Terms of Service
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Live By ("we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.
Description of Service
Live By provides sustainability research and analysis of beauty brands through our People, Planet & Animals (PPA) framework. Our service includes:
- Evidence-based sustainability scores and analysis
- Brand comparison tools and aura visualizations
- Educational content about sustainable beauty practices
- Newsletter and research updates
Use of Our Platform
You may use Live By for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to:
- Provide accurate information when submitting forms or creating accounts
- Not use our platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Not attempt to access restricted areas or interfere with platform functionality
- Respect intellectual property rights and not reproduce content without permission
- Not submit false or misleading information about brands or sustainability practices
Research Methodology & Disclaimers
Our sustainability research is conducted using publicly available information and established methodologies. However:
- Scores reflect information available at the time of research and may change
- We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee completeness of all data
- Our analysis represents our research team's professional assessment
- Individual purchasing decisions should consider personal values and priorities
- We are not liable for decisions made based on our research
Intellectual Property
Live By owns all rights to our original content, including:
- PPA scoring methodology and framework
- Sustainability aura visualization system
- Research reports and analysis
- Website design and user interface
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.
User-Generated Content
When you submit content (brand suggestions, feedback, comments), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and display that content for our research and platform improvement purposes.
Affiliate Links
Our platform includes affiliate links to retail partners. We may earn commissions from purchases made through these links, but this does not influence our research or scoring methodology.
Amazon Associates Disclosure: Live By is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Limitation of Liability
Live By is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for any damages arising from use of our platform, including but not limited to purchasing decisions based on our research.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically. Significant changes will be announced via email or website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Contact Information
For questions about these terms, contact us at hello@liveby.cc or through our contact form.