Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ChewChart ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

ChewChart is a free web-based meal planning application that allows users to:

• Plan meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner across weekly schedules
• Store meal plans locally in their browser or optionally sync to the cloud
• Share meal plans via various platforms and formats
• Export meal plans as PDF documents
• Access historical meal suggestions

3. User Accounts and Data

ChewChart offers both anonymous and registered usage:

• Anonymous Use: You can use ChewChart without creating an account, with data stored locally on your device
• Registered Use: Optional account creation for cloud synchronization across devices
• Data Ownership: You retain full ownership of all meal plans and data you create
• Data Accuracy: You are responsible for the accuracy of meal information you input

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using ChewChart, you agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to unlawful acts
• Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, or laws
• Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the rights of others
• Harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• Submit false or misleading information
• Attempt to access or use another user's account without permission
• Upload or transmit malicious code or malware
• Spam or send unsolicited messages through our sharing features

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Content ownership and usage rights:

• Your Content: You own all meal plans, recipes, and personal data you create
• Our Content: ChewChart interface, design, and functionality are our intellectual property
• License Grant: You grant us a limited license to store and process your data to provide the service
• Public Sharing: Content you choose to share publicly may be viewed by others

6. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service, but:

• We do not guarantee 100% uptime or uninterrupted service
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service with or without notice
• We may update these terms periodically - continued use implies acceptance
• Scheduled maintenance will be communicated when possible

7. Data Backup and Loss

• We recommend regularly exporting your meal plans as backups
• We are not liable for data loss due to technical failures, browser issues, or service interruptions
• Local storage data may be cleared by browser settings or device storage cleanup

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us:

• Our privacy practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy
• We use minimal data collection and prioritize local storage
• Third-party integrations (analytics, cloud storage) have their own privacy policies
• You can delete your data at any time

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

ChewChart is provided "as is" without warranties:

• No Warranties: We make no warranties about service reliability, accuracy, or fitness for purpose
• Nutritional Information: ChewChart is a planning tool, not a source of nutritional or medical advice
• Limited Liability: Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
• User Responsibility: You use the service at your own risk

10. Third-Party Services

ChewChart integrates with third-party services:

• Analytics: PostHog for usage analytics
• Cloud Storage: Supabase for optional data synchronization
• CDN Services: For loading external libraries and resources
• Social Platforms: For sharing functionality

These services have their own terms and policies which apply to their use.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement:

• Your Right: You may stop using the service at any time
• Our Right: We may terminate or suspend access for violations of these terms
• Effect of Termination: Your right to use the service ends immediately
• Data Retention: You may export your data before termination

12. Governing Law and Disputes

Legal matters will be handled as follows:

• These terms are governed by applicable local laws
• Disputes will be resolved through good faith negotiation first
• You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically:

• Significant changes will be highlighted in the application
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• You may discontinue use if you disagree with changes
• The effective date will be updated below

14. Contact Information