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Terms of Service & Medical Disclaimer

Last Modified: September 14, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and browsing ClinicalDermaLab ("the Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Crucial Medical & Dermatological Disclaimer

NOT MEDICAL ADVICE: The evaluations, ingredient breakdowns, scorecards, and commentary published on ClinicalDermaLab are provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. They do not constitute the practice of medicine, medical advice, diagnosis, or personalized treatment planning.

Skincare formulations interact uniquely with individual biological parameters. Factors such as cutaneous barrier condition, compromised skin microbiomes, contact dermatitis allergies, active prescription treatments (such as topical retinoids or oral isotretinoin), and climate affect how your skin responds to products.

Always seek the direct guidance of a board-certified dermatologist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical skin condition. Never disregard professional clinical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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ClinicalDermaLab is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate marketing initiative. When you click links on our site that lead to Amazon.com or affiliate retail partners, we may receive a monetary commission on qualifying purchases at zero additional cost to you.

Our affiliate relationships never dictate our testing protocols, ingredient scoring, or clinical judgments. All evaluations are conducted independently by our scientific team.

4. Intellectual Property & Content Rights

All written text, laboratory testing methodology frameworks, custom comparative graphs, and original editorial content on ClinicalDermaLab are the protected intellectual property of ClinicalDermaLab, copyright © 2026.

Product trademarks, brand names, and official packaging visuals (such as EltaMD®, La Roche-Posay®, and Amazon®) are the registered trademarks of their respective brand owners and are utilized here strictly under the principles of nominative fair use for descriptive, educational review purposes.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ClinicalDermaLab, its medical reviewers, chemists, or contributors be held liable for any damages (including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from adverse skin reactions, cosmetic allergies, or product misuse) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on this platform.

6. Modifications to Site Terms

ClinicalDermaLab reserves the right to revise these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use this site after revisions are published, you agree to be bound by the current version of these Terms.

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