Customer Service

Shipping

When will my order arrive?

You can expect your items to arrive by the estimated delivery date, which is shown for each item during checkout. Once your order ships you will receive an email with tracking information. Your items may arrive sooner than the estimated delivery date. Please also note that the estimated delivery date is an estimate only and is not guaranteed.

Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Samoa, and any P.O. boxes are shipped via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail. Economy, 2-Business Day, Next Day, and Saturday delivery options are not available. Please allow 5 to 10 business days for delivery.

RalphLauren.com is proud to offer shipping to APO addresses. The delivery time for APO shipping may vary.

Delivery schedule dates are estimated. Actual delivery dates may vary depending on shipping locations.

 

How can I track my package?

When your order ships, you will receive a confirmation email containing tracking information. You can also track your order by logging into your account; select “recent orders” followed by “order details.” From there, you will be able to see if the order is awaiting fulfillment or has shipped.

If you do not have an account, you can check your order status Here by entering your order number, email address and billing zip code.

 

When will my order ship?

Pending order verification and credit approval, orders placed with Economy ship within 1 to 3 days and orders placed with Fast Shipping will ship within 1 to 2 days. Orders placed with an expedited shipping method will ship within 1 day.

If you do not have an account, you can check your order status here by entering your order number, email address, and billing zip code.

 

What does it cost to ship my order?

Shipping Method	Rate
Economy	$6
Fast	$8
2 Day	$20
Next Day	$25
Saturday	$35

Sometimes we offer free shipping promotions whereby the shipping rates will change.

Gift cards are shipped separately free of charge.

 

Do you ship with Eco-Friendly packaging?

Ralph Lauren is proud to offer Eco-Friendly packaging, designed to minimize waste. By selecting this packaging option, your order will arrive without:

• Plastic or paper inserts
• Hangers or garment bags
• Ralph Lauren promotional materials
• Paper invoices, return forms, or labels

Please note, fragile or special items may have additional packaging to ensure quality.

To receive Eco-Friendly packaging, select the check box “I would like to receive eco-friendly packaging with this order” while on the Shipping page in the order checkout process.

 

Do you ship outside the United States?

We ship to more than 20 countries outside the US. For a complete list, click on the country selector next to the store locator at the top of any RalphLauren.com page.

Additionally, there are Ralph Lauren stores all over the world. Use our store locator to find the one nearest you.

 

By which carrier will my order be shipped?

We use different carriers to get customers their orders as quickly and efficiently as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with the name of the carrier and any tracking information.

Orders sent by 2-Business Day or Next Day shipping methods are delivered Monday through Friday from 8 AM through 4:30 PM.

Orders placed with Saturday delivery will arrive Saturday if placed between 3:01 PM ET Thursday and 3 PM ET Friday. If an order is placed after these hours, it will be shipped via Next Day shipping, and will arrive on the next business day.

Please note: Orders greater than 30 units are not eligible for expedited shipping (2-Business Day, Next Day, or Saturday delivery).

 

How can I ship to multiple addresses?

Select “ship to multiple locations” during checkout. Then, choose the appropriate address from the drop down list, if applicable, or enter an address by clicking “add new.” You’ll then select a shipping method for each address. Please note that shipping fees are applied for each address based on the method chosen.

 

When shipping to multiple addresses, why is shipping being charged even though I met the threshold for free shipping? 

Shipping fees are applied for each address based on the method chosen. Meeting the threshold for an individual shipment will remove the fee from that portion of the order only. To avoid all shipping fees, the threshold must be met for each shipment

 

How long is the order processing time?

Order processing times vary based on the shipping method. For information, click Shipping & Handling

 

How long does it take for a personalized item to be delivered?

Personalized items are processed within 3-4 business days. Once shipped, the delivery date is dependent upon the shipping method chosen.

 

Does the invoice include the prices if I ship the item as a gift?

No. Selecting gift packaging or gift messaging removes the prices from the invoice.

 

How will the family I am shipping gifts to know which gift is for each person?

On the bottom of each gift wrapped box is a small sticker that contains a number corresponding to each item on your packing invoice.

 

I entered my email address incorrectly on my order, how can I get a status on my package?

Contact Customer Assistance via phone, email, or chat, and we will be happy to assist you.

 

Returns & Exchanges

If I’m not happy with my purchase, can I return it?

If you are not entirely satisfied with your recent RalphLauren.com order, we will gladly accept the return of items that are in new condition and have not been worn, washed, or altered.

Returns must be made according to the guidelines of our Return Policy.

Personalized items cannot be returned.

 

Is there a charge for making a return?

No. We will provide a postage-paid return label free of charge. We also offer Free Online Returns.

 

How long will it take to process my return?

Please allow up to 12 days for us to receive and process your return. You will receive an email notification upon the completion of return processing. We are not able to issue credit until your return package has been received and processed.

 

If I give a gift to someone, can that person return it?

Returning gifts is easy, since all gifts come with both a gift receipt and a postage-paid return label. Gift recipients who return an item will be issued a Virtual Gift Card from RalphLauren.com.

Personalized items cannot be returned.

 

If I want to exchange an item for a different size or color, how do I do that?

We are not able to process exchanges. If you need a new size or color, you may place a new order online at RalphLauren.com or by calling us at 888-475-7674.

To return the original item(s), simply complete your return form and send your return by U.S. Postal Service using the prepaid label, or you may send it through the carrier of your choice. Please allow up to 12 business days for your return to be received and processed.

Personalized items cannot be returned.

 

I received a gift, how can I return the merchandise without any of the original paperwork or packaging?

Click Here to initiate an online gift return. Enter your order number and zip code in the fields provided. If you don’t have your order number, please contact Customer Assistance.

 

Can I return online merchandise to stores?

Merchandise purchased at RalphLauren.com can be returned to any US Ralph Lauren store. You must have your invoice with you at the time of return. Returns must follow the guidelines in our return policy. Refunds will be made in the form of the original payment.

You can use the store locator on our website, or contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at 1-888-475-7674 or CustomerAssistance@RalphLauren.com to find a store near you.

Returns cannot be made at department and specialty store locations.

If your order was purchased online with PayPal® or PayPal Credit, you cannot return it in stores.

 

Ordering & Payment

 

What forms of payment can I use?

RalphLauren.com accepts the following forms of payment:

Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Other forms of payment: Online gift certificates, Ralph Lauren gift cards, Credit Card gift cards*, PayPal

We do not accept: CODs, Layaway, Personal checks, Money orders

*Credit Card gift cards can only be redeemed for orders less than or equal to the full amount on the gift card. Orders cannot be split between two forms of payment when using a Credit Card gift cards.

 

PayPal FAQs

How does PayPal work?

PayPal is used to securely send payments over the internet. You can choose to pay from your PayPal account balance, a credit card, debit card, or bank account. To make a PayPal purchase, select PayPal during checkout on the RalphLauren.com website and choose your method of payment. Your funds are transferred immediately and securely.

PayPal is highly secure and committed to protecting the privacy of its users. Its industry-leading fraud prevention team is constantly developing state-of-the-art technology to keep your money and information safe. When you use PayPal to send money, recipients never see your bank account or credit card numbers.

If you make a purchase using PayPal, you cannot return in stores.

 

How do I contact PayPal Customer Service?

For the fastest response, you may access the user-friendly Help Center. Developed by the PayPal Customer Service team, this Help Center contains a comprehensive information database. Simply type a question into the search box to receive a complete answer.

If you do not find the information you need in the Help Center, PayPal Customer Service representatives are available to assist you. Send an email for a prompt response or contact PayPal directly by phone: Customer Service: 402-935-2050 (a US telephone number) 4 AM, PDT, to 10 PM, PDT, Monday through Friday 6 AM, PDT, to 8 PM, PDT, Saturday and Sunday.

Sign up for PayPal now.

Can I see a record of my RalphLauren.com transactions?

Customers who register for an account can easily access their Order History, with all details regarding past purchases and status of pending orders.

 

Shopping

Do you sell your gift boxes?

Gift boxes are offered for a nominal charge with most purchases at RalphLauren.com. When prompted at checkout, just let us know that you’d like to make your purchase a gift. Each gift will arrive elegantly presented in our signature navy box. If you’ve entered a complimentary gift message, we will include that as well.

 

Can I purchase extra/additional gift boxes?

No. We apologize that we’re unable to provide extra gift boxes.

 

GIFT RECEIPTS

To create a gift receipt, click the "Add a Gift Message" option during the checkout process. The recipient will then receive a gift receipt suppressing all merchandise pricing information.

Additionally, if you are buying multiple items, the "Add a Gift Message" checkbox must be selected next to each product in the order to suppress all pricing on the receipt.

 

Do you have a personal shopping service?

Yes, we do. Just call our Customer Assistance line at 888-475-7674 and ask to speak with a personal shopper, who will make recommendations, provide you with product information, and answer any questions you may have.

 

An item I like is sold out in my size, when will you receive additional inventory?

We’re unable to determine if and when we will receive additional inventory; however, to be added to the waitlist for a product, enter your email address on the product page in the field provided and click “add to waitlist."

 

Are there any limitations regarding promo codes?

If you receive a promo code for use at RalphLauren.com, you may redeem it in your shopping bag or on the payment page at checkout. Restrictions may apply. If you have any additional questions, please contact Customer Assistance at 888-475-7674 or via our online chat service. 

 

Website

Why should I register with RalphLauren.com?

By creating an account, you can store credit card information for easier and faster checkout, maintain an address book, create and share wish lists, review your order history, and easily update billing and shipping information. Not only will shopping be easier, but your entire experience with us will become customized over time. Create an Account 

 

Is there a risk to storing my information online with you?

Your security and privacy is important to us. For this reason, we use rigorous safeguards to protect the personal information of our customers. Our online Privacy Notice describes in detail the types of information we gather, how we use it, and how we protect it.

 

Do you sell my information to other companies?

RalphLauren.com does not sell or trade with third parties your personal information gathered online, such as email addresses, personal information collected as part of an online survey, or other specific details about you. We do not contribute to or participate in cooperative databases, which give other companies access to such personal information. For complete details about how we use and protect your personal information, please see our online Privacy Notice.

 

I forgot my password, what should I do?

If you’ve forgotten your password, you can reset it here or contact a Customer Assistance representative at 888-475-7674..

 

Merchandise

Can I get an item purchased online altered at a Ralph Lauren store?

Yes, we offer complimentary alterations on full-price men's suits and Collection apparel in select Ralph Lauren stores. If you have purchased a men's suit or women's Collection item on sale and wish to have alterations made, you may visit any of the select Ralph Lauren stores that offer this service and pay an alteration fee.

Customers must present a copy of their invoice to the store for alterations to be made. Alterations may take up 10 days.

If you have additional questions about alterations in our Ralph Lauren stores, contact us at CustomerAssistance@RalphLauren.com.

 

How do I care for my purchase?

If you have a question about the proper care or fabric treatment of any of our items, please reference the item on our website, email us at CustomerAssistance@RalphLauren.com.

 

General

How can I check the balance of my gift card?

To check your balance, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page. Enter your gift card number and PIN and then select "check balance."

 

Do you have a loyalty program?

We do not have a loyalty program; however, we encourage you download The Polo App and be the first to know about upcoming releases and limited-edition collections, plus get exclusive content and more insider access to the World of Polo. Now available for iOS and Android!

 

Are there any current promotions?

Please register your email address with us to stay up to date on our promotions and special offers throughout the year. To view promotions on RalphLauren.com, click “Sale” from the top menu.

 

What does gift packaging include?

Each gift will arrive elegantly presented in our signature navy gift box packaging.

 

Can I include multiple items in one gift box?

No. Items must be gift packaged individually, with the exception of our pre-packaged gift sets.

 

Are you offering free gift packaging at any time?

We may offer gift packaging promotions throughout the year. Please register for our promotional emails to stay up to date on our offerings.

 

How can I find out about employment opportunities at Ralph Lauren?

We offer many exciting career opportunities and are always searching for the most talented people to join our team. Please visit our Careers website to view all current openings.

We will contact only those persons selected for further consideration. Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Do you offer a press kit or an information packet for your company?

Yes. Please see our dedicated Investor Relations site for details. For press inquiries, email us at RL-Press@RalphLauren.com.

 

How can I learn more about the history of Ralph Lauren?

Visit About Us to read about the history of the brand, our philanthropic efforts, and more.

 

Do you have a catalog?

RL Mag, which features stories inspired by the Ralph Lauren lifestyle, is available online.

Ralph Lauren Corporationand its affiliates and subsidiaries (including CHAPS and CLUB MONACO), has built its brand around the consistent production of high-quality products, from apparel and home furnishings to fragrances and accessories, and its commitment to conducting business according to the highest ethical and legal standards.

We require all suppliers, factories, and contractors to adhere to our Operating Guidelines which set forth our business, legal, and ethical expectations and standards in the following areas: occupational health and safety, fair wages and benefits, work hours, transparent record-keeping practices, freedom of association, sub-contracting, customs compliance, product safety, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, environmental sustainability, and prohibitions on child labor, forced labor, prison labor, discrimination, and harassment. In addition to our Operating Guidelines, our Foreign Migrant Workers Policy mandates ethical recruitment practices, including mandatory local language employment contracts, and the prohibition of worker-paid fees and end of contract travel expenses.

Ralph Lauren Corporation supports the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 and the UK 2015 Modern Slavery Act.

Ralph Lauren Corporation requires all of its suppliers to prohibit the hiring of slave labor and prevent practices that could contribute to human trafficking.

To eradicate slavery and human trafficking from our supply chain, we:

1. verify product supply chains using third-party auditors to ensure that our product supply chains are compliant with our Operating Guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations prohibiting slave labor and human trafficking;
2. conduct independent audits of our suppliers to evaluate their compliance with our Operating Guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations prohibiting slave labor and human trafficking;
3. require certification by our suppliers that materials incorporated into our products comply with our Operating Guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations prohibiting slave labor and human trafficking in countries where our suppliers are doing business;
4. maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees and contractors failing to meet our Operating Guidelines prohibiting slave labor and human trafficking; and
5. provide training for our supply chain executives and employees on the prevention of human trafficking and slave labor.

Ralph Lauren Corporation's reputation for product excellence begins in our suppliers' facilities.

The above statement was last updated in 2024.

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Ralph Lauren Corporation Bulk Buy Policy

Ralph Lauren Corporation has enacted this Bulk Buy Policy in order to (i) ensure a consistent customer shopping experience across its retail stores and platforms, (ii) enhance customer satisfaction by taking steps to ensure availability of products for all customers, (iii) prevent the unauthorized resale of our products resulting from purchase from our stores and platforms, and (iv) protect our consumers and brand equity. The sale of products at our stores and platforms is subject to availability and our discretion in managing inventory. Ralph Lauren reserves the right to limit any purchase.

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If Ralph Lauren determines that a purchase may be intended for resale, Ralph Lauren reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to take reasonable action to hinder such purchase and/or deter future purchases, including without limitation, to refuse or restrict sales to any consumer, enforce and/or impose additional purchase quantity limits, and deny access to any store.

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IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS, THE LAW MAY NOT PERMIT THE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY INFORMATION YOU SEND OR RECEIVE DURING YOUR USE OF THE SITE MAY NOT BE SECURE AND MAY BE INTERCEPTED BY UNAUTHORIZED PARTIES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND THAT THE SITE IS MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT NO CHARGE. RECOGNIZING SUCH, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER RALPH LAUREN NOR ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, OR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE SITE, OR ANY OTHER SITE YOU ACCESS THROUGH A LINK FROM THIS SITE OR FROM ANY ACTIONS WE TAKE OR FAIL TO TAKE AS A RESULT OF COMMUNICATIONS YOU SEND TO US, OR THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES ADVERTISED IN OR OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, RALPH LAUREN’S REMOVAL OR DELETION OF ANY MATERIALS SUBMITTED OR POSTED ON ITS SITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF RALPH LAUREN, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY ARISING FROM ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECTS, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUSES, FILE CORRUPTION, COMMUNICATION-LINE FAILURE, NETWORK OR SYSTEM OUTAGE, YOUR LOSS OF PROFITS, OR THEFT, DESTRUCTION, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF, LOSS OR USE OF ANY RECORD OR DATA, AND ANY OTHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE LOSS. YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NEITHER RALPH LAUREN NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY USER OF THE SITE. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE CLAIMS OR ANY DISPUTE WITH RALPH LAUREN IS TO DISCONTINUE YOUR USE OF THE SITE. YOU AND RALPH LAUREN AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES OR THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ALL OR A PORTION OF THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ralph Lauren and its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers from and against any and all losses, liabilities, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising or resulting from your use of the Site and any violation of these Terms of Use. If you cause a technical disruption of the Site or the systems transmitting the Site to you or others, you agree to be responsible for any and all losses, liabilities, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising or resulting from that disruption. Ralph Lauren reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you and, in such case, you agree to cooperate with Ralph Lauren in the defense of such matter.

Applicable Law

The laws of the State of New York govern these Terms of Use and your use of the Site. We recognize that it is possible for you to obtain access to this Site from any jurisdiction in the world, but we have no practical ability to prevent such access. This Site has been designed to comply with the laws of the State of New York and of the United States. If any material on this Site, or your use of the Site, is contrary to the laws of the place where you are when you access it, the Site is not intended for you, and we ask you not to use the Site. You are responsible for informing yourself of the laws of your jurisdiction and complying with them.

Disputes

UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU MUST PROVIDE NOTICE TO RALPH LAUREN, PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, OF ANY CLAIM WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ITS ACCRUAL OR YOUR CLAIM SHALL BE WAIVED AND TIME-BARRED.

For purposes of the dispute resolution provisions in these Terms of Use, “Ralph Lauren” shall include its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, employees, predecessors in interest, successors and assigns. Ralph Lauren and you agree arbitrate all disputes and claims between you and Ralph Lauren, except for claims arising from bodily injury or death (“Dispute”). Dispute shall be broadly interpreted and shall include but not be limited to: (1) claims arising out of or relating to any aspect of the relationship between you and Ralph Lauren, whether based in contract, tort, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other statutory or common-law legal theory; (2) claims that arose before the existence of this or any prior Agreement (including, but not limited to, claims relating to advertising; (3) claims for mental or emotional distress or injury not arising out of bodily injury; (4) claims that are currently the subject of purported class action litigation in which you are not a member of a certified class; and (5) claims that may arise after the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may elect to have a Dispute heard in small claims court, which shall seek only individualized relief, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed to a court of general jurisdiction. This election may be made at any time prior to the appointment of an arbitrator. Each party retains the right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party’s copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property rights. In addition, each party retains the right to bring issues to the attention of any federal, state, or local government agencies.

This agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16, and federal arbitration law apply and govern the interpretation and enforcement of the dispute resolution provisions in these Terms of Use. The dispute resolution provisions shall survive termination of the Terms of Use.

There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is limited.

 

Commencing DIsputes

Prior to commencing an arbitration proceeding, you must first send a describing your claim to our registered agent Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, with a copy sent by email to RL-Legal@ralphlauren.com Notice”). The Notice must include your name, address, telephone number, email address, sufficient information for Ralph Lauren to identify any transaction at issue; and a detailed description of (1) your Dispute, (2) the nature and basis of your claims, and (3) the nature and basis of the relief sought. You must personally sign the letter. You and Ralph Lauren agree to negotiate in good faith about the Dispute, including through an informal and individualized telephone conference should Ralph Lauren request one. You must personally appear at and participate in the telephone conference (if you are represented by counsel, your counsel may also participate). This process should lead to resolution of the Dispute, but if for some reason it is not resolved within sixty (60) days after receipt of the Notice (which period can be extended by agreement of the parties), you may commence an arbitration. Compliance with and completing this informal dispute resolution process is a condition precedent to filing any demand for arbitration. The statute of limitations and any filing fee deadlines shall be tolled while the parties engage in this informal dispute resolution process. A court shall have the authority to enjoin the filing or prosecution of arbitrations without first providing a fully complete Notice and participating in this informal dispute resolution process. Unless prohibited by applicable law, the arbitration provider shall not accept or administer any arbitration unless the claimant has complied with the Notice and informal dispute resolution process.

Arbitrations shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), pursuant to its Consumer Arbitration Rules (the “AAA Rules”) as modified by the version of this arbitration provision that is in effect when a party commences an arbitration proceeding with AAA. You can obtain the AAA Rules from the AAA by visiting its website (www.adr.org) or calling its toll-free number (1-800-778-7879). The party initiating the arbitration proceeding may open a case with the AAA by visiting its website or calling its toll-free number. You may deliver any required or desired notice to Ralph Lauren by mail to our registered agent Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, with a copy sent by email to RL-Legal@ralphlauren.com. If there is a conflict between these dispute resolution provisions and the AAA Rules, these dispute resolution provisions shall govern. If AAA will not administer a proceeding under these dispute resolution provisions as written, the parties shall agree on a substitute arbitration organization. If the parties cannot agree, the parties shall mutually petition a court of appropriate jurisdiction to appoint an arbitration organization that will administer a proceeding under these dispute resolution provisions as written.

Payment of filing and other fees shall be governed by the AAA Rules. If the arbitrator finds that either the substance of a claim, counterclaim, or relief sought in connection with the arbitration was frivolous or was brought for harassment or an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), either party will have the right to recover its arbitration fees and expenses. In addressing its determination, the arbitrator may consider, among other things, whether a party previously offered full relief to the other party, including, but not limited to, a full refund of the sum paid for items purchased. In addition, the provisions of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 shall apply and be enforced by the arbitrator.

Each of us may incur attorneys’ fees during the arbitration. Each of us will bear our own attorneys’ fees, except in the following circumstances. If applicable law permits a prevailing party to recover attorneys’ fees, the prevailing party may seek fees as applicable law permits.

The Arbitration

The arbitration will be conducted by one neutral arbitrator selected with the participation and involvement of both parties pursuant to the AAARules.

if your claim is for $10,000 or less, you may elect that the dispute be resolved without an oral hearing, unless the arbitrator requests otherwise. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if requested by Ralph Lauren, you agree to personally appear (along with your counsel if you are represented) at an individualized telephone conference with a case manager before an arbitrator is appointed. Any in-person shall take place in the location of your county of residence

The arbitrator is bound by the terms of this Agreement as a court would be. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, except for specific issues otherwise provided elsewhere in these dispute resolution provisions and issues relating to the scope and enforceability of the arbitration provision or whether a dispute can or must be brought in arbitration, which shall be for the court to decide. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator shall issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. The arbitration award shall be binding only among the Parties and shall have no preclusive effect in any other arbitration or other proceeding involving a different party, provided that the arbitrator may consider rulings in other arbitrations involving different individuals.

Class Action Waiver; No Consolidation of Arbitral Claims

The parties agree that the arbitrator may award the same damages and relief (including declaratory or injunctive relief) only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party's individual claim. The arbitrator may not award relief for or against anyone who is not a party to the proceeding or order Ralph Lauren to pay any monies to or take any actions with respect to persons other than you, unless Ralph Lauren explicitly consents in advance, after an arbitrator is selected, to permit the arbitrator to enter such an order.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THERE SHALL BE NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE LITIGATED OR ARBITRATED ON A CLASS, JOINT, COLLECTIVE OR CONSOLIDATED BASIS OR IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC (SUCH AS CLAIMS AS A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR FOR PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF). UNLESS BOTH YOU AND RALPH LAUREN OTHERWISE AGREE IN WRITING, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS, AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF ANY CLASS, JOINT, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

This class action and collective relief waiver is an essential part of this arbitration agreement and, if it is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular claim or request for relief, neither you nor Ralph Lauren is entitled to arbitration of such claim or request for relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if after exhaustion of all appeals, any of these prohibitions on non-individualized relief; class, representative, and private attorney general claims; and consolidation is found to be unenforceable as to a particular claim or with respect to a particular request for relief (such as a request for injunctive relief), then the parties agree that such a claim or request for relief shall be decided by a court after all other claims and requests for relief are arbitrated.

Additional Procedures for Mass Arbitration

If 25 or more individuals submit Notices or attempt to initiate arbitrations with Ralph Lauren raising similar claims, and counsel for the individuals bringing the claims are the same or coordinated for these individuals (“Mass Claims”), you and Ralph Lauren agree that if the claims are not resolved and proceed to arbitration, they shall proceed in staged bellwether proceedings. You understand and agree that if you choose to initiate your claim as part of Mass Claims, the adjudication of your claim might be delayed. Counsel for the individuals and counsel for Ralph Lauren shall each select ten cases (per side) to be filed in and proceed in arbitration in a bellwether proceeding to be resolved individually. Each case shall be assigned to a separate arbitrator. In the meantime, no other cases may be filed in arbitration, and the AAA shall not accept or administer arbitrations commenced in violation of these procedures. If the parties are unable to resolve the remaining cases after the conclusion of the first stage bellwether proceeding, each side may select another ten cases (per side) to be filed in and proceed in arbitration in a second bellwether proceeding to be resolved individually. Each case shall be assigned to a separate arbitrator. This process shall continue until the parties are able to resolve all of the Mass Claims, either through settlement or arbitration. If these mass arbitration procedures apply to a claimant’s Notice, any statute of limitations applicable to the claims set forth in that Notice will be tolled from the time the first cases are selected for a bellwether proceeding until the claimant’s Notice is selected for a bellwether proceeding, withdrawn, or otherwise resolved. A court will have the authority to enforce these mass arbitration procedures and, if necessary, to enjoin the filing or prosecution of arbitrations.

Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms of Use to the contrary, if Ralph Lauren makes any future changes to these dispute resolution provisions of these Terms of Use (other than a change to the Notice Address), you may reject any such change by sending us written notice within 30 days of the change by email to RL-Legal@ralphlauren.com. This is not an opt-out of arbitration altogether. By rejecting any future change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any dispute between us in accordance with the language of these dispute resolution provisions.

If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, we each waive any right to a jury trial to the fullest extent permitted by law and we each irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York County, New York.

Changes to These Terms of Use

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms of Use at any time by posting revised terms on the Site. It is your responsibility to check periodically for any changes we may make to these Terms of Use. You will have been deemed to have accepted any changes by, among other things, your continued access or use of this Site following the posting of changes to these Terms of Use or other policies.

In the event we make material changes to the Terms of Use, notice of these changes will be posted on the homepage of this website and the revised Terms of Use will take effect 30 days after their publication on this Site.

No waiver of any of the provisions of these Terms of Use 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 provision of these Terms of Use.

Entire Agreement and Admissibility

This agreement and any policies or operating rules posted on this Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Ralph Lauren with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. A printed version of these Terms of Use shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based on or relating to use of the Site to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

Severability

Except as otherwise provided herein, if any provision of this agreement is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the agreement will remain in place.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about these Terms of Use or this Site, please contact a Customer Assistance representative at 888-475-7674 or email us at CustomerAssistance@RalphLauren.com.

Date: October 1, 2021

OPERATING STANDARDS

RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as “RLC” or the “Company”) is dedicated to global citizenship and sustainability, and we expect the factories, subcontractors, distributors, manufacturers, business partners, service providers, suppliers and agents who are affiliated with the production of Ralph Lauren goods (collectively, “Suppliers”) to share in these commitments. RLC does not own the factories making its products or employ the employees in those factories, so it is essential that our Suppliers assume direct responsibility for protecting the environment and championing better lives for their employees. To that end, we require all Suppliers to observe certain operational standards set forth herein (“Standards”) for a safe, sustainable, inclusive, and ethical workplace that embraces a fundamental effort toward continuous improvement.

1. LEGAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

We expect our Suppliers to observe all applicable local and national laws as well as international regulations and standards in the operation of their business. While we recognize the different legal and cultural environments in which Suppliers operate, we expect them to align with our Standards even when they offer greater protections than those imposed by local, regional, and national laws.

Anti-Bribery/Conflict of Interest – Suppliers must not engage in offering or accepting compensation of any value (such as gifts, discounts, services, loans, payments), either directly or indirectly, to or from any of the Company’s employees, service providers or to any government or political officials, to obtain an unfair or improper advantage. Suppliers shall also avoid any form of fraud or any action that creates, or appears to create, a conflict of interest with the Company.

Subcontracting – Suppliers are prohibited from subcontracting with unapproved suppliers for manufacturing or services and are responsible for ensuring that their subcontractors are held accountable to these Standards. Suppliers are only permitted to use homework with prior written consent and approval by the Company.

International Trade Compliance – Suppliers must comply with all applicable international laws relating to the import and export of products and are expected to participate in the Company’s Supply Chain Security program.

Transparent Record Keeping – Suppliers must maintain and make immediately available for inspection accurate records.

 

2. LABOR, HUMAN RIGHTS & SAFETY

Employment Relationships & Responsible Recruitment – Circumventing national or local laws to avoid regular employee entitlements such as benefits, wages or other legal obligations is prohibited. Suppliers will ensure no fee recruitment, no withholding of work/travel documents, and no restrictions on freedom of movement. When applicable, Suppliers will inform their employees of the basic terms of their employment before leaving home.

Wages and Benefits – Suppliers’ wage and benefit policies must be consistent with and comply with all laws regulating local wages, overtime compensation, and legally mandated benefits. Wages must also be paid timely and include a wage calculation for each pay period, as provided for under applicable law. Suppliers should provide compensation that is sufficient to meet workers’ basic needs and provide some discretionary income. If compensation does not meet workers’ basic needs and provide some discretionary income, Suppliers should work with RLC to make improvements to progressively realize a level of compensation that does meet these standards.

Working Hours – All regular and overtime hours must be voluntary and in accordance with national laws. Under ordinary business circumstances, employees must not be required to work excessive working hours and overtime and have at least one day off in seven.

Health & Safety – Suppliers will ensure that their employees are provided a safe and healthy work environment and are not subject to unsanitary or hazardous living or working conditions. Supplier-provided housing facilities shall be in a separate building. Every Supplier must obtain, maintain, and comply with all safety and health permits, including but not limited to, an obligation to ensure building integrity and fire safety with regularly scheduled emergency practice evacuations and frequent inspection of exit doors for proper emergency use.

No Child Labor – Use of child labor is prohibited (employees under the age of 16). Supplier employees between the ages of 16 and 18 must not be subject to night and/or hazardous work.

Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining – Suppliers should permit their employees the right to associate with others, form and join (or choose not to join) organizations of their choice, and bargain collectively in accordance with applicable law, without risk of discrimination, harassment, interference, or retaliation, subject to applicable domestic law and practice. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the Supplier must engage in their best efforts to otherwise comply with these principles.

Voluntary Employment – Suppliers are prohibited from working with or arranging for purchase of any materials or services that supports or utilizes forced, indentured, bonded, or compulsory labor obtained through human trafficking, coercion, or slavery.

Respect & Fairness – Suppliers must maintain a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, abuse and retaliation, and treat their employees with respect and dignity. Engaging in or tolerating physical, racial, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment, coercion, punishment or abuse is strictly prohibited.

No Discrimination – Suppliers must forbid discrimination in employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, benefits, advancement, promotion, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, trade union status or activity, disability, social group, ethnic origin, caste or any other personal characteristics, beliefs or other status protected by applicable law. Suppliers must share our commitment to principles and practices that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Suppliers must ensure equal pay for all, including benefits, equal treatment, equal review of performance and equal opportunity for promotion. Special attention should be paid to marginalized groups (such as women).

 

3. Environmental and Animal Welfare

Environmental Compliance – Suppliers must conduct their operations consistent with applicable environmental laws and best practices. Suppliers will maintain and comply with current environmental licenses and permits in the locale of operation. Suppliers shall also operate and source product in such a manner that respects the environment and local communities, with particular concern to avoid deforestation, pollution, habitat loss and rising greenhouse gas emissions.

Wastewater, Waste Management, & Chemical Management – Suppliers should strive to use water efficiently, minimize waste, and properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Suppliers shall comply with product safety restrictions and prohibitions of hazardous substances in the markets of product distribution.

Animal Sourcing Principles – Suppliers must embrace a fundamental concern for animal welfare and share our commitment to principles, practices, and regulations that require animals in our supply chain to be treated ethically and humanely.

 

4. Management and Effective Grievance Mechanisms

Management – Compliance with these Standards and the terms of the Vendor Compliance Packet is subject to ongoing review by RLC and third-party auditors. For these purposes, RLC expects Suppliers to be transparent, maintain proper records, and provide prompt access to facilities, records, and their employees upon request. RLC also expects Suppliers to perform periodic audits of their suppliers and subcontractors’ facilities and operations to ensure equal compliance with these Standards.

Grievance Mechanism – Suppliers shall provide their employees with an effective grievance mechanism to report workplace concerns or violations of these Standards to management confidentially and anonymously, without the fear of retaliation.

Suppliers will maintain policies, systems, processes, and training for grievance procedures and tracking to ensure a timely response to the employee that will also be subject to on-going review by RLC and third- party auditors.

                                                                                                                                                                        Last Revision: December 2021

 

Accessibility Policy

and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

In compliance with Ontario Regulation 191/11 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Introduction

The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (“IASR”) under the AODA require that Ralph Lauren Canada LP (“Ralph Lauren”) establish, implement, maintain and document its accessibility policies and multi-year accessibility plan (the “Accessibility Plan”), which outlines Ralph Lauren’s strategy for preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities and to meet our requirements under the IASR and the AODA. 
The Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan will be publicly available, including in an accessible format upon request.  The Accessibility Plan will be reviewed and updated, if applicable, at least once every five years.

Application

The Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan applies to all employees and customers of Ralph Lauren in Ontario, and, where indicated, to any independent contractors providing services on behalf of Ralph Lauren in Ontario. This policy reflects the company’s obligations as an employer with more than 50 employees in Ontario.  

Our Commitment

In fulfilling our mission, Ralph Lauren strives to treat all individuals in a manner that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence.  Ralph Lauren promotes integration and equal opportunity and is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner.  We will seek to achieve this by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and by meeting accessibility requirements under the AODA.  This Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan sets out Ralph Lauren’s policy on how we will achieve accessibility generally, as well as in employment, and information and communications.

Under the IASR, the following accessibility strategies set out the requirements that are applicable to Ralph Lauren:

• Training;
• Information and Communication;
• Employment; and
• Design of Public Spaces Standards.

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

In accordance with its customer service standard requirements under the IASR, Ralph Lauren is committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of its customers and clients. For more information, please refer to Ralph Lauren’s Accessible Customer Service Policy. 
Accessible Emergency Information

Ralph Lauren is committed to providing the customers and clients with publicly available emergency information in an accessible way upon request. 
Ralph Lauren will also provide employees with disabilities with individualized emergency response information if we are made aware of the need for accommodation.
Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR)
The following sets out how Ralph Lauren is committed to complying with the IASR.

• Training

Ralph Lauren is committed to providing training on the requirements of the accessibility standards referred to in the IASR and on the Human Rights Code, as it pertains to persons with disabilities.
In accordance with the IASR, Ralph Lauren will:

• determine and ensure that appropriate training on the requirements of the IASR and on the Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities, is provided to all employees and volunteers, all other persons providing goods and services on behalf of Ralph Lauren in Ontario, and persons participating in the development and approval of Ralph Lauren’s policies;
• ensure training is appropriate to the duties of the persons referenced above;
• ensure that the training is provided to persons referenced above as soon as practicable;
• keep and maintain a record of the training provided, including the dates that the training was provided and the number of individuals to whom it was provided; and
• ensure that training is provided on any changes to Ralph Lauren’s policies on an ongoing basis.

• Information and Communication

Ralph Lauren is committed to making company information and communications accessible to persons with disabilities. Ralph Lauren will incorporate accessibility requirements under the information and communication standards to ensure that its information and communications systems and platforms are accessible and are provided, upon request, in accessible formats that meet the needs of persons with disabilities.

1. 1. Feedback, Accessible Formats and Communication Supports

In accordance with the IASR, Ralph Lauren will:

• ensure that existing and new processes for receiving and responding to feedback are accessible to persons with disabilities by providing or arranging for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports, upon request and in a timely manner;
• more broadly, as a general principle where accessible formats and communication supports for persons with disabilities are requested:
  • • provide or arrange for the provision of such accessible formats and communication supports;
    • consult with the person making the request to determine the suitability of the accessible format or communication support;
    • provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports in a timely manner that takes into account the person’s accessibility needs due to disability, and at a cost no more than the regular cost charged to other persons; and
• notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports.

Accessible Websites and Web Content

Ralph Lauren will take reasonable steps to ensure that all new websites controlled by the company, and content on those sites published after January 1, 2012, conform with World Wide Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0), Level A, except where meeting the requirement is not practicable.

Ralph Lauren will also take reasonable steps to ensure that all websites controlled by the company, and content on those sites published after January 1, 2012 (other than live captions and pre-recorded audio descriptions), conform with WCAG 2.0, Level AA, except where meeting the requirement is not practicable.

• Employment

a. Recruitment
Ralph Lauren is committed to fair and accessible employment recruiting practices that attract and retain employees with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle.
In accordance with the IASR, Ralph Lauren will do the following:

• Recruitment General

Ralph Lauren will notify employees and the public of the availability of accommodation for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. This will include:

• review and, as necessary, modification of existing recruitment policies, procedures and processes; and
• specifying that accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities, on Ralph Lauren’ website and on job postings.

• Recruitment, assessment and selection

Ralph Lauren will notify job applicants, when they are individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process and inform them that accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used in the assessment/selection process. This will include:

• a review and, as necessary, modification of existing recruitment policies,  procedures and processes;
• inclusion of availability of accommodation notice as part of the script in the scheduling of an interview and/or assessment; and
• if a selected applicant requests an accommodation, a consultation with the applicant and arrangement for provision of suitable accommodations in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to the disability.

• Notice to Successful Applicants

When making offers of employment, Ralph Lauren will notify the successful applicant of its policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. This will include:

• a review and, as necessary, modification of existing recruitment policies, procedures and processes; and
• inclusion of notification of Ralph Lauren’s policies on accommodating employees with disabilities in offer of employment letters.

b. Informing Employees of Supports and General Provision of Accessible Formats and Communications Supports

In accordance with the IASR, Ralph Lauren will inform all employees of policies that support employees with disabilities, including, but not limited to, policies on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to a disability.  This will include:

• informing current employees and new hires of Ralph Lauren’s policies supporting employees with disabilities, including, but not limited to, policies on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s needs due to disability;
• providing information as soon as practicable after the new employee begins employment, specifically in the orientation process;
• keeping employees up to date on changes to existing policies on job accommodations with respect to disabilities;
• where an employee with a disability so requests it, Ralph Lauren will provide or arrange for provision of suitable accessible formats and communications supports for:
  • • information that is needed in order to perform the employee’s job;
    • information that is generally available to employees in the workplace; and

• in meeting the obligations to provide the information that is set out above, Ralph Lauren will consult with the requesting employee in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support.

c. Documented Individual Accommodation Plans/Return to Work Process

Ralph Lauren incorporates accessibility requirements under the IASR to ensure that barriers in accommodation and return to work processes are eliminated and corporate policies surrounding accommodation and return to work are followed, where applicable.
Ralph Lauren’s policies and practices include steps that Ralph Lauren will take to accommodate employees with disabilities and to facilitate employees’ return to work after absence due to disability.
Ralph Lauren will review and assess existing policies to ensure that they include steps that Ralph Lauren will take to accommodate employees with disabilities and to facilitate employees’ return to work after absence due to disability. Ralph Lauren will also ensure that they include a process for the development of documented individual accommodation plans for employees with disabilities, if such plans are required.
In accordance with the provisions of the IASR, Ralph Lauren will ensure that the process for the development of documented individual accommodation plans includes the following elements:

• information regarding the manner in which the employee requesting accommodation can participate in the development of the plan;
• information regarding the means by which the employee is assessed on an individual basis;
• information regarding the manner in which Ralph Lauren can request an evaluation by an outside medical or other expert, at Ralph Lauren’s expense, to assist Ralph Lauren in determining if and how accommodation can be achieved;
• steps to protect the privacy of the employee’s personal information;
• information regarding the frequency with which individual accommodation plans will be reviewed and updated and the manner in which this will be done;
• the reasons for a denial if an individual accommodation plan is denied;
• information regarding the means of providing the individual accommodation plan in a format that takes into account the employee’s accessibility needs;
• the following will be included if individual accommodation plans are established:
  • • any information regarding accessible formats and communication supports that have been provided for or arranged, in order to provide the employee with:
      • information that is needed in order to perform the employee’s job;
      • information that is generally available to employees in the workplace; and

• identify any other accommodation that is to be provided to the employee.

Ralph Lauren will ensure that the return to work process as set out in its existing policies outlines:

• • • the steps Ralph Lauren will take to facilitate the employee’s return to work after a disability-related absence;
    • the development of a written individualized return to work plan for such employees; and
    • the use of individual accommodation plans, as discussed above, in the return to work process.

d. Performance Management, Career Development and Redeployment

Ralph Lauren will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities, as well as individual accommodation plans:

• when using its performance management process in respect of employees with disabilities;
• when providing career development and advancement to employees with disabilities; and
• when redeploying employees with disabilities.

In accordance with the IASR, the Ralph Lauren will:

• review, assess and, as necessary, modify existing policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with the IASR;
• take the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities and, as applicable, their individualized accommodation plans, into account when:
  • • assessing performance;
    • managing career development and advancement; and
    • redeployment is required.

• review, assess and, as necessary, include in performance management workshops, accessibility criteria;
• take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities when providing career development and advancement to its employees with disabilities, including notification of the ability to provide accommodations on internal job postings; and
• take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities when redeploying employees, including review and, as necessary, modification of employee transfer checklist.

5.       Design of Public Spaces

While Ralph Lauren has no current plans to engage in new construction or significant redevelopment of its facilities at present, Ralph Lauren will meet the Accessibility Standards for all built obligations should any such construction or major modification take place in the future.  
Ralph Lauren will put procedures in place to prevent service disruption to its accessible parts of public spaces and to deal with temporary disruptions when accessible elements required under the Accessibility Standards are not in working order. In the event of a service disruption, Ralph Lauren will notify the public of the service disruption and alternatives available. 
 

Information and Feedback
For more information on this accessibility plan or to provide feedback, please contact the Global People Practices at:

• • • Phone: Make a Difference Hotline (1-877-4POLORL)
    • Email: GlobalPeoplePractices@RalphLauren.com

All feedback, including complaints, will be handled as quickly as possible.  We will consider your comments carefully, and you can expect to hear from us within a reasonable period of time.  Please understand that some inquiries may take longer to address.

Ralph Lauren will provide or arrange for accessible formats and communication supports, on request.

Purpose

At Ralph Lauren Canada LP (“Ralph Lauren”), we are committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of our clients.  Making services accessible to persons with disabilities is an important part of this commitment to superior customer service.

We strive to provide our services  in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.  We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our services and allowing them to benefit from the same services  in the same place and in a similar way as other clients.

This policy establishes our commitment to accessible customer service under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the customer service standard requirements under Ontario Regulation 191/11, The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations.

Application

Ralph Lauren’s Accessible Customer Service Policy (“the Policy”) applies to all of our volunteers, employees and managers, every person who participates in developing out policies, and to any third parties (e.g., contractors) who we may arrange to provide our goods, services or facilities on our behalf.  This policy applies to the extent that members of the public interact with our representatives directly and are able to directly access our services, products, and premises.

Communication

When communicating with people with disabilities, we will do so in ways that take into account their disability.  Accordingly, we will train any staff who communicate with clients on how to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities.

Assistive Devices

People with disabilities are welcome to use their own personal assistive devices (e.g., white cane, wheelchair, hearing and visual aids) in order to access or use our facilities and obtain our services, to the extent that those facilities and services are made available and accessible to the general public.  We will train our staff to become familiar with various assistive devices that may be used by clients with disabilities while accessing our services.  We will also ensure that staff know how to use assistive devices that are available for clients on our premises.

Service animals and support persons

People with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal are welcome on all parts of our premises that are open to the public and other third parties.  Clients may keep the animal with him/her unless excluded by law, in which case, we will consider alternative measures to access to our services.  Our staff and others dealing with the public on our behalf will be trained on how to interact with people with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal.

Any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to enter our facilities with his or her support person.  At no time will a person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person be prevented from having access to his or her support person while on our premises.

Notice of temporary disruption

In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in facilities or services usually used by people with disabilities, Ralph Lauren will post a notice about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated duration, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.  The notice will be placed at or near the affected facility or service and/or through other means (e.g., website) where necessary. Ralph Lauren will prepare a document that sets out the steps to be taken in connection with a temporary disruption and, upon request, will give a copy of the document to any person.

Purpose Training for staff

We will provide training to all Ralph Lauren employees, all persons who are involved in the development and approval of Ralph Lauren policies,  practices and procedures governing the provision of goods or services to members of the public or other third parties, every person who deals with members of the public or other third parties on behalf of Ralph Lauren, whether the person does so as an employee, agent, volunteer or otherwise, and all other persons who provide goods, services or facilities on behalf of Ralph Lauren.  This training will be provided shortly after staff commence their duties and/or upon changes to this Policy, practices and procedures.

Training will include the following:

• The purposes of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
• How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities
• How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or a support person
• How to use various equipment and assistive devices available on our premises, if any
• What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing our facilities and services
• Ralph Lauren policies, practices and procedures relating to the customer service standard.

Ralph Lauren will prepare a document that describes its training policy, summarizes the content of the training and specifies when the training is to be provided, and, on request, give a copy of the document to any person.

Feedback process

We welcome any feedback on the manner in which we provide goods, services, and/or facilities to people with disabilities.  Please send your comments to the following:

Ralph Lauren
Global People Practices (“GPP”)
625 Madison Avenue, 7thFloor
New York, New York 10022

Make a Difference Hotline (1-877-4POLORL). Alternatively, as another option you can also email GPP at: GlobalPeoplePractices@RalphLauren.com. We will also ensure that the feedback process is accessible to persons with disabilities by providing, or arranging for the provision of, accessible formats and communication supports, on request.

All feedback, including complaints, will be handled as quickly as possible.  We will consider your comments carefully, and you can expect to hear from us within a reasonable period of time.  Please understand that some inquiries may take longer to address.

Note: copies of documents required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 are available upon request.  Please notify us in advance if you require such documents in an alternative or accessible format or with communication support, which will be provided in a timely manner that takes into account the person’s accessibility needs due to disability, and at a cost that is no more than the regular cost charged to other persons. We will consult with the person making the request in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support.

Current Version Date: June 1, 2023

Ralph Lauren Gift Card Terms and Conditions

The following Ralph Lauren Gift Card Terms and Conditions (this “Agreement”) describe the terms and conditions that apply to use of Ralph Lauren Gift Cards and Virtual Gift Cards that are purchased in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico at retail stores or online, or that are given in exchange for merchandise returned in certain circumstances (collectively “Cards”).  This Agreement is between you, the Cardholder, and RL Finance B.V., a Netherlands affiliate of Ralph Lauren Corporation (“Issuer”).  By purchasing, accepting or using your Card, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.  If you do not agree with this Agreement, do not purchase, use or accept the Card.  IMPORTANT:  Except where prohibited by applicable law (which may include the province of Quebec), this Agreement includes resolution of disputes by arbitration instead of in court and a class action waiver.

1. About Your Card.  The Cards are issued by Issuer.  Issuer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Card program.  Issuer is the sole legal obligor to the Cardholder; provided, however, that Issuer may assign its obligations with respect to the Card at any time, in which case such assignee shall become the Issuer and sole legal obligor to the Cardholder.  Ralph Lauren Corporation and its affiliates (other than Issuer) (collectively, “Ralph Lauren”) bear no responsibility or liability for any Cards, and you hereby knowingly release Ralph Lauren from any and all liability or claims of any nature whatsoever arising in connection with your Card. Cards can be purchased at participating Ralph Lauren, RRL, and Polo Factory Stores, online at RalphLauren.com, or from an authorized third-party distributor.  Cards may also be provided to you in exchange for merchandise returned in certain circumstances.  Cards cannot be purchased at a discount.
    
2. Not for resale.  Card cannot be resold.  Card is valid only if obtained at Ralph Lauren, RRL, and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Stores, online at RalphLauren.com, or from an authorized third-party distributor.  Card is not valid and will not be honored, and Issuer will not be liable, if obtained from unauthorized sellers or resellers, including through Internet auction sites.

3. Balance Inquiry.  For balance inquiries, call 1-855-284-3911 or visit RalphLauren.com/GiftCard.  The balance you receive when inquiring over the telephone or online is an estimate only.  In most cases, the balance is adjusted immediately when you make a purchase, but there may be occasions when the balance adjustment is delayed.  Please have your Card number available.

4. Expiration/Deactivation.  Cards do not expire.  No fees for inactivity or service fees apply.   Issuer and Ralph Lauren reserve the right to refuse to honor any Card in the event of a disputed credit card charge, bounced check or other failure of consideration.

5. Redemption.  Cards are redeemable up to balance only to purchase merchandise at participating Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, RRL, and Polo Ralph Lauren Factory stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and online at RalphLauren.com.  Card is issued in the currency of the country in which it was purchased.  A currency exchange rate applies if the Card is redeemed in a different country.  PIN is required for online redemptions.  Cards are not debit or credit cards.  Cards have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash, except as required by law.  Cards are not redeemable to purchase another Card or towards previously purchased merchandise, and cannot be applied towards the payment of a credit account.  Refunds for any return of merchandise purchased using the Card will be issued in the form of a Card.

6. Not Reloadable.  Cards cannot be reloaded with value.

7. No Refunds.  No refunds or exchanges are permitted with respect to Cards, except as required by law.

8. Lost, Damaged or Stolen Card.  Safeguard your Card, as Card will not be replaced if lost, stolen, damaged or used without authorization, unless the Card is unused and you provide proof of purchase of the Card.

9. Online Purchases.  If you purchase a Card online, the online Terms of Use will be applicable to your purchase.  In the event of a conflict between the Terms of Use and these Gift Card Terms and Conditions, these Gift Card Terms and Conditions shall control.

10. MANDATORY BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW (WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC), THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER CLAUSE APPLIES TO YOU. Please read this section carefully.  It affects legal rights that you may otherwise have and requires individual final and binding arbitration of most disputes instead of resolution in court.

DISPUTES

Issuer, including its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, employees, predecessors in interest, successors and assigns, and you agree that any and all disputes or claims relating in any way to this Agreement and your use of the Card, including disputes concerning the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitration (“Disputes”), as well as questions as to the arbitrability of any and all Disputes, and even if the events giving rise to Disputes occurred before this Agreement became effective, will be resolved in a confidential and individual arbitration process, and not in court.  Each of us agrees to give up our right to sue in court (except small claims court), our right to have our claims heard by a jury, and our right to participate in a class action or represent, in a class action or otherwise, anyone but ourselves. 

The only exceptions to this arbitration agreement are that (i) each of you and we retain the right to sue in small claims court and (ii) each of you and we may bring suit in court against the other to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights.

This arbitration agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16, and federal arbitration law apply and govern the interpretation and enforcement of this agreement.

There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is limited. However, an arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court (including injunctive and declaratory relief or statutory damages), and must follow the terms of these Terms of Use as a court would.

COMMENCING DISPUTES           

To begin an arbitration proceeding, you must send a letter requesting arbitration and describing your claim to our registered agent Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.  During the first 45 days after we receive your notice (the “Pre-Arbitration Period”), we may try to reach a settlement of the dispute.  If we do not resolve the dispute ourselves within the Pre-Arbitration Period, you may commence arbitration.  The arbitration will be conducted by Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”), pursuant to the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures effective July 1, 2014 (the “JAMS Rules”), as modified by this arbitration agreement. The JAMS Rules are available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/, www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-352-5267.

Arbitration firms ordinarily charge fees to both sides to conduct arbitrations.  In the event you commence arbitration for an amount less than $10,000, after we receive notice that you have done so, we will reimburse you for your payment of this filing fee and we will pay JAMS any case management fees associated with the arbitration and the professional fees for the arbitrator’s services, pursuant to the JAMS Rules.  We will not seek to recover the filing fee we reimbursed to you unless the arbitrator determines that you brought your claim frivolously or for an improper purpose.

Each of us may incur attorneys’ fees during the arbitration.  Each of us will bear our own attorneys’ fees, except in the following circumstances.  If applicable law permits a prevailing party to recover attorneys’ fees, the prevailing party may seek fees as applicable law permits.  If applicable law does not permit a prevailing party to recover its attorneys’ fees, but you prevail in the arbitration and win an award at least 25% greater than our highest pre-arbitration settlement offer, then we will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees for time reasonably expended at rates that prevail for attorneys in your home county, in an amount not to exceed the greater of $10,000 or 20% of the arbitrator’s damages award to you.  If we prevail in the arbitration, we will seek to recover our reasonable attorneys’ fees and reimbursement of arbitration costs only if applicable law permits a prevailing party to seek fees or if the arbitrator finds that you brought a claim frivolously or for an improper purpose and applicable law does not preclude us from seeking our fees and costs.

THE ARBITRATION

The arbitration will be conducted by one neutral arbitrator selected with the participation and involvement of both parties pursuant to the JAMS Rules. 

If your claim is for $10,000 or less, we agree, pursuant to the JAMS Rules, that the dispute should be resolved solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator or through a non-appearance based telephonic hearing, unless the arbitrator requests otherwise.  Any in-person hearing for a claim of less than $10,000 will be conducted in your hometown area.  If your claim is for more than $10,000, the manner and place of the hearing will be determined in accordance with the JAMS Rules.

Regardless of how the arbitration proceeds, the arbitrator shall issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain his or her findings and conclusions. The arbitrator’s decision and award are final and binding, subject only to the limited court review permitted under the FAA, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER; NO CONSOLIDATION OF ARBITRAL CLAIMS

You and we agree that the arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party's individual claim.  The arbitrator may not order us to pay any monies to or take any actions with respect to persons other than you, unless we explicitly consent in advance, after an arbitrator is selected, to permit the arbitrator to enter such an order.  YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE OR MULTI-CLAIMANT PROCEEDING.  Further, unless we both agree in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate other persons’ claims with yours or ours, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative, multi-claimant or class arbitration proceeding.  If a court decides that applicable law precludes enforcement of any of this paragraph’s limitations as to a particular claim for relief, then that claim (and only that claim) shall be severed from the arbitration and may be brought in court.  If a court decides that applicable law precludes enforcement of any other provision in this Agreement, then such provision shall be modified or restricted to the extent and in the manner necessary to render it valid, legal, and enforceable.  If such provision cannot be so modified or restricted, it shall be excised from this Agreement without affecting the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall be fully enforced.

If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration we each waive any right to a jury trial.

11. Limitation of Liability.  THE LAWS OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS, INCLUDING QUEBEC, DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OR CERTAIN DAMAGES OR LEGAL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE BELOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. ISSUER AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO CARDS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  IN THE EVENT THAT A CARD IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, YOUR SOLE REMEDY, AND OUR SOLE LIABILITY, SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH CARD.

12. Governing Law.  Except where prohibited by law (which may include the Province of Quebec), the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, shall govern this Agreement and use of your Card.

13. Changes to Agreement.  Issuer reserves the right to change this Agreement at any time in its discretion.  When any changes are made, Issuer will post the revised version of this Agreement at RalphLauren.com/GiftCard.

14. Fraud.  Issuer and Ralph Lauren reserve the right to refuse to honor a Card where they suspect that the Card was obtained fraudulently.

By signing up for the Ralph Lauren and/or Polo Factory Stores (collectively, “Ralph Lauren”, “us” “we”, “our”) Text Message Program (the “Program”), you agree to these terms and conditions (“Program Terms”) and our general Terms of Use (which include mandatory arbitration of disputes, waiver of class action rights, limitations on your rights and remedies, and limitations on our liability). You further consent to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Notice.

You authorize Ralph Lauren to send, to the mobile phone number you used to opt in via short code or that you otherwise provided to us, promotional and other text messages, including messages sent using an autodialer. Your consent to receive auto-dialed text messages shall not be interpreted to suggest or imply that any or all Program messages are sent using an autodialer/automatic telephone dialing system.

You understand that message and data rates may apply and your carrier may charge you or deduct usage credit from your account when you text us or we text you. Ralph Lauren will not be liable for any delays or failures in your receipt of any mobile messages connected with the Program. Delivery of mobile messages is subject to effective transmission from your carrier.

No purchase is necessary to participate in the Program, and you are not required to accept these Program Terms as a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. If you do agree to the Program Terms, you consent to receiving recurring promotional Program texts each month, plus additional non-promotional texts. Ralph Lauren reserves the right to alter Program message frequency.

If at any time, you intend to stop using the mobile telephone number that you provided to sign up for the Program, including by canceling your service plan or selling or transferring the phone number to another party, you agree that you will opt out of the Program prior to ending your use of the mobile telephone number.

You can unsubscribe from the Program by texting “STOP” to the Program short code or as a reply to a Program message you receive. You hereby consent to receive a text message confirming that you have unsubscribed, as well as other non-promotional text messages. To the extent you subscribe to more than one Ralph Lauren text message program, you must unsubscribe from each program separately.

You represent and warrant that you are the age of majority where you reside.

The Program may not be available in all areas or supported by all carriers or all devices. Check with your carrier for details. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.