Terms of Use for PRūF
Effective Date: January 26, 2025
Last Updated: July 9, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to PRūF! These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you
("you," "your," or "User") and PRūF ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the PRūF mobile
application (the "App") and related services.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using PRūF, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
Description of Service
PRūF is a food safety and nutrition mobile application that provides:
- Restaurant menu analysis for harmful additives and allergens
- Personalized food safety alerts based on your dietary preferences
- Nutritional information and risk assessments for menu items
- Premium features including advanced filtering and detailed analysis
- Educational content about food additives and ingredients
Eligibility and Account Registration
Age Requirements
- You must be at least 13 years old to use PRūF
- Users between 13-17 must have parental consent
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
Account Creation
- You may create an account using Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or email/password
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- Each person may maintain only one account
Account Responsibilities
- Keep your login credentials confidential
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized account access
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- Do not share your account with others
Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may use PRūF for:
- Personal food safety and nutrition information
- Making informed dining decisions
- Educational purposes regarding food additives
- Reporting inaccuracies to improve our database
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Use the App for commercial purposes without authorization
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the App
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Impersonate others or create fake accounts
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with App security or other users' access
- Share or redistribute App content without permission
Content Guidelines
When submitting restaurant requests, inaccuracy reports, or feedback:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Do not include offensive, discriminatory, or harmful content
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Do not include personal information of others
Premium Subscription Services
Premium Features
PRūF Premium includes:
- Ad-free experience
- Advanced filtering and sorting options
- Detailed nutritional analysis
- Priority customer support
- Early access to new features
Subscription Terms
- Premium subscriptions are auto-renewing
- Billing occurs through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Subscription terms and pricing are displayed before purchase
- Free trial periods (if offered) convert to paid subscriptions unless cancelled
Billing and Payments
- All payments are processed by Apple or Google
- Prices are subject to change with advance notice
- Taxes may apply based on your location
- Refunds are governed by Apple/Google policies
Cancellation
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device settings
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- Premium features remain accessible until subscription expires
- No partial refunds for unused subscription time
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
PRūF and all related content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property
laws:
- App design, features, and functionality
- Food safety database and analysis algorithms
- Educational content and scoring systems
- Trademarks, logos, and branding elements
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Access and view content within the App
- Download content for offline use as designed
User-Generated Content
When you submit content (reports, requests, feedback):
- You retain ownership of your original content
- You grant us a license to use, modify, and improve our services
- You represent that you have the right to submit such content
- We may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion
Disclaimers and Medical Information
Educational Purpose Only
IMPORTANT: PRūF provides food ingredient and additive information for educational purposes
only. This information does not constitute medical advice.
Medical Disclaimers
- Not Medical Advice: Content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any medical condition
- Individual Variation: Food sensitivities and allergies vary by individual
- Professional Consultation: Always consult healthcare professionals for
personalized dietary advice
- Emergency Situations: Do not rely on PRūF for life-threatening allergy
management
Information Accuracy
- We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current or complete
- Restaurant menu items and ingredients may change without notice
- Nutritional information is based on available data and may contain errors
- Use information as a general guide, not absolute fact
No Warranties
PRūF is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including:
- Accuracy or completeness of information
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security or privacy of data transmission
- Fitness for any particular purpose
Limitation of Liability
Maximum Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability to you for any claims arising from or
related to PRūF shall not exceed the amount you paid for Premium services in the 12 months preceding
the claim.
Excluded Damages
We shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Medical expenses or health-related costs
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from third-party content or services
- Any damages arising from food-related health issues
Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for:
- Restaurant menu accuracy or ingredient changes
- Third-party websites or services linked from the App
- User-generated content or reports
- Actions taken based on App information
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by
reference. Key points include:
- We collect only necessary information for App functionality
- We do not sell personal information to third parties
- We use appropriate security measures to protect your data
- You have control over your personal information and preferences
Termination
Your Right to Terminate
You may stop using PRūF and delete your account at any time through the App settings.
Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your access to PRūF:
- For violation of these Terms
- For fraudulent or illegal activity
- For abuse of the service or other users
- For extended periods of inactivity
- At our discretion with or without cause
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to PRūF will cease immediately
- Premium subscriptions continue until the end of the paid period
- We may retain certain information as required by law
- Provisions regarding liability and intellectual property survive termination
Updates and Modifications
App Updates
- We may update PRūF to add features, fix bugs, or improve performance
- Updates may be automatic or require user action
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
Terms Changes
- We may modify these Terms with advance notice
- Material changes will be communicated through the App or email
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- You may terminate your account if you disagree with changes
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or PRūF services:
Last Updated: July 9, 2025