Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 26 August, 2025
Last Updated: 26 August, 2025
These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website located at https://www.thepatcheffect.com (the “Website”), which is operated by Australian Beauty Connections (ABN: 32 115 905 676) (“we”, “us” or “our”), the owner of the skincare brand The Patch Effect.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these Terms, you must not use the Website.
1. Website Purpose
The Patch Effect is a skincare brand providing information about our products through a digital catalog. We do not sell products directly through this Website at this time. In the future, we may direct visitors to third-party platforms, such as Amazon, where our products may be available for purchase.
2. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon. These links are provided for your convenience and may be part of affiliate programs.
If you click a third-party link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing those sites is at your own risk.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website—including text, images, product descriptions, branding, logos, and layout—is the property of The Patch Effect and is protected under intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content without our prior written permission.
4. User Conduct
By using our Website, you agree not to:
Use it for unlawful, harmful, or misleading purposes.
Attempt to interfere with or gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems.
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.
Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property and privacy rights.
5. No Medical Advice
The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any skincare products, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are taking medication. Results may vary from person to person.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Patch Effect and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website, its content, or third-party links.
7. Disclaimer
While we make reasonable efforts to keep the information on our Website accurate and up to date, we do not make any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
8. Changes to the Website and Terms
We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time, without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Victoria, Australia for the resolution of any disputes.
11. General Terms
11.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. You irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia and any courts of appeal. You waive any objection to legal proceedings being brought in that jurisdiction, including objections based on inconvenience.
11.2 Waiver
Any failure by either party to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision. A waiver must be in writing and signed to be effective.
11.3 Severability
If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will be severed, and the rest of the Terms will remain in full force and effect.
11.4 Assignment
You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights at any time without notice.
11.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the full and final agreement between you and The Patch Effect regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or communications.
11.6 Interpretation
- Words in the singular include the plural, and vice versa.
- Words indicating a gender include all genders.
- The word “including” is not limiting.
- References to “you” include individuals and legal entities.
- Headings are for convenience and do not affect the interpretation.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@beauty-connections.com
🌐 Website: www.thepatcheffect.com
