Consumer Terms and Usage Policy

Welcome to MySafeEats! We are committed to providing you with a safe and informative platform for discovering and managing your dietary needs. This policy outlines the terms and conditions that govern your use of our website and services, including our UPC scanning functionality. By accessing or using MySafeEats, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of the Website and App:
   MySafeEats is intended for personal, non-commercial use. You may use the website and app to:
   • Browse and search for recipes, restaurants, and food products.
   • Create and manage your dietary profile and preferences.
   • Save and share recipes and other content.
   • Use the UPC scanning feature to retrieve nutrition information for food products.
   • Interact with other users (where applicable).
   
   You agree not to use the website or app for any unlawful or prohibited purpose. You also agree not to:
   • Impersonate any person or entity.
   • Interfere with or disrupt the website's or app's servers or networks.
   • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or app.
   • Use any automated means to access or collect data from the website or app.
   • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
   
   
2. UPC Scanning Feature:
   The UPC scanning feature is provided as a convenience to help you quickly access nutrition information. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the nutrition data retrieved through UPC scans.
   • Data Source: The nutrition information displayed is based on data provided by third-party sources, such as food manufacturers and databases. We do not independently verify this information.
   • No Liability for Inaccurate Information: We are not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions in the nutrition information retrieved through UPC scans. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information before making any decisions related to your diet or health.
   • Product Availability: The UPC scanning feature may not recognize all products. The absence of information for a particular product does not imply anything about its nutritional content.
   • Disclaimer: The UPC scanning feature and the nutrition information provided are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, especially if you have any health conditions or allergies.
   
   
3. User Content:
   You are responsible for any content you post or submit to MySafeEats, including recipes, reviews, comments, and profile information ("User Content"). You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to your User Content and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

   By submitting User Content, you grant MySafeEats a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content in connection with the website, app, and our services.

   We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that we believe violates these terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

4. Privacy Policy:

   Your privacy is important to us. We will not sell or distribute your personal data to third-party companies for marketing or any other purposes. We collect and use your data solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services, personalizing your experience, and communicating with you about your account or our services. Our full Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms, details how we collect, use, and protect your information. You can access the Privacy Policy

5. Intellectual Property:

   All content on MySafeEats, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the design of the app, is the property of MySafeEats or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content from the website or app without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties:

   MySafeEats is provided "as is" and without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website or app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any information provided on the website or app, including nutrition information from UPC scans, is accurate or complete. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability:

   To the fullest extent permitted by law, MySafeEats will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or app, including the UPC scanning feature, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these terms or your use of the website or app will not exceed the amount you have paid us, if any, for the use of the website or app.

8. Modifications to Terms:

   We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will post any changes on the website and app, and the revised terms will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the website or app after the posting of revised terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law:

   These terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Us:

    If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at mark@mysafeeats.com.
    Effective Date: 1/17/2025