Terms of Service

Last updated: May 13, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FDA Cosmetic & Pharma Compliance ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. The Service is operated by Gerim-Sterling LLC ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

The Service provides automated checks of cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient names against publicly available regulatory databases, including but not limited to 21 CFR, EU Annexes, Japanese MHLW standards, and Korean MFDS guidelines. Results are generated algorithmically and are for reference only.

3. No Legal or Regulatory Advice

THE SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL, REGULATORY, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. All results, reports, citations, and classifications are for informational purposes only. You must consult a qualified attorney, regulatory consultant, or compliance officer before making decisions about product formulation, labeling, marketing, or distribution. We are not affiliated with the FDA, EMA, MHLW, MFDS, or any government agency.

4. User Accounts & Paid Reports

Some features require a paid one-time report purchase. Payments are processed through PayPal. You agree to provide accurate billing information. One-time reports do not auto-renew. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase if the report has not been generated. We reserve the right to terminate accounts for abuse, reverse engineering, or unauthorized API access.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GERIM-STERLING LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, PRODUCT RECALL COSTS, REGULATORY FINES, OR LEGAL FEES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY OF DATA. REGULATORY DATABASES CHANGE FREQUENTLY; WE DO NOT GUARANTEE REAL-TIME ACCURACY.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, code, databases, and designs are the property of Gerim-Sterling LLC. You may not scrape, reverse engineer, or redistribute our ingredient database without written permission. PDF reports generated through paid accounts are licensed for your internal use only.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced via email to registered users.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact [email protected].

Legal Disclaimer

This service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. Regulatory data is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Always consult a qualified attorney or regulatory consultant before making compliance decisions. Not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any government agency. IngredientCompliance is an independent tool operated by Gerim-Sterling LLC. © 2026 Gerim-Sterling LLC.