Liability Disclaimer
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Our Curation Standards
Sankofa Collective conducts rigorous ingredient analysis on all products, evaluating formulations against our established standards for ingredient safety, quality, and suitability for melanated people. Products featured on our platform have been reviewed and approved based on:
- Ingredient composition and formulation quality
- Absence of harmful ingredients (sulfates, parabens, phthalates, etc.)
- Alignment with our clean beauty standards
- Vendor claims and ingredient transparency
Important Limitations
While we maintain high curation standards, Sankofa Collective is a marketplace platform, not a regulatory authority or testing laboratory. Our ingredient analysis is based on vendor-provided information and does not include:
- Independent laboratory testing of products
- Manufacturing facility inspections
- Verification of FDA or regulatory compliance
- Testing for contamination, stability, or shelf life
- Confirmation of ingredient sourcing or percentages
Vendor Responsibilities
Product vendors retain full legal responsibility for:
- Ensuring products meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Obtaining necessary licenses, permits, and certifications
- Maintaining adequate product liability insurance
- Accurate and compliant product labeling
- Quality control and manufacturing standards
- Product safety, efficacy, and stability testing
- Handling customer complaints, adverse reactions, and product issues
- Compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations and good manufacturing practices
Your Acknowledgment
By purchasing from Sankofa Collective, you acknowledge that:
- Our curation process evaluates ingredient lists but does not guarantee product safety
- Vendors are solely responsible for product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
- You should review product labels and consult healthcare providers if you have specific concerns
- Individual results and reactions may vary
- Sankofa Collective is not liable for adverse reactions, product defects, or vendor non-compliance
We stand by our curation standards while recognizing that vendors maintain primary responsibility for their products' manufacturing quality, safety testing, and regulatory compliance.