Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

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1. Introduction

These Terms of Service (hereinafter "the Terms") govern the terms and conditions under which the mobile application "FoodSaver" (hereinafter "the Application") provided by an individual developer is used.

These Terms are concluded between the Provider and the User, and are unrelated to Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the Application or its content.

By downloading and using the Application, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If Users do not agree to these Terms, they must not use the Application.

2. Definitions

In these Terms, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• "The Application": Refers to FoodSaver and its related services
• "The Provider": Refers to the individual developer who provides the Application
• "The User": Refers to an individual who downloads and uses the Application
• "Content": Refers to all information, features, and services provided through the Application
• "Apple": Refers to Apple Inc. and its affiliated companies

3. Service Overview

The Application is a mobile application aimed at expiration date management and food waste reduction. Main features are as follows:

• Automatic recognition feature from product photos
• Expiration date management feature
• Category-based organization feature
• Notification feature

4. Terms of Use

To use the Application, Users must meet the following conditions:

• Ownership of a necessary device (smartphone or tablet)
• Availability of internet connection (for some features)
• Agreement to these Terms

5. License

The Provider grants Users the right to use the Application on a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and for personal use only. Users must comply with the following:

• Not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code of the Application
• Not modify or create derivative works of the Application
• Not transfer, sell, or lend the Application or any part thereof to third parties (including commercial use)
• Not copy or reproduce all or any part of the Application

5.1 Scope of License

The license granted to Users for use of the Application is a non-transferable license to use the Application only on Apple-branded products owned or controlled by the User, as permitted by Usage Rules set forth in Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. However, the Application purchased through Family Sharing or volume purchasing may be accessed and used by other accounts associated with the purchaser.

6. Maintenance and Support

The Provider shall be solely responsible for providing all maintenance and support services with respect to the Application as set forth in these Terms. Users and the Provider acknowledge that Apple has no obligation whatsoever to provide any maintenance and support services with respect to the Application.

7. User Obligations

Users shall be responsible for the following:

• Compliance with these Terms and applicable laws
• Not using the Application for purposes that violate laws, public order, or morals
• Not infringing on the rights of third parties (intellectual property rights, privacy rights, etc.)
• Properly managing information obtained through the Application
• Compliance with Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions

8. Prohibited Actions

Users must not engage in the following actions. If any violation is discovered, the Provider has the right to suspend or restrict the provision of services to Users.

• Using the Application for illegal purposes
• Distributing harmful information, viruses, or malware through the Application
• Defaming, threatening, or coercing other Users or third parties
• Infringing on the intellectual property rights of third parties
• Attempting to illegally access or modify the Application's system

9. OpenAI API Usage

The image recognition feature of the Application uses the OpenAI API. When using this feature, Users are deemed to have agreed to the following OpenAI Terms of Use:

• OpenAI Terms of Use

By using the Application, Users agree to send image data to OpenAI's servers. Image data is not saved after the recognition process.

10. Warranty

The Application is provided "AS IS". The Provider does not provide the following warranties:

• That the Application meets User's specific requirements
• That the Application will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the Application
• The accuracy or completeness of information provided through the Application

In the event that the Application fails to conform to any applicable warranty, Users may notify Apple and receive a refund of the purchase price. However, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple shall have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Application.

The Provider does not provide any express or implied warranties for the Application.

11. Product Claims

Users and the Provider acknowledge that the Provider, not Apple, is solely responsible for addressing any claims of the User or any third party relating to the Application or the End-User's possession and/or use of that Application, including, but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the Licensed Application fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation, including in connection with Your Licensed Application's use of HealthKit and HomeKit frameworks. These Terms shall not limit Your liability to the End-User beyond what is permitted by applicable law.

12. Legal Compliance

The End-User must represent and warrant that:

• He/she is not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country
• He/she is not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties

13. Data and Privacy

For information on the collection and use of data in the Application, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

• Respecting and protecting User privacy
• Properly managing and protecting collected information

14. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark rights, patent rights, design rights, etc.) related to the Application belong to the Provider.

• The Application's logo, design, features, code, etc., are subject to the Provider's intellectual property rights protection
• Users may not copy, use, or modify these without the Provider's prior written permission

15. Intellectual Property Infringement Responsibility

Users and the Provider acknowledge that the Provider, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any third-party intellectual property infringement claim that the Licensed Application or the End-User's possession and/or use of that Application infringes.

16. No Warranty and Disclaimer

The Application is provided "AS IS". The Provider does not provide the following warranties:

• That the Application meets User's specific requirements
• That the Application will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the Application
• The accuracy or completeness of information provided through the Application

16.1 Disclaimer Items

The Provider shall not be liable for any damages arising from the following causes:

• Direct or indirect damages caused by use or inability to use the Application
• Loss or damage of information obtained through the Application
• Loss or damage caused by interruptions or failures of third-party services
• Loss or damage caused by internet connection, device malfunctions, or other circumstances not attributable to the User
• Loss or corruption of data (including cases where User failed to make proper backups)

17. Limitation of Liability

The Provider's liability for damages shall be limited to the total amount of usage fees paid by the User for the Application within the past three months (1,000 JPY if the relevant amount is less than 1,000 JPY).

Note: Usage fees refer to the purchase price of the Application. As the Application is provided basically free of charge, this provision is made considering potential future monetization.

However, this limitation does not apply to damages caused by the Provider's intentional or gross negligence.

18. Free Service

The Application is provided basically free of charge. Some features or content may be monetized in the future, in which case prior notice will be given.

19. Changes to Terms

The Provider reserves the right to change all or part of these Terms at its reasonable discretion. The updated Terms shall become effective when posted on this page.

In the event of significant changes, the Provider will strive to notify through separate channels. If Users continue to use the Application after changes, they will be deemed to have agreed to the updated Terms. If Users do not agree, they must discontinue use of the Application.

20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan.

In the event of a dispute arising from these Services, the parties shall first endeavor to resolve the dispute through good faith consultation.

If the dispute cannot be resolved through consultation, the agreed exclusive jurisdiction court shall be the Chiba District Court.

21. Third-Party Beneficiary

Users and the Provider acknowledge and agree that Apple, and Apple's subsidiaries, are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and that, upon the End-User's acceptance of the terms and conditions of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against the End-User as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions or inquiries about these Terms, please contact us at the following contact information:

Provider: Individual Developer

Email: eerf0309+FoodSaver@gmail.com

23. Miscellaneous

23.1 Severability

Even if any part or all of these Terms is deemed invalid or illegal by a court or other authority having jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

23.2 Entire Agreement

Terms other than those set forth in these Terms may be determined based on the mutual agreement between the User and the Provider.