Terms of Service — Garnet Grove Wellness

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Garnet Grove Wellness. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this website (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice, and your continued use of the Site following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Nature of Service

Garnet Grove Wellness operates as an independent affiliate publication within the beauty and personal wellness niche. The Site provides informational content, product reviews, curated recommendations, and editorial commentary regarding beauty products, skincare, cosmetics, and related wellness items. We do not manufacture, stock, sell, ship, or directly distribute any of the products featured on the Site.

As an affiliate participant, Garnet Grove Wellness may earn commissions or referral fees when visitors click on outbound links and complete qualifying purchases on third-party retailer websites. Specifically, you acknowledge and agree that:

All transactions, purchases, payments, and order fulfillment are conducted exclusively between you and the third-party seller or retailer.
Garnet Grove Wellness is not a party to any sales transaction and assumes no role as merchant, agent, or intermediary.
Product listings on the Site are provided for informational and editorial purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell.
Outbound links may include tracking parameters used to attribute referrals for commission purposes.

3. Pricing Disclaimer

Prices shown are approximate. Actual prices on the seller's website may differ.

All pricing information displayed on Garnet Grove Wellness is provided in good faith for general reference only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Prices are obtained from third-party sources and may not reflect current market conditions, promotional offers, regional pricing variations, applicable taxes, shipping costs, customs duties, or currency conversion fluctuations.

You expressly acknowledge that:

The final price you pay will be determined by the third-party retailer at the point of checkout on their website.
Garnet Grove Wellness does not control, set, or guarantee any price, discount, or promotional offer.
Product availability, stock levels, sizing, packaging, formulations, and shipping options are determined solely by the third-party seller.
You are responsible for verifying all pricing, specifications, ingredient lists, and applicable terms directly with the seller prior to completing any purchase.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on Garnet Grove Wellness, including but not limited to written articles, reviews, photographs, graphics, logos, layouts, and the overall design of the Site, is the property of Garnet Grove Wellness or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Product names, brand logos, and trademarks referenced on the Site remain the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and editorial purposes. You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent.

5. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree to refrain from engaging in any conduct that may be unlawful, harmful, or disruptive to the Site or its users. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems.
Using automated tools, scrapers, or bots to harvest content or data from the Site.
Posting or transmitting any unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, or misleading material.
Interfering with the proper operation of the Site or any associated services.
Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site contains links, references, and embedded content directing users to third-party websites, retailers, brands, and service providers. Garnet Grove Wellness does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, practices, products, or services offered by any third party. Your interactions with such third parties are governed exclusively by the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those parties. We strongly encourage you to review all applicable terms before engaging with any external website or service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content contained herein are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Garnet Grove Wellness disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, reliability, and uninterrupted availability.

Content on the Site relating to beauty, skincare, cosmetics, and wellness is provided strictly for informational and editorial purposes and does not constitute medical, dermatological, or professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional before making decisions that may affect your health, skin, or well-being. Individual results may vary based on personal factors, skin type, sensitivity, and product usage.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Garnet Grove Wellness, its owners, operators, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, and content contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:

Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or any of its content.
Any reliance placed on information, recommendations, reviews, or pricing displayed on the Site.
Any transactions, disputes, defects, delays, or losses arising from your dealings with third-party sellers or retailers.
Adverse reactions, allergies, dissatisfaction, or other outcomes resulting from the use of products discussed on the Site.
Any unauthorized access to, alteration of, or loss of data transmitted through the Site.

In no event shall the aggregate liability of Garnet Grove Wellness exceed the greater of one hundred United States dollars (USD 100) or the amount you have paid directly to Garnet Grove Wellness, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Garnet Grove Wellness and its affiliates, partners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Garnet Grove Wellness is established, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation and, failing such resolution, through binding arbitration or in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, or, if such modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact the editorial team of Garnet Grove Wellness through the contact form provided on the Site. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate inquiries in a timely manner.