Terms of Service

Welcome to safeshelf. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our AI-powered food ingredient analysis service. By using safeshelf, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Service Description

SafeShelf is a web-based service that uses artificial intelligence to analyze food ingredient lists from uploaded images. Our service provides:

• Ingredient recognition and identification
• Health score calculations based on ingredient analysis
• Detection of potentially harmful additives and preservatives
• Personalized recommendations for healthier food choices
• Educational content about food safety and nutrition

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using safeshelf, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use safeshelf. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our service. By using safeshelf, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use SafeShelf only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Upload images that contain illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Use the service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or interfere with our service
• Use automated tools to access our service without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate others
• Upload images that infringe on intellectual property rights

4.2 Image Uploads

When uploading images to safeshelf, you confirm that:

• You have the right to upload and share the images
• The images do not contain personal information of others
• The images are relevant to food ingredient analysis
• You understand that images are processed by AI systems

5. Service Availability and Limitations

5.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Third-party service outages
• Force majeure events

5.2 AI Analysis Limitations

Our AI analysis has limitations and may not always be 100% accurate. Factors affecting accuracy include:

• Image quality and readability
• Ingredient list completeness
• Database coverage and updates
• AI model training limitations

You acknowledge that artificial intelligence is an evolving field and may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or "hallucinated" information. You agree to independently verify any information from the service before making decisions related to your health or safety.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

safeshelf, including our website, AI models, analysis algorithms, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary technology without permission.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of images you upload. By uploading images, you grant us a limited license to process them for analysis purposes and to use anonymized data for service improvement.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Medical Disclaimers

8.2 Service Disclaimers

SafeShelf is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy of AI analysis results
• Completeness of ingredient identification
• Fitness for particular purposes
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted service availability

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SafeShelf and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to:

• Dietary decisions based on our analysis
• Health consequences from food consumption
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Third-party actions or omissions

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless safeshelf, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your uploaded content
• Your violation of third-party rights

11. Third-Party Services

SafeShelf integrates with third-party services including Google AI Studio, Supabase, and others. These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party service availability or policies.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on our website. Continued use of SafeShelf after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of material changes when possible.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to SafeShelf at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or for any other reason. You may stop using our service at any time.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where SafeShelf operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

16. Contact Information

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SafeShelf regarding your use of our service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.