Terms of Service

1. Agreement and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GluMax ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, visiting, or using GluMax's website, mobile application, and all associated services (collectively, the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. Your continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of these Terms.

2. User Qualifications and Eligibility

By using GluMax, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• You are not prohibited by law from using the Service
• You will provide accurate and complete information
• You are not using the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

If you are under 18, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

3. Account Creation and Responsibilities

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account through Google OAuth authentication. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accepting responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
• Ensuring your account information is accurate and current

3.2 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your account and personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

4. Use License and Permitted Activities

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You are permitted to:

• Create and maintain personal nutrition tracking records
• Use barcode scanning and image analysis features
• Access personalized recommendations and analytics
• Export your data in standard formats (where available)

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in any of the following activities:

• Use the Service for any illegal, unlawful, or fraudulent purpose
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Hack, infiltrate, or otherwise compromise the security of the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code
• Scrape, crawl, or automate data collection from the Service
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harass, bully, or defame other users
• Upload or share non-consensual intimate content
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Use the Service to impersonate others
• Engage in spam, unsolicited communications, or phishing

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Company Intellectual Property

All content within GluMax, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, algorithms, and documentation, is the exclusive property of GluMax or its licensors. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or create derivative works without express written consent.

6.2 User Content

You retain all rights to content you create and upload (food logs, personal data). By using the Service, you grant GluMax a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, process, and display your content for:

• Providing and improving the Service
• Aggregated analytics (in anonymized form)
• Research and development
• Personalization and recommendation systems

7. Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: GluMax is a nutrition tracking application and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• Information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice
• Nutrition recommendations are general estimates and may not be appropriate for your individual circumstances
• Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making significant dietary changes
• Do not rely solely on GluMax for managing chronic health conditions
• In case of medical emergency, consult emergency services or your physician

GluMax is not liable for any health outcomes, injuries, or damages resulting from your use of the Service or reliance on its content.

8. Limitation of Liability and Warranties

8.1 "As-Is" Provision

The Service is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Performance, security, or uninterrupted access

8.2 Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GLUMAX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GluMax, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws
• Your infringement of third-party intellectual property rights
• Harm caused by your user content

10. Third-Party Links and Content

GluMax may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• Third-party content, accuracy, or availability
• Third-party terms of service or privacy practices
• Any transactions or interactions with third parties
• Damages or losses resulting from third-party services

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk. We recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies.

11. Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge and assume all risks associated with using GluMax, including but not limited to:

• Reliance on nutritional information that may be incomplete or inaccurate
• Data loss, corruption, or unavailability
• Security breaches despite our best efforts
• Service interruptions or technical difficulties
• Health consequences of dietary decisions

12. Service Modifications and Availability

GluMax reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or features
• Perform maintenance or updates with or without notice
• Remove features or functionality
• Implement usage limits or restrictions

We are not liable for any modifications or discontinuation of the Service.

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of GluMax is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection.

14. Enforcement and Consequences

We reserve the right to enforce these Terms, including by:

• Suspending or terminating your account
• Removing prohibited content
• Reporting violations to law enforcement
• Pursuing legal action for damages

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which GluMax operates, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Before initiating legal action, you agree to attempt resolution through informal negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration at our discretion, under the rules of a mutually agreed arbitration provider.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. We will modify the invalid provision to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and GluMax regarding use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

19. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect changes. Continued use of the Service following notification of changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to changes, please discontinue use of the Service.

20. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: