1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at bape-clothing.net (the “Site”) and your purchase of any products offered by BAPE Clothing (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing the Site or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Eligibility & Account
- You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to purchase.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.
- We may refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders at our discretion where permitted by law.
3. Product Information & Authenticity
- We specialize in A Bathing Ape apparel and footwear, including hoodies, T‑shirts, and BAPESTA sneakers. Product titles, descriptions, sizes, and images are provided for informational purposes. Minor variations in color or pattern may occur due to lighting, screen settings, or manufacturing updates.
- Authenticity: Items are sourced through vetted channels and verified by product specialists. If an authenticity issue is suspected, contact us immediately with your order number.
- Availability: Certain styles, collaborations, or sizes are highly limited and may sell out quickly. Listing on the Site does not guarantee availability until your order is confirmed.
4. Orders, Pricing & Payments
- Order acceptance occurs when you receive an order confirmation email. We reserve the right to cancel and refund orders in cases of suspected fraud, inventory errors, or pricing inaccuracies.
- Pricing is shown in USD unless noted otherwise and may change without notice. Taxes and shipping fees are calculated at checkout where applicable.
- Payments: We accept major payment methods shown at checkout. By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge the full amount.
- Pre‑authorization: Some orders may require a temporary authorization; your card may be charged upon shipment or as stated at checkout.
- Order changes: For any changes after placing an order, contact support promptly. We cannot guarantee modifications after processing begins.
5. Shipping, Risk of Loss & Delivery
- Shipping options, timelines, and carriers are displayed at checkout. Estimated delivery dates are not guaranteed and exclude processing times, weekends, and holidays.
- Risk of loss transfers to you upon delivery to the shipping address provided. If a package is marked “delivered” by the carrier but cannot be located, please contact the carrier and our support team for assistance.
- Signature or ID verification may be required for high‑value shipments.
- For complete details, see our Shipping Information.
6. Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
- Returns are accepted in accordance with our Refund & Returns Policy. Returned items must be in new condition with original tags and packaging.
- Final sale items, limited releases, or undergarments may be non‑returnable as indicated on the product page.
- Order cancellations may be requested before dispatch; approval is not guaranteed once processing has begun.
7. Promotions, Coupons & Pre‑orders
- Promotional offers are subject to terms listed with the promotion and are valid for a limited time. Unless otherwise stated, promotions cannot be combined and exclude prior purchases.
- Coupon codes must be entered at checkout and cannot be applied retroactively.
- Pre‑orders: Estimated ship dates are provided by suppliers and may change. You authorize charges per the pre‑order terms shown at checkout.
8. International Orders, Customs & Duties
- International shipments may be subject to customs inspections, duties, VAT, and fees imposed by the destination country. These charges are your responsibility unless explicitly stated otherwise at checkout.
- We are not responsible for delays caused by customs clearance or carrier operations.
9. Intellectual Property & Brand Notice
- All content on the Site (including text, graphics, logos, images, and code) is owned by or licensed to us and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
- Brand disclaimer: “A Bathing Ape,” “BAPE,” and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Any use on this Site is for identification and descriptive purposes only. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owners unless expressly stated.
- You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.
10. Acceptable Use & Reviews
- You agree not to: misuse the Site; attempt to gain unauthorized access; interfere with security features; scrape or data‑mine; upload malicious code; or infringe others’ rights.
- By submitting reviews, photos, or comments, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, and display such content for marketing and operational purposes. We may remove content that is abusive, illegal, misleading, or spam.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information.
12. Warranty Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW, THE SITE AND ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR‑FREE.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BAPE Clothing and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
15. Governing Law & Disputes
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Any dispute shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
- Where required by law, you and we agree to attempt good‑faith informal resolution before filing suit.
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective upon posting to this page, as indicated by the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, your order, or our products, contact our support team:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 217 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA