparel Partners, Inc. by User. When retail price of goods is unknown, Global Apparel Partners, Inc. calculates tax rate from Global Apparel Partners, Inc. price plus 10% in accordance with California Regulation 1706 if goods are shipped to California, or tax rate from Global Apparel Partners, Inc. price if goods are shipped to North Carolina.
9. Shipping and returns
Once you have clicked on the "confirm" button, it might be not possible to edit or cancel your order. If you want to change some parameters, Customer addresses, etc., please check whether such an option is available in your account. We are not bound to make such modifications in your order, but we will do our best on a case-by-case basis. Replacement of Products and credits to the Member's account for Products claimed as damaged or not received are subject to Global Apparel Partners, Inc. investigation and discretion.
The risk of loss and title for such items pass to the User upon our delivery to the carrier. It is the Customer's responsibility to file any claim with a carrier for a lost shipment if carrier tracking indicates that the Product was delivered. In such case Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will not make any refunds and will not resend the Product.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will review replacement/return requests only (a) if there will be missing or broken Product, or a print error if it is Global Apparel Partners, Inc. fault and (b) if Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will receive a complaint within 30 days from the day the Product was delivered to the Customer (or within 30 days after the estimated delivery date, if the Product is missing).
10. Description of products
Whilst many component parts of our Products are standard, all Products available for purchase are described on their specific design page on our Site. We always try to represent each design as accurately as possible via photography and copy points provided by designers, artists or photographers.
We have a policy of continuous Product development so we can provide you with what we consider the best design combined with best performance, and thus reserve the right to amend the specifications of Products, their price, packaging and any Service associated at any time, without prior notice. Before ordering, we thus invite you to have a close look at the Product description and design.
We use our best efforts to provide you with the best images and descriptions, but unfortunately cannot guarantee that colors and details in website images are 100% accurate representations of the product, and sizes might in some cases be approximate.
Sometimes during the manufacturing process Products can be damaged, obviously they won't be shipped out to Users and Customers, however they can still be used for charitable purposes. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. reserves the right to donate all damaged items with full or partial designs to charity and the User hereby waives its right to collect royalties or other fees regarding damaged products that are donated.
11. Purchase of products
Your order represents an offer to us to purchase a Product which is accepted by us once we have sent you an e-mail order confirmation. Any Products on the same order which we have not confirmed in a order confirmation e-mail do not form part of that contract.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. shall under no circumstances be held liable for any special losses due to specific circumstances of the User an/or Customer, indirect or consequential losses or wasted expenditure.
Orders are placed and received exclusively via the Site. Before ordering from us, it is the Member's responsibility to check and determine full ability to receive the Products. Correct Customer’s address and post code/zip code, User’s up-to-date telephone number and e-mail address are absolutely necessary to ensure successful delivery of Products.
All information asked on the checkout page must be filled in precisely and accurately. Global Apparel Partners, Inc. will not be responsible for missed delivery because of a wrong delivery address or an inappropriate phone number. Should you like to ask for a change in the delivery address, notify change in a phone number or any other special requirements, please contact Global Apparel Partners, Inc..
12. Delivery
We deliver to Users/Customers to most places in the world. User shall cover delivery costs. Delivery prices are additional to the Product’s price and may vary depending on delivery location and/or sort of Products, and additional charges may be added to the order for remote or difficult to access locations that require special attention. Flat rate delivery charges are shown on our checkout page; however we reserve the right to advise you of any additional delivery charges that apply to your specific delivery address.
Some sort of Products are packaged and shipped separately. We can not guarantee delivery dates and accept no responsibility, apart from advising you of any known delay, for Products that are delivered after the estimated delivery date. Flat rate delivery times are shown on the Site. It is only an average estimation, and some delivery can take longer, or alternatively be delivered much faster. All delivery estimates given at the time of placing and confirming order are subject to change. In any case, we will do our best to contact you and advise you of all changes. We try our best to make delivery of Product as simple as possible.
Ownership of the Products will only pass to you/Customer when we receive full payment of all sums due in respect of the Products, including delivery charges and taxes.
13. Release
You release us (and our officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes. You agree that Global Apparel Partners, Inc. has no control over and does not guarantee the delivery of the advertised collaborations and that Global Apparel Partners, Inc. shall be released from any and all damages resulting from the failure to receive any benefits of an anticipated collaboration.
14. Trademarks
If you use any of our trademarks in reference to our Products or Services, you must include a statement attributing that trademark to us. You must not use any of our trademarks in or as the whole or part of your own trademarks; in connection with activities, Products or Services which are not ours; in a manner which may be confusing, misleading or deceptive; or in a manner that disparages us or our information, products or services (including the Site).
15. Indemnity
You will indemnify and hold Global Apparel Partners, Inc. (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures and employees) harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party (including your Customer) due to or arising out of your breach of this Agreement, your use (or misuse) of our Services, or your account’s infringement of someone else’s rights, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. We reserve the right to handle our legal defense however we see fit, even if you are indemnifying us, in which case you agree to cooperate with us so we can execute our strategy.
16. Disputes, Law & Jurisdiction
Governing Law. This Agreement (including any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims)) are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. These laws will apply no matter where in the world you live.
Arbitration. You and Global Apparel Partners, Inc. agree that any dispute or claim arising from or relating to the Agreement shall be finally settled by final and binding arbitration, using the English language, administered by the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rule in effect at that time (those rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this section, and as of the date of this Agreement you can find them here or by calling the AAA at 1–800–778–7879). Arbitration will be handled by a sole arbitrator in accordance with those rules. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court that has jurisdiction. Any arbitration under the Agreement will take place on an individual basis – class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. You understand that by agreeing to the Agreement, you and Global Apparel Partners, Inc. are each waiving the right to trial by jury or to participate in a class action or class arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party shall have the right to bring an action in a court of proper jurisdiction for injunctive or other equitable or conservatory relief, pending a final decision by the arbitrator. You may instead assert your claim in “small claims” court, but only if your claim qualifies, your claim remains in such court, and your claim remains on an individual, non-representative, and non-class basis.
Costs of Arbitration. Payment for any and all reasonable AAA filing, administrative, and arbitrator fees will be in accordance with the Consumer Arbitration Rules. If the value of your claim does not exceed $10,000, Global Apparel Partners, Inc. Inc. will pay for the reasonable filing, administrative, and arbitrator fees associated with the arbitration, unless the arbitrator finds that either the substance of your claim or the relief sought was frivolous or brought for an improper purpose.
17. General
No agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer, franchiser-franchisee relationship, etc. is intended or created by this Agreement.
You acknowledge that you have all necessary permits to grant us with Customer’s personal data to fulfill this Agreement.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. In our sole discretion, we may assign this Agreement upon notice to you. Headings are for reference purposes only and do not limit 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. We do not guarantee we will take action against all breaches of this Agreement.
Global Apparel Partners, Inc. reserves the right to transfer or assign this Agreement or any right or obligation under this Agreement at any time.