Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to FoodieScan. By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the FoodieScan mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you should not download, install, access, or use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FoodieScan (or "we," "us," "our"). Please read them carefully before using the App.

2. Description of Service

FoodieScan is an AI-powered ingredient analysis application that provides:

• Product ingredient scanning and analysis
• Ingredient safety assessments
• Allergen detection
• Product "clean score" ratings
• Local storage of scan history

The App uses your device's camera to scan product labels and OpenAI's technology to analyze ingredients.

3. Camera and Storage Permissions

To use the core functionality of FoodieScan, you must grant the following permissions:

• Camera Access: Required to scan product labels and ingredients
• Local Storage Access: Required to save your scan history on your device

You can manage these permissions through your device settings at any time. Disabling camera access will prevent the App from scanning products. The App currently stores all scan data locally on your device.

4. Future User Accounts

While the App currently operates without user accounts, we may implement account features in the future. If we do, to access those features, you would need to register for an account. You would agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update your account information as needed
• Accept responsibility for all activities occurring under your account

We will update these Terms if and when user accounts are implemented.

5. User Content and Data

By submitting images and product information to FoodieScan for analysis, you:

• Retain all ownership rights to your content and data
• Grant FoodieScan a limited license to use, analyze, and process your content for the purpose of providing the service
• Confirm you have the right to share the content
• Understand that content will be processed by OpenAI's systems for analysis
• Acknowledge that scan history is stored locally on your device only

We respect your privacy and ownership of your data. For more information about how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Service Limitations and Disclaimers

FoodieScan is an informational tool only and is not a substitute for professional advice or diligent personal verification. The AI-powered analysis provided has inherent limitations, and relying solely on the App for health-related decisions is strongly discouraged. Key limitations include:

• Accuracy Not Guaranteed: The App does not guarantee 100% accuracy in ingredient identification, safety assessments, allergen detection, or nutritional information. AI models, including OpenAI's technology used by the App, can make errors or "hallucinate" incorrect information.
• Not Medical or Dietary Advice: FoodieScan's output does not constitute medical, dietary, nutritional, or any other form of professional advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition.
• Allergen and Ingredient Verification is Essential: The App may not identify all potential allergens, sensitivities, or harmful ingredients for every individual. Users with allergies, sensitivities, or dietary restrictions MUST always independently verify ingredients directly from the product packaging and consult with qualified healthcare or dietary professionals before consuming any product.
• Reliance on Third-Party AI: The quality and accuracy of the analysis depend on the underlying AI technology (OpenAI), which has its own limitations and potential for errors.
• Processing Limitations: The App may have difficulties accurately processing certain product labels, images, or complex ingredient lists. Image quality, lighting, and label condition can affect results.

Important Health Notice & User Responsibility: FoodieScan is designed to assist users in making more informed choices, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the user. Do not rely solely on FoodieScan for critical health or dietary decisions. Always double-check information against official product labels and consult with healthcare professionals, especially if you have allergies, medical conditions, or specific dietary needs. FoodieScan explicitly disclaims any liability for adverse reactions, health issues, or any consequences resulting from consuming products based on information or recommendations provided by the App. Your use of the App constitutes acceptance of this condition.

7. Future Subscription Features

While the App is currently provided free of charge, we may offer premium subscription features in the future. If we implement paid subscriptions:

• All subscription terms will be clearly disclosed before purchase
• Fees would be billed in advance on a recurring basis
• Subscriptions could be cancelled according to platform policies (App Store/Google Play)
• Refunds would be handled according to our refund policy and applicable platform policies
• We would reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice

These terms will be updated with specific details if and when subscription features are implemented.

8. Intellectual Property

The FoodieScan App, including its AI implementation, software, graphics, user interface, and content (excluding user-submitted content), is protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute any part of the App
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code
• Use the App to develop competing products
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use the App for any commercial purposes without authorization
• Create derivative works based on the App

"FoodieScan" and related logos are trademarks owned by us. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names used in the App are the property of their respective owners.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, FoodieScan and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors (collectively, "FoodieScan Parties") shall NOT be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the App. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
• Any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or failures in ingredient identification, safety assessments, allergen detection, "clean score" ratings, or any other information provided by the App. Reliance on App information is entirely at your own risk.
• Any health-related decisions, actions, or outcomes (including adverse reactions or health issues) made based on or influenced by information obtained from the App. You assume full responsibility for verifying information and consulting professionals.
• Data loss, corruption, or device damage.
• Service interruptions, bugs, viruses, malware, or technical failures.
• Unauthorized access to or use of your data or account (if applicable).
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service.

The App is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The FoodieScan Parties explicitly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will meet your requirements, be available uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the App or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages (such as incidental or consequential damages). Accordingly, some of the above limitations and disclaimers may not apply to you. To the extent that we may not, as a matter of applicable law, disclaim any implied warranty or limit liabilities, the scope and duration of such warranty and the extent of our liability will be the minimum permitted under such applicable law.

10. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with and relies upon certain third-party services, including:

• OpenAI: For AI-powered image and ingredient analysis
• Open Food Facts: For accessing publicly available food product data
• Analytics providers: For App performance monitoring and improvement

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their content, functionality, or practices.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include (but are not limited to):

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive conduct toward other users or our team
• Attempts to exploit, harm, or defraud us or others
• Use of the App for illegal activities

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the App or by other means. Your continued use of the App after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the App and uninstall it from your device.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Export Control

You may not use or export the App in violation of applicable export laws and regulations. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: luke@zoo.studio or oli@zoo.studio