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Sephora's terms contain several clauses that users should be aware of, particularly regarding legal disputes and content submission. There is a **mandatory class action and jury trial waiver (risk_flags-1)** which limits dispute rights. Sephora can **change its terms without notice (risk_flags-2)** and in its sole discretion. Any content you submit can be **used for marketing materials (risk_flags-3)** and you **waive all "moral rights" (risk_flags-4)** to that content. Furthermore, Sephora **disclaims liability for user-generated content (gotchas-1)**, making users solely responsible for any harm from such content. AI may be used to summarize product information, which **may not be fully accurate (data_use-1)**.
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The terms include a class action waiver and jury trial waiver, as detailed in the “Legal Disputes” section.
Mandatory arbitrationClass-action waiver
Why it matters: You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit and a jury trial for disputes with Sephora.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TERMS CONTAIN A CLASS ACTION WAIVER AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AS DETAILED IN THE “LEGAL DISPUTES” SECTION, BELOW.
Sephora reserves the right to change the terms without prior notice at any time and in its sole discretion.
Why it matters: The terms of service can be changed at any time without notice, meaning the rules you agreed to may be altered unilaterally.
Sephora reserves the right to change or modify any of the terms and conditions contained in the Terms of Use, Guidelines and Rules from time to time at any time, without notice, and in its sole discretion.
User content submitted through the Community may be utilized and distributed by Sephora in its marketing materials.
Why it matters: Any content you post on the Community, such as reviews or photos, may be used by Sephora for their marketing purposes without further compensation or consent.
You understand that your Content may be utilized and distributed by Sephora in its marketing materials, including but not limited to, Sephora.com, Sephora emails, social channels, and store materials;
All "moral rights" user may have in content submitted have been voluntarily waived, and Sephora does not require that any personally identifying information be used.
Why it matters: You waive certain inherent rights to your creative works submitted, such as the right to attribution or integrity of your work, and Sephora is not required to identify you as the author.
All "moral rights" that you may have in such Content have been voluntarily waived by you, and you do not require that any personally
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Summaries of product descriptions, customer reviews, and other site information may be created with the help of artificial intelligence.
Why it matters: AI-generated summaries may not capture all nuances and detailed insights, potentially leading to incomplete or inaccurate information.
From time to time, we may provide summaries of or highlights from product descriptions, the text of customer Reviews (as defined below), and other information on the Site(s). In some cases, these summaries may be created with the help of artificial intelligence (“AI”). Summaries are provided for convenience, but are not exhaustive representations of product descriptions or full Reviews. Users should be aware of the limitations inherent in AI technology; AI summarization may not capture all nuances and detailed insights present in product descriptions or Reviews. Sephora does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented in these summaries.
The use of any system or software to extract data from the Sites to develop or train artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited.
Why it matters: You are prohibited from using automated tools for data extraction from Sephora's sites for AI development, which could limit certain types of analysis or research.
Use of any system or software, whether operated by a third party or otherwise, to extract any data from the Sites to develop or train artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited.
When participating in the Community, user content and other personal information will be available to all other users of the Sites, the Community, and potentially Third Party Sites.
Why it matters: Any content you post in the Community, along with some personal information, will be publicly visible and accessible by other users and potentially on third-party sites.
You understand you are participating in a public forum and that your Content and other personal information will be available to all other users of the Sites, the Community and potentially Third Party Sites;
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Sephora is not liable for statements, representations, or content provided by its users in any public forum, and the risk of harm or damage from such content rests entirely with the user.
Why it matters: You bear the full risk of any harm or damage that may arise from user-generated content, including offensive or objectionable material, as Sephora disclaims liability.
More generally, Content posted via or on the Sites or any Third Party Site, including through the Community, is not controlled by Sephora. Sephora cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. You understand that by using the Community, you may be exposed to Content that may be offensive, indecent or objectionable and Sephora shall not be liable for any such Content and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.
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California residents under 18 years old and registered users can request that Sephora remove content or information they have posted to the Sites.
Why it helps: This provides a mechanism for minors in California to have content they posted removed from the Sites, offering a level of control over their online presence.
If you are a California resident under 18 years old and a registered user of the Sites, you can request that we remove content or information that you have posted to our Sites.
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