Food Snap Terms of Service
Effective Date: 25-07-2025
Welcome to the Food Snap Community! 🍽️
We're excited you're joining our community of food lovers who enjoy discovering, sharing, and recreating amazing dishes. These terms help us maintain a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone. We've written them in plain language to make them as clear as possible.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the Food Snap mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you don't agree with these terms, please don't use our App.
2. Description of Service
Food Snap is an AI-powered mobile application that helps you:
- Identify dishes from photos you take at restaurants
- Discover recipes to recreate those dishes at home
- Track your favorite dishes and nutritional information
- Connect with other food enthusiasts in our community
- Get personalized recommendations based on your preferences
Our Mission
We aim to bridge the gap between dining out and cooking at home, helping you explore culinary creativity while building a supportive community of food lovers.
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- You're responsible for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines.
4. User Content and Community Guidelines
What You Can Share
- Photos of food and dishes
- Recipe reviews and modifications
- Cooking tips and experiences
- Restaurant recommendations
4.1 Content Standards
When sharing content on Food Snap, please ensure it:
- Is respectful and appropriate for all ages
- Relates to food, cooking, or dining experiences
- Doesn't violate others' intellectual property rights
- Is accurate and not misleading
- Doesn't contain spam or promotional content (unless you're a verified partner)
Content We Don't Allow
- Harmful, offensive, or discriminatory content
- Copyrighted images without permission
- Misleading nutritional or health claims
- Spam or excessive promotional content
- Content that violates applicable laws
4.2 Content Ownership and License
- You retain ownership of the content you upload
- By sharing content, you grant Food Snap a license to use, display, and distribute it within our service
- This license helps us provide features like recipe sharing and community discovery
- You can delete your content at any time, which will revoke this license
5. AI Recognition and Recipe Accuracy
Important Disclaimer
Our AI-powered food recognition and recipe suggestions are provided for entertainment and convenience purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee:
- 100% accurate dish identification
- Complete accuracy of nutritional information
- Suitability for specific dietary restrictions or allergies
- Professional nutritional or health advice
Always consult healthcare professionals for dietary and health decisions.
6. Subscription and Payment Terms
6.1 Free and Premium Services
- Free Tier: Limited monthly recognitions and basic features
- Premium Subscription: Unlimited recognitions and advanced features
6.2 Payment and Billing
- Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- Payments are processed through your device's app store
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
- Refunds are handled according to your app store's policies
7. 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 Privacy Points
- We use your photos only to provide our recognition service
- Location data helps provide relevant restaurant suggestions
- We don't sell your personal information to third parties
- You can request data deletion at any time
8. Affiliate Links and Partnerships
Food Snap may include affiliate links to help you purchase ingredients or kitchen tools. When you make purchases through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These partnerships help us keep the app free and improve our services.
9. Intellectual Property
9.1 Our Rights
- Food Snap's name, logo, and original content are our intellectual property
- Our AI algorithms and database are proprietary
- You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
9.2 Your Rights
- You retain all rights to content you create and share
- You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to share any content
- Report any copyright infringement to us immediately
10. Limitation of Liability
Food Snap is provided "as is" without warranties. We're not liable for:
- Inaccurate recipe or nutritional information
- Issues arising from following our recipe suggestions
- Service interruptions or technical problems
- User-generated content or third-party links
Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you've paid for premium services in the 12 months preceding any claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Food Snap harmless from any claims arising from your use of the App, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another party.
12. Governing Law and Disputes
- These Terms are governed by Italian law
- Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Genova, Italy
- We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication first
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes through the App or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Termination
14.1 By You
You may stop using Food Snap and delete your account at any time through the App settings.
14.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines. We'll provide reasonable notice when possible.
15. Severability
If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Food Snap regarding your use of our service.
Thank You! 🙏
Thank you for being part of the Food Snap community. Together, we're making cooking more accessible, enjoyable, and social. Happy cooking!