SORETTE SUBMISSION TERMS & CONDITIONS

By submitting this form, you (“the Brand”) acknowledge and agree to the following legally binding Terms & Conditions with Sorette Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Sorette”). These Terms govern the submission of your product(s) for review and potential approval under the Sorette Seal of Approval (the “Seal”). Please read carefully before accepting.

1. Complete and Accurate Information Required

You represent and warrant that all information submitted to Sorette — including but not limited to ingredient lists, concentration levels, manufacturing practices, sourcing details, marketing claims, testing documentation, certifications, and disclosures — is true, accurate, complete, and current, and that you are fully authorized to submit such information on behalf of the Brand.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Sorette relies entirely on the information you provide;

  • Sorette does not independently verify, audit, test, or validate submitted information;

  • You assume full responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of all submitted materials.

2. No Verification; No Liability for Errors or Omissions

You expressly acknowledge that Sorette:

  • Does not conduct laboratory testing, chemical analysis, safety assessments, clinical review, or regulatory compliance review;

  • Makes evaluation decisions solely based on documentation submitted by the Brand.

Sorette shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, misstatements, or inaccuracies in information provided by the Brand, whether intentional or inadvertent. Any evaluation outcome is discretionary, non-binding, and informational in nature only.

3. Evaluation Is Not Certification, Endorsement, or Safety Determination

You understand and agree that:

  • The Sorette Seal of Approval is not a certification of safety, regulatory compliance, medical suitability, or legal compliance;

  • The Seal does not constitute product testing, toxicological analysis, or medical endorsement;

  • The Seal reflects alignment with Sorette’s internal, documentation-based standards only, which may evolve or change at any time.

The Seal must not be represented as a guarantee, endorsement, certification, or medical approval, and must not be described as “pregnancy-safe,” “medically approved,” or “approved by doctors or medical professionals.”

4. Mutual Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality

Confidential Information.
In connection with the submission and evaluation process, both the Brand and Sorette may disclose non-public, proprietary, or confidential information, including but not limited to formulations, ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing details, testing data, pricing, business strategies, internal standards, and evaluation methodologies (“Confidential Information”).

Mutual Obligations.
Each party agrees to:

  • Use the other party’s Confidential Information solely for purposes related to the submission, evaluation, and administration of the Seal process;

  • Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, advisors, or service providers with a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as these Terms;

  • Take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of such information.

Exclusions.
Confidential Information does not include information that the receiving party can demonstrate is publicly available through no breach, was lawfully known prior to disclosure, was independently developed, or was lawfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

Compelled Disclosure.
If disclosure is required by law, regulation, or court order, the receiving party may disclose such information provided it gives prompt notice (where legally permitted) and cooperates in seeking confidential treatment.

No Transfer of Rights.
All Confidential Information remains the property of the disclosing party. No license or rights are granted except as expressly stated herein.

Term.
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of these Terms for three (3) years, except for trade secrets, which shall remain protected for so long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.

5. License Agreement Required for Seal Use

Approval of a product does not grant any right to use, display, reference, or market the Sorette Seal of Approval.

If approved, the Brand must execute a separate written Licensing Agreement before using the Seal in any capacity. Any unauthorized use of the Seal or references to Sorette without written permission constitutes a material breach and may result in legal action.

6. Strict Standards for Seal Usage

Once licensed, all use of the Seal — including on packaging, marketing materials, digital assets, advertising, public statements, or retailer communications — must strictly comply with Sorette’s Seal Usage Guidelines.

Misuse, misrepresentation, or implication beyond permitted usage may result in immediate revocation of rights, termination of agreements, and further legal remedies.

7. Non-Refundable Fees

All submission, evaluation, vetting, or package fees paid to Sorette are non-refundable, regardless of outcome. This includes rejection, disqualification, delayed approval, or future revocation.

8. Data Use and Third-Party Platforms

You grant Sorette the right to use submitted data solely for internal evaluation, recordkeeping, and administration purposes.

You acknowledge that submissions may be collected through third-party platforms (e.g., Jotform), and that Sorette is not responsible for the data security practices, breaches, losses, or failures of such platforms.

9. Right to Refuse, Revoke, or Terminate

Sorette may, at its sole discretion and at any time, deny, suspend, revoke, or terminate approval or access to services, including for:

  • Misrepresentation or incomplete information;

  • Breach of these Terms or any Licensing Agreement;

  • Misuse of the Seal;

  • Conduct that may damage Sorette’s reputation or mission.

10. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sorette and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Information or materials you submit;

  • The manufacture, sale, marketing, labeling, or distribution of your products;

  • Consumer claims, injuries, allergic reactions, or adverse events;

  • Regulatory actions or allegations of false or misleading advertising;

  • Unauthorized or improper use of the Seal.

This obligation survives termination of these Terms.

11. No Warranties; Limitation of Liability

SORETTE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SORETTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION, EVALUATION, OR USE OF THE SEAL.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Delaware.

13. Acknowledgment and Agreement

By submitting this form, you confirm that:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms in full;

  • You are authorized to bind the Brand to these Terms;

  • You release Sorette from all liability related to the submission and evaluation process.