Connected Appliance Terms of Use

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Last Updated / Effective Date: September 30, 2025

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. (“Sub-Zero,” “we,” or “us”) manufactures major home appliances under the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove brands, including Wi-Fi enabled or “smart” appliances (“Connected Appliances”). We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to use the Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App (the “Mobile App”) in connection with your Connected Appliance.

If you own or use a Connected Appliance, these Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) govern your use of the Mobile App and the related Connected Appliances Services we offer (the “Services”). In order to use the Mobile App and the Services, you must read and agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, do not use the Mobile App or Services.

ARBITRATION NOTICE; CLASS WAIVER; WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. THESE TERMS CONTAIN PROVISIONS REQUIRING YOU TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND REQUIRES YOU TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION REGARDING THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE TERMS OF USE.For information regarding how we collect, use, and share your personal information in connection with your use of the Mobile App or Services, please see our Connected Appliance Privacy Policy (the “Connected Privacy Policy”).

YOUR ACCOUNT

To use your Connected Appliance in connection with the Services and the Mobile App, you must create a user account or use your existing customer account.

TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS

You will need a working and reliable wireless internet connection to use the Mobile App and the Services. If you use the Mobile App or opt to receive notifications via text messages, you will need to use your internet or mobile data connection. You are required to purchase appropriate internet and mobile data plans to use the Mobile App and the Services, at your own cost. We will not be liable for any overage charges or terms of service with respect to these internet and mobile plans. You may disable notifications within your Account if you wish to avoid data charges, or you may stop using the Services to avoid any additional data charges.

The Services and the Mobile App are not available outside of the United States and Canada, or when your internet, wireless connection, or mobile connection, as applicable, is not working. The Services and the Mobile App may be subject to limitations and restrictions outside of the control of Sub-Zero, including, but not limited to, internet availability, wireless network capabilities, environmental or atmospheric conditions, cybersecurity attacks, or other risks related to the use of the internet.

USE OF YOUR CONNECTED SERVICES AND APP


You agree to utilize the Services and the Mobile App with your Connected Appliance, in accordance with these Terms of Use and the Sub-Zero Use and Care Guide provided with your Connected Appliance (the “Use and Care Guide”). The Mobile App and the Services are designed for personal household use and not designed for commercial use.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OPERATE YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE SAFELY AND TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR USE AND CARE GUIDE. YOU ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THE CONNECTED APPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY HARM, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

YOU SHOULD NOT USE YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE, THE SERVICES, OR THE MOBILE APP IN ANY MANNER NOT INTENDED BY US. YOU MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE, THE SERVICES, AND THE MOBILE APP. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND THE MOBILE APP IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE, RESPONSIBLE AND PRACTICAL USE OF YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE. THE SERVICES AND THE MOBILE APP ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE RELIED UPON FOR PURPOSES OF PREVENTING ANY FIRE, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER DAMAGE.

WE PROVIDE YOU WITH THE MOBILE APP AND THE SERVICES AS A CONVENIENCE, IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR CONNECTED APPLIANCE. WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY ISSUES REGARDING TO THE RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT INCLUDED IN THE MOBILE APP OR THE SERVICES, OR THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USING THE MOBILE APP OR THE SERVICES. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO USE THE CONNECTED APPLIANCE, THE SERVICES, OR THE MOBILE APP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE USE AND CARE GUIDE OR ANY APPLICABLE LAWS.

  1. use the Services or the Mobile App in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Services or the Mobile App, or their functionality, or interfere with any other party’s access to or use of the Services or the Mobile App;
  2. use any automatic device, process, or means to access the Services or the App for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any Content on the Services or the Mobile App;
  3. attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Services, the Mobile App or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services or the Mobile App;
  4. use any device, software, or routine that interferes or attempts to interfere with the proper functionality of the Services or the Mobile App;
  5. alter, damage, or delete any Content provided by us;
  6. impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead about your identity;
  7. provide or introduce any virus, Trojan horse, worm, ransomware, or other malware which is malicious or technologically harmful;
  8. impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our computer system, including, but not limited to, sending spam or unsolicited mass email;
  9. use the Services or the Mobile App to transmit any improper content in any form; and
  10. otherwise attempt to interfere with the Content or proper functionality of the Services or the Mobile App.
  1. Promptly notify such person that the Connected Appliance is subject to these Terms of Use and that they must register for the Mobile App or the Services, in order to utilize the functionality of the Connected Appliance;
  2. Immediately notify us or update or deactivate your Account, as applicable; and
  3. Terminate your own Account and not attempt to access or interfere with access to the Connected Appliance after sale or transfer of that Connected Appliance.

Right to Terminate

Owner Materials

User Submissions

Promotions

COPYRIGHT LAW VIOLATIONS

USE OF A THIRD-PARTY DEVICE

OUTAGES

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Indemnification


Except where prohibited by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sub-Zero and our affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and our and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, suppliers, distributors, dealers, successors, and assigns, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms of Use, the Owner Materials, the User Submissions, or your use of the Services, the Content or the Mobile App.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES


Any dispute arising out of or in any way related to these Terms of Use, your use of the Services, your use of the Content, or your use of the Mobile App (under any legal theory) shall be submitted to mandatory binding arbitration between Sub-Zero (including its affiliates, agents, employees, directors, officers, distributors, dealers, successors or assigns) and you as the Account owner or your heirs, survivors, representatives, and no other parties. The arbitration will take place before a single arbitrator.

Arbitration is a dispute resolution process that is more informal than a court case. ARBITRATION DIFFERS FROM A LAWSUIT IN COURT AS THERE IS NO JUDGE OR JURY AND THERE IS A LIMITED COURT REVIEW OF A FINAL ARBITRATION AWARD. There may be more limits on discovery than in a court case. The arbitrator is required to make a decision based upon these Terms of Use and applicable law. The arbitrator may award damages and attorneys’ fees, but the arbitrator may not grant declaratory or injunctive relief except in very limited circumstances and only as it relates to your individual rights under these Terms of Use.

There are some exceptions to this mandatory arbitration provision. Specifically, either of us may at any time: (a) bring a small claims court suit; (b) pursue claims with federal, state, or local government agencies, if applicable; (c) pursue a claim for injunctive relief; or (d) bring an action to enforce intellectual property rights.

Waiver of Class Action

BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS OF USE, AND EXCEPT WHERE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL BRING ANY CLAIMS AGAINST SUB-ZERO BASED ON THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE TERMS OF USE ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION PLAINTIFF OR CLASS ACTION MEMBER IN ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION OR PURPORTED CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION.

Mobile App-Specific Terms


If you obtained the Mobile App through an application store, such as Apple's App Store or Google Play (each an “App Store”), you may have additional license rights related to your access and use of the Mobile App. These Terms of Use are between you and us, and not with the operator of an App Store. No App Store provider is responsible for the maintenance of or other support services for the Mobile App. You agree to comply with any applicable App Store terms and conditions. If any App Store terms and conditions are less restrictive than these Terms of Use or otherwise conflict with these Terms of Use, these Terms of Use shall govern your use of the App.

Specific to the Apple App Store, the following terms apply: (a) these Terms of Use are between you and us only and not with Apple, Inc. (“Apple”), and Apple is not responsible for the Mobile App or its Content; (b) your license to use the Mobile App is limited to use on any Apple electronic device such as the iPhone, iPod, iPad, or compatible device that you own or control, to the extent permitted by the usage rules set forth in the Apple App Store’s terms of service; (c) Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App; (d) Apple will have no warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Mobile App, other than refund of the purchase price, if any, for such Mobile App, and no other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any such warranty will be Apple’s responsibility; (e) Sub-Zero, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the Mobile App and/or your use of the Mobile App, including, but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the Mobile App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation; (f) in the event of any third party claim that the Mobile App or your possession and use of the Mobile App infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, Sub-Zero, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim; and (g) Apple, and Apple’s subsidiaries, are third party beneficiaries of these Terms of Use, and upon your acceptance of these Terms of Use, Apple will have the right to enforce these Terms of Use against you, as a third party beneficiary.

Compliance with Export Laws


You may not use or otherwise export or re export the Services or the Mobile App, except as authorized by United States law, Canadian law, and the law of any other applicable jurisdiction. In particular, you may not export or re export the Services or the Mobile App to any United States embargoed country or to anyone on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties, including, but not limited to, the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Department of Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity List. You represent and warrant that (a) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and (b) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Applicable Laws


These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without reference to its conflicts of law principles. Sub-Zero makes no representation that the Services or the Mobile App are appropriate or available for use outside the United States or Canada and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited.

General


No Waiver. No waiver by us of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a waiver of such term or condition, or any other term or condition, and any failure of Sub-Zero to assert a right under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent, such that the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.

Assignment. Except as expressly permitted under these Terms of Use, you may not assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense any or all of your rights or obligations under these Terms of Use. Sub-Zero may assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense any or all of our rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without restriction. Any attempted transfer or assignment in violation hereof shall be null and void.

Entire Agreement. These Terms of Use and the Use and Care Guide constitute the sole and entire agreement between Sub-Zero and you with respect to your use of the Services, the Content and the App and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties with respect thereto.

Changes and Updates to These Terms of Use


We may, from time to time, update these Terms of Use in our sole discretion. We will prominently display any changes to these Terms of Use on the top of these Terms of Use, on our website or by other means of communication. We may also provide electronic notice of a change to your registered electronic device or email address.

If we make material changes to these Terms of Use, we will notify you of the changes when you access the Mobile App or the Services and you will be asked to accept the updated Terms of Use by clicking on the accept button. You will be required to accept the revised terms prior to continuing to use the Mobile App or the Services. You will not be able to access the Services, the Content or the Mobile App until you accept the updated Terms of Use.

We encourage you to review our Terms of Use from time to time for updates. By continuing to use the Services or the Mobile App, you agree that you accept those changes to these Terms of Use.

Information or Complaints

If you have any questions or feedback about the Services or the Mobile App, please contact Sub-Zero customer service at (800) 444-7820 or [email protected].