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Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

Welcome to SkincareDB. By accessing or using our website at https://skincare.matrix-db.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Description of Service

SkincareDB provides a searchable database of cosmetic ingredients and their regulatory status across multiple jurisdictions, including the European Union, United States, Japan, United Kingdom, and South Korea. The Site aggregates publicly available regulatory data for informational purposes only.

2. Data Sources and Attribution

Information on this Site is sourced from the following public databases and regulatory authorities:

  • European Union: CosIng (Cosmetic Ingredient Database), European Commission
  • Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) standards
  • United States: FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations
  • United Kingdom: GOV.UK cosmetics regulation guidance
  • South Korea: MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) cosmetic standards

We acknowledge and respect the intellectual property rights of these organizations. All regulatory data remains the property of the respective government agencies and is used in accordance with their open data policies.

3. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

3.1 Accuracy of Information

IMPORTANT: The information on this Site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, regulatory data is extracted from PDF documents and online sources through automated processes, which may result in errors, omissions, or outdated information.

  • Data extraction from PDFs may introduce transcription errors
  • Regulatory standards may change without immediate reflection on this Site
  • Different jurisdictions may interpret regulations differently
  • CAS numbers and INCI names may have inconsistencies across sources

3.2 Not Medical or Legal Advice

This Site does not provide medical, legal, or professional advice. The information presented is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for:

  • Product formulation decisions
  • Regulatory compliance certification
  • Medical diagnosis or treatment
  • Legal or business decisions

Always consult with qualified professionals (regulatory consultants, dermatologists, lawyers) and refer to official government sources before making any decisions based on the information on this Site.

3.3 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for verifying any information obtained from this Site with official regulatory authorities before using it for commercial, regulatory, or personal purposes.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use automated scraping or data harvesting tools without prior written permission
  • Attempt to circumvent security measures or disrupt Site functionality
  • Misrepresent information from this Site as official regulatory guidance
  • Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • Redistribute large portions of the database without attribution

5. Intellectual Property

The compilation, organization, and presentation of data on this Site, as well as the Site's design, code, and original content, are the intellectual property of SHOYA KIHARA and are protected by copyright law.

Attribution Requirement: If you use or reference data from this Site, you must provide clear attribution to SkincareDB and link back to https://skincare.matrix-db.com.

Underlying regulatory data remains the property of the respective government agencies and is subject to their terms of use.

6. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) at any time without prior notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., government regulatory sites). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SHOYA KIHARA and SkincareDB from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Fukuoka, Japan.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Information

Operator: SHOYA KIHARA

Email: [email protected]

Address:
7F, Tenjin First Building, 4-6-28 Tenjin,
Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan