Attracta Beauty Awards
Terms & Conditions

Section 1.

Awards Entry and Judging Terms

1.1 Eligibility

Entry is open to beauty experts, wellness locations, brands and manufacturers of beauty, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrance, home tech and health products available to consumers in the United Kingdom. Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to reject any entry deemed unsuitable or that does not meet eligibility criteria.

1.2 Entry Process

Entry is a three-stage process and each stage needs to be completed to progress, as detailed on the Entry Form page.

Entries open on 8th January and close 8th April - late entries will not be accepted. Each product must be submitted individually. Brands may enter multiple products, including more than one product per category. Entries will only be accepted if submitted correctly and in full, with the entry fee paid at the same time. Judge details and delivery addresses will only be shared once payment is confirmed. Judges can only be contacted in relation to sending product. Address details are confidential and only to be used to send products entered into the Awards.

1.3. Refund Policy & B2B Contracting

All entry fees and Stage 2 Media Bundle fees are non-refundable once paid, regardless of whether a brand is shortlisted or decides to withdraw from the process. All entries submitted by commercial entities, brands, and sole traders are agreed to be business-to-business (B2B) transactions. To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, no refunds, credits, or exchanges will be granted for non-qualification, disqualification, or voluntary withdrawal.

1.4 Product Samples & Custom Importation

Upon entry, entrants must supply 3–5 product samples per entry, free of charge, by the stated deadline. Experts must arrange treatment services for 2 judges. Failure to supply samples by the deadline may result in disqualification without refund. All samples are non-returnable and may be used for judging, photography, editorial, or promotional purposes.

Brands entering from outside the UK must send all samples under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms and cover all customs duties, import taxes, clearance fees, and postal or return charges. ABA will not be responsible for, nor pay, any customs duties, taxes, or handling fees. Any items held in customs, delayed, seized by UK Border Force, or destroyed due to unpaid fees or regulatory non-compliance will be deemed 'not received' and may result in immediate disqualification without refund.

1.5 Images & Supporting Materials

A high-resolution cut-out image of each product must be sent as part of the entry process. Images must:

Be supplied on a white or transparent background in PNG format
Show the product only (no outer packaging)
Be a minimum of 1MB in file size
Be fully authorised for commercial use and free from any third-party copyright, trade mark, or AI-licensing restrictions.

1.6 Judging

Products are allocated according to expertise and evaluated independently by industry experts. Judging criteria include performance, innovation, longevity and overall quality. All judging decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

1.7 Categories

Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to amend category names, move products into alternative categories, or create sub-categories where appropriate, to ensure fairness and relevance.

1.8 Health Supplements, Ingestible Products & Novel Foods

By entering health supplements, vitamins, minerals, CBD, or other ingestible products, entrants expressly warrant that:

All products are safe and fit for human consumption when used as directed;
Products comply fully with all applicable UK laws and regulations, including MHRA rules, UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations, and (where relevant) Novel Foods registration requirements;
Packaging carries all required UK legal warnings, full ingredient listings, and allergen disclosures.

Testing is for editorial/judging evaluation only and does not constitute medical advice or endorsement. ABA accepts no liability for any adverse effects or health reactions. Any product raising safety, quality, or legal compliance concerns will be immediately excluded from the Awards without refund.

1.9 Experts & Wellness Centres

By entering as a beauty expert or wellness centre, entrants confirm and warrant that:

All treatments, procedures, and services provided for judging purposes are performed exclusively by suitably qualified, licensed, and fully insured practitioners;
The expert or wellness centre is fully compliant with all applicable UK health, safety, and industry regulations, including local authority licensing, mandatory insurance requirements, hygiene standards, and professional codes of practice;
Any treatments, advice, or information provided to judges during the evaluation process are for editorial and awards evaluation purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or professional endorsement.

Attracta Beauty Awards (ABA) acts solely as an evaluation, introductory, and journalistic platform ("the Platform"). Participating practitioners, experts, and clinics operate as independent entities and are not employees, agents, or sub-contractors of ABA. Judges participate in and attend clinic or expert visits entirely voluntarily and at their own discretion. The treating practitioner or clinic retains the sole legal duty of care and full professional liability for all services provided, including ensuring appropriate client consultations and medical consent forms are completed.

Except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, or Attracta Courtney personally, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation by Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, or Attracta Courtney personally, which nothing in these terms excludes or limits:

Neither Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, nor Attracta Courtney personally accepts any liability for any adverse effects, treatment outcomes, personal injury, property loss, or financial damage arising from or in connection with any treatments, procedures, or services received by judges, panellists, or testers.

The entering expert, practitioner, or wellness centre agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, and Attracta Courtney personally against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and legal fees arising out of or in connection with any treatments, procedures, or services provided for or during the Awards evaluation process, except to the extent such claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or legal fees arise from the negligence, fraud, or wilful misconduct of Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, or Attracta Courtney personally.

1.10 Accuracy of Information & Warranties

Entrants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is accurate, complete, truthful, and not misleading. Entrants warrant that their entry does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights (including copyright, trade marks, and patents) and agree to fully indemnify Attracta Beauty Awards for any losses, liabilities, damages, or legal fees arising from a breach of this warranty. Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no responsibility for incorrect information supplied by entrants.

1.11 Intellectual Property & Publicity

By entering, entrants grant Attracta Beauty Awards the right to use product names, descriptions, logos and images for editorial, promotional and Awards-related purposes across print, digital and social media, including coverage in ABA-26 magazine. All Attracta Beauty Awards logos, artwork, content and website design are the intellectual property of Attracta Courtney / Attracta Beauty Awards and must not be altered, cropped or used commercially without prior written permission. Some winning product visuals maybe featured by our online media partners - this is at their discretion and their discretion only. The Attracta Beauty Awards have no say on what winning products are finally chosen by our media partners, if they decide to feature some of the winners on their platform. Some links are used to promote merit winners.

If you provide any product or portrait photo to the Attracta Beauty Awards for showcasing on our webpages or our media partner, you confirm that you have permission from any person in the photo to do so and that you own or have the authority from the owners of the copyright in this imagery to allow us to use the images on our website and social media channels. Please note, by submitting imagery, the Entrant provides a full and irrevocable indemnity to Attracta Beauty Awards against any third-party copyright infringement claims, including legal costs.

1.12 Awards Ceremony Intellectual Property & Publicity

Finalists and Guests who attend the Awards Ceremony grant Attracta Beauty Awards the right to use any photography or video from the event for promotion on their website, social media channels and media marketing.

1.13 Awards Logos & Seals

Use of Awards logos and winner badges is permitted in perpetuity across all international territories provided the product design or formula remains unchanged. However, a clear distinction is made between

Accreditation and Commercial Licensing:

Accreditation & Media Bundle: The standard fee (e.g., £350 for 1–2 products) grants the brand the right to use the official ABA Finalist/Highly Commended/Winner/Haute-Beauty Winner seal for all owned and organic marketing. This includes your brand website, email signatures, organic social media posts, and editorial PR/media kits. Brands must only use the specific seal for which they have been authorised (e.g., a 'Finalist' may not use a 'Winner' seal). ABA reserves the right to publicly revoke any award and demand the immediate removal of all branding if these terms, or the integrity of the Awards, are breached.
Commercial Usage & Extended Licensing: Any use of the seal for commercial promotion in paid-for advertising spaces incurs an additional commercial usage fee. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid Print/Digital Ads: Full-page magazine advertisements or paid trade press features.
- Broadcast: TV commercials, shopping channel segments (e.g., QVC), or cinema advertising.
- Out-of-Home: Billboards, digital signage, or transit advertising.
Production: Physical ABA Seals and high-resolution commercial assets must be ordered through our approved providers. Instant disqualification will apply if any brand prints or replicates seals independently without written authorisation.

Commercial fees are bespoke and based on campaign reach. For a tailored quote regarding paid advertising, please contact info@attractabeauty.com.

1.14 Data Protection & Privacy (UK GDPR)

Attracta Beauty Awards collects and processes personal data (such as name, company name, address, and email) in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Data is processed for the purposes of:

Administering the Awards and facilitating judging;
Communicating shortlist, finalist, and winner information;
Notifying entrants about future Attracta Beauty Awards (from which entrants may opt out or unsubscribe at any time via a link in the communication).

Personal data will never be sold or disclosed to third parties without consent. Entrants may exercise their data rights (access, rectification, or deletion) at any time by contacting info@attractabeauty.com.

1.15. Winners & Announcements

All Finalists, Highly Commended and Winners will be announced on the Attracta Beauty Awards website and across linked social media platforms. Finalists will be notified on 4th June and invited to attend the Attracta Haute-Beauty Presentation Ceremony, when the Highly Commended and Winners are revealed. The top 10 highest scoring Winners will be presented with a framed Attracta Haute-Beauty award certificate and will have an opportunity to speak when they accept the certificate. All winners will receive their Attracta Beauty Awards certificate at the ceremony. A representative from each Finalist brand entry must be available to attend in person to collect the award, incase they are announced as a top 10 winner. All logos will be released after the ceremony. Entries from outside the Uk who cannot attend will be informed after the ceremony when logos and certificates are released. Certificates that have to be posted will incur the standard Royal Mail fee which will be paid by the brand. Digital certificates can be sent with no charge.

1.16 Limitation of Liability (Entries & Samples)

Attracta Beauty Awards accepts no responsibility for lost, delayed, stolen, or damaged entries, products, or samples during transit, storage, or evaluation.
Attracta Beauty Awards (ABA) acts solely as an evaluation and journalistic platform and does not provide independent product safety or chemical laboratory testing. Entrants retain 100% product liability for all items entered.
To the fullest extent permitted by English law, neither Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, nor Attracta Courtney personally shall be liable to any entrant for any indirect, special, or consequential losses, loss of profit, or loss of reputation.
ABA’s total cumulative liability for any direct commercial claim arising from an entry shall strictly not exceed the total entry fee paid by the brand for that specific product.

The entering brand or entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, and Attracta Courtney personally against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and legal fees arising out of or in connection with the entrant's products or samples, except to the extent such claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or legal fees arise from the negligence, fraud, or wilful misconduct of Attracta Beauty Awards, ABA Edit, or Attracta Courtney personally.

1.17 General, Governing Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction

Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions or cancel or postpone the Awards due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control (Force Majeure), including health emergencies, industrial action, or venue unavailability. In such instances, no refunds for entry or accreditation fees will be issued, as judging and digital promotion remain intact.

Applicable Law & Exclusive Jurisdiction: These Terms & Conditions, and any non-contractual obligations, disputes, or claims arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with these Terms & Conditions. Entrants agree that service of any legal process, notice, or document via email to the primary contact address provided upon entry shall constitute valid and effective service.

Questions? Contact us at info@attractabeauty.com

Section 2

Editorial & Publication Policies - ABA Edit

2.1 Editorial Independence & Commercial Transparency

ABA Edit is a digital journal publication published by Attracta Beauty Awards (ABA). All features, clinic reviews, product assessments, and practitioner highlights reflect the independent editorial evaluations of our team and expert contributors. While brands and clinics may enter, sponsor, or win the Attracta Beauty Awards, award entry fees, commercial partnerships, or press invitations do not guarantee coverage or positive reviews within the ABA Edit. Any sponsored content, gifted press experiences, or affiliate partnerships will be clearly disclosed in compliance with UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) CAP Code.

2.2 Brand Representation & Intellectual Property

All brand names, trade names, logos, proprietary technologies, and medical device designations (including, but not limited to, UltraClear™ and 3DIntelliPulse™) featured within the ABA Edit or on the Attracta Beauty Awards platform are the property of their respective trademark holders. Mention or review of specific doctors, clinics, manufacturers, or treatments is conducted solely for independent journalistic, analytical, and educational purposes, and does not imply exclusive commercial endorsement, partnership, or joint legal liability by Attracta Beauty Awards or Attracta Courtney.

2.3 Editorial, Good Faith & Defamation Protection

All reviews, clinic diaries, treatment features, and practitioner interviews published in the ABA Edit represent the honestly held professional opinion of the author at the time of writing, formed in good faith and based on direct experience, training, and expertise. All opinion-based content is explicitly published in reliance on the statutory defence of Honest Opinion under Section 3 of the Defamation Act 2013. Where a named practitioner, clinic, or brand is featured, this reflects independent editorial judgment based on indicated facts and is not intended to disparage, defame, or constitute a statement of fact beyond what is explicitly presented as such. Individual statements of experience ("my skin felt...", "I was advised that...") reflect one tester's outcome and are reported accurately to the best of the author's knowledge

2.4 Factual Claims & Source Attribution

Where the ABA Edit reports a factual or technical claim attributed to a brand, clinic, or practitioner (including but not limited to product specifications, patent status, or claims such as "world's first"), this reflects information provided by that third-party source at the time of publication and has not been independently laboratory-verified by Attracta Beauty Awards or Attracta Courtney. While reasonable editorial care is taken, neither Attracta Beauty Awards nor Attracta Courtney warrants or guarantees the absolute accuracy or truth of third-party claims.

2.5 Corrections & Right of Reply

Attracta Beauty Awards is committed to factual accuracy. Any brand, clinic, or individual featured in the ABA Edit who believes a published feature contains a factual inaccuracy may request a correction by contacting info@attractabeauty.com. Genuine, verifiable inaccuracies will be corrected promptly. This process does not extend to requests to alter genuinely held, subjective editorial opinions.

Section 3

Clinical & Medical Disclaimers

3.1 Medical & Treatment Advice Disclaimer

All content published within the ABA Edit and across the Attracta Beauty Awards website—including articles, clinic reviews, treatment diaries, and expert interviews—is provided strictly for general informational, educational, and journalistic purposes. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or formal treatment recommendations. Aesthetic procedures, medical-grade lasers, active topical products, and skin treatments carry inherent clinical risks. Readers and consumers must consult a qualified, medically licensed doctor or practitioner for a thorough, individual consultation prior to undergoing any treatment or regimen.

Neither the ABA Edit, Attracta Beauty Awards, nor Attracta Courtney personally accepts any legal responsibility or liability for personal treatment decisions, individual clinical outcomes, physical injury, or adverse medical/allergic reactions resulting from content published on this platform, save for liability that cannot be legally excluded under English law.

3.2 Individual Results & Treatment Outcomes

Any references to treatment results, skin recovery times, downtime, or product efficacy in client testimonials, tester notes, or editorial features reflect the unique individual experience of the specific writer or tester. Skin responses vary significantly based on genetics, skin type, age, medical history, lifestyle, and adherence to pre- and post-treatment protocols. Specific outcomes mentioned across our platforms cannot be guaranteed for any reader.

3.3 Author's Personal & Professional Opinion & No Duty of Care

Features bylined to Attracta Courtney reflect her personal professional opinion, formed through her background and editorial experience, and are published strictly in her capacity as an editorial contributor to the ABA Edit. Such content does not create a practitioner-patient, client, or advisory relationship between Attracta Courtney and any reader. Any views expressed are Attracta Courtney's own professional assessment rather than a guarantee of outcome or medical advice. To the fullest extent permitted by English law, Attracta Courtney is personally excluded from all personal liability for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or harm arising from reliance on editorial content published across ABA platforms, save for liability that cannot be legally excluded under English law.

General Policy & Disclaimers

Product Evaluation & Testing Products featured on our website and social media channels are either purchased independently or provided by brands for entry consideration into the Attracta Beauty Awards. All products listed across the ABA platforms have undergone a rigorous testing and evaluation process by our independent judging panel. These listings serve as a professional resource for the brands and practitioners within our community.

Consumer Safety Notice

Skin biology is unique to each individual, and hypersensitivity or allergic reactions can occur with any topical application. We strongly advise consumers to seek professional guidance from brand consultants or skincare specialists before purchase. A skin patch test is always recommended, particularly for specialist or active formulations. Neither Attracta Beauty Awards nor Attracta Courtney personally acts as a product manufacturer or safety tester; ABA acts solely as the Platform and accepts no liability for individual skin reactions, save for liability that cannot be legally excluded under English law.

Digital & Media Assets

External Links This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. Attracta Beauty Awards does not endorse, represent, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external sites. Accessing third-party links is done entirely at the user's own risk.

Intellectual Property: Imagery & Video All visual content—including videos, photography, artwork, and illustrations—is either the exclusive property of Attracta Beauty Awards or used with express permission from the featured guests and artists. The unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of any ABA media assets is strictly prohibited. Written authorisation must be obtained from Attracta Beauty Awards and the respective copyright owners prior to any use. We are committed to protecting the integrity of the creative works shared on this platform.

Privacy Policy (2026)

Attracta Beauty Awards is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our entrants in compliance with current UK data protection standards.

Data Collection: We only collect relevant personal information—such as name, professional title, and contact details—necessary to facilitate your entry and provide our services.
Third-Party Processing: We may utilise trusted platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack) for marketing communications. We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent.
Your Rights: Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data. To protect your security, we may require identity verification before processing such requests. Please contact info@attractabeauty.com for all data-related enquiries.

Payments & Cookies

Secure Transactions Entry fees are settled via Direct Bank Transfer (as detailed on your invoice) or via PayPal, our secure third-party payment provider. Entries are only validated once funds have cleared in full.

Cookie Policy The Attracta Beauty Awards website currently does not use cookies. We strive for total transparency regarding data collection and security. For any further questions regarding our digital policy, please contact us directly.

Conclusion:

Finalists, Highly Commended, and Winners may use our official accreditation logos across international territories for organic marketing, PR, and point of sale for the life of the product, provided the formula remains unchanged. Any usage for paid commercial promotion (including TV, Billboard, and Paid Digital Advertising) is subject to the Extended Licensing terms outlined in Section 1.13 above.

The Attracta Beauty Awards reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to reject any entry at any time that it deems inappropriate. Any sponsorship or collaboration will be clearly detailed on this website or the Attracta Beauty Awards Instagram page.

Entrants warrant that their entry and the Product Information is accurate, complete, and not in breach of any third-party intellectual property rights, and that they will fully indemnify Attracta Beauty Awards and Attracta Courtney personally against any loss, damage, liability, claims, or legal fees arising from a breach of this warranty. Entrants warrant that they have complied with all applicable laws and governmental regulations relating to the products entered into the ATTRACTA BEAUTY AWARDS.

Last updated: 2026

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