Master Terms of Use.
Effective Date: July 2025
Welcome to Beauty Work Friends™ (“BWF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:
the Beauty Work Friends Consultant Membership
Beauty Work Friends for Brands
The Definitive Guide to Launching & Scaling a Beauty Brand & accompanying AI Advisor
all BWF websites, digital products, platforms, tools, events, and services (collectively, the “Services”)
By accessing or using any of the Services, you (“you,” “your,” or “the User”) agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services.
In the event of any conflict between these Global Terms and a product-specific addendum, the applicable addendum governs.
1. Eligibility
You represent and warrant that you:
are at least 18 years old
have the capacity to enter a binding agreement
are using the Services for lawful purposes
will comply with all applicable laws and these Terms
We may deny or revoke access at our sole discretion.
2. Accounts & Access
Some Services require account creation. You agree to:
provide accurate information
maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
remain responsible for all activity under your account
Sharing logins or access links is strictly prohibited.
3. Payments & Billing
For Services with associated fees, you agree to:
provide accurate payment information
authorize us and our payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to charge your payment method
accept automatic renewals where applicable
pay all fees when due
Unless stated otherwise in a product-specific addendum:
all payments are non-refundable
billing periods are not prorated
disputed or reversed payments may result in suspended or terminated access
We may modify pricing with advance notice.
4. Intellectual Property
All content within the Services—including templates, frameworks, tools, digital products, design elements, event recordings, branding, and materials—is the exclusive property of Beauty Work Friends™.
You may not:
copy, distribute, modify, or publicly share content
reproduce or create derivative works
resell or sublicense access
develop competing products or programs using our IP
reverse-engineer or extract the structure, prompts, or frameworks
IP violations may result in legal action and immediate termination.
5. Confidentiality
Certain Services involve confidential information (e.g., community forums, Slack channels, job boards, directories, live events).
You agree to:
maintain strict confidentiality
not screenshot, record, share, or publish private discussions or materials
not disclose other users’ proprietary information
honor confidentiality obligations even after termination
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
violate any law or regulation
infringe on IP, privacy, or confidentiality rights
scrape, crawl, or extract data from BWF Services
share access credentials with others
harass, abuse, or cause harm to other users
use Services to solicit users for unrelated or competitive offerings
misrepresent your identity, intentions, or professional background
attempt unauthorized access to systems or platforms
We may investigate and take action, including termination or legal enforcement.
7. No Guarantees
While BWF provides strategic guidance and educational content, we do not guarantee:
financial results or profitability
funding or investor outcomes
retail or distribution success
product development outcomes
regulatory or operational results
marketing performance
hiring or consultant outcomes
availability or responsiveness of other users
All business outcomes depend on your individual decisions and circumstances.
8. AI Advisor — Global Disclaimer
Some Services include access to an AI-powered advisor (“AI Advisor”). By using it, you acknowledge and agree that:
the AI Advisor provides educational guidance only
AI-generated responses may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or contextually incorrect
the AI Advisor does not replace professional legal, financial, regulatory, operational, or business advice
any decisions you make based on AI output are solely your responsibility
Beauty Work Friends™ is not liable for:
business setbacks, losses, or negative outcomes
operational, financial, or strategic decisions you make
delays or damages resulting from AI-generated guidance
Use of the AI Advisor is entirely at your own risk.
9. Third-Party Tools & Links
Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party platforms such as Notion, Slack, Stripe, Airtable, Softr, or others.
Beauty Work Friends™ is not responsible for:
outages, downtime, or data loss
privacy or security practices
functionality or availability
content or accuracy
your interactions or agreements with third-party providers
Your use of third-party tools is governed by their terms and policies.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We do not warrant:
continuous, secure, or error-free access
accuracy or completeness of content
suitability for any specific purpose
outcomes from use of the Services
Your use of Services is voluntary and at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
BWF is not liable for indirect, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages
This includes loss of revenue, profits, business opportunities, or data
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beauty Work Friends™ and its officers, affiliates, contractors, contributors, and agents from any losses, damages, claims, or expenses arising from:
your violation of these Terms
your misuse of the Services
disputes with consultants, brands, or other users
your business decisions or actions taken
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access if:
you violate these Terms
you misuse BWF intellectual property
you share or distribute protected content
payment fails and is not remedied
your conduct harms other users or the integrity of BWF
Termination does not entitle you to refunds.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms take effect once posted.
Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated Terms.
15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes that cannot be resolved through good-faith negotiation must be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco County, California (unless prohibited by law).
You waive participation in class actions or class-wide arbitration.
16. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
hello@beautyworkfriends.com
Addendum A: BWF Consultant Membership
These product-specific terms apply to all members (“you,” “your,” or “the Member”) participating in the Beauty Work Friends Consultant Membership (“BWF Consultant Membership,” “Membership,” or “Community”). By joining or accessing the Membership, you agree to both the Global Terms and this Membership Addendum.
1. Eligibility & Admissions
The BWF Consultant Membership is a curated community for senior-level beauty consultants, freelancers, and advisors.
To join, you must:
complete an application
meet our eligibility requirements
be approved by the BWF team
Admission is at our sole discretion. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee acceptance, and we may deny or revoke membership at any time.
2. Membership Inclusions
Membership benefits may evolve over time, but generally include:
access to our private Slack community
bi-weekly office hours
monthly virtual programming (roundtables, masterclasses, guest speakers)
access to the private job board
quarterly IRL meetups (and additional member-led informal gatherings)
member resources, templates, updates, and relevant announcements
We reserve the right to modify, add, or discontinue community features at any time.
3. Payment, Billing & Cancellations
Membership is billed on a recurring basis (quarterly or yearly, depending on the Member’s selection).
By enrolling, you agree that:
All payments are final and non-refundable
Membership renews automatically unless cancelled prior to the renewal date
If you cancel, access remains active through the end of the billing cycle
We do not prorate partial billing periods
We may adjust pricing in the future; changes will be communicated in advance.
4. Conduct Expectations
BWF is a professional, respectful, and collaborative community. By joining, you agree to:
engage with members courteously and constructively
refrain from harassment, discrimination, threats, or abusive behavior
honor the confidentiality of conversations, shared knowledge, and community spaces
avoid soliciting members for unrelated services, recruitment, or spam
not share internal resources, insights, or discussions outside the community
We reserve the right to remove members whose behavior violates these standards or disrupts the community environment.
5. Confidentiality
The value of the community depends on trust. You agree to keep confidential:
member discussions
shared strategies, processes, and insights
proprietary resources or materials provided within the Membership
details shared during office hours, roundtables, or private channels
You may not screenshot, record, publish, distribute, or otherwise share content from the Membership without written permission.
6. Collaborations & Introductions
Members often choose to work together, refer work, or collaborate on projects. While we support this, you understand that:
Beauty Work Friends does not vet, guarantee, or supervise member-to-member collaborations
Any engagements formed are between members and undertaken at your own discretion
Beauty Work Friends is not liable for disputes, work outcomes, or contractual issues between members
We strongly encourage members to use written agreements for any collaborations.
7. Directory Visibility (If Applicable)
If your membership includes access to or listing within a consultant directory:
You are responsible for the accuracy of your own profile information
Beauty Work Friends is not responsible for outdated, incorrect, or incomplete information
You authorize us to display your profile within the community directory
You may request profile edits by emailing us.
8. Intellectual Property
All community materials—including templates, event recordings, resources, logos, and brand assets—belong to Beauty Work Friends.
You may not:
copy or repost internal materials
create derivatives
distribute content outside the membership
present BWF materials as your own
This includes community frameworks, discussion prompts, summaries, and behind-the-scenes materials.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate membership at any time, with or without notice, if:
you violate these Terms or the Global Terms
your conduct harms the community or other members
you misuse resources or confidential information
payment fails and is not remedied
Termination does not entitle you to refunds or proration.
You may also terminate your membership at any time through your account settings; cancellation will apply to the next renewal cycle.
10. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically. Continued participation in the Membership after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact
For questions about the Consultant Membership or these Terms, please contact:
hello@beautyworkfriends.com
Addendum B: BWF for Brands Membership
These product-specific terms apply to all users (“you,” “your,” or “the User”) accessing the Beauty Work Friends for Brands Directory (the “Directory”). By using the Directory, you agree to the Global Terms as well as this BWF for Brands Addendum.
1. Access & Eligibility
Beauty Work Friends for Brands (“BWF for Brands,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides access to a private, curated directory of senior-level independent consultants in the beauty industry.
Access is limited to:
brand founders
in-house brand leaders
industry professionals who meet our eligibility criteria
We may grant, deny, or revoke access at our discretion. Approval does not guarantee continued access, and access may be removed if we determine that use violates these terms or compromises the integrity of the BWF community.
2. Privacy & Confidentiality
The Directory and all information contained within it are confidential and proprietary to Beauty Work Friends.
By accessing the Directory, you agree to:
Treat all consultant information—including names, emails, backgrounds, project history, and areas of expertise—as private and confidential.
Not copy, download, screenshot, scrape, share, or distribute Directory content outside your organization without our written permission.
Not use the Directory to build, populate, or inform any competitive or adjacent database, talent list, platform, or marketplace.
Any unauthorized use may result in immediate loss of access and may lead to legal action.
3. Permitted Use
Your access to the Directory is solely for identifying and contacting consultants for legitimate business opportunities that align with their stated expertise.
You may not use the Directory:
to solicit consultants for unrelated services, marketing outreach, promotional content, or spam
to misrepresent your project, budget, or company
to grant access or share login credentials with any person or third party
for scraping, data extraction, or building derivative databases
for commercial resale or competitive purposes
Improper use may result in termination of access.
4. No Guarantees
While the Directory is thoughtfully curated, Beauty Work Friends does not make any guarantees regarding:
the availability, interest, or responsiveness of any consultant
the accuracy or completeness of consultant profiles
the quality, timeliness, or outcomes of any work performed by consultants
the success of any connection, project, or collaboration
Any working relationship you choose to form with a consultant is at your own discretion and sole risk. Beauty Work Friends is not a party to any agreements, negotiations, or communications between you and any consultant.
5. Intellectual Property
All Directory content—including its structure, format, consultant descriptions, branding, design elements, and presentation—is the exclusive property of Beauty Work Friends and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not:
copy or reproduce any portion of the Directory
create derivative works
redistribute, publish, or publicly post any consultant information or proprietary content
Any use beyond the limited license granted within these Terms requires written permission from Beauty Work Friends.
6. Payment, Billing & Access Duration
If Directory access requires a subscription or fee, the following terms apply in addition to the Global Payment Terms:
Access begins upon successful payment unless otherwise noted
Fees are non-refundable for any access period already delivered
Subscription plans will auto-renew unless cancelled in accordance with our cancellation policy
We reserve the right to modify access pricing; updates will be communicated in advance
Loss of access—whether through expiration, cancellation, or termination—does not grant entitlement to refunds or proration.
7. Termination
We may revoke or suspend your Directory access at any time, with or without notice, if we determine that:
you violated these Terms or the Global Terms
your actions undermine the safety or integrity of the BWF community
your behavior toward consultants is inappropriate, abusive, or harmful
your use of the Directory is competitive, exploitative, or misaligned with legitimate business needs
Termination of access does not relieve you of any obligations, including confidentiality, payment, or intellectual property restrictions.
8. Changes to Terms
We may update or revise these Terms. Continued use of the Directory after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
9. Contact
For questions about BWF for Brands or these Terms, please email:
hello@beautyworkfriends.com
Addendum C: The Definitive Guide to Launching & Scaling a Beauty Brand Digital Resource & AI Advisor – Product Specific Terms
These product-specific terms apply to purchasers and users (“you,” “your”) of The Definitive Guide to Launching & Scaling a Beauty Brand (“the Guide,” “the Product”). By accessing or using the Guide, you agree to both the Global Terms and this Guide Addendum.
1. Nature of the Product
The Definitive Guide to Launching & Scaling a Beauty Brand is a digital product delivered via Notion or another digital platform. It may include:
written content
templates, checklists, tools, and frameworks
worksheets
video or audio content
strategic prompts and exercises
access to an AI-powered advisor (“AI Advisor”)
links to resources
You acknowledge that digital products are non-refundable once delivered or accessed.
2. License & Permitted Use
When you purchase the Guide, you receive a single-user, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use the content for your personal or internal business use.
You may not:
share your login, access link, or password with others
distribute, copy, screenshot, or publicly post any part of the Guide
reproduce, sell, or sublicense the content
use the Guide to create competing products, courses, tools, or frameworks
share, upload, or repurpose internal processes, templates, or structures
Any unauthorized use may result in removal of access and potential legal action.
3. Updates & Access
We may update or expand the Guide at any time. Updates are provided at our discretion and are not guaranteed.
We reserve the right to:
modify content
replace or remove sections
change digital delivery platforms
revoke access for misuse or violation of these terms
Access to the Guide is tied to the email used at purchase and is not transferable.
4. No Guarantees or Outcomes
The Guide is designed to support education, clarity, strategic thinking, and business decision-making. However, Beauty Work Friends™ does not guarantee:
specific business results
revenue growth or profitability
successful fundraising or access to capital
retail placement or wholesale success
product development outcomes
regulatory or operational success
marketing or sales performance
Your business outcomes depend on your decisions, execution, budget, market conditions, and unique variables.
5. Use of Examples & Case Studies
Any examples, sample language, case studies, templates, or frameworks in the Guide are illustrative and should not be interpreted as guaranteed strategies, performance indicators, or predictions.
You are responsible for adapting examples to your specific brand and circumstances.
6. AI Advisor — Use, Limitations & Disclaimers
The Guide includes access to an AI-powered advisor (“AI Advisor”), developed to provide clarity, strategic suggestions, examples, and educational support.
By using the AI Advisor, you understand and agree that:
6.1 The AI Advisor Does Not Provide Professional Advice
The AI Advisor is not a substitute for:
legal, financial, regulatory, or compliance advice
product development, R&D, or technical formulation guidance
operations, supply chain, or manufacturing consulting
marketing strategy, paid media planning, or professional creative direction
It is designed solely for educational and informational purposes.
6.2 No Guarantees or Accuracy
AI-generated output may be:
inaccurate
incomplete
outdated
contextually incorrect
inconsistent
speculative
Beauty Work Friends™ does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content.
6.3 You Are Responsible for Decisions Made
You agree that:
all business decisions are your own
you are responsible for verifying information before acting
you will not rely solely on AI output without appropriate due diligence
Beauty Work Friends™ is not responsible for any direct, indirect, or consequential outcomes of using the AI Advisor
6.4 Use at Your Own Risk
Your use of the AI Advisor is voluntary and at your own risk. Beauty Work Friends™ is not liable for:
business losses
project delays or failures
operational or regulatory issues
financial outcomes
reputational harm
By using the AI Advisor, you acknowledge that its output is “take it or leave it” guidance, and must be evaluated with your own judgment.
7. Intellectual Property
All content in the Guide—including writing, frameworks, checklists, templates, structures, prompts, and visuals—is the exclusive property of Beauty Work Friends™.
You may not:
copy or reproduce any part of the Guide
create derivative works
distribute or publish internal materials
use the content to build or enhance competing products, services, or educational materials
Violation of our intellectual property rights may result in legal action and revocation of access.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
misuse, replicate, or reverse-engineer the Guide
share access links or duplicate materials
circumvent platform protections
publish or resell content
use the Guide to solicit consultants or members in ways that violate other BWF Terms
9. Termination
We may suspend or revoke your access to the Guide at any time, with or without notice, if:
you violate these Terms
you misuse, share, or distribute content
your behavior poses risk to the community or platform
payment is reversed, disputed, or refunded
Termination does not entitle you to a refund.
10. Contact
For questions about the Guide or these Terms, please contact:
hello@beautyworkfriends.com