Terms of use

1. Scope & platform role
2. Strict B2B use
3. Account registration & verification
4. Contract formation
5. Orders & binding effect
6. Order acceptance & fulfillment rights
7. Product availability & fulfillment
8. Pricing & fees
9. Payment terms & trade credit
10. Buyer protection & escrow
11. Shipping, risk & title
12. Product authenticity & platform role
13. Intellectual property & brand ownership
14. Resale & marketplace restrictions
15. EU cosmetics compliance
16. Geographic restrictions
17. Claims, returns & deadlines
19. Communication
20. Confidentiality
21. Force majeure
22. Limitation of liability
23. Termination
24. Changes to terms
25. Entire agreement
29. Contact
1. Scope & platform role

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the platform operated by COSMETIC BRANDS LTD (“Company,” “we,” “us”).

We operate as:

  • A B2B distributor and/or marketplace facilitator of K-Beauty products
  • An intermediary between suppliers and business buyers
2. Strict B2B use (no consumer rights)

The platform is intended exclusively for businesses. By using our Services, you confirm:

  • You act in the course of business
  • You are not a consumer
  • Consumer protection laws (including withdrawal rights) do not apply
3. Account registration & verification

You must:

  • Provide accurate business information
  • Maintain confidentiality of your account

We may request:

  • VAT ID
  • Business registration documents

We may suspend accounts pending verification.

4. Contract formation

All orders:

  • Are deemed offers by the buyer
  • Become binding only upon acceptance by us
5. Orders & binding effect
  • Orders are binding and non-cancellable once accepted
  • No suspension, withdrawal, or delay is permitted
6. Order acceptance, allocation & fulfillment rights

We reserve the right, at our reasonable discretion, to:

  • Refuse any order (in whole or in part)
  • Reduce quantities
  • Delay or cancel fulfillment

Including in cases of:

  • Stock shortages
  • Supplier limitations
  • Pricing or listing errors
  • Suspected misuse or resale violations
  • Credit or payment risk

We are not liable for resulting business losses.

7. Product availability & fulfillment
  • Products may have varying lead times
  • Orders may be:
    • Held until complete, or
    • Partially fulfilled

Split shipments may incur additional costs unless stated or agreed. We do not guarantee continuous availability unless stated or agreed.

8. Pricing & fees
  • Prices exclude VAT, duties, and shipping unless stated

We may charge:

  • Platform or service fees
  • Transaction fees
  • Payment processing fees

Fees may be included or charged separately.

9. Payment terms & trade credit

We may offer trade credit (“Sell First, Pay Later”) to approved buyers. If granted:

  • Payment must be made within agreed terms

We may:

  • Set credit limits
  • Withdraw credit at any time

Late payments may result in:

  • Interest
  • Collection costs
  • Account suspension
10. Buyer protection & escrow

We may operate a buyer protection system:

  • Payments may be temporarily held
  • Funds released after delivery confirmation or claim expiry

Buyers must submit claims within defined deadlines. We may:

  • Reverse transactions
  • Issue refunds or credits

Decisions are made at our reasonable discretion.

11. Shipping, risk & title
  • Delivery timelines are estimates only
  • Risk transfers upon shipment
  • Ownership transfers only after full payment
12. Product authenticity & platform role
  • We do not manufacture products
  • We do not guarantee brand authorization in markets
  • We are not responsible for marketplace restrictions (e.g., Amazon)
13. Intellectual property & brand ownership

All trademarks, product designs, and brand rights:

  • Belong exclusively to their respective owners
  • Are not owned by us
  • Are not transferred to buyers

You may not:

  • Modify branding
  • Register trademarks based on products
  • Claim ownership or exclusivity
14. Resale & marketplace restrictions

Products may be subject to:

  • Marketplace restrictions (e.g., Amazon, eBay)
  • Territory restrictions

You agree to comply with all such restrictions.

15. EU cosmetics compliance

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, you are responsible for:

  • Proper labeling and translations
  • Compliance with local laws
16. Geographic restrictions

We may:

  • Restrict access or sales to certain regions
17. Claims, returns & deadlines
  • Claims must be submitted within 5 business days of delivery
  • Must include evidence

All claims expire after 1 month maximum.

We may:

  • Approve or reject claims
  • Offer refunds, credits, or replacements
19. Communication

All communication via:

  • Platform or email

is deemed received and legally binding.

20. Confidentiality

You agree not to disclose:

  • Pricing
  • Supplier relationships
  • Commercial terms
21. Force majeure

We are not liable for delays due to:

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Government actions
  • Logistics failures
  • Natural disasters
22. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • No liability for indirect or consequential damages
  • Liability limited to the value of the affected order
23. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Breach of Terms
  • Payment default
  • Fraud or misuse
24. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms where reasonably necessary. Users will be informed of any significant changes in advance.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must cease using the Services.

25. Entire agreement

These Terms override any conflicting buyer terms unless agreed otherwise in writing.

29. Contact

COSMETIC BRANDS LTD
Email: [email protected]