Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using MealSquire ("the Service"), operated by ByteSquire Limited, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

MealSquire is a comprehensive meal planning and nutrition management application that provides:

• Healthy menu browsing with detailed nutritional information
• Custom meal creation and recipe management
• Weekly meal planning and scheduling
• Family meal planning features
• Automated shopping list generation
• Nutrition tracking and target setting
• Nutritionist platform for client management and meal plan authoring
• Client-nutritionist relationship system with consultation notes
• Restaurant ordering from partner healthy food restaurants
• USDA FoodData Central integration for accurate nutrition data
• Google OAuth authentication for easy sign-in

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use MealSquire, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• Your name (first and last)
• A secure password, OR
• Sign in with your Google account

3.2 Account Types

MealSquire offers different account types:

• Self-Managed Users: Plan their own meals independently
• Nutritionist-Guided Users: Receive meal plans assigned by their nutritionist
• Nutritionist Professionals: Create meal plans and manage client relationships (requires verification)
• Restaurant Customers: Order healthy meals from partner restaurants

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Using a strong, unique password

3.4 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use MealSquire. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Nutritionist Services

4.1 Nutritionist Verification

Users who wish to offer nutritionist services through MealSquire must:

• Provide proof of their professional qualifications and credentials
• Submit to verification by our team
• Maintain valid professional licenses and certifications

We reserve the right to approve or reject nutritionist applications and to revoke nutritionist status at any time.

4.2 Professional Responsibility

Nutritionists using our platform are solely responsible for:

• The accuracy and appropriateness of meal plans and nutrition advice they provide
• Maintaining their professional licenses and certifications
• Complying with applicable health, nutrition, and professional regulations
• Obtaining appropriate professional liability insurance
• Protecting client confidentiality and privacy
• Conducting proper consultations before creating meal plans

4.3 Client Relationships

The professional relationship between nutritionists and clients is independent of ByteSquire Limited. We provide the platform for connection, collaboration, and meal plan management, but we are not a party to the professional relationship or responsible for the services provided by nutritionists.

5. User Content and Conduct

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create in MealSquire, including:

• Custom recipes and meals
• Weekly meal plans
• Shopping lists
• Personal nutrition data
• Consultation notes (for nutritionists)

By using our services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of providing MealSquire services.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Misrepresent your qualifications as a nutritionist
• Collect user data without permission
• Use automated scripts or bots (except with our permission)
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights

6. Restaurant Orders and Delivery

6.1 Restaurant Services

MealSquire may offer restaurant ordering services through partner restaurants. Restaurant orders are subject to:

• Restaurant availability and operating hours
• Delivery area restrictions
• Minimum order requirements
• Individual restaurant policies and terms

6.2 Food Safety and Quality

ByteSquire Limited is NOT responsible for:

• The preparation, handling, or quality of food ordered through our platform
• Food safety or foodborne illness
• Allergen cross-contamination
• Delivery delays or issues

Food safety is the responsibility of the restaurant. If you have concerns about food quality or safety, contact the restaurant directly.

6.3 Allergens and Dietary Restrictions

While we provide allergen and ingredient information, you are responsible for verifying this information with the restaurant before ordering. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of allergen information. If you have severe food allergies or medical dietary restrictions, consult with the restaurant directly.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

MealSquire and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ByteSquire Limited and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use MealSquire for personal, non-commercial purposes (or professional purposes if you are a verified nutritionist).

7.3 Nutritional Data

Nutritional information provided by MealSquire comes from various sources including USDA FoodData Central. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all nutritional data is 100% accurate. USDA data is in the public domain and subject to USDA's terms.

8. Payment Terms

8.1 Free and Premium Features

MealSquire offers both free and premium features. Premium subscriptions may include:

• Advanced meal planning tools
• Unlimited recipe storage
• Professional nutritionist features
• Priority customer support
• Ad-free experience

8.2 Subscription Billing

If you subscribe to premium features:

• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
• You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• You will receive a receipt for each payment

8.3 Restaurant Orders

Restaurant orders are charged at the time of order placement. Prices include:

• Food cost as listed on the menu
• Applicable taxes
• Delivery fees (if applicable)
• Service fees (if applicable)

8.4 Cancellation and Refunds

For subscriptions: You may cancel at any time through your account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods, except as required by law.

For restaurant orders: Cancellation and refund policies are subject to restaurant policies and timing. Please contact support immediately if you need to cancel an order.

8.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices. We will provide at least 30 days' notice before any price increase takes effect. Your continued use after the price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Key points:

• We do NOT sell your personal data
• Google OAuth only accesses basic profile info (email, name, picture)
• We do NOT access Gmail, Drive, Calendar, or other Google services
• You can export or delete your account and data at any time
• Nutritionist-client data sharing is limited to authorized meal planning purposes

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy or completeness of nutritional information
• Suitability of meal plans for your specific health needs
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security of data transmission
• Quality, safety, or accuracy of restaurant food
• Professional qualifications of nutritionists (despite our verification efforts)

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BYTESQUIRE LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Health issues arising from meal plans, nutritional information, or restaurant food
• Errors in nutritional calculations or allergen information
• Food allergies, foodborne illness, or adverse reactions
• Actions or omissions of third-party nutritionists or restaurants
• Unauthorized access to your account

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of MealSquire shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ByteSquire Limited, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of MealSquire
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your content and activities on the platform
• Your provision of nutritionist services (if applicable)

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting your account through the Data & Privacy settings page
• Contacting our support team at info@bytesquire.com

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of subscription fees or restaurant orders
• Abuse of our services or other users
• Misrepresentation of nutritionist credentials
• Providing harmful nutritional advice (for nutritionists)
• Extended account inactivity
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use MealSquire immediately ceases. We may delete your account and user content, though we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution, compliance).

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us at info@bytesquire.com first to attempt to resolve the dispute informally before pursuing formal legal action. We are committed to working with you to find a fair resolution.

14.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ByteSquire Limited is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the jurisdiction where ByteSquire Limited is registered for the resolution of any disputes.

15. Changes to Terms of Service

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Sending an email notification to your registered email (for material changes)
• Displaying a notice in the MealSquire application

Your continued use of MealSquire after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our services and delete your account.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ByteSquire Limited regarding the use of MealSquire and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account to any third party without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any third party without restriction.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.