Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 3rd, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) govern the authorization and rights granted by content creators (“Creator”, “you”) to Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (“Clarins”) for the use of certain content. By giving your consent via the mechanism referenced in the direct message sent by Clarins, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms in full.

Article 1 – Definitions

• Content: Any video and, where applicable, accompanying elements (including image, voice, username/pseudonym, captions, or comments) created and shared by the Creator, including on social media platforms.

• Use: Any republication, display, communication to the public, reproduction, modification, adaptation, translation, or technical formatting of the Content.

• Platforms: Clarins websites, applications, social media accounts, digital communication channels, and any other media authorized by Clarins.

Article 2 – Purpose of the Authorization

The purpose of these Terms is to define the conditions under which the Creator authorizes Clarins to use the Content for communication, marketing, promotional, and/or editorial purposes, in accordance with the conditions specified herein.

Article 3 – Nature of the Authorization

3.1 Free of charge

The authorization granted under these Terms is provided on a free-of-charge and royalty-free basis. No remuneration or compensation shall be due to the Creator.

3.2 Non-exclusive authorization

The authorization is non-exclusive. The Creator remains free to use the Content and to authorize third parties to use it.

Article 4 – Scope of Use

4.1 Duration

The Content may be used for 1 year after your consent date.

4.2 Media and Platforms

The Content may be used on Clarins website (clarins.com; clarinsusa.com)

4.3 Territory

The authorization is granted for worldwide use.

Article 5 – Modification, Adaptation, and Translation

The Creator authorizes Clarins to modify the Content for technical, editorial, or formatting purposes, including by adding subtitles or translations in any language, provided that such modifications do not distort or alter the meaning of the Creator’s statements.

Article 6 – Personal Data and Privacy

6.1 Data Controller

The personal data controller is the Clarins subsidiary responsible for the website or platform on which the Content is republished.

6.2 Categories of Data

Personal data processed may include, in particular, image, voice, username / pseudonym.

6.3 Sources

The data are collected from social media platforms or directly from the Creator.

6.4 Purposes and Legal Basis

Personal data are processed solely for the purposes described in Article 2. The legal basis for such processing is the Creator’s consent.

6.5 Optional Nature of Data Collection

The provision of personal data is optional. However, refusal may prevent Clarins from using the Content.

6.6 Recipients

Personal data may be accessed by Clarins SAS and by Clarins’s service providers (including e-commerce or technical service providers) strictly on a need-to-know basis.

6.7 Retention Period

Personal data shall be retained for the duration necessary to achieve the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable laws.

6.8 Rights of the Data Subject

The Creator has the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their personal data, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time. These rights may be exercised by contacting Clarins through the channels indicated on Clarins.com.

Article 7 – Third-Party Rights and Consents

7.1

The Creator represents and warrants that they have obtained the prior consent of all persons identified or identifiable in the Content, including any persons who participated in the creation of the Content, for the Uses authorized under these Terms and for the processing of their personal data by Clarins.

7.2

The Creator confirms that they grant consent both on their own behalf and on behalf of such persons.

Article 8 – Representations and Warranties of the Creator

• They are of legal age;
• They hold all necessary rights and authorizations to grant the rights, authorizations and permissions set out herein;
• The Content and its authorized use do not infringe any applicable law or regulation, including the laws of the Creator’s country of residence.

Article 9 – Indemnification

The Creator agrees at Creator’s cost to indemnify and hold harmless (and at Clarins’ option to defend) Clarins against any claims, actions, or proceedings and any losses, damages, settlement fees and other costs incurred by Clarins, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, resulting from any claims, actions or proceedings brought by any third party, including persons appearing in the Content, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Content in accordance with these Terms.

Article 10 – Withdrawal of Consent

The Creator may withdraw their consent at any time by written notice sent to Clarins at social-content@clarins.com. Such withdrawal shall not affect the lawfulness of any use carried out prior to the withdrawal and Clarins may require a reasonable processing time.

Article 11 – Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the law applicable to the Clarins entity responsible for the relevant website. Any dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in accordance with applicable law.

Article 12 – Acceptance

By responding affirmatively to Clarins’s request or by any other consent mechanism communicated by Clarins, the Creator expressly acknowledges acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.