Terms and Conditions
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms," "Agreement") carefully before using the LiverPal mobile application ("the App") developed and operated by Allan Ryan ("Developer," "we," "us," or "our"), an individual developer based in California, USA.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not download, install, or use the App.
1. License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on a device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with Apple's Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms of Service.
You may not: (a) copy, modify, or distribute the App; (b) reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile the App or attempt to derive its source code; (c) sell, transfer, sublicense, or otherwise make the App available to third parties; (d) use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms; or (e) remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices in the App.
2. Medical Disclaimer — IMPORTANT
THE APP IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE AND DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
LiverPal is designed to provide general nutritional tracking, food logging, and informational content related to liver-friendly dietary habits. The information provided by the App, including but not limited to nutrient tracking data, recipe suggestions, liver safety scores, daily tips, and generated reports, is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.
The App is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content within the App should not be used as a basis for making medical or dietary decisions without consulting a qualified healthcare provider.
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, HEPATOLOGIST, REGISTERED DIETITIAN, OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL before making any changes to your diet, particularly if you have been diagnosed with or are at risk for liver conditions including, but not limited to:
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis (A, B, C, or autoimmune)
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Liver fibrosis
- Any other hepatic condition or chronic illness
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR HEALTH OUTCOMES: The Developer expressly disclaims any and all liability for health outcomes, adverse effects, injuries, or damages arising from or related to your use of the App, reliance on information provided by the App, or dietary decisions made based on App content. You acknowledge that you use the App and its information entirely at your own risk.
The nutritional data, liver safety scores, and recipe information in the App are estimates based on general dietary guidelines and may not be accurate for your specific medical situation, medications, or individual health needs. Individual nutritional requirements vary based on age, sex, weight, medical history, medications, and other factors.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT RELY ON THIS APP FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL GUIDANCE.
3. Third-Party Nutritional Data & Attribution
The App uses the following third-party services to provide food search and nutritional information:
3.1 FatSecret Platform API
Nutritional information for food search results within the App is provided by the FatSecret Platform API. Use of this nutritional data is subject to the FatSecret Platform API Terms of Use, available at https://platform.fatsecret.com/terms. The FatSecret Platform API is a service provided by FatSecret, and all nutritional content retrieved through their API remains the property of FatSecret or its licensors.
Nutrition information powered by fatsecret Platform API — https://platform.fatsecret.com
3.2 Open Food Facts
Barcode scanning and product identification features within the App utilize the Open Food Facts database, a free, open, collaborative database of food products from around the world. Open Food Facts data is available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Use of Open Food Facts data is subject to their terms of use, available at https://world.openfoodfacts.org/terms-of-use. Product data from Open Food Facts is contributed by the community and may vary in accuracy and completeness.
3.3 Accuracy of Third-Party Data
While we strive to present accurate nutritional information, we do not independently verify all nutritional data obtained from FatSecret or Open Food Facts. Nutritional values displayed in the App are estimates and may contain inaccuracies. Users should verify nutritional information independently when precision is medically important, particularly for conditions requiring strict dietary management.
The Developer is not responsible for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in nutritional data provided by third-party services.
4. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
4.1 Subscription Plans
LiverPal offers auto-renewing subscription plans that unlock premium features, including premium recipes and advanced functionality. Current subscription tiers and pricing are displayed within the App at the time of purchase.
4.2 Apple Auto-Renewing Subscription Terms
By purchasing a subscription, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
- Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same rate as your current subscription.
- Free Trials: If a free trial period is offered, any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, if applicable.
- Managing Subscriptions: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store Account Settings on your device (Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions).
- Cancellation: Cancellation of the current subscription period is not permitted. When you cancel a subscription, you will continue to have access to premium features until the end of your current billing period.
- Price Changes: Subscription prices are subject to change. We will notify you of any price changes in advance, and you will have the opportunity to cancel before the new price takes effect.
4.3 Subscription Management via RevenueCat
Subscription status, receipt validation, and entitlement management are handled through RevenueCat. RevenueCat processes anonymized subscription data provided by Apple. We do not directly collect or store your payment or financial information.
4.4 Refunds
All subscription purchases are made through the Apple App Store. Refund requests must be directed to Apple in accordance with Apple's refund policies. The Developer does not have the ability to process refunds directly. To request a refund, visit https://reportaproblem.apple.com.
5. User Accounts & Responsibilities
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to keep your account information up to date.
- You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- You agree not to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through the App.
- You are solely responsible for the food log entries, health goals, and other data you input into the App.
6. Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, features, functionality, content, graphics, logos, icons, and all related intellectual property, is owned by Allan Ryan and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights to the App or its content.
Recipe content, nutritional data, educational tips, and other informational content provided within the App are the property of the Developer or are used with appropriate permissions or licenses. Nutritional data sourced from third-party providers (FatSecret Platform API, Open Food Facts) remains the property of the respective providers and is used in accordance with their terms of use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any App content without prior written consent.
7. User-Generated Content
Any data you input into the App (e.g., food logs, custom entries, health goals) remains your property. By using the App, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process, store, and display your data solely to provide the App's functionality to you.
We do not claim ownership of your personal data or food log entries.
8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
8.1 "As Is" and "As Available"
THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any nutritional data, liver safety scores, barcode scan results, or recipe information provided by the App or its third-party data sources.
8.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER, ALLAN RYAN, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- Your use of or inability to use the App;
- Any health outcomes, dietary decisions, or medical consequences resulting from your use of the App;
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the App's content, nutritional data, third-party data, or recommendations;
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data;
- Any third-party conduct or content accessed through the App.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEVELOPER'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE APP EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE DEVELOPER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Allan Ryan from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the App; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your license to use the App will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including but not limited to Medical Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) shall survive.
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting the App and contacting us at allanryanbusiness@gmail.com to request account deletion.
11. Apple App Store Terms
These Terms are between you and Allan Ryan only, not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App or its content. You acknowledge that:
- Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support services for the App.
- In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the App. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession and use of the App.
- In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Apple is not responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, or discharge of any such claim.
- Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Developer regarding your use of the App, and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Allan Ryan
Email: allanryanbusiness@gmail.com
Location: California, USA