Effective date: 23 April 2026 · Last reviewed: 23 April 2026

Welcome to SalicylicAcid.org (the "site"). By accessing or using the site you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the site.

1. Purpose of the site

SalicylicAcid.org is an independent, free-to-read educational resource about the skincare ingredient salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid, or BHA). Its purpose is to make general scientific and practical information about the ingredient easier to understand. The site does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. Acceptable use

You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site. In particular, you agree that you will not:

  • Use any automated system (scraper, bot, or similar) to access the site in a way that exceeds what a reasonable human visitor would do, or that places an undue load on our infrastructure.
  • Attempt to circumvent security features, access areas of the site not made public, or interfere with site operation.
  • Copy or republish content from the site in bulk without our permission (see intellectual property below).
  • Represent content from the site as your own, or imply endorsement by the site where none exists.
  • Use the site in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful to others.

3. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on SalicylicAcid.org — including text, illustrations, layout, code, and organisation of information — is the intellectual property of SalicylicAcid.org or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

You may:

  • View the site in a web browser for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share individual article links on social media, in messages, or in email.
  • Quote short passages with clear attribution and a link back to the source page.

You may not republish entire pages, mirror the site, or use its content to train machine-learning models without prior written permission. Third-party names, trademarks, and product names mentioned for reference remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Third-party links

The site may link to third-party resources (for example, Google's ad settings, opt-out tools, or reference pages). We do not control those resources and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Following a third-party link is at your own discretion.

5. No medical advice — liability disclaimer

Content on SalicylicAcid.org is general educational information only. It is not medical advice, does not substitute for professional consultation, and does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • The site is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.
  • We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on any information it contains.
  • Reliance on any information from this site is strictly at your own risk. For anything that affects your health, you should consult a qualified professional.

See our full disclaimer for additional detail.

6. Privacy

Your privacy matters. Please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details on how information is collected and used.

7. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be highlighted where practical.

8. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to the site or these Terms will be resolved in the competent courts of [Jurisdiction], unless a non-derogable rule of law in your country of residence provides otherwise.

9. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms will remain in full effect. The unenforceable provision will be interpreted to come as close as possible to the original intent, within what the law permits.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to [email protected].

Last reviewed on 23 April 2026.