Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using buddies.zone, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this service.

2. Description of Service

buddies.zone is an AI-powered nutrition tracking application that helps users log meals, track calories and macronutrients, and monitor their progress toward health goals. Our service includes photo-based meal recognition, natural language food logging, and personalized nutrition insights.

3. User Accounts

To use our service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Upload content that is harmful, offensive, or violates others' rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or its servers
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity

5. Health Disclaimer

Important: buddies.zone is intended for general informational and tracking purposes only. Our service is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The nutritional information provided by our AI is an estimate and may not be completely accurate. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine, especially if you have any medical conditions or concerns.

6. AI-Generated Content

Our service uses artificial intelligence to analyze food photos and provide nutritional estimates. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Users should verify nutritional information for critical health decisions and understand that AI estimates are approximations based on visual analysis.

7. Intellectual Property

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by buddies.zone and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of any content you submit, but grant us a license to use, store, and process it to provide our services.

8. Subscription and Payments

Some features of buddies.zone may require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees for your chosen subscription plan
• Provide accurate billing information
• Accept automatic renewal unless you cancel before the renewal date
• Understand that refunds are handled according to our refund policy

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, buddies.zone shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or health outcomes, resulting from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@buddies.zone.