Disclaimers

Medical & health disclaimer

CleanFormulation provides educational information about ingredient safety, irritants, and consumer best practices. This does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional medical care. If you have a skin condition, severe reaction, or other health concern, seek care from a licensed healthcare professional. Use our guidance to inform conversations with clinicians, not to bypass them.

If you experience severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, rapid swelling, throat closure), call local emergency services immediately. We are not equipped to handle medical emergencies.

Legal & liability disclaimers

CleanFormulation endeavours to provide accurate, up-to-date information. However, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness of content for a particular purpose. Your use of the Site is at your discretion and subject to these limitations.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CleanFormulation and its affiliates disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from your access to or reliance on content on this Site.

Accuracy, updates, & evolving evidence

Scientific understanding changes. We mark dates of review on pages and maintain changelogs for substantive updates. If new, high-quality evidence appears that alters an interpretation or guidance summary, we will revise the page and explain the reason in the changelog.

Readers should be aware that some ingredient data (for example, exact concentrations in proprietary products) may be unavailable; in such cases we make conservative assumptions and explain them. When we cannot locate reliable information, we label the entry as "Under Review" or "Watch".

User-submitted reports & limits of case data

We accept voluntary product reports from readers about skin reactions or other issues. These reports help detect safety signals but have limitations:

• Reports are observational and do not establish causation.
• We cannot perform clinical assessment or ascribe medical diagnoses from a single consumer report.
• We may summarise anonymised reports for research or public transparency, but we remove personal identifiers unless explicit consent is given.

If you submit a report, provide supporting documentation (clear photos, batch codes). We will acknowledge receipt and may contact you for clarification. Where appropriate and lawful, we may summarise non-identifying safety signals for public-interest or regulatory awareness.

Third-party content & external links

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When we quote or rely on third-party content, we attempt to cite the original source and include DOIs or persistent links when available.

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We do not operate a retail storefront and do not sell products directly. Any affiliate links or sponsored content, if present, are disclosed transparently on the relevant page.

Environmental and "green" claims

Environmental effects (biodegradability, aquatic toxicity) are complex and depend on formulation, use patterns, and disposal. When we discuss environmental concerns, we cite primary environmental assessments or regulatory dossiers. Our statements aim to summarise evidence, not to certify or rank a product's environmental credentials.

Testimonials, endorsements & user stories

User stories and testimonials on the Site reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of similar results. We present them for illustration and to help identify patterns, not as scientific proof.

Intellectual property & reuse of content

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Governing law & dispute resolution

The Site’s legal terms (Terms of Use, Privacy Policy) govern usage. Where legal questions arise, the governing law and dispute resolution mechanisms described in our Terms of Use apply. This page is a plain-language complement to, not a replacement for, our formal Terms.

Special cases we cannot handle

Please note what CleanFormulation will not do:

• Provide remote diagnosis of medical conditions.
• Offer legal advice about liability or product litigation.
• Guarantee product safety for a particular individual’s circumstances.
• Perform laboratory testing or product analytics on consumer-submitted products (we can point you to certified labs).

How to use CleanFormulation responsibly

1. Use our ingredient pages to learn and prepare questions for a clinician or pharmacist.
2. Patch-test new products if you are sensitive; follow the steps on our Skin Safety page.
3. Document and photograph products and ingredient lists if reporting a reaction.
4. If uncertain about a product or reaction, consult a qualified healthcare professional.