These User Generated Content Terms of Use describe the rules and responsibilities associated with sharing photos, captions, comments, or other material on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest, when submitted to Columbia Sportswear Company or its affiliates. By providing your content and giving approval, you grant permission for your submissions to be used in accordance with these terms. You represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction, have the authority to accept these terms, and that the content you submit is your original work. Your content must not infringe upon the rights of others, include unauthorized trademarks or promotional materials, contain illegal, offensive, or inappropriate material, or violate the policies of any social media platform. Additionally, you affirm that all individuals featured in your content have granted permission for their appearance, and that submitting your content does not require compensation or consent from any third parties.

By submitting content, you provide Columbia Sportswear Company with an unrestricted, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, display, and distribute the content for business-related purposes, including marketing, advertising, promotions, and digital communications, without any payment or obligation to you. This license encompasses the right to use your name, username, image, likeness, caption, or location alongside the submitted material. You confirm that all necessary permissions from individuals or entities associated with the content have been obtained and that you waive any moral or other rights to the content as permitted by law. Columbia Sportswear Company may request that you sign additional documents to confirm or enforce these rights if required. Submission of content does not imply any endorsement, partnership, or affiliation, and the company reserves full discretion over whether and how to use the material.

Any personal information you provide in connection with your content will be collected, used, and disclosed according to the company’s privacy policy, which may include transferring data to affiliates, service providers, or other third parties in different countries for processing purposes. By submitting your content, you consent to this collection, use, disclosure, and transfer of personal information. You also agree to indemnify Columbia Sportswear Company against any claims, liabilities, or losses arising from any breach of your representations, warranties, or obligations under these terms.

These terms are personal and non-transferable without prior written consent, although Columbia Sportswear Company may assign or transfer its rights and obligations freely. A failure to enforce any provision or delay in exercising rights does not constitute a waiver. These terms constitute the entire agreement concerning your submitted content, superseding any previous understandings or communications. They are governed by the laws of Oregon, USA, and all disputes will be resolved exclusively in courts located in Oregon. If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remainder will continue in full force. Questions regarding these terms may be directed to the General Counsel at Columbia Sportswear Company’s office in Portland, Oregon.