Copyright and Content Use Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

This Copyright and Content Use Policy explains how content published on AGoodShampoo.com may be used, shared, quoted and reproduced, and how copyright concerns can be reported to us.

AGoodShampoo publishes original editorial content about shampoos, conditioners, hair-care ingredients, scalp care, product research and related topics. We respect intellectual property rights and expect visitors, publishers, businesses and other users to do the same.

This policy is intended to provide practical guidance about content use. It does not replace rights or obligations that may exist under applicable copyright law.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, original content created for AGoodShampoo is owned by, licensed to or used with permission by AGoodShampoo and may be protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

Protected material may include:

• articles and written editorial content
• original graphics
• illustrations
• original photographs
• tables and visual comparisons
• data compilations where legally protected
• original research summaries
• page layouts and visual elements
• AGoodShampoo branding
• logos
• original website graphics
• other proprietary media

Copyright protection generally applies to the original expression of information rather than the underlying facts themselves.

Facts, product specifications, ingredient names and scientific findings may originate from manufacturers, researchers, government agencies or other sources and are not claimed by AGoodShampoo as exclusive property merely because they are discussed on the website.

Third-Party Names and Trademarks

AGoodShampoo frequently discusses products, companies and brands.

Brand names, product names, logos, trademarks and other proprietary identifiers belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

The use of a third-party brand name for editorial, informational, comparison or identification purposes does not imply that the brand:

• owns AGoodShampoo
• sponsors AGoodShampoo
• endorses AGoodShampoo
• has approved the article
• is commercially affiliated with AGoodShampoo

unless such a relationship is expressly disclosed.

Linking to AGoodShampoo

You are generally welcome to link to public AGoodShampoo pages.

You may:

• link to an article
• link to the homepage
• share a page URL through social media
• reference an AGoodShampoo page in another article
• include a standard hyperlink when discussing our content

You do not need prior permission simply to link to publicly accessible AGoodShampoo content.

Links should not be presented in a misleading way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement or partnership where none exists.

Limited Quotation and Attribution

Limited quotations from AGoodShampoo may be used where permitted by applicable copyright law.

When quoting our content, please:

• use only the amount reasonably necessary for your purpose
• preserve the meaning of the original passage
• identify AGoodShampoo as the source
• link to the original page when publishing online
• avoid presenting our wording as your own

A short excerpt used for commentary, reporting, criticism, education or reference may be acceptable depending on the circumstances and applicable law.

Attribution does not automatically make unlimited copying lawful.

Copying most or all of an article is not permitted simply because a source link is included.

Uses Requiring Permission

Unless applicable law independently permits the use, written permission should be obtained before:

• reproducing an entire AGoodShampoo article
• republishing substantial portions of an article
• translating and republishing an article in full
• commercially distributing AGoodShampoo content
• including substantial AGoodShampoo content in books, courses or paid publications
• copying original graphics or illustrations
• reproducing proprietary photographs
• redistributing downloadable materials
• reproducing original tables or compilations on a substantial scale
• using AGoodShampoo branding in commercial material
• modifying AGoodShampoo material and presenting it as original content
• syndicating AGoodShampoo articles on another website

Permission requests should explain:

• which content you want to use
• where it will appear
• how much content will be reproduced
• whether the use is commercial
• whether the content will be altered or translated

Send permission requests to info@agoodshampoo.com.

Permission is not granted merely because a request has been submitted.

Automated Copying and Content Scraping

AGoodShampoo does not permit automated systems to copy substantial portions of its original content for unauthorized republication, redistribution or commercial reuse.

Automated access should respect:

• website security controls
• robots.txt instructions
• reasonable rate limits
• applicable copyright law
• technical access restrictions

This policy is not intended to prevent ordinary indexing, caching or crawling by legitimate search engines operating in accordance with standard web protocols and applicable site directives.

Automated extraction that interferes with website operation, bypasses security measures or reproduces substantial original content without permission may be restricted or blocked.

Images and Third-Party Materials

Not every image, logo, product photograph or other media item appearing on AGoodShampoo is necessarily owned exclusively by AGoodShampoo.

Some content may be:

• created specifically for AGoodShampoo
• licensed from another provider
• supplied by a manufacturer
• used with permission
• provided through a media library
• used for editorial identification or commentary where legally appropriate

Third-party content remains subject to the rights of its respective owner.

You should not assume that an image may be freely copied simply because it appears on AGoodShampoo.

If you want permission to reuse a particular image, contact us first. We may be able to grant permission only for material we own or control.

Reporting Copyright Concerns

If you believe content on AGoodShampoo infringes copyright or another intellectual property right that you own or are authorized to represent, please contact us at:

info@agoodshampoo.com

To help us review the matter efficiently, include as much of the following information as possible:

• your full name
• your company or organization, if applicable
• your email address
• your relationship to the copyright owner
• a description of the copyrighted work
• a link to or other evidence of the original work
• the exact AGoodShampoo URL containing the material you are concerned about
• a description of the allegedly infringing material
• supporting documentation where appropriate
• a statement that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is unauthorized by the copyright owner, its agent or applicable law
• confirmation that the information in your request is accurate to the best of your knowledge

Do not knowingly submit false copyright claims.

We may request additional information if reasonably necessary to understand or verify a complaint.

How We Review Copyright Complaints

When a copyright complaint is received, AGoodShampoo may review:

• the material identified
• the source of the material
• ownership information
• any license or permission available
• whether the content was independently created
• whether the use may be legally permitted
• supporting documentation provided by the complainant

Depending on the circumstances, we may:

• request additional information
• correct attribution
• replace material
• temporarily restrict access
• remove content
• decline the request if the complaint does not establish a reasonable basis for removal

Submitting a complaint does not guarantee automatic removal.

Disputes and Responses to Removal Requests

If content is removed or restricted following a copyright complaint, a person who believes the material was removed incorrectly may contact AGoodShampoo and explain the basis for that position.

A response should normally include:

• the person’s identity and contact details
• the URL or content involved
• an explanation of why the material is believed to have been removed in error
• supporting documentation, licenses or permissions where available

AGoodShampoo may review information from both parties before deciding what further action is appropriate.

This is a general dispute-review process. It is not presented as a formal statutory DMCA counter-notice procedure unless AGoodShampoo later adopts and publishes a legally applicable formal DMCA process.

Editorial References to External Material

AGoodShampoo may refer to scientific research, ingredient information, product pages, regulatory guidance, manufacturer claims and other external materials.

Where practical, these sources may be:

• attributed in the article
• linked to directly
• summarized in original language
• discussed for analysis, comparison or criticism

AGoodShampoo aims to avoid reproducing substantial copyrighted material when a summary, quotation or link can communicate the same information.

External source ownership remains with the original rights holder.

Misuse of AGoodShampoo Content

We may take appropriate action where AGoodShampoo content is copied or used in ways that materially violate applicable rights.

Examples may include:

• full-article copying
• large-scale content scraping
• unauthorized commercial republication
• removing AGoodShampoo attribution
• falsely claiming authorship of our original work
• unauthorized redistribution of original graphics
• reproducing substantial portions of the website on another domain

Depending on the circumstances, action may include contacting the publisher, hosting provider, platform operator, search provider or other relevant service.

Nothing in this policy limits rights available under applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

AGoodShampoo may update this Copyright and Content Use Policy when:

• publishing practices change
• new content formats are introduced
• licensing arrangements change
• copyright procedures are updated
• website ownership or contact details change
• legal requirements change
• clarification is needed

When meaningful changes are made, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised.

Contact

For copyright complaints, content-use permission or other intellectual property questions, contact:

AGoodShampoo
Website: https://agoodshampoo.com/
Site owner/operator: Carolina Herrera
Copyright contact: info@agoodshampoo.com
General contact: carolina@agoodshampoo.com

You may also contact us through the AGoodShampoo Contact Us page.