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Organatural Ltd – GreenChemFinder Terms of Service and User Agreement

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1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Welcome to GreenChemFinder (the “Platform”), a free tool developed by Organatural Ltd for cosmetic formulators. By registering and using this Platform, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”).

1.2 The Platform is owned and operated by Organatural Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom, providing a curated database and selection tool for cosmetic ingredients, with the express purpose of supporting professional cosmetic formulation research.

2. Warranty and Information Disclaimer

2.1 Information Accuracy
All information, including:

  • Ingredient details
  • Drawings
  • Illustrations
  • Technical data
  • Performance descriptions

Contained in brochures, catalogs, circulars, advertisements, or price lists are purely informative and not guaranteed for absolute accuracy.

2.2 Delivery and Confirmation
The type and scope of service delivery are determined solely by the information contained in the order confirmation or platform access details.

2.3 No Explicit Warranties
The Platform is provided “AS IS” without any explicit or implied warranties of:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Continuous availability

3. User Rights and Restrictions

3.1 Permitted Use

  • Access and use the Platform for professional cosmetic formulation research
  • View and compare ingredient information
  • Export limited research notes for personal professional use

3.2 Prohibited Uses Users are strictly prohibited from:

  • Systematically downloading, copying, or reproducing the entire database
  • Reselling or commercially exploiting Platform data
  • Scraping or automated extraction of data
  • Sharing login credentials
  • Using data for competitive intelligence purposes
  • Reverse engineering the selection tool

4. Intellectual Property Protection

4.1 All content on the Platform, including:

  • Ingredient databases
  • Selection criteria
  • Analytical tools
  • Proprietary algorithms

Are the exclusive intellectual property of Organatural Ltd, protected under:

  • UK Intellectual Property Laws
  • Database Rights
  • Copyright Laws
  • Trade Secret Protections

5. Data Usage and Ownership

5.1 Users retain ownership of their personal data and research notes.

5.2 Organatural Ltd retains exclusive ownership of:

  • Ingredient databases
  • Selection algorithms
  • Comparative analysis tools
  • Aggregated and anonymized usage data

5.3 Site Crawling and Automated Access Restrictions

5.3.1 Prohibited Crawling Activities

Users are expressly forbidden from:

  • Using web crawlers, spiders, bots, or other automated data extraction tools
  • Systematically downloading platform content
  • Employing any technological means designed to:
    • Extract platform data at scale
    • Replicate the platform’s comprehensive database
    • Override access controls
    • Bypass authentication mechanisms

5.3.2 Permitted and Authorized Access

  • Search engines (Google, Bing) may index publicly available pages for discoverability, provided they adhere to standard robots.txt guidelines.
  • Industry partners and verified formulators may request controlled API access under a formal data licensing agreement.

5.3.3 Enforcement Measures

If unauthorized crawling is detected:

  1. Temporary IP block
  2. CAPTCHA challenge for verification
  3. Additional authentication may be required
  4. Persistent violations will result in account termination
  5. Legal action may be pursued for intentional breaches

5.3.4 Data Analytics & Usage

  • We analyze user trends anonymously to improve platform functionality.
  • No personal data is shared or sold to third parties.

6. Legal Consequences of Violation

6.1 Unauthorized use or data extraction will result in:

  • Temporary or permanent account suspension
  • Legal action where applicable
  • Financial claims for damages, lost revenue, or legal expenses

6.2 Organatural Ltd reserves the right to:

  • Monitor user activities for compliance
  • Investigate potential violations
  • Pursue available legal remedies

7. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

7.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

7.2 Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, Organatural Ltd shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, or consequential losses
  • Loss of profit, business, or anticipated savings
  • Any special, punitive, or exemplary damages

If these Terms and Conditions are not accepted in full, you do not have permission to access the contents of this website and therefore you should cease using this website immediately

Organatural Ltd
Unit 9 Morston Court, Aisecome Way, Weston-Super-Mare, England, BS22 8NG, UK
Registered in England – Company No 5813231
Last updated 11th of February 2025

BY REGISTERING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE READING AND ACCEPTING THESE TERMS