Clinical, Scientific and Educational Disclaimer – PMU Scientist™

Clinical, Scientific and Educational Disclaimer

The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ | Ombre Beauty BV | Effective: August 1, 2025

⚠ IMPORTANT: Please read this disclaimer carefully before accessing any educational content on the PMU Scientist™ platform. This disclaimer forms part of our Terms of Use and is legally binding.

This Clinical, Scientific and Educational Disclaimer ("Clinical Disclaimer") applies to all educational content, modules, videos, webinars, live sessions, downloadable materials, frameworks, community discussions, assessments, and any other content or services provided through PMU Scientist™, The Science Behind Your PMU Art™, The Science™ Circle, and all related programs operated by Ombre Beauty BV.

1. Educational Purpose Only

All content provided through PMU Scientist™ is developed and delivered exclusively for professional educational and informational purposes.

The content is designed to support the professional development of practicing PMU artists, micropigmentation practitioners, and related beauty and cosmetic professionals by expanding their scientific knowledge, analytical frameworks, and critical thinking skills.

Nothing in our educational content constitutes, or should be interpreted as:

Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
Dermatological advice, skin assessment, or clinical diagnosis
Legal advice, regulatory guidance, or compliance certification
Toxicological certification or safety approval for any specific product
Product approval, endorsement, or clinical validation of any pigment, device, ingredient, or technique
Treatment instructions tailored to any specific client, patient, or individual case
A prescription, clinical protocol, or substitute for qualified medical judgment

If you or your client have questions about a specific medical condition, skin reaction, allergy, contraindication, infection, or clinical concern, you must consult a qualified and licensed medical professional — such as a dermatologist, allergist, general practitioner, or relevant specialist.

2. No Instructor-Client or Medical Relationship

Your enrollment in or use of The Science behind your PMU art™ does not create any medical, clinical, therapeutic, or healthcare professional-patient relationship between you and The Science behind your PMU art™, or any instructor, contributor, or content creator associated with the Services.

No instructor, educator, contributor, or staff member of The Science behind your PMU art™ provides individualized medical, dermatological, toxicological, or clinical advice to learners or to their clients through the platform.

Educational content is provided in a general professional development context and does not take into account the specific circumstances, medical history, contraindications, skin condition, or clinical needs of any individual client.

3. Scientific Information — Nature and Limitations

The Science behind your PMU art™ is committed to delivering evidence-informed, research-based education. However, learners must understand the following inherent limitations:

3.1 Evolving science

Scientific knowledge in the fields of dermatology, immunology, toxicology, pigment chemistry, and related disciplines evolves continuously. Information that is accurate at the time of publication may be updated, refined, or superseded as new research emerges. The Science behind your PMU art™ endeavors to keep content current but does not guarantee that all information reflects the most recent scientific consensus at any given time.

3.2 General application — not individual advice

Scientific principles discussed in our content are presented at a general educational level. Their application to any specific client, skin type, pigment product, device, technique, or clinical situation requires professional judgment and may produce different outcomes depending on individual variables.

3.3 Third-party research and sources

Where educational content references third-party research, clinical studies, scientific publications, or data, The Science behind your PMU art™ has made reasonable efforts to present such information accurately and in context. However, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or ongoing validity of third-party sources, and we are not responsible for changes or retractions in referenced studies.

3.4 Regulatory and legal variation

Regulatory frameworks governing pigments, ingredients, devices, techniques, and cosmetic procedures vary significantly between countries, regions, and professional jurisdictions. Educational content is not tailored to the laws of any specific country and should not be treated as regulatory or legal compliance guidance. You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with the laws and regulations applicable in your professional jurisdiction.

3.5 Product and ingredient information

Where specific ingredients, chemical compounds, colorants, preservatives, or formulation components are discussed in educational content, this is provided for general scientific literacy and critical analysis purposes only. It does not constitute a safety assessment, regulatory approval, or endorsement of any specific product, brand, or formulation. The Science behind your PMU art™ is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or beholden to any pigment brand or supplier in the delivery of its educational content.

4. Toxicology and Safety Content

Certain modules within The Science behind your PMU art™ discuss toxicology, ingredient safety, biological risks, immunological responses, and the potential hazards associated with specific chemicals, compounds, or procedures. This content is provided:

To build scientific literacy and professional critical thinking
To support informed and responsible product selection
To raise awareness of risks that may affect professional practice and client safety

This content is not a substitute for formal toxicology training, medical toxicology advice, or regulatory product safety assessment. Where a specific safety concern is identified in professional practice, you should consult appropriate regulatory authorities, product manufacturers, or qualified medical professionals.

5. Removal Science Content

Content related to pigment removal — including laser-based and non-laser removal techniques — is provided for educational purposes to deepen understanding of the underlying physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms involved.

This content does not constitute training, certification, or authorization to perform removal procedures. Pigment removal is a regulated procedure in many jurisdictions and may require specific licensing, medical oversight, or qualification. You are solely responsible for ensuring you are legally authorized to perform any removal procedures in your jurisdiction before doing so.

⚠ WARNING: Pigment removal procedures carry significant risks, including but not limited to scarring, adverse reactions, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, infection, and incomplete removal. Never perform removal procedures without appropriate training, authorization, and client consent.

6. Application of Knowledge — Sole Practitioner Responsibility

The ultimate application of any knowledge, framework, method, or scientific principle learned through The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ to real-world professional practice, client treatment, product selection, technique choice, or business decisions rests entirely and solely with you as the practicing professional.

The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ does not direct, oversee, supervise, or take responsibility for:

Any treatment you perform on a client
Any product, pigment, device, needle, or anesthetic you select or use
Any technique or aftercare protocol you apply
Any client communication, consent process, or contraindication assessment you conduct
Any outcome — aesthetic, biological, medical, or legal — of any procedure you perform

Before applying knowledge acquired through our educational content to your professional practice, you must:

Ensure you hold all required professional licenses, registrations, and qualifications for your jurisdiction
Maintain appropriate professional liability insurance
Comply with all applicable hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards
Obtain valid informed consent from your clients, including disclosure of all relevant risks
Conduct thorough contraindication screening and patch testing where appropriate
Follow all manufacturer instructions for products and devices used
Refer clients to qualified medical professionals where any clinical concern arises

7. No Guarantee of Outcomes

The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ does not guarantee any specific professional, clinical, business, aesthetic, or healed result from applying the knowledge, frameworks, or methods taught in the Services.

Healed results in permanent makeup and micropigmentation are inherently variable and depend on a complex interaction of factors entirely outside our control, including: individual skin physiology, immune response, and healing capacity; pigment composition and product-specific behavior; practitioner skill, technique, and equipment; client aftercare compliance; client medical history and medications; and environmental and lifestyle factors.

Before-and-after images, case studies, and educational scenarios shown within the Services are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not represent guaranteed or typical outcomes.

8. Scope of This Disclaimer

This Clinical Disclaimer applies to all modules, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Coloristics, the R.E.A.D.™ Method, Application Science, Tests & Experiments, Neuroscience, Psychology, the SCIENCE Framework™, Removal Science, and Artists' Identity Shifting, as well as all live and recorded webinars, Q&A sessions, community discussions, downloadable materials, worksheets, frameworks, and templates.

This disclaimer is incorporated into and forms part of The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ Terms of Use. By accessing any content on the platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.

This disclaimer does not limit or exclude any mandatory rights you may have under applicable Belgian or EU consumer protection law.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this disclaimer or about the scope of our educational content, please contact:

The Science Behind Your PMU Art™ | PMU Scientist™
Kroonwinningstraat 57A, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
[email protected]