To: Kathy Ruemmler[REDACTED]
From: [REDACTED]
Sent: Fri 8/10/2018 9:12:08 PM
Subject: Re: mytheresa.com: confirmation of receipt us11388989

Did your order arrive!?

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 7, 2018, at 10:54 AM, Kathy Ruemmler > wrote:

Will do!

On Aug 7, 2018, at 10:51 AM, wrote:

He's so good

Hope you enjoy the coat and the bag I chose UPS since it stated it should arrive faster! Please do confirm with me once received..

<u>On Au 7, 2018,</u> at <u>10:39 AM,</u> Kathy Ruemmler wrote:

It was part of a collaborative process.



On Aug 7, 2018, at 10:33 AM, wrote:

for sure! Really beautiful !!

On Aug 7, 2018, at 10:29 AM,
Kathy Ruemmler

wrote:

Thank you!!! So exciting!

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Date: <u>August 7, 2018</u> at <u>10:20:12</u> AM EDT

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Subject: <u>my theresa.com:</u> confirmation of receipt
us11388989

NEW ARRIVALS-DESIGNERS-CLOTHING-SHOES-BA

# CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT — YOUR ORDER u

Dear Mr. Jeffrey Epstein,

Thank you for placing your order with <u>mytheresa.com.</u>

This email contains all details relating to your order.

If you have <u>an questions</u> re <u>ardin our order</u> or require further as: an email at r visit our <u>contact pagc</u>

Please refer to the order number below when making any inquiries.

Best wishes,

Your mytheresa.com team

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## PERSONAL ORDER INFORMATION

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## PERSONAL ORDER INFORMATION (cont.)

Order No.

us11388989

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## Payment Method

card type: Amex

Card number:

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## Shipping Methoc

Option

UPS Express

mytheresa.com pa

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## Shipping Addres

Kathy Ruemmler

Billing Address
Jeffrey Epstein
9 East 71st Street
10021 New York
US

US

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## ITEMS ORDERED

FENDI
Fur-trimmed plaid wool coat
Size: 40
P00332395-2

lx $ 4,208.31
duties, handling*:-$ 591.69
$ 4,800.00

FENDI

Runaway Small leather shoulder bag
Size: -

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## ITEMS ORDERED (cont.)

P00337984-1

1x $ 1,744.70
duties, handling•:-$ 245.30
$ 1,990.00

excl. V

• Please note, customs duties and handling fees can only

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## CUSTOMER CARE CONTACT INFORMP

- Elements:
  - small square image placeholder (center-top)
  - label: "EMAIL US" (center)
  - long solid black horizontal bar beneath label (likely email input field or CTA button)
- Context: cropped panel; partial adjacent panel visible to the right
- Surrounding text (provided): "CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW"

CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW

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## CUSTOMER CARE CONTACT INFORMP (cont.)

FOLLOW US ON:

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## mytheresa.com GmbH

Office

Einsteinring 9
85-60-9 Aschheim/Munich
Germany

Logistics
Marsstrasse 6 a-c
85-55-1 Kirchheim-Heimstetten
Germany

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## Contact

Phone +

Fax: +-4-

Email:

HypoVereinsbank Munchen • Acc. Number • BLZ: D Registered office: Munich/Germany - Commercial registry: Munich HRB 1-35-65 number: Managing Directors: Sebastian Dietzmann, Michael Kliger. Tracy M. Preston. T.

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## GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BU:

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## § 1 General

mytheresa.com GmbH, Einsteinring 9, 85-60-9 Aschheim/München, managing directors: Dietzmann, Michael Kliger, Tracy M. Preston, T. Dale Stapleton, phone: +49 89 3800 00 00, email: info@mytheresa.com (hereinafter "mytheresa.com" or "we"), operates an online address www.mytheresa.com (the "Website"). All orders placed by you via the Website, including deliveries and services are governed exclusively by the General Terms and Conditions below, as applicable at the time the order is placed. We do not accept any divergent conditions from the customer except where specifically agreed in writing.

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## § 1 General (cont.)

The European Commission provides a platform for the out-of-court resolution of which can be viewed under <u>htto://ec.eurooa.eurodr.</u>

We are not willing to enter into dispute resolution proceedings before the consu

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## § 2 Contracts

1 The languages available for contracts depend on the country of destination sc

<table><tr><th>Destination</th><th>Available languages</th></tr><tr><td>Germany</td><td>German, English</td></tr><tr><td>Austrial</td><td>German, English</td></tr><tr><td>Switzerland</td><td>German, English, Italian, French</td></tr><tr><td>Italy</td><td>German, English, Italian</td></tr><tr><td>France</td><td>German, English, French</td></tr><tr><td>UK</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>USA</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Japan</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Middle East</td><td>English, Arabic</td></tr><tr><td>Singapore</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>China</td><td>English, Chinese</td></tr><tr><td>Korea</td><td>English, Korean</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>German, English</td></tr><tr><td>Other EU Member States</td><td>German, English, French</td></tr><tr><td>Non-EU European countries</td><td>English</td></tr><tr><td>Other destinations.</td><td>English</td></tr></table>

Middle East: Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi-Arabia, UAE

2. The presentation of products on our Website does not constitute any offer by purchase contract

3. By submitting the order form provided on our Website to us you are placing a purchase contract with us. You submit an offer by entering all required informal process and posting the order form to us by using the button 'complete purchas your offer you will be able to view the details input by you and correct any mists provided.

4 On receipt of your order wo will send you an e-mail confirming receipt of your details of your order (order confirmation). Please note that our order confirmatio declaration of acceptance of your contractual offer but serves for information pu

5. A purchase contract between you and <u>mytheresa.com</u> will become effective o accepted the offer by dispatching the goods ordered. If payment in advance was option. the goods will be dispatched only after the full amount has been creditec

6 <u>mytheresa coat</u> has the right to refuse any offer without stating a reason. esp legitimate grounds to suspect that the goods purchased via the Internet are inte

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## § 2 Contracts (cont.)

commercial basis.

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## § 3 Cancellation policy advisory

Tho cancellation policy applies solely to consumers under § 13 of the Gorman C

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## CANCELLATION POLICY

You may repeal your contract of purchase within 14 days without having to

The allocated cancellation tlmeframe is 14 days. effective the day that you party, who may not be the carrier/courier, took said commodities into their

To administer your right to cancel your order, you have to inform us, myth
Marsstrasse 6 a-c, 85551 Kirchheim-Heimstetten, Germany, customercare@++
-4-9 8-9 1-27-69-5---10-0, Fax: +-4-9 8-9 1-27-69-5---20-0, by sending us an
stating that you are repealing your contract of purchase (for example: by s
mail, fax, or an email). You may use the cancellation template that is attach
mandatory to use this template.

It will suffice to send us your notification of repeal within the given cancel order for the 14.day cancellation timeframe to be granted.

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## CONSEQUENCES

If you repeal your contract of purchase, we are obligated to refund all payr received from you, including shipping costs (excluding additional shipping choosing a different shipping option, other than the regular standard shipr offer) immediately and within 14 days at most, effective the day that we rei

The payment method which was used to make the transaction will also be reimbursement, unless we have explicitly agreed to something else. You w fees for the reimbursement.

We reserve the right to withhold the reimbursement until we have received until we have received your notification that you have returned the items,

The items have to be sent back to us immediately and no later than fourtee which you have notified us of the cancellation of this contract. The extend' granted if the items are sent back within fourteen days. All return shipmen

You are only required to compensate us for any loss in value if the loss in back to unnecessary handling, which goes beyond the admissible proofing item, its characteristics and functionality.

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## REASONS TO TERMINATE THE CANCELLATION POLICY

The cancellation policy is only in place if the product bought hasn't been c Personalisation of garments renders the cancellation policy inactive.

End of advisory

Cancellation template

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## REASONS TO TERMINATE THE CANCELLATION POLICY (cont.)

You can download the cancellation template <u>nere.</u> We will also send you a hard template as soon as the contract has been concluded.

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## § 4 Voluntary returns right

1. In addition to your legal right of return, <u>mvtheresa.com</u> also offers the follow, return:

All of the items featured on <u>mvtheresa.com</u> can be returnod to <u>mytheresa.com</u> The voluntary right of return only applies to non-faulty items that are in their on been worn. altered or washed: with all tags attached.

2. Return shipments

2.1. All return shipments will be at our expense, if the following provisions are c

2.2 All return shipments are made solely using the same service as the original using the way bill or return sticker that is enclosed in the original package. The and instructions for returning items will bo enclosed in your package

2 3 Please note that wo can only accept returns from the country which the ship shipment was sent to Austria, for instance. we can only accept a return from Au

2.4. In case of a return, we will refund the money onto your account/credit card. currency fluctuations will not be refunded.

2.5. Please send all returns to m <u>thoresa com</u> GmbH. Marsstrasse 6 a-c, 8555' Germany,

3. If you have questions regarding our returns policy. please contact a customer

email:

Phone:

Fax: +

This voluntary right of return does not limit your legal rights nor does it limit yor mentioned cancellation policy.

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## § 6 Prices; product presentation; availability; Gift Card; promotion code

1. The prices stated on our Website www.mytheresa.com at the time of your ord

2. The goods offered at <u>mytheresa.com</u> are presented on the Website in the fern the actual products. Minor discrepancies between the presentation and the actu. as a defect in the goods ordered.

3. If you have ordered several items at the same time. the products may be deli• Sec. 266 BGB remains unaffected. Shipping charges will be incurred only once

4. Gift Card

4.1 The Gift Card can be used to purchase any article available on our website

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## § 6 Prices; product presentation; availability; Gift Card; promotion code (cont.)

Gift Cards — prior to its expiration date.

4.2 Exchanges or reimbursements of your gift card are only applicable in accord withdrawal rights and conditions.

4.3 The Gift Card is only valid in countries that we ship to in the respective curl website. The Gift Card can only be used in the destination country. determined Card.

4.4 When purchasing the Gift Card you may choose between sending the Gift C regular mail.

4.5 <u>mytheresa,com</u> reserves the right to cancel or block the Gift Card, if deemei reasons, for example. in case of loss or misuse of the Gift Card. You will be trite <u>mytheresa,com</u> in the case of cancelling or blocking the Gift Card.

5. Promotion Code

5.1 Promotion codes have different time periods of validity and are applicable fo available on the website, except additional Gift Cards. To determine the validity the document which contains the promotion code.

5.2 Exchanges or reimbursements of promotion codes, which were part of a mar you may have received on behalf of <u>mytherese com,</u> are non-permissible. The di promotional codes is not permissible outside of the standard return timeframe sl conditions.

5.3 <u>mvtheresa.com</u> reserves the right to cancel or block the promotion code, if c legal reasons, for example, in case of loss or misuse of the promotion code. You. immediately by <u>mvtheresa.com</u> in the case of cancelling or blocking the promoti

5.4 Return policy for orders purchased using a promotion code:

If you make use of legal right of return or our voluntary return policy. you will be amount of the returned items. If you are returning only one of the items from you promotion code will be adjusted accordingly, and only the amount relevant to th refunded. The promotion code loses its validity proportionate to the worth of the returning your complete order, the amount paid will be refunded in full, but the longer be applied to future purchases. Please note that promotion codes from se replaced or refunded

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## § 6 Storage of contract data

We store your order data. If you wish to print your order, you may do so by print "acknowledgment of receipt'. It will appear on your screen once you have submi clicking the "complete purchase" button and your credit card details have been

In addition, you will receive an email order confirmation stating all details enter. cancellation template. which can be printed.

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## § 7 Shipping S dispatch

1. Your package will be shipped with either DHL or UPS, depending on the final you may choose DHL Standard. DHL Express. UPS Express. or UPS Standard a method. <u>M theresa.com</u> is liable for any potential transport risks.

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## § 7 Shipping S dispatch (cont.)

2. The goods will be ready for dispatch on or after the day following your order. delivery will be made within 1 to 5 business days to the shipment address speci depending on the shipment method and place of delivery chosen. If payment in . payment option. the goods will be dispatched only after the full purchase price I. account.

3. Deliveries to non-EU destinations

3a) Deliveries to Switzerland

Based on experience, deliveries to Switzerland take 1 to 3 business days. Pleas the insurance of the goods and all costs incurred for shipping documents. The p indicated include value-added tax as applicable in Switzerland as well as custor but are exclusive of German value-added tax.

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3b) Deliveries to Japan

Based on experience, deliveries to Japan take 2 to 5 business days. Please be a insurance of the goods and all costs incurred for shipping documents. The prodt include value-added tax as applicable in Japan as well as customs and handling exclusive of German value-added tax.

In case of a return. customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3c) Deliveries to the USA

Based on experience. deliveries to the USA take 1 to 3 business days. Please b. insurance of the goods and all costs incurred for shipping documents. The prods include customs and handling charges. but ere exclusive of German value-adder

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3d) Deliveries to the Middle East

(GCC including: Bahrain, Kuwait. Oman. Dater, U.A.E. Saudi Arabia)

Based on experience, deliveries to the Middle East take 1.4 business days. Plea insurance costs of the merchandise as well as the costs for any accompanying c prices are shown inclusive of customs duties and handling fees. but exclusive ty

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3e) Deliveries to Hong Kong

Based on experience. deliveries to Hong Kong take 2-4 business days. Please n. insurance costs of the merchandise as well as the costs for any accompanying c prices are shown inclusive of customs duties and handling fees. but exclusive o.

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

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## § 7 Shipping S dispatch (cont.)

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## 3f) Deliveries to Australia

Based on experience, deliveries to Australia take 2-5 business days. Please note insurance costs of the merchandise as well as the costs for any accompanying c prices are shown inclusive of customs duties, handling fees, and goods and sen German sales tax.

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3g) Deliveries to Singapore

Based on experience, deliveries to Singapore take 2-4 business days. Please no insurance costs of the merchandise as well as the costs for any accompanying c prices are shown inclusive of all taxes and handling fees but exclusive of Germa

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3h) Deliveries to mainland China

Based on experience, deliveries to mainland China take 2 to 5 business days. P cover the insurance of the goods and all costs incurred for shipping documents. indicated include value-added tax as applicable in mainland China as well as cu charges, but are exclusive of German value-added tax.

In case of a return, customs duties and handling fees can be refunded only as a

3i) Deliveries to other destinations

Based on experience, deliveries to countries liable to customs duties take 2 to 5 be aware that we cover the insurance of the goods and all costs incurred for shi product prices as indicated are exclusive of value-added tax and customs duties of German value-added tax. Please note that DHL will charge all import sales to handling charges separately for each country. For any questions about taxes am please e-mail to our Customer Care Team' <u>customerevetilmytheresa cam.</u> Plea: responsible for any banking charges as may be incurred in foreign countries.

In case of a return, customs duties. import sales taxes and DHL handling charge

4. Shipping charges

<table><tr><th>Destination</th><th>-Carrier</th><th>-Shipping cost</th></tr><tr><td>Germany</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Germany</td><td>-DHL Standard</td><td>-5.95 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Germany</td><td>-UPS Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Germany</td><td>-UPS Standard</td><td>-5.95 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Munich only</td><td>-Courier</td><td>-15.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Austria</td><td>-UPS Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Austria</td><td>-UPS Standard</td><td>-9.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Italy</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Italy</td><td>-UPS Standard</td><td>-13.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>France</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>France</td><td>-UPS Standard</td><td>-13.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Switzerland</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-25.00 CHF</td></tr><tr><td>UK</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-16.00 GBP</td></tr></table>

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## 3f) Deliveries to Australia (cont.)

<table><tr><th>UK</th><th>UPS Standard</th><th>10.00 GBP</th></tr><tr><td>USA</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-25.00 USD</td></tr><tr><td>USA</td><td>-UPS Express</td><td>-25.00 USD</td></tr><tr><td>Japan</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-2,400 JPY</td></tr><tr><td>Middle East</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-20.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Singapore</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-25.00 SGD</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-200 HKD</td></tr><tr><td>China</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-25.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Korea</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-20.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-20.00 AUD</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>-UPS Standard</td><td>13.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>European Union</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>European Union (except Malta and</td><td>_ UPS Standard</td><td>_ 13.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Cyprus)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Non-EU European countries</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-34.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>Other Regions of Europe (AD, GG, IM.</td><td>_ UPS Standard</td><td>19.00 EUR</td></tr><tr><td>JE, LI, NO)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Other destinations</td><td>-DHL Express</td><td>-20.00 EUR</td></tr></table>

Courier:

15.00 EUR. only in the Munich municipal area and only if paid by credit card, sz ordered by 16:30 h CET. Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays).

Shipping charges will bo incurred only once for deliveries in instalments.

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## § 8 Payment; default in payment; setoff; right of retention

1. Accepted methods of payment

Please pay for your mytheresa.com order in South Korea by:
 PayPal
 Visa
 Visa Debit
 Master Card
 Master Card Debit
 American Express

To change your country of delivery, please click <u>hero.</u>

All payments and credit notes will be handled in the currency chosen for the pui also currencies).

2. Payment using a Gift Card

2.1 When making a purchase using a Gift Card. simply enter the Gift Card code checkout. Click on "add code' in the last step of the checkout. If the order amok. balance. please select the payment method with which you wish to cover the rei Gift Card balance exceeds the order amount. you may use the same code for yo' amount remaining will be available until your credit balance has been used up c disbursement of the remaining Gift Card balance is not possible.

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## § 8 Payment; default in payment; setoff; right of retention (cont.)

3. Payment using a promotion code

3.1 When making a purchase using a promotion code, simply enter the promotic field at checkout. Click on "add code' in the last step of the checkout. If the ord promotion code balance, please select the payment method with which you wish remaining.

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## 4. Set-off

The customer is barred from a set-off if the counter claim has no legal backing. decided upon, and is not undisputed or if a separate claim for damages is cover contract.

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## 5. Right of retention for commercial transactions

In mercantile trade, the right to the retention of goods and a service disclaimer be enforced, with the exception of undisputed, legally determined counter claim covered in the same sales contract.

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## § 9 Retention of title

The goods delivered remain property of <u>nwtheretla corn</u> until full payment has br

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## § 10 Inquiries, complaints

For any inquiries about your order or complaints, please contact our Customer C

email:

phone:
fax: +

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## § 11 Warranty

Claims based on defects in the delivered goods shall be governed by the applici the exception that any claims for damages relating to defects shall be subject ei below.

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## § 12 Liability

1. We accept unlimited liability for damage caused by intent or gross negligent' breaches by ordinary negligence of any major obligations or secondary obligatio achievement of the contractual purpose at risk or whose fulfilment is essential ti performance of the contract and whose fulfilment customer could reasonably rel obligation'), shall be limited to foreseeable damage characteristic for the contra for any breach by ordinary negligence of contractual obligations which are not e

2. Nothing in this shall prejudice our liability in the event of fraudulent concealn guarantee as to quality. for claims based on the Product Liability Act. and for eh life. limb or health. This shall not entail a reversal of the burden of proof to cust

3. Any exclusion or limitation of the liability of <u>mvtheresa.com</u> shall extend also its employees. members of staff. representatives <u>and vicarious</u> agents.

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## § 12 Liability (cont.)

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## § 11 Governing law, severability

1. All legal disputes arising out of or in connection with a purchase contract she exclusively by German law to the exclusion of the UN Sales Convention.

2. If any provision is invalid, nothing in this shall prejudice the validity of the re hereof.