Terms & Conditions
1. Application Period
Applications will be open for candidates to apply from 00:00:01 on 25th September 2023 until closing date 23:59:59 on Friday 20th October 2023. All times are UK local time.
2. Eligible Criteria
Applicants should have an established business that has been trading for a min of 6 months and a maximum of 6 years.
The applicant’s company should be based in the United Kingdom and registered with Companies House (not sole trader) and can be a charity, social enterprise or registered company.
Please note this is open to both eBay and non eBay sellers.
3. Assessment Criteria
Applications will be reviewed against the following areas:
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The ability to leverage emerging technologies to create products or services which advances fashion's circular economy.
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Have a unique value proposition that has game-changing advantages over other alternatives.
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The business model is commercially viable and economically desirable.
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The business not only addresses a need but also solves a problem.
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Has an immediate and longer-term impact on people and the planet.
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Quality and completeness of answers to questions in the application form.
Application closing date: 23:59:59 on Friday 20th October 2023.
Applicants will be informed if they have been shortlisted by 6th November 2023.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to pitch their proposals to a panel committee consisting of industry experts and eBay leadership on the week commencing Monday 13th November 2023.
The winner will receive investment of up to £25,000.
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eBay makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding any product or service provided by any third party in connection with the Circular Fashion Fund.
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eBay shall not be liable, in contract or tort (including negligence) or the breach of statutory duty or in any other way, for the loss or damage howsoever arising suffered by the entrant resulting directly or indirectly from entry to this Circular Fashion Fund. Nothing in these terms shall limit eBay's liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence or fraud.
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eBay will not be responsible for any third party's performance or failure to perform any services related to any promotion, or for any costs, damages, accident, delay, injury, loss, expense, or inconvenience that may arise in connection with the use of the Circular Fashion Fund, provided that nothing shall limit eBay's liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence.
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eBay does not accept, and is not responsible for, any lost or delayed entries. eBay reminds entrants of the nature and limitations of the Internet and is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any communications network, online system or computer hardware or software that may affect entry to the Circular Fashion fund.
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Although eBay will use reasonable efforts to ensure that all information relating to the Circular Fashion Fund is accurate, eBay is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any communications network, online system or computer hardware or software failure that may affect eBay's operation of the Circular Fashion Fund or the eBay site, including without limitation the accuracy of any promotional material for the Circular Fashion Fund.
Any applicant personal data will be processed in accordance with the eBay User Privacy Notice (available at: https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/member-behaviour-policies/user-privacy-notice-privacy-policy?id=4260). Such personal data may be used in connection with determining the winner(s) of the Circular Fashion Fund, and/or to contact you to discuss potential opportunities to be involved in eBay’s specialised onboarding and growth programme for high-value businesses. You may contact eBay’s Data Protection Officer by submitting a web form at the eBay Privacy Centre or by post at 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.
7. General
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Any attempt to manipulate the process is prohibited and will result in exclusion from participation.
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eBay reserves the right to suspend, change or cancel the Circular Fashion Fund at any time, in the event of circumstances arising which, in eBay's opinion, make it necessary for it to do so.
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eBay reserves the right to add additional terms and conditions for certain parts of the process.
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The decision of eBay regarding any aspect of the Circular Fashion Fund is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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eBay reserves the right to verify applicant’s eligibility for the Circular Fashion Fund. eBay may request further information which may include (without limitation) copies of incorporation documents, identification documents and information relating to beneficial owners or directors. The method eBay uses to verify information shall be at eBay’s discretion and may include electronic methods of verification. If and where requested, the applicant must provide such information within a specified period communicated by eBay, otherwise it may disqualify the application in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Any personal information that is provided shall be processed in accordance with the eBay User Privacy Notice (available at: https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/member-behaviour-policies/user-privacy-notice-privacy-policy?id=4260).
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eBay may also disqualify any entrant who does not act in accordance with these Terms and Conditions (or is acting in a way which contravenes the spirit and intention of these Terms and Conditions) or eBay's User Agreement, and/or any policies that eBay may communicate.
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These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Each party irrevocably agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts over any claim or matter arising under these Terms and Conditions.
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Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular in these Terms and Conditions shall include the plural and in the plural include the singular.
Although eBay will use reasonable efforts to ensure that all information relating to the Circular Fashion Fund is accurate, eBay is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any communications network, online system or computer hardware or software failure that may affect eBay's operation of the Circular Fashion Fund or the eBay site, including without limitation the accuracy of any promotional material for the Circular Fashion Fund.
Last updated: 22nd September 2023 |