Company Background
In the Northern Hemisphere, the north face of a mountain is generally the coldest, iciest and most formidable route to climb. Our founders thought this name reflected our mission and dedication to the extreme.
The North Face® logo was inspired by the Half Dome in Yosemite, revered as one of the greatest big walls in the world. Our logo was created as our interpretation of this great wall.
Shipping
Currently, orders can only be shipped to Canadian addresses, including P.O. Boxes.
Yes, orders can be shipped to a different address than the billing address. After you enter your billing address during checkout, you’ll have the option to enter a new shipping address.
For an estimate of shipping times, please reference the times below:
Standard Shipping: 3-6 business days*
Express Shipping: 2-4 business days*
*Delivery time includes processing and delivery. Express delivery will ship the same day on orders placed before 12pm (EST). Signature required on all orders. Shipping to remote locations may take longer.
When your order ships, you’ll receive an email confirmation with the tracking number(s) and estimated delivery date(s).
When an order is shipped, we’ll update your account to show the tracking number(s), and send you an email with the same information. Using the tracking number(s) provided, you can follow the path of your order from our warehouse to your destination.
Carbon emissions associated with orders on thenorthface.com are measured and offset by The North Face® via Bonneville Environmental Foundation
The legal title to purchased product transfers to the buyer at point of shipment.
Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal and The North Face® Gift Cards.
Does the address you typed match the address on file with the credit card company? If it does, and you still encounter a problem, please call our Customer Center at 1-877-992-0111.
Please check that you entered the promo code exactly as shown, without spaces. If the problem continues, please check the terms and conditions or give us a call at 1-877-992-0111.
Unfortunately, only credit cards and Paypal are accepted.
Sometimes credit/debit card statements contain two transactions, but this is only temporary. When a purchase is made, an authorization charge is placed on credit/debit cards which temporarily hold funds. This is not actually a charge on your card. Once the order has been shipped, this authorization becomes an approval and charges your account. The authorization falls off under 72 hours from when you ordered.
For your security, we may pre-authorize $1 to verify your billing address and credit/debit card information. If successful, we’ll charge the full amount of your purchase (plus sales tax and shipping) once your order ships. If this $1 pre-authorization fails, we will not authorize your purchase. The $1 pre-authorization will drop off from your account within 2-3 business days.
Taxes that appear on your order are approximate. The actual taxes charged to your credit card will reflect the applicable state and local sales taxes, and will be determined when your order is shipped.
We immediately start to process your order as soon as it’s placed. There isn’t a delay that allows us time to cancel or change orders once they’re submitted.
Please note you can return your order within the 60 day delay mentioned in our return policy. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Yes! To use PayPal, select the logo at checkout and follow the instructions to login via PayPal.
GIFT CARDS
Available from $10-1,000, Gift Cards and eGift Cards are redeemable at thenorthface.com, The North Face® Retail Stores, and The North Face® Outlets.
These can be used in combination with a credit card, and multiple Gift Cards/eGift Cards can be used at once. To redeem online, enter the unique Card number and PIN at checkout. To redeem at The North Face® Retail Store, bring in the Gift Card, or print a copy of the eGift Card, and hand it to sales associate at checkout.
Your balance can be checked by calling 800-242-5353. You must have the Gift Card/eGift Card to check your balance.
Gift Cards are shipped individually, via free FedEx SmartPost. eGift Cards are emailed within 24 hours of purchase, or can be emailed on a selected date.
Please verify the unique code and PIN number are entered exactly as displayed on the Gift Card. If you still have issues, contact our Customer Service at 1-877-992-0111.
If you’ve purchased a Gift Card at one The North Face® Retail Stores, and it begins with the numbers “2005”, you cannot redeem this Gift Card online. Please bring this card to any of our Retail Stores to exchange it for a Gift Card that can be used online, or use it on an in-store purchase.
If you chose to get a credit in the form of an eGift Card for returned item(s), we will issue the eGift Card once your item(s) are received. Please allow 24 hours for your eGift Card to be emailed to you after item(s) have been received.
Gift Cards/eGift Cards can be used to purchase merchandise at thenorthface.com and at any of The North Face® Retail Stores within the U.S. operated by VF Outdoor, Inc. To check the balance of your Gift Card/eGift Card, call 800-242-5353. You must possess the Gift Card/eGift Card number and PIN number in order to check your balance. Gift Cards/eGift Cards can be redeemed only for merchandise and cannot be redeemed for cash or applied as payment to any account. No variance from these terms and conditions will be allowed except in those states where legally required. Use of the Gift Cards/eGift Card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions.
Gift Cards/eGift Cards cannot be returned online, or in-store, and no special offer may be used to purchase a Gift Card/eGift Card. Gift Cards/eGift Cards cannot be redeemed for cash (except in states where legally required), and are not refundable if lost or stolen. Gift boxes are not available for Gift Cards.
If a physical Gift Card is lost or stolen, please provide the original or recent sales receipt indicating the date of purchase, along with photo identification. A replacement card will be issued for the dollar value remaining on the card at the time you reported the card lost or stolen. You must present a sales receipt showing a balance on the Gift Card in order for a replacement card to be issued.
YOUR ACCOUNT
If you are a returning customer, click the ‘Sign In’ tab located on the top of the screen, and enter your email address and password. If you are a new customer, click the ‘Sign In’ tab, and create an account.
You can update your information by signing in to your account, and click the ‘My Account’ tab located at the top of the screen.
Sign in to your account, and click the ‘My Account’ tab located at the top of your screen. Once you’re in the ‘My Account’ section, you will be able to update your payment information.
Sign in to your account and click the ‘My Account’ tab located at the top of the screen. Once you’re in the ‘My Account’ section, you will be able to make any changes to your account.
In the ‘My Account’ page, click on “I forgot my password”, located underneath the sign in. This will open a new window, where you’ll be asked for your email address. Enter your email, and we’ll send you a new temporary password. Follow the instructions on the email to log in with this temporary password, and how to create a new one.
OTHER
There’s no need to grab wrapping paper or tape, we offer gift boxes in a variety of sizes that will get any athlete’s attention. Our 100% recyclable gift boxes cost $5.95.
Inside every gift box, your gift will be wrapped with tissue paper that contains 60% post-consumer recycled content that is 100% recyclable. The tissue paper is held together by a The North Face sticker.
Include a free gift message with any order. Just fill out the information at checkout. If you tag an item as a gift at checkout, the amounts will not be shown on the receipt.If you choose to include a gift message, the card and sleeve included are made from 100% post-consumer waste, is 100% recyclable, and is FSC certified.
Gift boxes are not available for footwear and equipment (i.e., tents, sleeping bags, packs).
EMPLOYMENT
To browse through our current job opportunities, check out our Careers section.
WHY SHOP ON THENORTHFACE.COM?
The North Face® is committed to bringing you premier, technical, authentic, innovative products that enable and inspire exploration. By shopping from us directly, you receive the best customer experience, expansive product knowledge, and the largest selection of The North Face® products in one place.
Lifetime Warranty The North Face® products are fully warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. Period. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, even after extended use, we will repair the product, without charge, or replace it, at our discretion.
Largest Selection of Gear and Apparel As the premier supplier of authentic and technically innovative products, thenorthface.com features more branded apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories than any other retailer. Visit us first for the broadest wealth of product information and largest selection of products. If we don’t have it, it probably doesn’t exist.
A+ Better Business Bureau® (BBB) Rating An accredited business since 2009, The North Face® has an A+ rating on a scale from A+ to F. In case you’ve been out of school for a while, an A+ is pretty good. We work diligently to resolve any issues that arise, and work even harder preventing issues from ever impacting you.
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