Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of NourishMate and outline the rights and responsibilities of all users. Please read carefully.

Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 2, 2025

Terms Summary

Here's what you need to know about using NourishMate:

Your Health Data

You own your data. We use it only to provide personalized nutrition recommendations and improve our service.

Not Medical Advice

NourishMate provides nutrition information and tracking tools. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.

Fair Use

Use NourishMate for personal nutrition tracking. Don't share accounts, hack our systems, or use it commercially without permission.

Account Control

You can cancel your subscription and delete your account anytime. We'll delete your data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

This is a simplified summary. The full terms below contain important legal details that govern your use of NourishMate.

Agreement to Terms

Acceptance of Terms

  • By downloading, installing, or using NourishMate, you agree to these Terms of Service
  • These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NourishMate
  • If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service
  • We may update these terms periodically, and continued use constitutes acceptance

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use NourishMate
  • Users between 13-17 years old must have parental or guardian consent
  • You must provide accurate and complete registration information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account

Use of the Service

Permitted Uses

  • Track your nutrition, meals, and health metrics for personal use
  • Access personalized recipe recommendations and meal planning features
  • Sync with Apple HealthKit and other supported health platforms
  • Use our scanning technology to log food items and receipts

Prohibited Activities

  • Share login credentials or allow unauthorized access to your account
  • Use the service for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the app's security
  • Upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations while using the service

Health and Medical Disclaimer

  • NourishMate is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice
  • Our recommendations are for informational purposes only
  • Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions
  • We do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions

Account and Subscription

Account Registration

  • You must create an account to access most features
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Subscription Terms

  • Premium features require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before renewal date
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice to subscribers
  • Refunds are handled according to App Store and Google Play policies

Account Termination

  • You may terminate your account at any time through app settings
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
  • Upon termination, you lose access to all account data and features
  • Data deletion follows our Privacy Policy and applicable laws

User Content and Data

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of all personal data and content you provide
  • You grant us permission to use your data to provide and improve services
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of information you input
  • We may moderate or remove content that violates our policies

Data Usage and Sharing

  • We use your data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • Aggregated, anonymized data may be used for research and improvement
  • We do not sell personal information to third parties
  • Health data receives additional protections under applicable laws

Backup and Data Loss

  • We implement reasonable backup and security measures
  • You are responsible for maintaining your own data backups
  • We are not liable for data loss due to technical failures
  • Export your data regularly using our data export features

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • NourishMate owns all intellectual property rights in the service
  • This includes software, algorithms, designs, trademarks, and content
  • Recipe database and recommendations are proprietary to NourishMate
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content

Third-Party Content

  • Some content may be provided by third-party sources
  • Third-party content is subject to their respective terms and licenses
  • We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party information
  • Report any copyright concerns to legal@nourishmate.app

User License

  • We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the service
  • This license is revocable and terminates when your account is closed
  • You may not transfer, sublicense, or commercially exploit this license
  • All rights not expressly granted are reserved by NourishMate

Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

  • We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Scheduled maintenance may temporarily limit service availability
  • We are not liable for damages caused by service interruptions
  • Force majeure events may affect service availability beyond our control

Liability Limitations

  • Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Total liability will not exceed the amount paid for services in the past 12 months
  • Some jurisdictions may not allow certain liability limitations

Health and Safety Disclaimer

  • NourishMate is not responsible for health decisions based on our recommendations
  • Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice
  • We do not guarantee any specific health outcomes from using our service
  • Users assume full responsibility for their health and safety decisions

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

  • These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
  • Disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction]
  • International users may have additional rights under local laws
  • We comply with applicable consumer protection regulations

Dispute Resolution Process

  • We encourage resolution through direct communication first
  • Contact legal@nourishmate.app for assistance with disputes
  • Mediation may be used for disputes that cannot be resolved directly
  • Some disputes may be subject to binding arbitration agreements

Class Action Waiver

  • Where legally permitted, you waive rights to participate in class actions
  • Disputes must be resolved on an individual basis
  • This waiver does not affect rights that cannot be waived under law
  • Some jurisdictions may not enforce class action waivers

Questions About These Terms?

For questions about these terms of service or legal matters, contact us at:

legal@nourishmate.app

We respond to all legal inquiries within 48 hours