General Terms and Conditions of the Unifree x ME Programme

Last updated: 1 September 2024

The owner and operator of the Unifree x ME programme is Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG (Koreastraße 3, D-20457 Hamburg). The company (hereinafter referred to as “Gebr. Heinemann”) is based in Hamburg; it is entered in the Commercial Register of the District Court of Hamburg (HRA 15017) and holds the following VAT ID Number: DE118908680.

1. Scope of application, registration
   1. When signing up to participate in the Unifree x ME programme, members must acknowledge these general terms and conditions. No payment is required to participate in the Unifree x ME programme. However, it is a requirement to provide a marketing consent for the purpose of receiving promotions, offers, invitations to events and newsletters from Gebr. Heinemann to become a member. Nevertheless, if you withdraw the provided marketing consent you are still allowed to remain a member. Although you have withdrawn the marketing consent, Gebr. Heinemann will as long as you are a member use your e-mail, particularly to provide members with service messages such as updates of general terms and conditions etc. A valid e-mail address is thus always mandatory for the membership in the Unifree x ME programme.
   2. The programme is open to all natural persons aged 18 and over.
   3. Once members have registered, they receive a membership card. They can prove they are members by presenting the membership card in participating retail shops. In the online shop operated by Gebr. Heinemann (hereinafter referred to as the “online shop”), they can prove they are members by entering their log-in details.
   4. All services, offers and other features related to the Unifree x ME programme are provided exclusively on the basis of these general terms and conditions.
2. Subject of the Unifree x ME programme
   1. General rules for benefits
      As part of the Unifree x ME programme, members receive various benefits from Gebr. Heinemann and, if applicable, its cooperation partners. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the following applies to all benefits: The benefits offered by Gebr. Heinemann and its cooperation partners may be limited in time and/or restricted to certain geographical regions; their use may be subject to further terms and conditions. As benefits are granted to specific members, they are non-transferable. Gebr. Heinemann and/or its cooperation partners will notify members in advance of available discounts, including the applicable terms and conditions, at an appropriate place offline and/or online. As a general rule, benefits under the Unifree x ME programme are only granted when members present their membership card.
   2. Discounts
      When making purchases from Gebr. Heinemann or its cooperation partners, Unifree x ME members may receive additional discounts in connection with promotions that are limited to a particular time period and/or place (hereinafter also referred to as "Promotions"). The use of Promotions by members may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Discounts for members in connection with such promotions may involve price reductions, added special services, offers of information, participation in lotteries, or similar benefits. Discounts may be conditional, for example, on the reaching of certain sales targets or on other parameters. Moreover, discounts may be granted either immediately when purchases are made by members or only when future purchases are made by members. Moreover, discounts may take the form of services by cooperation partners of Gebr. Heinemann that are typically related to air travel. Members have no rights to receive any particular discounts. The type of discount, as well as the conditions under which discounts are granted and under which discounts may be used, are predetermined by Gebr. Heinemann. Gebr. Heinemann and/or its cooperation partners will notify members about available discounts, including the applicable terms and conditions, at an appropriate place offline and/or online.
   3. Welcome e-mail
      After signing up to the Unifree x ME programme, members receive a one-time welcome e-mail. The welcome e-mail is used to send members their membership card and outline the specific contents and advantages of the Unifree x ME programme.
   4. Services provided by cooperation partners
      If members use services of a cooperation partner of Unifree x ME, the cooperation partner will be their sole contract partner with respect to such services and the applicable discount. Any claims based on non-conformity of a cooperation partner's services or of related discounts may be brought by members exclusively against the cooperation partner. In the event of any non-conformity of a cooperation partner's services or of related discounts, members have no rights or claims against Gebr. Heinemann.
3. Lost / stolen cards
   Members must promptly report any lost or stolen membership cards to Gebr. Heinemann by e-mail service@unifree-shop.com.
    
4. Change of general terms and conditions and added value
   Gebr. Heinemann reserves the right to change or supplement these general terms and conditions with future effect, particularly if this is necessary to improve communication with members, to process the benefits granted as part of promotions, to prevent abuse or to comply with the legal regulations. If these general terms and conditions are ever changed, members will be notified by e-mail in reasonable time before that come into effect. If they do not file an objection with Gebr. Heinemann in writing or text form (e.g. e-mail) within six weeks of being notified, the changes to the general terms and conditions will be deemed to have been accepted. Notification of changes to the Terms and Conditions of Membership from Gebr. Heinemann will include a separate notice advising members of their rights to object to changes and of the consequences of failing to object to changes Gebr. Heinemann has the right to modify or discontinue the Unifree x ME Programme for any valid reason.
    
5. Termination, modification and requests for information
   
   1. Members may terminate their memberships at any time without notice. Gebr. Heinemann may terminate memberships at the end of each calendar year subject to three months' prior notice. The right to terminate for good cause remains unaffected thereby. Members shall provide notice of termination in written form or by telephone, and Gebr. Heinemann shall provide notice of termination in written form (letter or e-mail).
   2. Once a person’s membership has been terminated, Unifree x ME membership cards must be immediately destroyed, deleted or returned to Gebr. Heinemann.
   3. If a member has already partially participated in promotions within the Unifree x ME programme prior to the ordinary termination of their membership without fully meeting the requirements for a benefit, the member concerned will not be entitled to a pro rata benefit in the event of termination, unless this option is specified in the terms and conditions. If a person’s membership is terminated ordinarily and they have obtained benefits under the Unifree x ME programme that can still be used in the future (e.g. vouchers), the member concerned may redeem their benefits by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the termination takes effect. If redemption of the discount would have required submission of the membership card, the member may request that Gebr. Heinemann issue a new voucher or similar item with the corresponding value, that does not require submission of the membership card.
   4. We kindly ask that members notify Gebr. Heinemann of any change in name, home address, or e-mail address in written form (letter or e-mail) or by telephone, so that they can continue to receive benefits under the Unifree x ME Programme.
   5. For security reasons, any requests for information submitted by members can only be honoured in writing or by phone once they have successfully verified their identity.
6. Final provisions
   These General Terms and Conditions of Membership, and all rights and obligations arising between Gebr. Heinemann and members in connection with the Unifree x ME program, are governed by German law. Provisions of law governing the applicability of mandatory consumer protection laws of member’s country of residence remain unaffected thereby.

Last updated: 1 September 2024