Legal Disclosures & Trademark Notice
Last Updated: April 8, 2025
This Legal Disclosures & Trademark Notice (“Notice”) is provided by Hilton Head Soap Company, LLC and its affiliates, including Hilton Head 1972, LLC and Blue Sky Ridge, LLC (collectively, “Hilton Head Soap Co.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) in accordance with applicable state and federal law. This Notice outlines our trademark rights, copyright ownership, brand policies, legal disclaimers, and consumer disclosures, including those required under California law.
By accessing this website, purchasing our products, or interacting with our brand online or offline, you acknowledge and agree to the policies and protections described herein.
This Notice may be updated periodically without prior notice.
- TRADEMARK RIGHTS
- TRADE DRESS & BRAND IDENTITY
- COPYRIGHT NOTICE
- LIMITED LICENSE
- PRODUCT USE & ALLERGY DISCLAIMER
- SUSTAINABILITY & CRUELTY-FREE DISCLOSURE
- USER-GENERATED CONTENT (UGC) POLICY
- AFFILIATE & INFLUENCER DISCLOSURE
- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 NOTICE
- ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS
- DISCLAIMER
- LEGAL CONTACT
1. TRADEMARK RIGHTS
Hilton Head Soap Co. is the exclusive owner of numerous trademarks and trade names used in commerce in connection with the Company’s products, packaging, marketing, and brand identity.
The following names, marks, slogans, and product identifiers are proprietary to Hilton Head Soap Co. and are protected under a combination of:
- Federally registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- State-registered trademarks in the State of South Carolina
- Common law trademark rights established through longstanding commercial use
Protected trademarks include, but are not limited to:
- Hilton Head Soap Co.®
- Hilton Head Soap Co. logo
- Hilton Head Soap Co. Beachy Clean®
- Hilton Head Soap Co. watercolor illustrations
- Hilton Head Beach Club™
- Make Every Day a Vacation™
- Nine Island Scents
- Postcards from Hilton Head
- Adventure™
- Atlantic Dunes™
- Harbour Town™
- Little Saint Nick™
- Misty Morning™
- Sea Pines™
- Shelter Cove™
- Summer '72™
- Sundrenched™
- Tiki Hut™
- Yacht Club™
Unauthorized use of any of the above trademarks—or any substantially similar names, phrases, designs, or symbols—is strictly prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement under applicable law. These marks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not provided by Hilton Head Soap Co., or in any way that may cause confusion or dilute the distinctiveness of our brand.
Nothing in this Notice or on this website shall be construed as granting any license or right to use our trademarks without our express written permission.
2. TRADE DRESS & BRAND IDENTITY
The distinctive visual appearance and styling of Hilton Head Soap Co. products—including but not limited to packaging design, product naming conventions, scent themes, collection presentation, photography direction, and marketing content—constitute protectable trade dress.
This trade dress is protected under federal law (including the Lanham Act), South Carolina law, and applicable common law. Any imitation, replication, or misappropriation of Hilton Head Soap Co.’s trade dress, branding, or visual identity may constitute unfair competition and intellectual property infringement.
3. COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All content appearing on this website or in associated marketing materials is the copyrighted property of Hilton Head Soap Company, LLC, unless otherwise stated.
This includes, without limitation:
- Website layout and structure
- Product descriptions and scent narratives
- Blog articles and editorial content
- Photographs, product images, and video content
- Logos, graphics, packaging designs, icons, and visual assets
-
Original Hilton Head Soap Company watercolor illustrations and scent artwork
No content may be copied, modified, republished, or distributed without the prior written consent of Hilton Head Soap Co. All rights are reserved.
4. LIMITED LICENSE
You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and view this website for your personal, non-commercial use only.
This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the site or its contents
- The collection and use of product listings or descriptions
- Any derivative use of this website or its content
- Any downloading, copying, or use of content for training artificial intelligence or machine learning models
- The use of trademarks, trade dress, or copyrighted content without permission
Any unauthorized use will result in the immediate termination of this license and may lead to legal action.
5. PRODUCT USE & ALLERGY DISCLAIMER
Hilton Head Soap Co. products are handcrafted in small batches using high-quality ingredients. While we make every effort to ensure product safety and quality, skin types vary, and individuals may react differently to natural ingredients.
We recommend:
- Reviewing full ingredient lists before use
- Performing a patch test prior to full application
- Discontinuing use if irritation or discomfort occurs
- Consulting a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or have known sensitivities
- Avoiding contact with eyes and using for external use only unless otherwise indicated
Hilton Head Soap Co. shall not be held liable for any allergic reactions, skin sensitivities, or misuse of our products.
6. SUSTAINABILITY & CRUELTY-FREE DISCLOSURE
Hilton Head Soap Co. is committed to responsible sourcing and ethical production. While not every element of our supply chain is third-party certified, we strive to:
- Use high-quality, naturally derived ingredients
- Avoid sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and other harsh synthetics
- Never test on animals or commission animal testing
- Minimize packaging waste and favor recyclable or biodegradable materials
Environmental claims are based on supplier disclosures and best practices and may vary depending on geography and regulatory changes.
7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT (UGC) POLICY
By tagging @hiltonheadsoap or using our hashtags (e.g., #hiltonheadsoap, #nineislandscents, #makeeverydayavacation), you grant Hilton Head Soap Co. a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to repost, display, distribute, and otherwise use your content across all digital and print media.
By submitting or sharing any content with Hilton Head Soap Co.—including through social media tags, hashtags, ambassador programs, or direct uploads—you grant Hilton Head Soap Company, LLC a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, display, distribute, download, and create derivative works from such content, in any format or medium now known or hereafter developed.
This license includes the right to modify or adapt the content for clarity, length, formatting, or promotional use, while maintaining the spirit of the original submission. You acknowledge that your content may be used in marketing, advertising, product packaging, and across digital or print platforms owned or operated by Hilton Head Soap Co.
You affirm that:
- You are the lawful owner of the content
- The content does not infringe upon any third-party rights
- You are at least 18 years of age or have guardian consent
To revoke permission, please contact us through our Support Center with a direct link to the original content.
8. AFFILIATE & INFLUENCER DISCLOSURE
Hilton Head Soap Co. maintains partnerships with affiliates, influencers, and content creators who may receive compensation in the form of:
- Free products or promotional gifts
- Commission on sales
- Paid content collaborations
These relationships must be disclosed per Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. Partners are required to include clear and conspicuous disclosures such as “Ad,” “Sponsored,” “Gifted by @hiltonheadsoap,” or “Affiliate link.”
We reserve the right to monitor and enforce compliance with these guidelines and remove non-compliant partners from our programs.
9. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 NOTICE
California’s Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) requires businesses to provide warnings if products contain certain listed chemicals.
Hilton Head Soap Co. does not intentionally include any such chemicals in our products. However, due to the complex nature of fragrance components, natural botanicals, or candle combustion byproducts, trace amounts of listed substances may be present.
For customers shipping to or residing in California, we provide the following notice:
WARNING: Some products sold on this site may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
This notice is provided in compliance with California law and does not mean our products are unsafe for use.
10. ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS
Hilton Head Soap Co. monitors for infringement and unauthorized use of its trademarks, copyrights, and trade dress across digital and physical platforms. We reserve the right to enforce our rights through:
- Cease-and-desist communications
- DMCA takedown notices
- Trademark opposition filings
- Litigation in appropriate jurisdictions
We also report violations to hosting platforms, registrars, social media channels, and law enforcement when necessary.
11. DISCLAIMER
Nothing in this Notice shall be construed as granting any license or right to use Hilton Head Soap Co.’s intellectual property without express written consent. We make no guarantees regarding the enforceability or scope of protection in jurisdictions beyond those in which trademark or copyright registrations have been secured.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Hilton Head Soap Company, LLC and its affiliated entities.
12. LEGAL CONTACT
Contact Hilton Head Soap Company, LLC through our Support Center. Be sure to clearly indicate the nature of your request so it can be directed appropriately.