Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting porecloggingcheck.com, browsing our content, using our ingredient checker, downloading our resources, or subscribing to our newsletter, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and any others who access or use our website. You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

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2. Medical Disclaimer

Our comedogenic ratings, ingredient analyses, and skincare guides are based on published research, clinical studies, and our team's experience as licensed estheticians. However:

• Individual skin responses to ingredients vary significantly
• Comedogenic ratings are predictive guidelines, not guarantees
• We do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition
• Any reliance on information from our website is at your own risk
• Never disregard professional medical advice based on something you read here

If you have a skin condition, allergies, or other health concerns, consult a board-certified dermatologist before changing your skincare routine.

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3. Permitted Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful personal and non-commercial purposes only. This means you can:

• Browse and read our guides, articles, and ingredient analyses
• Use the ingredient checker to evaluate skincare products
• Download our free resources such as the comedogenic ingredient PDF
• Share links to our content on social media and personal blogs
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to our website

You may not use our website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent. This includes resale of our content, bulk data extraction, or competing service development.

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4. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree NOT to engage in any of the following activities:

• Republishing our content on another website, in print, or through any other medium without explicit written permission
• Scraping or harvesting data from our database using automated tools or bots
• Reverse engineering any part of our website, tools, or underlying code
• Selling, sublicensing, or commercially exploiting any content from our website
• Modifying or creating derivative works based on our content
• Using our content in any way that violates intellectual property laws
• Submitting false information through any forms on our website
• Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code through our platform
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
• Impersonating our team members or other users
• Harassing or threatening other users in any way

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to our website, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action where appropriate.

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5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on porecloggingcheck.com is the intellectual property of PoreCloggingCheck unless otherwise stated. This includes:

• Written content such as articles, guides, blog posts, and FAQs
• Comedogenic ratings and our proprietary ingredient database
• Graphics and visual assets including logos, illustrations, and infographics
• Website design and layout including code, structure, and user interface
• Brand name "PoreCloggingCheck" and any associated trademarks

All content is protected under copyright laws and international intellectual property treaties. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our content may result in legal action.

You may share short quotations or single images with proper attribution and a working link back to our original page. For larger usage, partnerships, or licensing, please contact us first.

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6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, reviews, or any other content to our website (collectively "User Content"), you agree to the following:

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it
• Your content must not violate any laws, infringe on others' rights, or contain harmful material
• You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of any content you submit
• We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse any User Content at our discretion
• We are not responsible for any User Content that appears on our website

By submitting content, you confirm that you have the legal right to do so and that the content does not contain anything false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

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7. Third-Party Links & Products

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by PoreCloggingCheck. We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes only.

We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for:

• The accuracy or reliability of any third-party website's content
• The quality, safety, or effectiveness of any product mentioned or linked
• Any transactions you make with third-party vendors
• Privacy practices or terms of any external websites you visit through our links

You access third-party websites and purchase products at your own risk. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

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8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and all content provided are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement or accuracy
• That our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure
• That any results obtained from using our content will be accurate or reliable
• That any defects in our content or service will be corrected

We do our best to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee that all content is free from errors or omissions at all times.

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9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PoreCloggingCheck, its team members, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct damages arising from your use of our website
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Skin reactions, breakouts, or adverse effects from using products discussed on our website
• Decisions made based on our content including product purchases or routine changes
• Errors, omissions, or outdated information in our database or guides
• Service interruptions or technical issues that affect your access

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of our website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months. Many users access our content for free, in which case our liability is limited to zero.

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10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PoreCloggingCheck, its team members, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our website
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through our website
• Any breach of any representations or warranties you make to us

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these terms and your use of our website.

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11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms and Conditions
• Engaging in prohibited activities outlined above
• Conduct that we believe may harm other users or our business
• Legal compliance requirements or law enforcement requests

Upon termination, your right to use our website will immediately cease. Sections of these terms related to intellectual property, disclaimers, liability, and indemnification will survive any termination.

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12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to your use of our website shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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13. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our website highlighting the changes
• Notify subscribers via email when material changes are made

Your continued use of our website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, please stop using our website.

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14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you need clarification on any of our policies, please get in touch with our team.

By using PoreCloggingCheck, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.