Last updated: January 1, 2025 | Effective date: January 1, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GlowSkin ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the GlowSkin website located at www.healthlineskincare.com (the "Website") and all related content, features, and services offered through the Website (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Website, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), that you have read and understood these Terms, and that you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website and Services. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, GlowSkin grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You may access and read the content available on the Website, share links to articles and pages on the Website through social media and other channels, and print or download individual articles for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.
Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities when using the Website. You may not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website's content for commercial purposes without our express written permission. You may not use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or other means to systematically collect or extract content from the Website without our prior written consent.
You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Website. You may not transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Website. You may not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Website, or that we determine may harm GlowSkin or expose us to liability. You may not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and all of its content, features, and functionality — including but not limited to all text, articles, graphics, photographs, illustrations, logos, trademarks, and the selection and arrangement thereof — are owned by GlowSkin, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws in the United States and internationally.
These Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in or to the Website or its content beyond the limited license described above. Any use of the Website's content not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of these Terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws, and could result in termination of your access to the Website and potential legal action.
GlowSkin's name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of GlowSkin or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.
All content on GlowSkin is protected by copyright. You are welcome to share links to our articles, but reproduction of our content without written permission is prohibited.
User Submissions
If you submit any content to GlowSkin, including but not limited to comments, feedback, suggestions, questions, or other communications ("User Submissions"), you grant GlowSkin a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Submissions throughout the world in any media.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the User Submissions you provide, that the User Submissions are accurate, that use of the User Submissions does not violate these Terms or any applicable law, and that the User Submissions will not cause injury to any person or entity. GlowSkin takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any User Submissions posted by you or any third party.
GlowSkin reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Submissions at our sole discretion and for any reason, including if we believe that such content violates these Terms, is offensive, or may expose us to liability. We do not endorse any User Submissions or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other email communications, you agree to receive periodic emails from GlowSkin containing skin care information, tips, and updates. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in each email or by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that even after unsubscribing from marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative emails related to your use of our Services.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that you consent to receiving email communications from GlowSkin. We will handle your email address and other personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by GlowSkin. We provide these links for your convenience and informational purposes only. GlowSkin has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities or individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that GlowSkin shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. GlowSkin expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
GlowSkin does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Website, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will GlowSkin, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if GlowSkin has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall GlowSkin's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website exceed the amount you have paid to GlowSkin in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater. The limitations of liability set forth in this section shall apply regardless of the form of action, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GlowSkin, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including but not limited to any use of the Website's content other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California, in each case located in San Francisco County.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first contact GlowSkin at [email protected] and attempt to resolve any dispute informally. GlowSkin will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email within 30 days of receiving your notice. If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days of the initial notice, either party may pursue formal legal proceedings.
Termination
GlowSkin reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver by GlowSkin of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
GlowSkin Legal Team
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: GlowSkin, 123 Wellness Avenue, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within five business days. For general questions about our content or services, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].