Terms of Service

By downloading, installing, or using the Sugar Sidekicks mobile application ("App") or visiting the Sugar Sidekicks website ("Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

You must be at least 13 years old to use this service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.

Sugar Sidekicks is a mobile application and web service that provides AI-powered nutritional analysis of meals. The App allows users to:

• Photograph meals and receive estimated nutritional information
• Track nutritional data including carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, and calories
• View glycemic index and glycemic load estimates
• Scan nutrition labels for product information

Sugar Sidekicks is NOT a medical device. The nutritional information, glycemic index, and glycemic load values provided are estimates only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always consult your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified healthcare provider before making dietary changes, especially if you have diabetes or other health conditions.

The AI-generated estimates may contain inaccuracies. Portion sizes, food identification, and nutritional values are approximations and should not be relied upon for precise dietary management.

You may create an account using email/password or Google Sign-In. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Upload content that is illegal, harmful, or violates third-party rights
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the service without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers

All content, features, and functionality of the Sugar Sidekicks service — including the AI analysis system, user interface, graphics, and documentation — are owned by Sugar Sidekicks and protected by intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of photos you upload. By using the service, you grant us a limited license to process your photos solely for the purpose of providing nutritional analysis.

Your use of Sugar Sidekicks is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy for full details.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sugar Sidekicks shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from: inaccurate nutritional estimates, reliance on AI-generated information for health decisions, service interruptions or data loss, and unauthorized access to your account.

Our total liability for any claims arising from the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe content available through the service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our designated copyright agent at [email protected]. Your notice must comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and include:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email address)
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf

If you believe material you posted was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice to the same address containing the information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).

We will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY — IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Informal resolution first: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] with a written description of your dispute. We will try to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days. Most concerns can be resolved this way.

Binding arbitration: If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and Sugar Sidekicks agree to resolve any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitration will be conducted by videoconference or telephone, or, if an in-person hearing is required, in the county where you reside.

Small claims exception: Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court instead of arbitration, if the claim qualifies.

CLASS ACTION WAIVER: You and Sugar Sidekicks each agree that any proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You and Sugar Sidekicks each waive any right to a jury trial.

Opt-out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing [email protected] within 30 days of first accepting these Terms, stating your name, the email associated with your account, and your intent to opt out of arbitration. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.

If the class action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim (and only that claim) shall proceed in court rather than in arbitration.

These Terms are governed by the Federal Arbitration Act with respect to Section 10, and otherwise by the laws of the U.S. state in which you reside, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. For users outside the United States, mandatory consumer-protection laws of your country of residence are not affected by this choice of law.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through the App (you will be asked to re-accept the updated terms)

Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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

• Email: [email protected]