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Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Menu Detective mobile application (the "App") and website at menudetective.app (the "Service"). By downloading, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

Important: The Service provides AI-generated menu analysis and allergen identification for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and you should always confirm with restaurant staff regarding ingredients and preparation methods.

1. Acceptance

By creating an account, downloading the App, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent. The Service is not intended for users under 13.

3. Medical Disclaimer

The Service is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. The AI-generated analysis of menu items is based on extracted text and allergen pattern matching. It may be incomplete or inaccurate. You alone are responsible for:

  • Verifying ingredients and preparation methods with restaurant staff
  • Making informed decisions about what to eat based on your allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements
  • Carrying appropriate emergency medication (e.g., epinephrine auto-injector) if you have severe allergies

The Service is a supplemental tool and should never be your sole source of allergen information. Always read menus carefully and speak directly with restaurant staff about your dietary needs.

4. Subscriptions and Purchases

4.1 Free Tier

The App offers a free tier with limited cloud AI scans (2 per calendar day). Free tier features are subject to change.

4.2 Premium Subscription

A premium subscription ("full_case_file") provides unlimited cloud AI scans, multi-photo scanning, and spelling correction. Current pricing:

  • Annual: $39.99/year (includes 3-day free trial)
  • Trip Pass: $5.99 one-time (7-day access)

4.3 Payment and Billing

All purchases are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, as applicable. Payment terms, billing cycles, and refunds are governed by the respective store's terms. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store or Play Store account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a subscription.

5. Privacy

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. The App is designed as a privacy-first tool — your allergen profile stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to circumvent the free tier quota or other usage restrictions
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service's backend APIs
  • Misrepresent the capabilities of the App or claim it provides medical diagnoses

7. Intellectual Property

The App, its design, branding, and underlying technology are the property of Menu Detective and its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes. No other rights are granted.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The AI analysis will be accurate, complete, or error-free
  • The Service will be uninterrupted or free from bugs or outages
  • Menu text extraction will capture all relevant information

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Menu Detective, its developers, and affiliates 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 allergic reactions, health complications, or other personal injury. Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the App ends, and you must delete the App from your devices.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or website. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

  • Email: support@menudetective.app

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