Rarebeautyusshop Terms of Use

1. Eligibility to Use the Website

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Website. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you may use the Website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, who shall be deemed responsible for your compliance with these Terms. By using the Website, you warrant that you meet this age requirement (or have parental/guardian consent) and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
• Business Users: If you are using the Website on behalf of a business, organization, or other entity (e.g., purchasing beauty products for retail resale), you warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. The entity shall be deemed the “User” in such cases, and you shall be liable for ensuring the entity complies with these Terms.

2. User Accounts

• Account Creation: To access certain features of the Website (e.g., tracking orders, saving shipping addresses, viewing purchase history of lip makeup or highlighter), you may create a user account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information (e.g., valid email address, secure password).
• Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (username and password) and for all activities conducted under your account—including purchases, returns, or communications with our customer service team. You agree to:
  • Use a strong, unique password for your account (combining letters, numbers, and symbols).
  • Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access, theft, or misuse of your account.
  • Log out of your account after each use, especially on shared devices (e.g., public computers, family phones).
• Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, if: (a) you violate these Terms (e.g., engaging in fraudulent activity, sharing account access); (b) your account is inactive for 12 consecutive months; or (c) we suspect your account is being used for unauthorized purposes (e.g., bulk purchasing limited-edition sets for resale). Upon termination, you may no longer access the Website’s account-specific features, but any outstanding orders or refunds will be processed per our Refund Policy.

3. Permitted Use of the Website

• Browsing product information (e.g., ingredient lists for vegan foundation, shade options for liquid blush, limited-edition set details) to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Placing orders for products in compliance with our Terms of Purchase and applicable laws.
• Using account features to manage orders (e.g., tracking a shipment of eye makeup), update personal information, or save preferences (e.g., “favorite lip shades,” “sensitive skin formulas”).
• Contacting our customer service team with legitimate inquiries (e.g., “Is this highlighter suitable for sensitive skin?”) or feedback about our vegan, cruelty-free products.
• Sharing Website content (e.g., product pages for gift sets) with others for non-commercial purposes (e.g., recommending a blush to a friend), provided you include a link to the original Website page and do not alter the content.

4. Prohibited Activities

• Illegal or Fraudulent Conduct: Using the Website to engage in illegal activities (e.g., counterfeiting, money laundering) or fraudulent behavior (e.g., placing orders with stolen payment cards, creating fake accounts to obtain free shipping).
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access, modify, or disrupt restricted portions of the Website (e.g., server data, customer databases, inventory systems) or using automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data (e.g., product prices, customer information) without our prior written permission.
• Harmful Content or Behavior: Posting, transmitting, or sharing content that is defamatory, abusive, offensive, misleading, or harmful (e.g., false reviews of foundation shades, malware) or interfering with the Website’s functionality (e.g., overloading servers with excessive requests during a new product launch).
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Copying, reproducing, distributing, modifying, or creating derivative works of Website content (e.g., product images, descriptions, brand logos) without our explicit written permission. This includes using our content to promote competing beauty products or services.
• Misuse of Services: Using the Website to: (a) place excessive or duplicate orders to manipulate inventory (e.g., hoarding limited-edition highlighters); (b) resell products for commercial gain (e.g., purchasing vegan lip makeup in bulk to resell at a markup); or (c) avoid applicable laws (e.g., circumventing import restrictions for beauty products).
• Violation of Product Policies: Using our products in a manner that violates health and safety guidelines (e.g., sharing applicators for hygiene-sensitive products like liquid blush) or misrepresenting our products (e.g., claiming our cruelty-free items are tested on animals).

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• Trademarks: The “Rarebeautyusshop” name and logo, as well as terms like “vegan beauty,” “cruelty-free makeup,” or product-specific names (e.g., “buildable liquid blush”), are trademarks of Rarebeautyusshop. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.
• Limited License: We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website’s content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include the right to: (a) resell or distribute content; (b) use automated tools to collect data; or (c) modify or create derivative works of content.

6. Third-Party Links & Content

• You acknowledge that: (a) we have no control over third-party websites; (b) third-party terms of use and privacy policies may differ from ours; and (c) you access third-party websites at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and policies of any third-party site before using it.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

• Merchantability or Fitness for a Particular Purpose: We do not warrant that the Website will be suitable for your needs (e.g., that a foundation shade will match your skin tone) or that products will meet your expectations (e.g., that a vegan highlighter will provide the desired glow).
• Accuracy or Completeness: While we strive to provide accurate product information (e.g., ingredient lists, shade details), we do not warrant that all content is error-free. For example, product colors may vary due to screen resolution, and formula consistency may have minor batch variations (normal for vegan, cruelty-free formulations).
• Availability or Security: We do not warrant that the Website will be available 24/7 (e.g., during maintenance, server outages, or peak traffic) or that your use of the Website will be secure (though we implement industry-standard security measures per our Privacy Policy).

8. Limitation of Liability

• Damages from lost purchases (e.g., an order canceled due to out-of-stock products), delayed deliveries (e.g., a gift set arriving after a holiday), or dissatisfaction with products (e.g., a lip makeup formula not meeting expectations).
• Damages from account-related issues (e.g., unauthorized purchases, lost account data) unless caused by our gross negligence.
• Damages from third-party links (e.g., harm caused by a third-party website’s content or services).

9. Indemnification

• Your use of the Website (e.g., violating these Terms, engaging in fraudulent activity).
• Your breach of any warranties or representations made under these Terms (e.g., providing false account information).
• Your misuse of Website content (e.g., infringing intellectual property rights) or products (e.g., using a vegan foundation in a way that causes harm to others).

10. Modifications to These Terms

• Updates: We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, laws, or business operations (e.g., adding new vegan beauty product lines, updating security policies). When we make material changes (e.g., altering liability limitations or prohibited activities), we will:
  1. Post the revised Terms on the Website with a new “Last Updated” date.
  2. Notify registered users via email at least 7 days before the revised Terms take effect.
• Acceptance of Updates: Your continued use of the Website after the revised Terms take effect constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This means that any disputes arising under these Terms will be interpreted based on California law.
• Dispute Resolution: Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute with us through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, you may submit the dispute to binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and the decision shall be final and binding on both parties. You waive the right to a jury trial for any disputes arising under these Terms.

12. Contact Us

• Email: [email protected]
• Response Time: We typically reply within 24–48 business hours (excluding weekends and major holidays). For urgent matters (e.g., account security issues), add “URGENT: TERMS OF USE” to your email subject line—we will prioritize your inquiry.