Terms of Use

1. Acceptance and scope

By accessing or using CleanFormulation (https://cleanformulation.com) you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any documents they incorporate by reference (including the Privacy Policy, Ethics & Transparency, and other site policies). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. Changes to the Terms

CleanFormulation may revise these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the Site and update the "Updated" date displayed on the page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you disagree, you must stop using the Site.

3. Purpose and scope of content

CleanFormulation is an independent, non-commercial research and consumer-education project. Content on the Site (articles, ingredient summaries, product notes, tools) is provided for informational and educational purposes only and reflects evidence available at the time of review. We are not a medical provider; our content is not medical advice. For medical or legal issues consult a qualified professional.

4. Accuracy, updates & disclaimers

We strive for accuracy and cite primary sources where possible. However, content may become outdated as science evolves. All content is provided "as is" and "as available." CleanFormulation makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of content.

If you believe content is inaccurate, please submit a correction via the Contact page. We commit to acknowledging requests and, where substantiated, updating content and publishing a changelog entry.

5. User conduct & prohibited uses

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Post or transmit unlawful, harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material;
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with anyone;
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or content intended to disrupt the Site;
• Harvest data from the Site by automated means without our express written permission;
• Use materials for commercial resale or distribution unless expressly permitted in writing by CleanFormulation.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any violation of these Terms.

6. Intellectual property & permitted use

All content on the Site, text, graphics, logos, design, and compilations, is owned or licensed by CleanFormulation and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may read, view, and print pages for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution: "Source: CleanFormulation (https://cleanformulation.com)".

Unless otherwise specified, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any material from the Site for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

7. User submissions, reports & license

When you submit content to the Site (comments, corrections, case reports, photos), you grant CleanFormulation a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display such content for research, editorial, transparency, and public-interest purposes. You warrant that you own or are authorized to submit the material and that it does not violate third-party rights.

We respect privacy: if your submission includes personal data, we process it according to the Privacy Policy. If you want personal data redacted prior to publication, state this in your submission.

8. External links and third-party content

The Site may link to third-party websites for reference. Those links do not constitute endorsement. We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for it. Use caution and read third-party terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CleanFormulation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

10. Limitation of liability

Under no circumstances will CleanFormulation, its officers, agents, partners, contributors, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site. Our aggregate liability for direct damages is limited to the lesser of (a) the amount paid by you for services on the Site in the prior twelve months, or (b) the equivalent of USD 100. Some jurisdictions do not allow such limitations, in such cases, liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CleanFormulation and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

12. Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site (or certain features) at any time for reasonable causes, including suspected violations of these Terms or legal obligations. Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination.

13. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India without regard to conflict of law rules, subject to mandatory consumer protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction. For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Srinagar, India. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in any competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire agreement

These Terms (together with referenced policies) constitute the entire agreement between you and CleanFormulation regarding use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements.

16. Contact & questions

For questions about these Terms or to report violations, please contact:

If you require legal advice, consult a qualified lawyer. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal counsel.

17. Our commitment to transparency

We publish clear disclosures about funding, conflicts of interest, corrections, and methodological changes on our Ethics & Transparency and Evidence & Sources pages. We aim to keep our readers informed and welcome corrections and feedback via the Contact page.