Terms of Use & Privacy Statement

Terms of Use | Privacy Statement

Terms of Use

Family Dollar has a detailed Privacy Statement governing our privacy commitment to you, which:

• Provides a description of the types of information we collect during your visit to the Web site, including a discussion on personally identifiable information such as your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, fax number and any personal comments transferred to us via the Web site.
• Examines our collection, use, disclosure and protection of this information.

Your use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use, Privacy Statement and any other policies, agreements, terms and conditions (collectively, "terms and conditions" herein) contained on this Web site. You agree to abide and be bound by all terms and conditions during your use, regardless of any actions, such as "bookmarking" sections of this Web site, that may allow you to bypass viewing any terms or conditions. If you do not agree to all terms and conditions, discontinue use of this Web site.

Family Dollar reserves all rights to modify, delete or append portions of the Terms of Use, the Privacy Statement and any other terms and conditions at our sole discretion. We recommend you review the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement during each visit to this Web site and note any changes before your continued use of the Web site. Your continued use of the Web site after we post any revisions to the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms and conditions. The date of the last update to the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement is posted at the beginning of this page.

Please visit our Contact Us page if you have any questions or comments regarding the Web site's terms and conditions. You may also write to us at:

Family Dollar
ATTN: Corporate Communications
P.O. Box 1017
Charlotte, NC 28201-1017

Copyrighted Materials and Trademarks

The Family Dollar names, logos, product names and other indicated marks are the trademarks and service marks owned by Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc. All other brands and marks referenced on this Web site are the exclusive properties of their respective companies.

Links

Security

• Sending viruses to the Web site, "flooding", "spamming", "mailbombing", "crashing" or overloading the Web site's server
• Sending unsolicited e-mail
• Logging onto a server or account and accessing data without authorization
• Probing, scanning or testing the Web site's network or system for any vulnerabilities without authorization

Indemnity, Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

THIS WEB SITE AND ITS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. FAMILY DOLLAR EXPLICITELY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

FAMILY DOLLAR, OUR AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND VENDORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEB SITE, EVEN IF FAMILY DOLLAR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR VIOLATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PUT FORTH IN THIS WEB SITE. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS.

FAMILY DOLLAR DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE CONTENT ON THIS WEB SITE IS COMPLETE, TIMELY, ACCURATE, USEFUL, CURRENT OR RELIABLE. THIS WEB SITE, AT TIMES, MAY OPERATE WITH INTERRUPTION OR ERROR.

ANY COMMENTS SUBMITTED OVER THE WEB SITE TO FAMILY DOLLAR SHALL BECOME EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF FAMILY DOLLAR. FAMILY DOLLAR RETAINS ALL RIGHTS TO USE, PUBLISH, DISTRIBUTE, DISCLOSE AND REPRODUCE YOUR COMMENTS WITHOUT RESTRICTION OR COMPENSATION TO YOU. NO COMMENTS OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM FAMILY DOLLAR OR VIA THIS WEB SITE SHALL CREATE ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE NOT EXPLICITLY STATED IN THE TERMS OF USE.

Notice

These terms and conditions represent the entire agreement between all parties and supercede all prior agreements and representations between them. Your access and continued use of this Web site represents your agreement to adhere to these terms and conditions and all applicable laws as governed by the laws of the state of North Carolina. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of North Carolina. Any litigation arising out of or in connection with your use of this Web site shall exclusively be in the jurisdiction of courts of competent jurisdiction located in Mecklenburg County, NC. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have availed yourself of the laws of the state of North Carolina and are subject to its jurisdiction regarding any claim arising from your use of this site. The failure of Family Dollar to act with respect to any violation of these terms and conditions shall not constitute a waiver of any right or provision within these terms and conditions. If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision within these terms and conditions to be invalid or unenforceable, Family Dollar shall reform the provision only to the extent to make it valid and enforceable, and all other provisions of these terms and conditions shall remain in full force or effect.

Privacy Statement

Personally Identifiable Information

You may easily browse most pages and take advantage of their features without divulging any personally identifiable information (termed "personal information" herein) such as your name, address, phone number, fax number or e-mail address to us. However, the Web site does contain offers to sign up for investor relations information, surveys and e-mail notifications as well as submission forms for contacting Family Dollar. Future features may include online promotions, contests, e-newsletters and other such electronic communications and transactions. These popular features may require you, the user, to provide us with personal information.

You may choose not to provide Family Dollar with any personal information, but please note you may not be able to use some of the features listed above. If you choose to provide Family Dollar with personal information, Family Dollar will use the information for the express purposes identified in this Privacy Statement at the time it was submitted or collected. Family Dollar will never use your personal information for any other purpose without your authorization and will not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties unaffiliated with Family Dollar except as identified in this Privacy Statement at the time the information was submitted or collected. Family Dollar may, however, supply such information to its employees, affiliates, agents, subsidiaries, representatives and other business partners for the limited purposes discussed below in "All User Information."

Family Dollar may also be required to disclose your personal information if necessary to act in accordance with legal proceedings; to protect the rights or safety of Family Dollar, its employees or customers; and to satisfy the terms of a merger, acquisition, sale or other transfer of any Family Dollar assets.

Children and Personal Information

Aggregate Information

Some aggregate information may be collected through the use of cookies, or small text files stored on your computer's hard drive by our server(s). Cookies store your preferences and recall those preferences after identifying you as a returning visitor to our Web site. This type of cookie is called a persistent cookie, meaning it is stored on your hard drive for a specific period of time. Family Dollar may also use session ID cookies, which become inactive once you close your browser. You may choose to browse our Web site without cookies, but disabling cookies on your browser may limit your use of certain features. You may disable cookies by configuring your browser to do so (See "Help" in your browser's menu). To learn more about cookies and your privacy, visit Webopedia.

All User Information

Access to your information by Family Dollar's employees, affiliates, agents, subsidiaries, representatives and other business partners will be given on a need-to-know-basis only.

If you have any questions regarding our use of your personal information, please visit our Contact Us page and submit an inquiry.

Security Measures

Family Dollar has undertaken several steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized use. Your information is protected by technical and physical security measures, including firewalls and servers at secured sites, and through administrative measures like the continuous active monitoring of our systems. However, please remember that, due to the nature of the Internet, Family Dollar cannot guarantee the unconditional safety of any data you transfer to us electronically including via the Internet or e-mail.

Disclaimer

This web site contains historical and forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements were made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements address the Company's plans and activities or events which the Company expects will or may occur in the future, such as future capital expenditures, store openings, closings, renovations, expansions and relocations, additional distribution facilities, sales, cost of sales, expenses and earnings and other aspects of the Company's business and operations.

The Company cautions that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, made by or on behalf of the Company. Certain statements contained on this website are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements address the Company's plans, activities or events, which the Company expects will or may occur in the future. Various risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to:

• competitive factors and pricing pressures, including energy prices,
• changes in economic conditions,
• the impact of acts of war or terrorism,
• changes in consumer demand and product mix,
• unusual weather, natural disasters or pandemic outbreaks that may impact sales and/or operations,
• the impact of inflation,
• merchandise supply and pricing constraints,
• success of merchandising and marketing programs,
• the Company's ability to successfully execute its ongoing operational functions,
• general transportation or distribution delays or interruptions,
• dependence on imports,
• changes in currency exchange rates, trade restrictions, tariffs, quotas, and freight rates,
• success of new store opening programs, costs and delays associated with building, opening and operating new distribution facilities and stores,
• costs and/or failure to achieve results associated with the implementation of programs, systems and technology, including merchandising and supply chain processes, store technology, cooler installations and related food programs, Urban Initiative programs, and real estate expansion goals,
• changes in food and energy prices and their impact on consumer spending and the Company's costs,
• changes in shrinkage,
• the Company's ability to attract and retain employees,
• changes in interpretations or applications of accounting principles,
• failure to comply with covenants governing our indebtedness,
• changes in state or federal laws or regulations, including the effects of legislation and regulations on wage levels and entitlement programs,
• progress or results of the Company's review of stock option practices,
• the impact of any restatement of financial statements of the Company or other actions, charges or costs that may be taken or required as a result of such review,
• the possibility that the Company will continue to be unable to timely file reports with the SEC, or
• litigation and governmental investigations or proceedings resulting from the Company's stock option practices and/or the results of the Company's review of those practices.

Scope

Family Dollar ("Company") protects the privacy of data disclosed to it by job applicants ("Applicants"), and Associates ("Associates") and their families, and personal data the Company receives from others, including our customers. This Privacy Policy applies to Family Dollar and all Applicants, Associates and customers of Family Dollar. Please note that Family Dollar maintains a separate HIPAA Health Plan Privacy Policy, the terms of which supercede this Policy with respect to issues related to protected health information. Also, please note that Family Dollar’s Terms of Use & Privacy Statement, posted at the Family Dollar Web site, supercede this Policy with respect to the use of the Family Dollar Web site.

• the kinds of personal data that the Company receives, and how the Company uses that data;
• the Associates of Family Dollar and others that are allowed access to personal data and how the Company protects the personal data it receives;
• how to notify Family Dollar about improper uses of personal data and what the Company does after it receives that notice; and,
• when individuals will be given a choice as to whether or not to allow disclosure of personal data by Family Dollar

How Family Dollar Defines "personal data" and "Personal Information"

"Personal data" and "personal information" are any information, whether maintained on paper or electronically, relating to any identifiable person. This includes names, photographs, addresses, telephone or identification numbers, credit card or debit card numbers, social security numbers and passwords or PINs used to access any account. It includes health, medical, credit history and background information, and information about a person’s education, training, work history, military and veteran status, and criminal arrests, indictments and convictions. It includes contact information such as home and office addresses, and home and office e-mail addresses. It also includes the results of Applicant and Associate pre-employment screening and drug tests; and anything to do with employment with Family Dollar.

How Family Dollar Uses Personal Data:

Family Dollar discloses personal data to Associates who need to have it in order to do their jobs. It may disclose Associate personal data to third parties who advise the Company on compensation and benefit programs, who provide background checks, and to companies that administer programs for Family Dollar. Generally, these third parties are legally prohibited from disclosing personal data to any other entity or using such data for any purpose other than that which Family Dollar has hired them to do. Family Dollar Associates should make their best effort to obtain and maintain the minimum amount of personal data necessary to meet the Company’s business needs.

Family Dollar may disclose customers’ personal data to third parties in order to process payments and for other business reasons to the extent allowed by applicable law. Generally, these third parties are legally prohibited from disclosing personal data to any other entity or using such data for any purpose other than that which Family Dollar has hired them to do. Family Dollar Associates who deal with such third parties should use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that personal data disclosed to third parties is used properly, including entering into appropriate contractual arrangements that outline necessary information security commitments from such vendors, and/or review of the privacy policies and practices of such vendors.

The Company reserves the right to, and, in fact, will, monitor Associate communications on Family Dollar information systems in order to ensure compliance with this and other Company policies.

Family Dollar may be required to disclose personal data pursuant to legal process, such as a receipt of a search warrant, a subpoena, a court order or other request from a government agency. Family Dollar may disclose personal data to protect the Company’s legal rights, or in an emergency situation if someone’s physical safety is at risk, or to notify family members or government agencies of the location or condition of an Associate.

The Company does not disclose personal data to any outside entity for marketing purposes. Family Dollar does not sell, rent, or license personal information to others.

Family Dollar Associates must take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information of customers, Applicants, Associates, and their families, and any other individuals whose personal data may come into Family Dollar’s possession. Misuse or unauthorized disclosure of personal data, even if unintentional, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. In appropriate circumstances, Associates who misuse or improperly disclose personal data may be referred to law enforcement officials for criminal prosecution, and may be subject to a civil lawsuit filed against them by Family Dollar. The Company uses personal data only as stated in this Policy.

Data Security, Integrity and Access:

Family Dollar uses commercially reasonable controls to safeguard personal data against misuse, improper disclosure, and unauthorized access.

Generally, Family Dollar will allow an Associate to review his or her personnel file if Family Dollar is required to do so by applicable law. If an Associate discovers that the Company maintains personal data in the Associate’s personnel file that is inaccurate, the Associate should tell his or her supervisor. Family Dollar will correct inaccurate personal data contained in personnel files. Please note, though, that opinions offered by a supervisor about an Associate’s performance are not subject to correction pursuant to this Policy.

Associates may not access nor use, nor attempt to access or attempt to use, personal information regarding customers, Applicants, or other Associates unless such access or use is a necessary function of the Associate’s job. Associates must take all reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of personal information maintained by Family Dollar.

Enforcement:

The Family Dollar Compliance Committee (or its designee) will investigate every allegation of a violation of the Privacy Policy. In response to a complaint, the Compliance Committee will determine whether a violation occurred and decide whether changes are needed to prevent a recurrence of the violation. The Compliance Committee will also assist Human Resources in determining whether disciplinary action is necessary, and will accurately document each investigation.

Social Security Numbers:

The terms of this Privacy Policy apply to Social Security Numbers ("SSNs") maintained by Family Dollar, including those maintained due to Federal or State law requirements. All Associates must, to the extent practicable, protect SSNs from inappropriate use or disclosure. Within Family Dollar, only associates who have a "need to know" SSNs in order to perform their job functions should be allowed access to SSNs. SSNs should not be transmitted outside Family Dollar except as required by law or to vendors who 1) need those numbers to perform services on behalf of Family Dollar and 2) have agreed to protect the confidentiality of SSNs they receive. When destruction is required by the Company’s Records Management Policy, any paper document that contains SSNs must be completely destroyed by shredding or incineration. Electronic documents that contain SSNs must be destroyed by complete erasure. Violation of this Privacy Policy, and/or these specific provisions pertaining to SSNs, may subject associates to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Policy Changes & Questions:

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Compliance Committee and Assessment