Terms of Service

By accessing and using Green Tea Nutrify ("the Service", "we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. **Acceptance:** - Using the Service = acceptance of these terms - If you disagree with any part, please do not use the Service - Continued use after updates = acceptance of new terms **Eligibility:** - Service is available to users of all ages - Users under 13: We recommend parental supervision - Users under 18: Parental guidance recommended for health decisions - No account creation required (anonymous usage permitted) **Service Scope:** Green Tea Nutrify provides: - Green tea nutrition calculators and tracking tools - Educational content about green tea, caffeine, and catechins - AI-powered tea advice (optional feature) - Product search via third-party databases (USDA, OpenFoodFacts)

**IMPORTANT: NOT MEDICAL ADVICE** Green Tea Nutrify provides educational information and calculation tools for general wellness purposes ONLY. This is NOT medical, nutritional, or professional health advice. **Limitations:** - Calculators provide estimates based on research averages - Individual metabolism and responses vary significantly - Tools cannot account for all medical conditions - Information may not be suitable for everyone **No Doctor-Patient Relationship:** - Using this Service does NOT create a healthcare relationship - AI Tea Advisor is NOT a medical professional - Content is for informational purposes only - Not a substitute for professional medical advice **When to Consult Healthcare Professionals:** ✓ If you have medical conditions (heart, liver, kidney, anxiety, etc.) ✓ If you take medications (especially blood thinners, stimulants) ✓ If you are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy ✓ Before making significant dietary changes ✓ If you experience adverse effects from caffeine/tea ✓ If you have caffeine sensitivity or sleep disorders **No Health Claims:** - We do not make medical or health benefit claims - Scientific research is cited for educational purposes - Benefits discussed are based on published studies - Individual results may vary significantly **Emergency Situations:** If you experience a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately. Do NOT rely on this Service for urgent medical needs.

**Information Accuracy:** We strive for scientific accuracy based on peer-reviewed research, but: - Nutritional data varies by tea quality, processing, and brewing - Individual metabolism affects caffeine and catechin processing - Calculations are estimates, not precise measurements - Database information (USDA, OpenFoodFacts) may contain errors **No Warranties:** The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to: - Fitness for a particular purpose - Accuracy of calculations or information - Uninterrupted or error-free operation - Compatibility with all devices/browsers **Limitation of Liability:** To the fullest extent permitted by law: - We are NOT liable for any health outcomes from using this Service - We are NOT responsible for decisions made based on our tools - We are NOT liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages - Maximum liability limited to amount you paid (which is $0 for free service) **User Responsibility:** You assume full responsibility for: - How you use the information provided - Decisions made based on calculator results - Health outcomes from tea consumption - Verifying information with qualified professionals

**You agree NOT to:** **Misuse of Service:** ❌ Use for illegal purposes or to violate any laws ❌ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems ❌ Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers ❌ Use automated tools to scrape or download content ❌ Reverse engineer or decompile the Service ❌ Bypass rate limiting or abuse prevention measures **AI Service Abuse:** ❌ Excessive API calls to circumvent rate limits ❌ Automated querying or bot usage ❌ Sharing API responses to train competing AI models ❌ Using AI advice for medical diagnosis or treatment **Content Misuse:** ❌ Reproduce content without proper attribution ❌ Use content for commercial purposes without permission ❌ Claim our content or calculations as your own ❌ Distribute malware or harmful code through the Service **Consequences of Violations:** - Immediate termination of access - IP blocking or rate limiting - Legal action if applicable - Reporting to authorities for illegal activities

**Service Availability:** **Uptime:** - We aim for high availability but do NOT guarantee 100% uptime - Maintenance windows may occur with or without notice - Third-party APIs (DeepSeek, OpenAI, USDA) may be unavailable - Service may be interrupted for updates or improvements **Feature Changes:** We reserve the right to: - Add, modify, or remove features at any time - Update calculator algorithms based on new research - Change AI service providers or rate limits - Introduce paid features or premium tiers (with notice) **Third-Party Dependencies:** The Service relies on external APIs that may: - Become unavailable or change terms - Require updated API keys or authentication - Modify data formats or availability - Discontinue service entirely **No Guarantee of Specific Features:** - Features may change or be removed without notice - Tool accuracy depends on data availability - AI responses depend on third-party services - Product search depends on external databases **Future Monetization:** When traffic grows, we plan to: - Display ads (Google AdSense or similar) - Possibly offer premium features - Maintain core tools as free forever - Provide advance notice of monetization changes

**Our Content:** **Original Content:** - Calculator algorithms and implementations - UI/UX design and layout - Educational content and explanations - Compilation and presentation of data **Open Source:** - Code is available under MIT License - You may use, modify, and distribute per license terms - Attribution appreciated but not required - See GitHub repository for details **Third-Party Content:** - Scientific research: Citations provided - Nutritional data: From USDA (public domain) and OpenFoodFacts (ODbL) - Icons: From Lucide Icons (MIT License) - AI responses: Generated content subject to provider terms **User-Generated Content:** - You retain ownership of your journal entries and data - Exported data is yours to use as you wish - We do not claim ownership of your personal data - Shared recipes remain your intellectual property **Trademarks:** - "Green Tea Nutrify" is our trademark - "FoodNutrify" is our brand - Do not use our name/logo without permission

**How We Update These Terms:** **Notification:** - Material changes will be announced on the homepage - Email notification (if we add accounts in future) - Last updated date shown at bottom of this page - Review periodically for updates **Acceptance of Changes:** - Continued use = acceptance of updated terms - If you disagree, discontinue use - Material changes effective 30 days after posting - Minor changes effective immediately **Version History:** - November 18, 2025: Initial comprehensive Terms of Service - Added medical disclaimer and health information - Added liability limitations - Added intellectual property terms - Added third-party service disclosures **Where to Find Updates:** - Check this page periodically - Watch for homepage announcements - Review changelog when prompted

**Governing Law:** These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. **Dispute Resolution:** **Informal Resolution First:** - Contact us at foodnutrifyhq@gmail.com - We'll work in good faith to resolve issues - Most disputes can be resolved amicably **Arbitration:** - If informal resolution fails, binding arbitration may apply - Small claims court remains available - Class action waiver may apply (check local laws) **Jurisdiction:** - You agree to jurisdiction in our operating location - Some jurisdictions may not enforce all terms - Local consumer protection laws may apply **Severability:** If any provision is found unenforceable: - Remaining provisions remain in effect - Unenforceable provision modified to be enforceable - Does not invalidate entire agreement

**How to Contact Us:** **General Inquiries:** Email: foodnutrifyhq@gmail.com Response Time: 24-48 hours **Legal Notices:** Email: foodnutrifyhq@gmail.com Subject: Legal Notice Include: Detailed description of issue **Bug Reports:** Email: foodnutrifyhq@gmail.com Subject: Bug Report Include: Steps to reproduce, browser, device info **Feature Requests:** Email: foodnutrifyhq@gmail.com Subject: Feature Request Include: Detailed description of desired feature **We Value Feedback:** Your input helps us improve the Service for everyone.