Terms & Conditions

Last updated: May 15, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Shopping Party regarding your access to and use of the Shopping Party platform, available at shoppingparty.net and related mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

2. Platform Description

Shopping Party is a social shopping platform that enables users to create and join shopping squads, coordinate in-person shopping experiences, and manage group payments. We offer both consumer (B2C) and business (B2B) services:

  • B2C Services: Allow consumers to create shopping squads, invite friends, select products, try items together, and only pay for what they decide to keep.
  • B2B Services: Allow brands to integrate our social shopping experience into their e-commerce platforms, enabling their customers to shop together.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

4. Shopping Squad Process

4.1 Creating and Joining Squads

Users can create shopping squads and invite others to join. By creating a squad, you agree to act as the squad leader and take responsibility for coordinating the shopping experience. By joining a squad, you agree to participate according to these Terms.

4.2 Deposits and Payments

The Platform requires a 10% deposit to confirm participation in a shopping squad. This deposit is non-refundable except in cases of documented issues with the service. Final payments (90% of the price) are only required for items you choose to keep after the try-on session.

4.3 Try-Before-You-Buy

The try-before-you-buy feature allows squad members to try products before making final purchase decisions. You agree to handle all products with care during the try-on session and to accurately report which items you wish to keep or return.

4.4 Returns

For items marked as "return," you must follow the return instructions provided, including taking clear photos of the items before packaging and using the provided return label. Failure to properly return items may result in charges for the full price of the items.

5. Brand Integration (B2B)

5.1 Brand Accounts

Brands can create accounts to integrate our social shopping features into their platforms. Brand accounts are subject to additional terms and may require subscription fees as outlined in our pricing plans.

5.2 Product Catalog

Brands are responsible for maintaining accurate product information in their catalogs. We are not responsible for discrepancies in product descriptions, pricing, or availability.

5.3 Customer Data

Brands may access certain customer data related to shopping squads created through their integration. Brands agree to handle this data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and their own privacy policies.

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Consumer Payments

All payments are processed through our third-party payment processors. By making a payment, you agree to the terms and conditions of these payment processors. Deposits (10%) are generally non-refundable, and final payments (90%) are only charged for items you choose to keep.

6.2 Brand Subscriptions

Brands subscribing to our B2B services agree to pay the fees associated with their selected plan. Subscription fees are billed according to the terms specified during signup. Cancellation policies are outlined in the subscription details.

6.3 Currency and Taxes

All prices are displayed in the currency specified on the Platform. You are responsible for any applicable taxes or fees that may be imposed by relevant authorities.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
  • Use the Platform to send unsolicited communications
  • Engage in abusive behavior toward other users
  • Use the Platform to collect or harvest user data without consent
  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Shopping Party and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

8.2 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purposes.

8.3 User Content

By posting, uploading, or otherwise making available any content on the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, and distribute such content on and through the Platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shopping Party and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Platform
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Platform
  • Any content obtained from the Platform
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Shopping Party makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Platform. We do not warrant that the Platform is free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shopping Party and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of and access to the Platform.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

14. Severability

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.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shopping Party regarding our Platform and supersede any prior agreements.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@shoppingparty.net