Conditions of Use

Welcome to Bates Corporation Online Store. By visiting or shopping on our site, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully. Use of any current or future Bates Corporation Online Store service or affiliated business is also subject to applicable guidelines and conditions.

Privacy

Please review our Privacy Notice to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Electronic Communications

When you visit Bates Corporation Online Store or email us, you consent to receive communications electronically. Notices, agreements, and disclosures sent via email or posted on this site satisfy any legal requirements that they be in writing.

Copyright

All content on this site—including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, downloads, and software—is the property of Bates Corporation or its content suppliers and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

License and Site Access

Bates Corporation grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of this site. You may not:

  • Download or modify the site (except for page caching) without permission
  • Use the site or its contents for resale or commercial purposes
  • Collect product listings, descriptions, prices, or account information for other merchants
  • Use data mining, robots, or similar data-gathering tools
  • Frame or link proprietary content without written consent
  • Use Bates Corporation trademarks, logos, or “hidden text” without permission

You may create a hyperlink to our homepage if it is not misleading or offensive. Any unauthorized use terminates this license.

Your Account

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and restricting access to your computer. All activities under your account are your responsibility. If you are under 18, account use must involve a parent or guardian.

Bates Corporation reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our discretion.

Copyright Complaints

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please email us with your complaint.

Risk of Loss

All items purchased from Bates Corporation Online Store are made pursuant to a shipment contract. Risk of loss and title pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.

Product Descriptions

We attempt to be as accurate as possible. However, Bates Corporation does not guarantee that product descriptions or other content are complete, reliable, current, or error-free. If a product is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition.

Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

Parts listed may be manufactured by various companies. Use of original manufacturer part numbers (e.g., International Harvester, Case Corporation) is for reference only; some parts are replacements. Bates Corporation is not affiliated with these manufacturers.

This site is provided “as is” and “as available.” Bates Corporation makes no representations or warranties about the site’s operation or the information, content, materials, or products included. Your use is at your own risk. We disclaim all express and implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Bates Corporation is not responsible for viruses or harmful components. Liability for damages is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Applicable Law

These Conditions of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Disputes

Any disputes related to your visit or purchases shall be resolved by confidential arbitration in Bourbon, Indiana, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration awards are binding and may be entered as a judgment in court. Intellectual property violations may result in injunctive relief in state or federal court in Indiana. Arbitration may not be joined with disputes involving other parties.

Site Policies, Modifications, and Severability

Other site policies also apply. Bates Corporation reserves the right to modify the site, policies, and these conditions at any time. If any condition is deemed invalid or unenforceable, it does not affect the validity of remaining conditions.

Last Updated: October 2025