The following terms and conditions apply to the purchase and
use of a New England Essentials gift card. YOUR PURCHASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS
CARD CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEW ENGLAND
ESSENTIALS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME.
This card may be used for making purchases at stores in the
United States in person or online with New England Essentials™. It may not be redeemed
for cash or applied as payment to any account, unless required by law. New
England Essentials™ does not accept responsibility for cards lost, damaged or
stolen, or any unauthorized use of cards. Unauthorized resale prohibited.
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inquiry, store locations, or to place an order.
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Arbitration Agreement
You and New England Essentials LLC (“New England Essentials”)
agree that we will resolve any disputes between us through binding and final
arbitration, instead of through court proceedings. You and New England Essentials
hereby waive any right to a jury trial of any Claim. All controversies, claims,
counterclaims, or other disputes arising between you and New England Essentials
(each a "Claim") shall be submitted for binding arbitration in
accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA
Rules"). The arbitration will be heard and determined by a single
arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision in any such arbitration will be final and
binding upon the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent
jurisdiction. The parties agree that the arbitration will be kept confidential
and that the existence of the proceeding and any element of it (including,
without limitation, any pleadings, briefs or other documents submitted or
exchanged and any testimony or other oral submissions and awards) will not be
disclosed beyond the arbitration proceedings, except as may lawfully be
required in judicial proceedings relating to the arbitration or by applicable
disclosure rules and regulations of securities regulatory authorities or other
governmental agencies.
This arbitration agreement does not preclude you or New
England Essentials from seeking action by federal, state, or local government
agencies. You and New England Essentials also have the right to bring
qualifying claims in small claims court. In addition, you and New England Essentials
retain the right to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for
provisional relief, including pre-arbitral attachments or preliminary
injunctions, and any such request shall not be deemed incompatible with these
terms and conditions, nor a waiver of the right to have disputes submitted to
arbitration as provided in these terms and conditions.
Neither you nor New England Essentials may act as a class
representative or private attorney general, nor participate as a member of a
class of claimants, with respect to any Claim. Claims may not be arbitrated on
a class or representative basis. The arbitrator can decide only your and/or New
England Essentials individual Claims. The arbitrator may not consolidate or
join the claims of other persons or parties who may be similarly situated.
If any portion of this arbitration agreement is found to be
invalid or unenforceable, then that specific portion shall be of no force and
effect and shall be severed, but the remainder of this arbitration agreement
shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver of any provision of this
arbitration agreement of the terms and conditions will be effective or
enforceable unless recorded in a writing signed by the party waiving such a
right or requirement. Such a waiver shall not waive or affect any other portion
of these terms and conditions. The arbitration agreement within the terms and
conditions will survive the termination of your relationship with New England
Essentials.
THIS SECTION LIMITS CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO
MAINTAIN A COURT ACTION, THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN
ANY FORM OF CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE CLAIM, THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN DISCOVERY
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN AAA RULES, AND THE RIGHT TO CERTAIN REMEDIES AND FORMS OF
RELIEF. OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU OR NEW ENGLAND ESSENTIALS WOULD HAVE IN COURT
ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION.
Disclaimer and Limitations on Our Liability
YOU USE THE GIFT CARDS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE GIFT CARDS ARE
PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, OUR COMPANY AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS,
SHAREHOLDERS, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS
(“AFFILIATES”) DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY
KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THOSE
RELATED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THOSE ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO
EVENT WILL NEW ENGLAND ESSENTIALS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA) OR FOR THE COST OF OBTAINING
SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED
UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE’VE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEW
ENGLAND ESSENTIALS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND ALL THEORIES OF
LIABILITY, WILL BE LIMITED TO AND WILL NOT EXCEED THE LAST BALANCE HELD ON THE
GIFT CARD GIVING RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DISPUTE.