Terms of Service
Last updated: October 2026 • Standard Editorial Terms
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Derm Audit Journal (accessible at dermaudit.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the site immediately.
2. What This Site Is
Derm Audit Journal is an independent editorial and educational publication dedicated to analyzing skincare ingredients, cosmetic formulations, and active interactions. This site is not an online shop, pharmacy, healthcare provider, dermatology clinic, or medical service. We do not sell skincare products, formulate prescription treatments, or fulfill customer orders.
3. Not Medical Advice
All content published on this website—including articles, ingredient analyses, comparison charts, and the interactive Conflict Matrix—is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. None of the information on this website constitutes medical advice, dermatological diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a board-certified dermatologist or qualified healthcare provider regarding specific skin conditions, prescription regimens, or sensitive-skin routines. Readers should always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before introducing any new topical cosmetic product.
4. Affiliate Relationships and Commissions
Derm Audit Journal participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click qualifying links on this site and make a purchase through merchant portals, we may earn an affiliate commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you; the price you pay is identical whether you use our links or navigate directly to the merchant. For full details on our commercial relationships, please read our dedicated Affiliate Disclosure.
5. Third-Party Products and Guarantees
All products reviewed or mentioned on this site are manufactured, sold, and fulfilled by independent third-party merchants. Derm Audit Journal does not process transactions, handle customer payments, or ship physical goods. Any money-back guarantees (such as 60-day, 67-day, or 90-day return policies) are established, administered, and honored solely by the respective product manufacturer. Derm Audit Journal does not process returns, cancellations, or refunds. All customer service and refund inquiries must be directed to the selling merchant identified on your purchase confirmation.
6. Accuracy and Changes to Content
While we make every effort to verify ingredient nomenclature, formulation literature, and merchant policies against primary sources, cosmetic formulations and pricing change over time. Content on this site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.
7. Intellectual Property
All original text, editorial audits, proprietary graphics, layout structures, and interactive software tools (including the Skincare Conflict Matrix and Routine Planner) are the intellectual property of Derm Audit Journal and are protected by copyright, trademark, and applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, redistribute, scrape, or republish site materials without prior written authorization.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Derm Audit Journal, its authors, editors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use this website, or any reliance placed on information provided herein.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may revise and update these Terms of Service periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices, regulatory requirements, or editorial standards. The updated date at the top of this document indicates when changes were last implemented. Continued use of the website following any modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact
If you have any questions, comments, or legal inquiries concerning these Terms of Service, please reach out through our Contact Page or write directly to our editorial desk at contact@dermaudit.com.