TERMS & CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions set out below are to be applied to the use of this website. By using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not use this website.
In these terms and conditions, the expressions "we", "us" and "our" are a reference to 'Sleeping with Jacques.'
Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to alter and change these terms and conditions occasionally. Changes to the terms and conditions will be effective immediately upon publication on this website. Your continued use of the website following such publication will represent an agreement by you to be bound by the terms and conditions as amended. It is your responsibility to be aware of these terms and conditions as they may be altered.
Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided 'as is' and except to the extent required by law, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The information on the website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute as advice.
We do not represent or warrant that the information and/or facilities contained in the website are accurate, complete or current, or that the website will be uninterrupted or error free, or that any defects in the website will be corrected or that the website or the server that makes the website available are free of viruses or any other harmful components. Except to the extent required by law, we do not make any warranties or representations regarding the use of the materials in the website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, adequacy, usefulness, timeliness, reliability or otherwise, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
We reserve the right to suspend or withdraw the whole or any part of the website at any time without notice and without incurring any liability.
This website may from time to time contain links to other websites or information provided by third parties. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or suitability of the information or links provided on this website, including information provided by third parties. You use the information and links at your own risk. We have no control over their individual content and make no representations or warranties as to any of the information appearing in relation to any linked websites. We do not recommend any products or services advertised on those websites. If you decide to access any third party website linked from our website, you do so at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
Your use of the website is at your own risk. Where conditions and warranties implied by applicable law cannot be excluded, we limit our liability where and to the extent we are entitled to do so. Otherwise, neither we, nor any of our affiliates, officers or directors nor any of our agents or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the website will be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on the website, including damages caused by viruses or any incorrectness or incompleteness of the information on the website, or the performance of the products, even if we have been advised of the possibility of any such damages.
Your Obligations
You must ensure that your access to this website is not illegal or prohibited by laws which apply to you.
You must take your own precautions to ensure that the process which you employ for accessing this website does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other forms of interference which may damage your own computer system. We do not accept responsibility for any interference or damage to your own computer system which arises in connection with your use of this website or any linked website.
You must not misuse our system or this website. Specifically, you must not hack into, circumvent security or otherwise disrupt the operation of our website. Furthermore, you must not undertake any activity which will place an unreasonable burden on our systems.
You agree to indemnify us and our respective officers, employees and agents against all actions, claims and demands which may be instituted against us arising out of your failure to comply with these terms and conditions.
Intellectual Property
All copyright featured or displayed on the website is owned by us. Except as may be otherwise indicated in specific areas within the website, you are authorised to view, play, print and download documents, audio and video found on the website for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only.
Except as permitted by applicable copyright laws, you may not modify any of the materials and you may not copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any information or work contained on the website.
Except as authorised under the copyright laws, you are responsible for obtaining permission before reusing any copyrighted material that is available on the website. For purposes of these terms, the use of any such material on any other website or networked computer environment is prohibited. You will not remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices from material found on the website.
In the event you download software (including but not limited to screensavers, icons, videos and wallpapers) from the website , the software, including any files, images incorporated in or generated by the software, and data accompanying the software (collectively, the "Software") are licensed to you by us. We do not transfer title to the Software to you. You own the medium on which the Software is recorded, but we retain full and complete title to the Software, and all intellectual property rights therein. Except as permitted by applicable copyright laws, you may not redistribute, sell, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-readable form.
All of our trademarks, service marks and trade names used herein (including but not limited to the words marked "Sleeping with Jacques" are our trademarks or registered trademarks, unless stated otherwise. You may not use, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify our trademarks in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on the website, without our prior written consent.
The use of our trademarks on any other website or network computer environment, for example the storage or reproduction of (a part of) the website in any external internet website or the creation of links, hypertext, links or deep links between the website and any other internet website, is prohibited without our express written consent.
Restricted Use
Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you are provided with access to this website only for your personal use. You are authorised to print a copy of any information contained on this website for your personal use, unless such printing is expressly prohibited. Without limiting the foregoing, you may not without our written permission on sell information obtained from this website.
Privacy Policy
We undertake to comply with the terms of our privacy policy, which is provided on this website. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy.
We may use cookies in delivering the website to you. A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier that is sent to your browser from a website's computers and stored on your computer's hard drive.
We do not currently require our users to register in order to access our website, but reserve the right to do so in the future. Should we implement a registration process we will of course commit to comply with any privacy legislation applicable at the time in respect of your user information.
Security of Information
Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. Whilst we strive to protect such information, we do not warrant and cannot ensure the security of any information which you transmit to us. Accordingly, any information which you transmit to us is transmitted at your own risk.
Termination of Access
Access to this website may be terminated at any time by us without notice. Our disclaimer will nevertheless survive any such termination.
CODE OF ANIMAL WELFARE PRINCIPLES
Sleeping With Jacques is committed to maintaining high ethical standards throughout the supply chain and we work with our suppliers to ensure these standards are met as part of our broader corporate social responsibility strategy.
As retailers, we expect our suppliers to treat all animals in the supply chain humanely and with respect. More specifically, we require and expect:
- animals are to be slaughtered humanely* to ensure minimum distress;
- animal products used for general merchandise (e.g. clothing and homeware) are to be by- products of other industries;
- animal skins and fibres must not be obtained by live skinning or plucking or be a product of unnatural abortions;
- products, including skincare and cosmetics, must not be tested on animals. The raw materials used in these products also must not be tested on animals, unless explicitly required to meet statutory and or regulatory requirements, e.g. REACH;
- fur and farmed fur must not be used. However, shearling and hair on leather, which are by- products of other industries, may be used;
- endangered species which appear on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, must not be used; and
- pet accessories are to be developed in collaboration with animal welfare experts.
*The RSPCA’s definition of humane killing is: ‘an animal must be either killed instantly or rendered insensible to pain until death supervenes’.
CODE OF LABOUR PRACTICE
CODE OF LABOUR PRACTICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS SUPPLIED TO SLEEPING WITH JACQUES
Sleeping With Jacques conducts its business in a manner that reflects its values and long term sustainability. We are committed to ensuring that the social and ethical implications of manufacturing in all our source locations are considered responsibly.
This Code applies to all suppliers of products and services to Sleeping With Jacques. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that their suppliers and agreed subcontractors adhere to this code.
The provisions of the Code of Labour Practice as adopted by Sleeping With Jacques are over and above the International Labour Organisation (“ILO”) conventions listed, and constitute the minimum standards of operation. Companies are at all times expected to comply with national and other applicable local laws. Where the provisions of the law and this Code of Labour Practice address the same subject, the provision offering the greater protection should be applied. This Code of Labour Practice is based on principals set out in ILO conventions listed below.
C001 Hours of Work
C29, C105 - Forced Labour
C100 - Equal Remuneration
C111 - Discrimination
C182 - Child Labour
C138 - Minimum Age
C87, C98 - Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
C177 - Home Work
EMPLOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN
There shall be no use of forced, bonded or prison labour.
Workers should not be required to lodge “deposits” or their original identity papers with employers and should be free to leave their employer after reasonable notice.
DISCRIMINATION
There shall be equality of opportunity in hiring, compensation and treatment regardless of race, caste, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, union membership, nationality, social origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or other distinguishing characteristics.
CHILD LABOUR
There shall be no exploitation of child labour at any point within the supply chain including the cultivation of cotton and cotton shall not knowingly be sourced from Uzbekistan. Manufacturers shall not employ children under the age of 15 years or persons who fall below the local legal minimum working age, whichever is the greater. Workers shall only be employed in accordance with all applicable local laws, regulations and industry standards. Workers under the age of 18 must not perform potentially hazardous work and there must be adequate steps to ensure that there are no adverse effects on the education and safety of the employee. Workers under the age of 18 shall not be permitted to work at night.
CODE OF LABOUR PRACTICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS SUPPLIED TO SLEEPING WITH JACQUES
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Workers shall be allowed the right to associate, form and join trade unions and to bargain collectively in a peaceful manner.
Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer allows the development of a means for independent and free association and bargaining.
FAIR LIVING WAGES
Wages and benefits paid shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards in the country of manufacture and should be sufficient to meet basic needs and provide some discretionary income.
All workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about employment conditions and wages before they commence employment, as well as remuneration details at each payment period
Overtime pay shall be calculated at the legally required rate or at a minimum, rate of 125% of the standard rate, regardless of whether workers are compensated hourly or by piece rate.
HOURS OF WORK
Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
Workers shall not be required to work, inclusive of overtime, in excess of 60 hours per week. At least one day off per seven days on average shall be provided Overtime shall be voluntary and shall not be demanded on a regular basis.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards.
A Health and Safety Manager shall be appointed and workers shall receive regular and recorded health and safety training, which shall be repeated for new or reassigned workers.
Access to clean drinking water, adequate sanitary washing and toilet facilities shall be available. Adequate lighting, ventilation, fire extinguishers and fire exits shall be provided. These standards should be maintained for factories, canteens and dormitories.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AND TRAINING
Employers should endeavour to provide regular and secure employment. Appropriate training should be available for all employees, such that their day to day tasks can be carried out in a safe and competent manner.
DISCIPLINARY PRACTICE
Corporal punishment or any other form of physical or psychological coercion or intimidation, including sexual abuse or harassment, physical discipline, or harsh discipline of all kinds, or verbal abuse, shall not be used against workers.
CODE OF LABOUR PRACTICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GOODS SUPPLIED TO SLEEPING WITH JACQUES
HOME WORK
Suppliers shall not sub-contract the manufacture and/or supply of Goods or Services without the prior written authorisation from Sleeping With Jacques.
Where Home Work exists within the supply chain, it must be carried out voluntarily. The standards and provisions in this Code of Practice apply equally to Home Workers as well as other wage earners, including; discrimination; child labour; freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; fair living wages, hours of work, health and safety and working conditions; employment relationships and disciplinary practice.
ENVIRONMENT
All suppliers must work to minimise any negative impact on the environment. All relevant national and international environmental legislation must be adhered to in all manufacturing processes in the supply chain. All dyeing, printing and finishing operations should conform to Sleeping With Jacques Group Environmental Code of Practice.
IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Suppliers and their permitted subcontractors shall undertake to support and cooperate in the implementation and monitoring of this Code by:
- providing Sleeping With Jacques or its agent with relevant information concerning their operations;
- providing Sleeping With Jacques or its agent with required audit reports for social compliance upon request;
- permitting inspection at any time of their workplaces and operations by approved Sleeping With Jacques personnel, or agents appointed by Sleeping With Jacques;
- maintaining records of the name, age, hours worked and wages paid for each worker and making these available to approved inspectors on request; and
- refraining from disciplinary action, dismissal or otherwise discriminating against any worker for providing information concerning observance of this Code.
MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT
At Sleeping with Jacques, our company culture values human rights, respect and integrity above all. We have zero tolerance of any form of slavery.
Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. This includes the use of coercion or violence to recruit workers, forced or bonded labour, descent-based labour, child labour or any behaviour that undermines the freedoms or rights of a human being.
We acknowledge and understand that the fashion industry is the second largest modern slavery industry in the world.
As a business that is part of this industry, we believe it is our responsibility to have full transparency within our supply chains; and to actively work towards eliminating the risks of modern slavery.
Our due diligence practice undergoes a vetting process to ensure that our stakeholders share our values and beliefs regarding modern slavery practices in order to begin and continue business relationships.
We have contractual agreements with out stakeholders to ensure that our values and beliefs align; that our strict guidelines and standards are met; and that accountability is taken for actions.
This statement is to inform our customers, stakeholders and supply chain members of our code of conduct to ensure that our business and supply chain align with our company culture on ethics, environment and our community.