Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 5/05/2023

By using this Website, you are agreeing to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, then you are not allowed to use this Website and should immediately terminate such usage.

1. Definitions:

1.1 "Agreement" means these Standard Terms and Conditions and the scope of services as set forth in any consulting proposal or quotation submitted by MPM Strategic Group, Inc.

1.2 "Client" means the company or individual for whom MPM Strategic Group, Inc. is providing consulting services.

1.3 "Consulting Services" means the services described in the consulting proposal and any other services provided by MPM Strategic Group, Inc. to the Client.

1.4 "Deliverables" means any reports, plans, recommendations, or other materials delivered by MPM Strategic Group, Inc. to the Client as part of the Consulting Services.

1.5 "Proposal" means the written proposal or scope of services provided by MPM Strategic Group, Inc. to the Client.

2. Use of Content, Restrictions, and Confidentiality


2.1 MPM Strategic Group, Inc. shall maintain the confidentiality of the Client's information and shall not disclose it to any third party without the Client's prior written consent.

2.2 The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to information that is: (i) publicly available; (ii) obtained from a third party without restriction; (iii) independently developed by MPM Strategic Group, Inc. without use of the Client's confidential information; or (iv) required to be disclosed by law.  

2.3 Unless otherwise indicated in the relevant content, and on the condition that you comply with all of your obligations under these Terms of Use, you are authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute (but not modify) the content on this Website; provided that (i) such use is for informational, noncommercial purposes only, and (ii) any copy of the content that you make must include the copyright notice or other attribution associated with the content.

2.4 You will comply with all applicable laws in accessing and using this Website.

2.5 You acknowledge that we may use your personal information and data according to our Privacy Statement and Cookie Notice, which are incorporated herein by this reference and outlined below. You hereby agree to the terms of our Privacy Statement and Cookie Notice, including any obligations imposed on you therein.

2.6 This Website and its contents are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the United States and/or foreign countries. We and our licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use.  References to other parties trademarks on this Website are for identification purposes only and do not indicate that such parties have approved this Website or any of its contents. These Terms of Use do not grant you any right to use the trademarks of other parties.

3. Limitation of liability

3.1  THIS WEBSITE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CONTENT OR OTHER PART THEREOF) CONTAINS GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY, AND WE ARE NOT, BY MEANS OF THIS WEBSITE, RENDERING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR SERVICES. BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION OR TAKING ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT AFFECT YOUR FINANCES OR BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR.

3.2 THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED AS IS, AND WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING IT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE WILL BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, FREE FROM VIRUSES OR MALICIOUS CODE, OR WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE OR QUALITY. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, AND ACCURACY.

3.3 YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR USAGE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO LOSS OF SERVICE OR DATA. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE KNEW, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

3.4 CERTAIN LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE MAY LEAD TO WEBSITES, RESOURCES, OR TOOLS ARE MAINTAINED BY THIRD PARTIES OVER WHOM WE HAVE NO CONTROL.

3.5 WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER REGARDING SUCH WEBSITES, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS, AND LINKS TO ANY SUCH WEBSITES, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ENDORSEMENT OF THEM OR THEIR CONTENT BY US.

3.6 THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ARE APPLICABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.

4. Scope of Services, Fees, and Deliverables:


4.1  MPM Strategic Group, Inc. agrees to provide the Consulting Services described in each quotation or Proposal in a professional and competent manner, using reasonable care and skill.

4.2 The Client agrees to cooperate with MPM Strategic Group, Inc. and to provide MPM Strategic Group, Inc. with all information and resources necessary for MPM Strategic Group, Inc. to perform the Consulting Services.

4.3 The scope of services may be modified by written agreement between MPM Strategic Group, Inc. and the Client. Any additional services not covered by the quotation or Proposal will be subject to additional charges.

4.4 MPM Strategic Group, Inc. shall deliver the Deliverables to the Client in accordance with the schedule set forth in the Proposal.

4.5 The Deliverables shall remain the property of MPM Strategic Group, Inc. until payment in full for the Consulting Services has been received by MPM Strategic Group, Inc.

4.6 The Client shall pay MPM Strategic Group, Inc. the fees set forth in the Proposal and will be liable for the Consulting Services fees upon accepting the proposed engagement.

4.7 All fees are exclusive of taxes, which shall be added to the fees and paid by the Client.

4.8 Payment shall be due upon receipt of an invoice from MPM Strategic Group, Inc. and shall be paid upon receipt of the invoice, unless otherwise agreed in writing and stated on the respective invoice.

4.9 If the Client fails to make any payment when due, MPM Strategic Group, Inc. may, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, suspend performance of the Consulting Services until payment is received.

5. Indemnification:

Upon Engaging with MPM Strategic Group, inc., Client shall hold MPM Strategic Group, inc. harmless from and against any liability, judgment, damages, loss or expense whatsoever, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of third-party claims for bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of the acts or omissions of Client, its employees, agents, servants and/or subcontractors. Client's obligations in the foregoing sentence shall extend to all uses of such Items for which the Item is sold to Client, to all uses for which the Item is recommended by Client to MPM Strategic Group, Inc., and to all intended uses by MPM Strategic Group, Inc which are known to Client.

Client shall defend or settle at its own expense any such proceeding brought against MPM Strategic Group, Inc. provided Client is notified promptly of the commencement of such proceeding and is given authority, information and assistance by MPM Strategic Group, Inc. for the defense or settlement thereof. If Client fails to timely defend MPM Strategic Group, Inc., MPM Strategic Group, Inc. may assume defense of the claim at Clients sole cost and expense.

5. Additional Terms


5.1  MPM Strategic Group, Inc. warrants that the Consulting Services will be performed in a professional and competent manner, using reasonable care and skill.  THE WARRANTY IN SECTION 5.1 IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

5.2 If any portion of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then (i) in that jurisdiction it shall be re-construed to the maximum effect permitted by law in order to effect its intent as nearly as possible, and the remainder of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect, and (ii) in every other jurisdiction, all of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.

5.3 We may revise these Terms of Use at any time in our sole discretion by posting such revised Terms of Use at the Terms of Use link (i.e., this webpage that you are currently viewing) or elsewhere in this Website. Such revisions shall be effective as to you upon posting, unless explicitly stated by us. It is your responsibility to be aware of any such revised Terms of Use by checking this webpage. Your continued use of this Website following changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your agreement to the revised Terms of Use.

Agreement on the supply of goods and services:

MPM Strategic Group Suppliers and Contractors are aware that they have been selected, not only based on technical and commercial criteria, but also because they shares the ethical values stated below, which the parties undertake to apply.

1. . Purpose and acceptance
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This agreement governs the Purchase Orders sent by MPMStrategic Group, Inc. ("MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. "), following the negotiations with the SUPPLIER (the “Agreement”). The Agreement summarizes the provisions applicable to the supply of (i) Goods (products, industrial components, equipment, advertising material, etc.) and (ii) Services (including transfers of Intellectual Property rights or image rights) described in the PurchaseOrders (the "Order"). SUPPLIER’s execution of an Order constitutes acceptance by SUPPLIER of each and all of the terms and conditions provided herein regardless of whether SUPPLIER signs this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  and SUPPLIER, and no modification thereof shall be effective unless in writing signed by both parties.  Notwithstanding the above, in the event the parties execute a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) governing the purchase of Goods and/or Services by MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  from SUPPLIER, those portions of the MSA that conflict with this Agreement shall control.

2. Quantities. The quantities ordered shall be stated in the Order. However, if the Orders are placed through supply forecasts, the quantities stated in the months that are considered as firm, in accordance with the logistics agreements concluded with the SUPPLIER, shall be purchase commitments.

3. Prices and terms of payment. Prices include shipping costs to the destination agreed with the SUPPLIER in the Order.They are firm and without foreign currency indexation. Invoices must be addressed to the accounting department of MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  and must state: (i) the Order number, (ii) a description of the Services or Goods and (iii) the Delivery slip number.Payment of invoices shall be made by electronic funds transfer within a period of 30 days for domestic and net 60 day for foreign. Invoice is to be sent to MPM Strategic Group, Inc.  accounting or 3rd party host as indicated on the PO and invoices not containing an approved PO reference will be returned without processing or payment.In order to avoid fraud, MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  reserves the right to request documents fro m he SUPPLIER proving that it is the holder of the bank account.

4. Time frames. Time is of the essence. The times frames for delivering Goods or performingServices are mandatory and form an essential part of the Order. They may not be varied without the written prior consent of the Parties. It is understood thatOrders shall only be considered fully executed once they are finalized, i.e.complete and compliant. If a service involves the provision of software or documentary deliverables, the service shall be considered fully executed upon validation in accordance with the terms agreed between the Parties.

5. Non-performance of the Order. The SUPPLIER shall provide the Goods or the Services in accordance with the Purchase Order in terms of quantity, quality and delivery times. The Goods or Services shall also comply with the laws of the country in which they are performed or imported by the SUPPLIER. The involvement of the MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  Quality Department shall not release theSUPPLIER from the performance of its own quality controls or from its obligation to provide compliant Goods or Services. Visible non-compliance maybe established following delivery of the Goods or completion of the Services within a maximum period of 3 months, even if the invoices have already been paid.  The guarantee against hidden defects shall be subject to the applicable laws. MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  may ask the SUPPLIER to make defective Goods or Services compliant or else cancel the Order. In the latter case, theSUPPLIER shall refund the amounts paid in a timely manner. The defective Goods shall be made available to the SUPPLIER, which shall be in charge of promptly collecting them at its own expense; otherwise, MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  may dispose of them at the SUPPLIER's expense.In any case, defective or obsolete Goods manufactured under brands belonging toMPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  shall be disposed of in the presence of a representative of MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. .The costs of disposal shall be borne by the SUPPLIER, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

6. Packaging and Delivery slip. Packaging of the Goods shall be under the SUPPLIER's responsibility and at its expense. It must allow for transportation, handling and storage under optimum conditions and be adapted to meet any usage requirements agreed with the SUPPLIER. Deliveries must be accompanied by a Delivery slip stating the Order number as well as the references and quantities for each Good delivered.

7.Ownership and Risks. This section applies to the provision of Goods, in any form whatsoever (whether they are purchased, made available or included into the Services). Ownership of the Goods shall be transferred upon the delivery thereof, and the provisions relating to retention of title shall not apply to them. Goods made available to the SUPPLIER by MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  for the purposes of executing the Orders shall remain the exclusive property of MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. . Where such Goods are not intended to be transformed, the SUPPLIER undertakes to return them on first request in good condition except for normal wear and not to keep any reproduction thereof. Unless otherwise specified by the INCOTERM applicable to the Order, the risks shall be transferred following delivery, and any pre-receipt procedures carried out at the SUPPLIER’s premises shall not trigger a transfer of risks toMPM STRATEGIC GROUP,INC. .

8. Ethical Compliance. The Parties shall comply with and act in accordance with: (i) any and all applicable laws and other legal obligations including, without limitation, local, state, and federal directives, rules, assessments, regulations, filing requirements, ordinances, statutes, codes, judgments, and civil or common law; and (ii)conventions and treaties to which the United States or any legal subdivision thereof is a party (individually and collectively, “Law” or “Laws”).  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Parties agree that the Goods and Services shall be performed strictly in accordance with all Laws regarding the screening, hiring, and employment of all labor forces used in connection with the Goods and Services, including, but not limited to, those relating to citizenship or legal work status. In addition, the Parties agree to comply with certain fundamental ethical rules.  In particular, in the event it is not already prohibited by Law, the Parties shall refrain from obtaining benefits from third parties by promising or providing compensation that is not consistent with an honest and legitimate business relationship. Furthermore and subject to any stricter Law, theParties shall comply with the fundamental ILO Conventions on the abolition of forced labor, on the elimination of child labor, on equality and on freedom of association. They will not employ children under 16 years of age, except in the event of apprenticeship compliant with the applicable law. The SUPPLIER will have to obtain MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  consent prior to resort to apprenticeship of children under 16 years of age for the execution of the Orders. The SUPPLIER may resort to prison labor for the purposes of the Order, provided that it has obtained the prior consent of MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. .The SUPPLIER expressly acknowledges that it complies with the corporate and tax obligations relating to its business and shall not use undeclared work. It undertakes to provide MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  with any document that is required to be provided to clients in accordance with applicable laws. The SUPPLIER acknowledges that in the event of breach of the provisions contained in this section,MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  may cancel pending Orders and cease all business relations with the SUPPLIER.9. Intellectual Property Rights. Each Party shall refrain from any action that could affect the intellectual property Rights belonging to the other Party. TheSUPPLIER accepts that MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  may reproduce, represent, adapt and translate the creations made as part of the Orders worldwide and during the duration of the copyright. These rights may be exercised for an unlimited number of copies, on any medium and for any use, including advertising.To the extent necessary, the SUPPLIER shall be responsible for acquiring the rights to use the intellectual property of third parties for the Goods and Services. TheSUPPLIER undertakes to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  for any third party intellectual property claims relating to the Rights provided to MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. . The price of the Goods and Services includes the remuneration of theIntellectual Property Rights.

10. Economic independence. TheSUPPLIER is aware that its economic independence is crucial as it allows it to adapt to an environment as competitive as the cosmetic market, characterized by ongoing launches of new products and regular fluctuations in the level of orders. As a result, the SUPPLIER shall maintain and/or develop business relations with enough clients so that it does not economically depend onL'Oréal, even where the law allows for such dependence. The SUPPLIER undertakes to inform MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  of any situation of economic dependence towards MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  and is informed that a high level of dependence shall not limit MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. 's freedom to reduce orders or to terminate the relationship with the SUPPLIER in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the applicable law. SUPPLIER’s relationship to MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  is that of any independent contractor without the capacity to bind MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  in any respect.  Each Party shall remain free regarding its own management decisions and the resources used to implement them. MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC.  may request financial information from the SUPPLIER and organize follow-up meetings for the proper monitoring of the relationship, which shall not limit the freedom of each Party regarding its own management.

11. Liability. EachParty shall be liable for any direct damage that it may cause to the otherParty, except in the case of a Force Majeure event.

12.  Indemnification. Supplier shall hold Purchaser harmless from and against any liability, judgment, damages, loss or expense whatsoever, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of third-party claims for bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of the acts or omissions of Supplier, its employees, agents, servants and/or subcontractors. Supplier's obligations in the foregoing sentence shall extend to all uses of such Items for which the Item is sold bySupplier, to all uses for which the Item is recommended by Supplier toPurchaser, and to all intended uses by Purchaser which are known to Supplier. Supplier shall defend or settle at its own expense any such proceeding brought againstPurchaser provided Supplier is notified promptly of the commencement of such proceeding and is given authority, information and assistance by the Purchaser for the defense or settlement thereof. If Supplier fails to timely defendPurchaser, Purchaser may assume defense of the claim at Supplier's sole cost and expense.

13.Insurance. At Supplier’s sole expense, Supplier shall maintain, throughout the entire Term of the Agreement and including the provision of any post termination services or transition services, the following insurance with companies which are licensed to provide the applicable insurance and, with insurance companies with an A.M. Best’s rating of A-VII or better.  The insurance coverage and limits required to be maintained by Supplier shall be primary to insurance coverage or self-insurance maintained by Purchaser.  Supplier’s insurance shall provide coverage for all employees of Supplier and all independent contractors and temporary staff working under the direction of Supplier. (i) Workers' Compensation/Employers Liability insurance with statutoryWorkers’ Compensation limits and $500,000 Employers Liability limit; such insurance shall include a waiver or subrogation in favor of Purchaser where permitted by law; (ii) Commercial General Liability coverage, including, without limitation, Products/Completed Operations, with limits not less than$2,000,000 per occurrence; such coverage shall name Purchaser as an additional insured with respect to the supplies or services purchased hereunder; and (iii)Business Automobile insurance with limits not less than $2 million per occurrence.  The insurance coverage and limits required above may be met by a combination of primary and excess coverage. These are minimum requirements and in no way limit the liability ofSupplier, its employees, agents or subcontractors for their respective acts oromissions. Supplier will furnish a Certificate of Insurance as evidence of theinsurance required in this Insurance Section. In the event that any policyprovided by Supplier in compliance with this Section provides limits greaterthan those stated above then Purchaser shall be entitled to the full limits ofsuch policy and this Agreement shall be deemed to require such full limits.

14. Data protection. EachParty shall implement any relevant measure intended to protect the integrityand confidentiality of the data provided by the other Party. Where such data is considered personal data according to the laws governing the processing ofpersonal data, each Party shall comply with the laws that concern them.

15. Confidentiality. The information exchanged by the Parties shall be considered confidential, except where it is available in the public domain. The SUPPLIER's confidential information may be shared within the MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC..

16 Jurisdiction and applicable law. TheParties shall attempt to settle disputes amicably. If no amicable agreement is found, any dispute shall be brought before the Courts of the city where MPM STRATEGIC GROUP, INC. 's registered address is located and the laws of the state of such registered address shall apply.