Table of Contents
Welcome!
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
User Content
Social Media
Accounts
Permitted Uses
Notification of Copyright Infringement (The U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
Third-Party Services
Website and Content Subject to Change
Product Availability and Pricing
Purchases
Limitations on Purchases
Shipping
Returns
Export Control
Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
Indemnity
Arbitration
Class Action Waiver
Geographic Scope
Our Communications To You
Governing Law
Severability
Additional Terms May Apply
Changes
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) and the Privacy Notice available on this website (collectively, the “Agreement”) apply to your use of this website, any associated mobile sites, services, applications, or platforms (“Platform”). Please review these Terms carefully, as they affect your legal rights. Your use of the Platform constitutes your agreement and acceptance of the Agreement. If at any time you do not accept the Agreement, stop using the Platform. As used in these Terms, "Whirlpool," "us," "our," or "we" refers to Whirlpool Corp. (including Whirlpool Canada LP) which owns and operates the Platform. "You" and "Your" mean the user(s) of the Platform.
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS BOTH A MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION PROVISION AND CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION. THESE PROVISIONS REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY AND ABIDE BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION PROVISION AND THE CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM AND MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE ANY AND ALL USE OF THE PLATFORM.
Whirlpool has developed select smart appliances that may be connected to a device to provide users with interactive features and functionality ("Smart Appliances"), together with associated mobile applications and cloud-based services. All use of Whirlpool’s Smart Appliances and associated applications and services are separately subject to Whirlpool’s Smart Appliance Terms of Service. In the event of a conflict, Whirlpool’s Smart Appliance Terms of Service control over these Terms.
All content on the Platform (including but not limited to graphics, drawings, design, text, software, selection, and arrangement) is protected by copyright laws in the United States and around the world. We grant you permission to use the Platform and its contents for your own personal use. You may not access, download, copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any part of the content or Platform for commercial purposes, whether on behalf of yourself or a third party.
All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Whirlpool Properties, Inc., Whirlpool Corp., or other owners that have granted Whirlpool Corp. license to use such Marks.
The Platform may enable you and others to submit reviews, ratings, comments, photos, videos, or other content (“User Content”). You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your User Content, your User Content is not confidential or proprietary to you, and others may access or use your User Content. You will only submit User Content if: you are the sole author and owner of all rights to the User Content or have all necessary permissions; your submission is in accordance with these Terms and any other guidance we provide on the Platform; and your submission complies with all applicable laws and regulations. We retain sole discretion to remove any User Content from our Platform for any reason.
You will not submit User Content that may cause injury to any person or entity; is false or misleading; infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights; violates anyone’s rights to privacy or publicity; violates any law or regulation; includes content or links to content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, knowingly false, fraudulent, indecent, violent, obscene, profane, hateful, racially or religiously biased, threatening, or harassing; is inconsistent with the safe and proper use of any Whirlpool product or service; or promotes commercial activities and/or sales without our prior written consent.
Other than your personal information (e.g., your name, address, and email address), you grant us and our authorized third-party affiliates a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable license to your User Content, including any username or social media handle you used when submitting the User Content. This includes the right to use, copy, modify, adapt, publish, translate, transform, create derivative works from, sell, and/or distribute your User Content. You acknowledge that all your User Content may be used and shared by us with third parties.
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, YOUR USER CONTENT, OTHERS’ USER CONTENT THAT YOU CHOOSE TO USE, AND ANY CONSEQUENCES THEREOF.
You may be required to register for an account to access certain Platform services or content. Your username and password are for your personal use only, and you are responsible for maintaining their confidentiality. You are also responsible for keeping your account information, including your email address, up to date. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your account for any reason.
You may use the Platform or your Account only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You may not use the Platform in any manner that could harm Whirlpool, its affiliates, its brands, or any person or property. In addition, you must not:
If you are a copyright owner and believe that any content on the Platform infringes your copyrights, you may file a copyright infringement notification with us by mail to Whirlpool Corporation DMCA Agent, 500 Renaissance Drive, Suite 101, St. Joseph, MI 49085 or email to copyright@whirlpool.com. In your correspondence:
The Platform may have links to or integrate with third-party websites or services (“Third-Party Services”). Use of a Third-Party Service is subject to the third party’s terms, conditions, and privacy policies, which may differ from ours, and the integration may enable the collection of data or information by the third party subject to its privacy policy. We do not make any representations about, and are not responsible for, products, services, or material of Third-Party Services, even if a particular third party is affiliated with us.
While we try to maintain an error-free Platform, we do not guarantee that the Platform content is complete, current, or error-free (including content related to product availability, specifications, features, or prices). If we discover errors, we will make reasonable efforts to correct them. In some cases, product measurements and descriptions are approximate and provided only for ease of explanation or convenience. We try to display product colours as accurately as possible, but colours may appear differently on your screen.
We use reasonable efforts to fulfill orders, but cannot guarantee availability of any particular product or service, and sometimes an item shown on the Platform may not be available. In that case, we may cancel your order or contact you for follow-up. We reserve the right to discontinue the sale of any product or service at any time without notice. We may decline or place quantity limits on your order at any time.
In the event of a pricing or other error, we reserve the right to revoke offers, cancel orders and correct errors or omissions, including after an order has been placed. Our acknowledgement of an order means that your order request has been received; not that the price or availability of an item has been confirmed. “MSRP” prices are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, which may differ from the other online or retailer prices in your area. In some cases, intermediate markdowns may have been taken.
If you wish to purchase products or services described on the Platform, you will be asked to supply certain information applicable to your purchase, including credit card and shipping information. You may be able to store your information with your Account, which allows you to make future purchases without re-entering information. You agree to pay all charges incurred by you and your credit card (or other applicable payment mechanism) at the price(s) in effect when such charges are incurred.
We are required by law to collect all applicable sales taxes for all provinces and municipalities. You authorize us to charge the applicable sales taxes to your credit card at the time of completion of order shipment.
Whirlpool Canada accepts VISA and MasterCard. For your security, the billing name and address on your credit card must match that of the information you submit. If the information provided does not match, your order may be delayed in processing. We reserve the right to cancel any order that does not adhere to these criteria. We may preauthorize your order amount with your credit or debit card issuer at the time you place the order, which may have an effect on your available credit line.
All billing and registration information provided by you must be accurate, complete and correct. By confirming your purchase at the end of the checkout process, you agree to accept and pay for the items, products and / or services that you have requested. Receiving an order acknowledgement via email does not guarantee the acceptance of an order.
We are not responsible for failure to fulfill orders due to causes beyond our control. We reserve the right to: (1) limit order quantities to reasonable amounts (in our sole discretion); (2) prohibit purchases on the Platform by retailers, distributors, or resellers; (3) discontinue or refuse to offer any product or service; (4) impose conditions on any discount, coupon or promotion; and/or (5) bar any user from completing a transaction.
Our products are tough and durable, and most are heavy. That’s why we do our best to offer reasonable shipping rates for those who shop Gladiator products on our site using a variety of delivery methods and agents. All orders with single items under 50lbs will be ground shipped via agents like Purolator, with varying shipment costs as listed on the website at the time of purchase. Orders with single items weighing over 50lbs require special Home Delivery and are shipped for a flat fee per order.
Freight, pricing and payment terms are based on the date, sub-total amount and any promotional information provided at the time of order. All shipments are tendered via the Delivery method the user selects during checkout. Gladiator reserves the right to select alternative carriers for all shipments. The customer must be home to accept home delivery of products.
Gladiator® ships and delivers across Canada.
Most Small Package shipments will be received within 4-8 business days. Most Home Delivery orders will be received within 7-10 business days. All requested dates for Home Delivery orders made by customers at checkout serve as a potential date range until a representative from our affiliated delivery service can call to confirm a final delivery date. Orders to remote locations may require additional days for delivery.
For returns and refunds, call 1-800-807-6777 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (eastern time) to secure a Return Authorization number. Products may be returned within 30 days from the date of shipment. Products must be in unused condition and in original packaging material. Customer is responsible for return shipping and handling charges. Defective merchandise will be handled according to the warranty terms. Refunds will not be issued for defective merchandise. If you need to return your merchandise for any reason, please repackage the product and all accessories that accompanied the original shipment in the original packing materials. Returned products with missing accessories will not be accepted. Gladiator® charges a 15% restocking fee on non-damaged return items.
You are responsible for complying with United States, Canada, and foreign export controls and for any violation of such controls, including any United States embargoes or other rules and regulations restricting exports. You represent that you are not: (1) located in, or a resident or a national of, any country subject to a government embargo or other restriction, or that has been designated by any government as a “terrorist supporting” country; or (2) on any government list of restricted end users.
THE PLATFORM — INCLUDING ALL OF ITS CONTENTS, INFORMATION, AND THE MANNER BY WHICH IT OPERATES — IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PLATFORM, CONTENT, AND ANY PRODUCTS OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, COMPLETENESS, LEGALITY, RELIABILITY OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT CONTAINED ON THE PLATFORM OR THE AVAILABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT OR RESULTS THAT YOU MAY OBTAIN THROUGH THE PLATFORM.
ALL DISCLAIMERS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING IN THIS SECTION AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS AGREEMENT) ARE MADE ON BEHALF OF WHIRLPOOL, ITS HEIRS, SURVIVORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, PREDECESSORS IN INTERESTS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “AFFILIATED ENTITIES”), AS WELL AS EACH AFFILIATED ENTITY’S LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, RELIANCE, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, ITS CONTENT, OR FROM ANY PRODUCTS OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PRIVACY OR SECURITY, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR USER CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND EVEN IF WHIRLPOOL IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM OR FROM ANY PRODUCTS OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES. ALL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING IN THIS SECTION AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS AGREEMENT) ARE ALSO MADE ON BEHALF OF THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Whirlpool and the Affiliated Entities against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of: (1) your use of, or activities in connection with, the Platform (including all User Content); and (2) any violation or alleged violation of this Agreement by you.
READ THE FOLLOWING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO OBTAIN RELIEF OR DAMAGES THROUGH COURT ACTION OR AS A MEMBER OF A CLASS.
As used in this Arbitration provision and the subsequent Class Action Waiver provision, "You" and "Your" includes you, your heirs, survivors, representatives, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, employees, predecessors in interests, successors, and assigns.
This Arbitration Agreement is intended to be broadly interpreted. It applies to any and all claims, disputes, or controversies of any nature whatsoever that You may raise against Whirlpool and/or its Affiliated Entities, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, including but not limited to statutory, common law, fraud (whether by misrepresentation or by omission) or other intentional tort, property, or equitable claims arising out of, relating to, or in connection with: the Platform, all content on the Platform, products sold or advertised on this Platform (including but not limited to the use, design, testing, manufacture, marketing, advertising, or labeling of any product advertised or purchased on this Platform), and these Terms (including any claims relating to the validity, scope, interpretation, breach or enforceability of these Terms) (all of which are collectively referred to herein as "Claims").
You agree that you will assert any Claim against Whirlpool and/or the Affiliated Entities by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules (“AAA Rules”), and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. To the extent there is any inconsistency between the terms of this Arbitration provision and the AAA Rules the provisions of this provision shall apply. The AAA Rules, forms and information are available online at www.adr.org, or can be obtained by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. Unless Whirlpool and You agree otherwise, any arbitration hearing(s) will take place in the province or jurisdiction in which you reside or, in the case of residents of Quebec, the seat of arbitration will be Ontario.
In the event that any provision of this Arbitration provision or the Class Action Waiver provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable in a particular case or jurisdiction, that provision will be severable in that case or jurisdiction, as the case may be, without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement, and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the Agreement in other cases and jurisdictions.
In the event that You intend to commence an arbitration or a court proceeding, You must first notify Whirlpool by contacting Our Customer Experience Center at 1-866-698-2538 (U.S.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada) ("Notice") and attempt to resolve Your Claim. If You and Whirlpool and/or the Affiliated Entities do not reach an agreement to resolve Your Claim within 30 days after Notice has been provided, either party may commence an arbitration proceeding in accordance with this Agreement.
We agree to pay Your filing, administration, service, case management, arbitrator and reasonable hearing fees. You may be ordered to reimburse us in whole or in part for any of the amount that We pay if the arbitrator or the court, as the case may be, finds that any of your Claims were filed for purposes of harassment or are frivolous.
READ THE FOLLOWING CLASS ACTION WAIVER AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO OBTAIN RELIEF OR DAMAGES AS A MEMBER OF A CLASS.
EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER, WHETHER BEFORE AN ARBITRATOR OR IN COURT, ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. You expressly waive any right you may have to bring or participate in a Claim as a class, collective or representative proceeding in court or before an arbitrator against Whirlpool and/or the Affiliated Entities. Further, unless both You and We agree in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate Your claim with another person's claim, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. Notwithstanding anything herein, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction. THIS SECTION NOT APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTS OF QUEBEC.
The Platform is intended for use within the United States of America and Canada. Claims about our products or services are limited to the United States and Canada, unless otherwise disclosed. The Platform is intended to promote solely products that are sold in the United States and Canada. We do not represent or warrant that the Platform is appropriate or available for use outside the United States and Canada.
We may communicate with you electronically, including by posting notices on the Platform or by responding to your e-mails. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures or other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
For our Canadian customers, this Agreement is and shall be governed by the laws of the province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its principles of conflicts of law, and regardless of your location. For our U.S. customers, this Agreement is and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to its principles of conflicts of law, and regardless of your location.
If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, that provision shall be considered amended in a manner that eliminates the unenforceability, and all other provisions shall remain effective as originally written.
Depending on which of our products or services you use, additional terms may apply (“Additional Terms”). Additional Terms may also apply for promotions, sweepstakes, contests, giveaways, or similar programs. If these Terms are inconsistent with any Additional Terms, the Additional Terms will control.
From time to time, we may change these Terms. We reserve the right to make these changes without notice, though we will update the "Last Updated" line at the beginning of these Terms after each revision. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms, and your continued use of the Platform following any changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or our Privacy Notice, our Canadian customers can contact us at 1-800-807-6777. Our U.S. customers can contact us at 1-866-698-2538.