Conditions of Use
CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE
These conditions of use govern access to, and use of, www.viviennewestwood.com (the "Website" and/or “Site”/"our Site”) (“Conditions of Use”). Please read the following Conditions of Use of the Website carefully before using the Website.
Use of the Website or the purchase of products on the Website implies the full acceptance of these Conditions of Use. If you do not agree to be bound by these Conditions of Use, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy applicable to you, and to follow all applicable laws, you should immediately cease use of the Website.
The Website is operated and managed by the following entities as Website administrators:
- Vivienne Westwood Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Our company registration number is 02682271 and our registered office is at Westwood Studios, 9-15 Elcho Street, London SW11 4AU, United Kingdom; and
- Vivienne Westwood S.r.l., an Italian company with registration number 1285346, VAT number 09315970153 and registered offices at Corso Venezia 25, 20121, Milan, Italy (hereinafter “Vivienne Westwood”).
Vivienne Westwood may modify these Conditions of Use from time to time by posting such modifications on the Website. Such modifications shall have immediate effect after posting and the use of the Website after such modifications constitutes your full acceptance of said modified Conditions of Use.
Vivienne Westwood disclaims all liability for damages arising from downloaded content, viruses, corrupted files, errors, omissions, network or provider failures, telephone or connection issues, unauthorized access, data alteration, or malfunction and/or defective operation of the user's electronic equipment, including but not limited to intangible damages such as loss of programs and data on information systems, business interruption caused by such events, and loss of profits. For any other conditions applicable to you as a user of the Website, please visit: Conditions of Sale, Return Policy, and the Privacy Policy or policies applicable to you.
This Website is solely for private, personal and non-commercial use. The contents are presented for information and or promotional purposes only. You are solely liable for your use of Website and its contents. You are responsible for the use and management of your email address and password, and shall not permit any third party to use them. Vivienne Westwood shall not be liable for any non-compliant use by users. You are solely liable for communicating incorrect, false, or third party information (without their consent) and any improper use of such information.
If you need assistance with information on orders, shipping, refunds and returns of products purchased on the Website please visit our Customer Service area. Click here to Contact us.
1. PRIVACY POLICY
We recommend reading the Privacy Policy or policies applicable to you before using this Website. This applies whether you make purchases or not. Vivienne Westwood's Privacy Policy is available by clicking here and it explains how and for what purposes your personal data is processed when using the Site.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
2.1 All content on this Website (including text, images, music, sounds and videos, distinctive elements, logos, trademarks, trade names, designs, and any other material published in any format, including web pages, graphics, fonts and web design, diagrams, layouts, methods, processes, functions and software (collectively, the “Contents”) is protected by copyright intellectual property rights owned by Vivienne Westwood Ltd and/or other rights owners (including Vivienne Westwood Ltd’s affiliates). You may not reproduce any part of the Website or its Contents without the express written consent of Vivienne Westwood Ltd.
2.2 Vivienne Westwood is committed to protecting its intellectual property worldwide and will take action against infringement.
2.3 Vivienne Westwood Ltd has the exclusive right to authorize or prohibit reproduction of the Website and its Contents.
2.4 You are authorized only to view the Website and perform temporary reproductions necessary for viewing and navigation without financial gain. You are not authorized to reproduce any part of the Website and its Contents without case-by-case authorisation from Vivienne Westwood Ltd. Any authorised reproductions must be for legal purposes and comply with the copyright and intellectual property rights. Authors of individual works on the Website retain the right to claim ownership and to oppose modifications to their works. You must respect the copyright of artists who have published works on the Website or who have collaborated with us to create new works. You are in not authorized to use, alter, or modify the Contents and any protected works without the consent of Vivienne Westwood Ltd, and, where necessary, the individual authors.
3. LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES
3.1 This Website may contain hypertext links ("links") to unrelated third-party websites. Vivienne Westwood does not control or monitor their content privacy practices, or data processing, and shall not be held liable in these respects. Additionally, the same shall apply where our information, trademarks or other proprietary elements are displayed on third-party websites.
4. LINKS TO THE WEBSITE
4.1 If you are interested in linking to our homepage or other pages on our Website, please click here to email us and obtain our prior approval. We may refuse if applicant has engaged in unfair business practices competition against Vivienne Westwood or its suppliers, or if we believe that they might in the future. Deep links (such as deep frames) or unauthorized meta-tags to our Website are prohibited without Vivienne Westwood ‘s consent. Irrespective of whether prior approval has been obtained, it is strictly prohibited to create links to this Website from any website that contains content which defames or damages the reputation of Vivienne Westwood or its products and services, that includes material contrary to public order or morality, or that publishes unlawful content or is engaged, or may be engaged, in unlawful activities.
5. CONTENT DISCLAIMER
5.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Website, its Contents and services are provided free of charge on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Vivienne Westwood strives for accuracy, but makes no warranties and accepts no liability for errors, omissions, or typographical errors. Content may be updated or correct at any time without prior notice.
5.2 Vivienne Westwood has taken care to avoid publishing content that could offend beliefs, human rights, or dignity. We do not warrant that the Website's content is appropriate or lawful in any particular jurisdiction. If any content is unlawful or illegal where you are, please do not access this Website. If you do, you do so at your own risk.
5.3 In the event of any problem in using our website, please contact our Customer Service or Click here to email us. A provider representative will be at your disposal to assist and help you to restore your access to the website, as far as possible. In the same way, we also recommend you contact your internet services provider or check that each device for internet connection and access to web content is correctly activated, including your internet browser.
6. OUR BUSINESS POLICY
6.1 Vivienne Westwood's policy is to sell products through the Website exclusively to "consumers", meaning any natural person using the Website for purposes outside their trade, business or profession. If you are not a consumer, please do not use our services to purchase products on the Website. Vivienne Westwood may refuse any purchase orders from non-consumers or orders which do not comply with the Conditions of Sale or these Conditions of Use.
7. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
7.1 These Conditions of Use and any related disputes shall be governed by and interpreted under Japanese law, except where mandatory local legislation of your location apply. Do not use the Website or make any purchases if you reside outside Japan. All such disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
Last update: October 2025