terms of use
simplehuman (UK) Ltd
Last updated: August 16th, 2024
simplehuman ("simplehuman") maintains the simplehuman.co.uk Website ("Site"). The following are the terms of use that govern use of the Site ("Terms of Use"). By using the Site you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the simplehuman.co.uk privacy policy and to follow these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations governing use of the Site. simplehuman reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time, effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Please check this page of the Site periodically. We will note when there are updates to the Terms of Use at the bottom of the Terms of Use. If you violate these Terms of Use, simplehuman may terminate your use of the Site, bar you from future use of the Site, and/or take appropriate legal action against you.
Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable license to utilise and access the Site pursuant to the requirements and restrictions of these Terms of Use. simplehuman may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time. simplehuman may also, without notice or liability, impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to all or portions of the Site. You shall have no rights to the proprietary software and related documentation, if any, provided to you in order to access the Site. Except as provided in the Terms of Use, you shall have no right to directly or indirectly, own, use, loan, sell, rent, lease, license, sublicense, assign, copy, translate, modify, adapt, improve, or create any new or derivative works from, or display, distribute, perform, or in any way exploit the Site, or any of its contents (including software) in whole or in part.
Permitted Use
You agree that you are only authorised to visit, view and to retain a copy of pages of this Site for your own personal use, and that you shall not duplicate, download, publish, modify or otherwise distribute the material on this Site for any purpose other than for personal use, unless otherwise specifically authorised by simplehuman to do so. You also agree not to deep-link to the site for any purpose, unless specifically authorised by simplehuman to do so. The content and software on this Site is the property of simplehuman and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
Representations By You
By visiting the Site, you represent, warrant and covenant that (a) you are at least 13 years old; (b) that you are a resident of the United Kingdom; and (c) that all materials of any kind submitted by you to simplehuman through the Site or for inclusion on the Site will not plagiarise, violate or infringe upon the rights of any third-party including trade secret, copyright, trademark, trade dress, privacy, patent, or other personal or proprietary rights.
Consumers Only
simplehuman sells and delivers products to end-user customers only, and we reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order if we suspect you are purchasing products for resale.
No Commercial Use
This Site may not be used by you for any commercial purposes such as to conduct sales of merchandise or services of any kind. You must obtain simplehuman’s prior written consent to make commercial offers of any kind on the Site, whether by advertising, solicitations, links, or any other form of communication. simplehuman will investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates this provision, including without limitation, removing the offending communication from the Site and barring such violators from use of the Site.
Right to return
You have the right to cancel your order for a full refund within 14 days of the order being delivered. The product must be returned in an unopened and unused condition. You do not have to give a reason for your cancellation.
Our responsibility towards electrical waste - WEEE Directive
As an online retailer of EEE products, simplehuman can collect your old electrical product for recycling when you purchase a new one from our UK website.
1. Chat with out virtual assistant to arrange the collection of your old electrical item
2. We'll collect the £5 collection charge over the phone
3. Package up your item and DPD will collect it on the date you have requested.
4. We’ll recycle your electrical item and you’ll receive a £5 voucher via email
The WEEE Directive covers any product that is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields to work properly. For simplehuman, this means all our sensor products (bins, mirrors and pumps).
Free returns and refunds
Returns are free when arranged by simplehuman. For a full refund, items must be returned to us unused and in the original packaging within 45 days from the date of purchase. Original packaging includes the outer box, all the interior packaging, product literature and all component parts. If your item was delivered to you in an additional protective brown box, this should also be used for the return. Unauthorised return postage costs cannot be refunded, and we will not accept products left at our office or distribution centre. When we receive your return, the refund will be made to your original payment method. To begin your return, please visit our returns page. simplehuman accepts returns from simplehuman website customers only.
To process the return, we will need your customer order number and the product code for the item, which can be found in your confirmation email and on the printed despatch note which came with your order. Where available, a serial number from the product itself may also be requested. If you purchased your item from another retailer, please contact them regarding the return. Collections can be arranged between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. When choosing a preferred collection date, please note that a minimum of 2 full working days’ notice is required, and that our office is closed on weekends. For example, if you send a request on Friday evening, the earliest collection date is the following Wednesday.
There’s no need to print a label or write on the box, our courier will take care of this. They’ll also provide a tracking number, so you’ll know when we’ve got your item. Many items can be dropped at your local collection point, once simplehuman has emailed you the returns label. Due to space restrictions at these collection points, the following items will require a home collection: bins with a capacity greater than 20L, tension shower caddies, laundry hampers. We do not offer exchanges for returned items. If you wish to replace your returned product with another item, please place a separate order for that item and follow the standard returns process for the original item.
Data protection
simplehuman (UK) Ltd, hereafter “simplehuman”, is committed to protecting your confidentiality and respecting your privacy. We take our obligations under data protection legislation very seriously. We hold and process your information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). In line with these regulations, simplehuman maintains full and accurate records of any services provided, keeps records about you confidential and secure, and can provide information in an accessible format. The personal information that simplehuman holds about you may include your demographics - such as name and postal address - your purchase history with us and relevant purchase information such as delivery address and email address. We never hold or store any financial information used during transactions with us.
Sources of data may include yourself, our trading partners and other trusted partners necessary for our day-to-day business. We collect only the necessary personal data to enable us to fulfil our obligations to you, including the delivery of goods and communication arising from transactional queries. Your records are stored in an electronic format on a highly secure database which can only be accessed by simplehuman personnel with multi-layer authorisation. Some data may be collected as a hard copy before being scanned into the system. All hard copy records are kept for the minimum time required, before being securely shredded and recycled by a reputable company, compliant with GDPR. We keep minimal paper records, but any that we do keep are kept in a secure location on the premises.
Our server is located within the UK, not accessible via the internet and is backed up regularly to a secure database network. We may email you (via a secure email address if you have provided us with one) purely for marketing purposes and only if you have given us consent to do so. You have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you and to request the removal of your information from our databases. These requests should be made in writing to gdpr@simplehuman.co.uk and you can expect a response within 30 days, free of charge. For more information regarding the legislation, please visit https://www.gov.uk/data-protection.
simplehuman Refer-a-Friend Program Overview
Refer a friend to register for an account at simplehuman.co.uk and when they place their first qualified purchase, you'll receive a discount code for £10 off of your next order of £20 or more (excludes delivery & taxes) at simplehuman.co.uk per qualified referral. Plus, your friends get an invitation with a discount code for £10 off their first purchase of £20 or more on simplehuman.co.uk. If the referred friend has previously purchased on simplehuman.co.uk before the referral email was received, the referred friend will not qualify for the program and you will not earn a discount code.
You will receive an email with a discount code approximately 6 days after your friend makes a first qualified purchase from simplehuman.co.uk. To redeem your discount code, enter your code into the coupon/discount code box during checkout. Only one discount code for your total order (excludes delivery & taxes) can be used at a time. The discount code is not transferable and any remaining amount on the discount code will be forfeited after initial use. Your discount code will expire 1 year from initial delivery to the registered email address of friend. Discount codes have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. Discount codes and promotions cannot be combined and are not valid on prior purchases.
In order to create referrals, fill out the information in this widget and click “Share.” You can share via email as well as Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, and etc.). When you share, a unique link will be generated. Once your friend clicks on the unique link, they will receive an invitation with instructions on how to redeem their special invitation offer with a discount code. To qualify, your friend must navigate to and make their first purchase from simplehuman.co.uk using the unique link provided in their invitation.
You and your referred friend must be 18 years and older to participate in this program. Program is valid for residents from the UK only. Terms, conditions, features, availability, service and support options subject to change without notice. simplehuman and its program service providers reserve the right to delay, cancel, revoke, or prevent credits in any suspected case of fraudulent use or misuse of simplehuman services or this program. Discount codes are subject to verification at simplehuman's sole discretion. You may not use spam or send unsolicited emails to people you don't personally know to collect discount codes and you may not collect discount codes by posting on message boards or other online venues which is a violation of such venues' terms of use. You and your referred friend must live in a different household.
simplehuman Promotions
the Friends and Family event
offer valid 01/08/24 – 05/08/24
simplehuman may make available for purchase a qualifying order that is eligible for a discounted offer during the promotional period, such as the Friends and Family event. The discount applies to all products on the store, with the only restriction of a maximum of 3 units of liner packs per code per order. The discount will be applied at checkout upon entering the discount code. The discount code can be used multiple times during the duration of the promotion. If you return the qualifying item, the amount of the refund will be equal to the discounted price at the time of purchase. Refer to our return info page for the rest of the terms regarding returns.
Promotions cannot be combined and are not valid on prior purchases. Only one discount code for your total order can be used at a time. Promo codes have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. simplehuman reserves the right to change or end promotions at any time.
new email subscriber offer
Offer valid for 60 days from issue date.
simplehuman may make available for purchase a qualifying order that is eligible for a discounted offer during the promotional period. The discount applies to the total order, excluding sale items. The discount will be applied at checkout upon entering the discount code. The discount code is one-time use only. If you return the qualifying item, the amount of the refund will be equal to the discounted price at the time of purchase. Refer to our return info page for rest of the terms regarding returns.
Promotions cannot be combined and are not valid on prior purchases. Only valid on domestic UK orders. Only one discount code for your total order (excluding delivery & taxes) can be used at a time. The discount code is not transferable and any remaining amount will be forfeited after initial use. Discount codes and other promotional codes have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. simplehuman reserves the right to change or end promotions at any time.
liner trial pack offer
Offer valid for 1 week from issue date.
simplehuman may make available for purchase a qualifying order that is eligible for a discounted offer during the promotional period. Items that are part of the promotion are as shown on the marketing campaign and cannot be substituted or exchanged. They are clearly labelled and shown as part of the promotion or event on the marketing campaign (i.e. email, social media, print mailer etc.). The offer applies to custom fit liners only. The discount will be applied at checkout upon entering the discount code. One-time use only. Limit one per customer. If you return the qualifying item, the amount of the refund will be equal to the discounted price at the time of purchase. Please refer to our return info page for other terms regarding returns.Promotions cannot be combined and are not valid on prior purchases. Only valid on domestic UK orders. Only one discount code for your total order (excluding delivery & taxes) can be used at a time. The discount code is not transferable and any remaining amount will be forfeited after initial use. Discount codes and other promotional codes have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. simplehuman reserves the right to change or end promotions at any time.
product registration offer
Offer valid for 1 week from issue date.
simplehuman may make available for purchase a qualifying order that is eligible for a discounted offer during the promotional period. The discount applies to the total order, excluding bundles and sale items. The discount will be applied at checkout upon entering the discount code. The discount code is one-time use only. If you return the qualifying item, the amount of the refund will be equal to the discounted price at the time of purchase. Please refer to our return info page for other terms regarding returns.
Promotions cannot be combined and are not valid on prior purchases. Only valid on domestic UK orders. Only one discount code for your total order (excluding delivery & taxes) can be used at a time. The discount code is not transferable and any remaining amount will be forfeited after initial use. Discount codes and other promotional codes have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash. simplehuman reserves the right to change or end promotions at any time.
Links and Search Results
The Site may automatically produce search results that reference and/or link to third-party sites throughout the World Wide Web. simplehuman has no control over these sites or the content within them. simplehuman does not guarantee, represent or warrant that the content contained in the sites is accurate, legal and/or inoffensive. simplehuman does not endorse the content of any third-party site, nor does it make any representation or warranty about these sites, including that they will not contain viruses or otherwise impact your computer. By using the Site to search for or link to another site, you agree and understand that you may not make any claim against simplehuman for any damages or losses, whatsoever, resulting from your use of the Site to obtain search results or to link to another site. If you have a problem with a link from the Site, you may notify us.
Feedback and Information
Any feedback you provide at this site will be considered non-confidential. simplehuman is free to use such information on an unrestricted basis.
Copyright Policy
simplehuman may terminate the privileges of any user who uses this Site to unlawfully transmit copyrighted material without a license, express consent, valid defence or fair use exemption to do so. If you submit information to this Site, you warrant that the information does not infringe the copyrights or other rights of third parties.
Intellectual Property
Although simplehuman is not responsible for the content, quality or accuracy of data provided by users, compilations of such data, text, information and other materials are made available to users through simplehuman’s system. The Online Materials are simplehuman’s intellectual property and are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. The Online Materials may not be copied or redistributed either in whole or in part without prior written consent of simplehuman, except as expressly and specifically permitted under these Terms of Use.
The Online Materials are and will remain the exclusive property of simplehuman. All rights, titles and interests in and to the Online Materials will be and remain vested solely in simplehuman. Under no circumstances will you have any right, directly or indirectly, to own, use, copy, loan, sell, rent, lease, license, sublicense, redistribute, assign or otherwise convey the Online Materials, or any rights thereto, except as expressly and specifically provided in the Terms of Use. Nothing in these Terms of Use will convey to you any right, title or interest, except that of a license with the express rights and subject to all limitations herein. Nothing in these Terms of Use grants you the right, directly or indirectly, to use the Online Materials to create a product for resale or to use the Online Materials in any way that competes with simplehuman.
You acknowledge and agree that simplehuman will own all rights, titles and interests in and to any copy, translation, modification, adaptation, derivative work or improvement of the Online Materials made by or for you. At simplehuman’s request, you must execute, or obtain the execution of, any instrument that may be necessary to assign these rights, titles or interests to simplehuman or perfect these rights, titles or interests in simplehuman’s name.
Violation of the Terms of Use
You understand and agree that at simplehuman's sole discretion, and without prior notice, simplehuman may terminate your access to the Site, or exercise any other remedy available and remove any unauthorised user information, if simplehuman believes that the information you provide has violated or is inconsistent with these Terms of Use, or violates the rights of simplehuman, or any third party, or violates the law. You agree that monetary damages may not provide a sufficient remedy to simplehuman for violations of these Terms of Use, and you consent to injunctive or other equitable relief for such violations. simplehuman may release user information about you if required by law or subpoena.
Applicable Law
The Laws of England and Wales shall govern the use of the Site and the Terms of Use, without regards to conflict of laws or principals. All disputes arising in connection therewith shall be heard only by a court of competent jurisdiction in England and Wales.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold simplehuman, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents and other partners and employees, harmless from any loss, liability, claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, including also your use of the Site to provide a link to another site or to upload content or other information to the Site, or your breach of the Terms of Use.
License Granted by You
By providing materials to simplehuman, including by submitting or uploading content or materials for use on the Site, you represent and warrant that you or the owner of all rights to such content or materials has expressly granted simplehuman an irrevocable worldwide right in all languages and in perpetuity to use and exploit all or any part of the content and materials provided by you. simplehuman may publish and distribute any such submitted content or materials at its sole discretion by any method now existing or later developed. You agree that you shall waive all claims and have no recourse against simplehuman for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary rights in any communication, content or material submitted to simplehuman. Any communication or materials you send to simplehuman will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be disseminated or used by simplehuman for any purpose, including, but not limited to, developing, creating, manufacturing or marketing products or services.
Advertising
The Site may contain advertisements and/or sponsorships. The advertisers and/or sponsors that provide these advertisements and sponsorships are solely responsible for insuring that the materials submitted for inclusion on the Site are accurate and comply with all applicable laws. simplehuman is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any advertiser or sponsor.
Services Operation
simplehuman controls this Site from Torrance, California, United States of America. simplehuman makes no representation that this Site is appropriate for use in other locations. If you use this Site from other locations, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws. You may not use, export or re-export any materials from this Site in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including, but not limited to any U.S. export laws and regulations.
Order Acceptance/Confirmation
simplehuman may, at its sole discretion, refuse or cancel any order and limit order quantity. simplehuman may also require additional qualifying information prior to accepting or processing any order. Once we receive your order, we may provide you with an email order confirmation. Your receipt of an order confirmation, however, does not signify simplehuman's acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of our offer to sell; we are simply confirming that we received your order. simplehuman reserves the right at any time after receiving your order to accept or decline your order for any reason.
Interpretation
These Terms of Use supersede all other written and oral communications or agreements with regard to the subject matters discussed in these Terms of Use. A waiver or modification of these Terms of Use will only be effective if made in writing, signed by an authorised officer of simplehuman.
Severability
If any provision of the Terms of Use is held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect.
Headings
Section titles in this Agreement are for convenience and do not define, limit, or extend any provision of this Agreement.
Trademark Terms
The following is a list of some simplehuman trademarks. When using the marks in publications, whether in print or online, include the appropriate™ or ® symbol after the trademark use. The absence of a product or service name or logo from this list does not constitute a waiver of simplehuman's trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.
The absence of a product or service name or logo from this list does not constitute a waiver of simplehuman's trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.