Policies & Standards

At MSR, we are committed to creating a thoughtful, elevated, and professional platform centered around melanin-rich skin care, education, visibility, and community.

The following policies and standards are intended to support transparency, professionalism, and trust throughout the platform.

Privacy Policy

MSR may collect limited personal information through forms, newsletter subscriptions, applications, collaborations, and general inquiries submitted through the site.

Information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Professional information

  • Website or social media links

  • Submission materials

  • Other voluntarily provided information

This information may be used to:

  • Review registry applications

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate regarding spotlights or collaborations

  • Send editorial or platform updates

  • Improve user experience and platform functionality

MSR does not sell personal information to third parties.

Third-party services, including analytics tools, affiliate platforms, email providers, and embedded applications, may collect limited technical information through cookies or tracking technologies to support website functionality and performance.

By using this website, users consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.

Terms of Use

The content provided throughout this platform is intended for informational, editorial, and educational purposes only.

MSR does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Users should consult qualified licensed professionals regarding individual skin concerns, treatments, or medical conditions.

Registry inclusion, spotlight features, editorial mentions, or collaborations do not guarantee:

  • Treatment outcomes

  • Client bookings

  • Revenue

  • Business growth

  • Specific results or experiences

Users are responsible for independently evaluating professionals, products, services, and recommendations featured throughout the platform.

All content, branding, graphics, written materials, and platform assets are protected intellectual property and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without permission.

MSR reserves the right to:

  • Decline submissions

  • Remove listings

  • Refuse collaborations

  • Update policies or standards

  • Modify platform content at any time

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links featured throughout this platform may contain affiliate partnerships.

This means MSR may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through certain links at no additional cost to the user.

All recommendations, resources, and featured products are selected thoughtfully and are intended to align with the platform’s overall standards, values, and mission.

Registry Standards & Ethics

MSR was created to elevate visibility, professionalism, education, and thoughtful care within the melanin-rich skin community.

Professionals, collaborators, and featured contributors are expected to uphold standards that align with the integrity and mission of the platform.

Core values encouraged throughout the registry include:

  • Professionalism

  • Respectful client care

  • Ethical treatment practices

  • Inclusive and thoughtful education

  • Honest representation of services and results

  • Commitment to continued learning

  • Integrity within partnerships and collaborations

  • Respect for diverse skin tones, textures, and experiences

MSR values thoughtful, informed, and client-centered approaches to care and seeks to highlight professionals and brands contributing positively to the community.

Registry inclusion is curated and may be reviewed periodically to maintain platform standards.

Editorial & Collaboration Standards

MSR may feature editorial content, practitioner spotlights, interviews, partnerships, campaigns, and collaborative opportunities throughout the platform.

Certain editorial placements, collaborations, sponsored campaigns, and visibility opportunities may be compensated or partnership-based.

Sponsored or collaborative content will be selected carefully to align with the platform’s mission, audience, and aesthetic standards.

MSR reserves full editorial discretion regarding:

  • Featured content

  • Spotlight selection

  • Brand partnerships

  • Published submissions

  • Platform representation

Submission or inquiry does not guarantee publication, placement, partnership, or collaboration approval.

Contact

For questions regarding policies, collaborations, submissions, or registry standards, please contact MSR directly through the website contact form or designated platform email.