Terms and Conditions – Scent Summary

Effective Date: September 26, 2025
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Welcome to Scent Summary (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website scentsummary.com (the “Site”) and the services we provide. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Scent Summary, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Scent Summary is a fragrance review and information website that provides:

Fragrance reviews and recommendations
Educational content about perfumes and colognes
Buying guides and fragrance-related articles
Links to retailers where fragrances can be purchased

3. Affiliate Relationships and Disclosures

Affiliate Marketing: Scent Summary participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our Site. This includes but is not limited to:

Amazon Associates Program
Other retailer affiliate programs
Brand partnership programs

No Additional Cost: These affiliate relationships do not result in any additional cost to you. Prices remain the same whether you use our links or visit retailers directly.

Editorial Independence: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, reviews, or recommendations. All opinions expressed are our own and based on our honest assessment of products.

Disclosure: We clearly disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC guidelines and applicable regulations.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on Scent Summary, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Scent Summary or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Your Use: You may use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
Use our content for commercial purposes
Remove copyright or other proprietary notices

User-Generated Content: By submitting comments, reviews, or other content to our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Engage in commercial activities without permission

6. Reviews and Opinions

Subjective Nature: All fragrance reviews and opinions expressed on Scent Summary are subjective and based on our personal experiences and testing methodology.

No Guarantees: We make no guarantees about:

How a fragrance will smell on your skin
Performance characteristics on individual users
Allergic reactions or skin sensitivity

Individual Results: Fragrance performance varies greatly between individuals due to skin chemistry, environmental factors, and personal preferences.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

External Links: Our Site contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

The content or practices of linked sites
Products or services offered by third parties
Transactions between you and third-party retailers

Retailer Relationships: We are not responsible for:

Order fulfillment or shipping issues
Product authenticity from third-party sellers
Customer service issues with external retailers
Return or refund policies of third-party sites

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

“As Is” Basis: The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.

No Warranties: We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
Accuracy or completeness of information
Uninterrupted or error-free service

Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scent Summary shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

9. Product Information and Pricing

Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate product information and pricing, errors may occur. We are not responsible for:

Price changes by retailers after publication
Discontinued products or availability issues
Variations in product formulations

Currency and Regional Variations: Prices displayed may be in different currencies and may vary by region.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and use of your personal information and is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

Post the updated Terms on this page
Update the “Last Updated” date
Provide notice of significant changes through our website

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scent Summary regarding your use of the Site.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using our contact form.

18. FTC Compliance

Scent Summary complies with FTC guidelines regarding endorsements and affiliate marketing. We clearly disclose when content contains affiliate links or when we have received products for review purposes.