Terms of Use.

1. Acceptance of terms

Welcome to Nodesto ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Nodesto website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Description of services

Nodesto is a social food network platform that enables users to:

• Discover restaurants, cafes, and food establishments
• Track and log meals, dining experiences, and nutritional information
• Share reviews, photos, and recommendations with other users
• Connect with friends and fellow food enthusiasts
• Create and share curated lists of favorite dining spots
• Participate in food-related challenges and earn rewards
• Plan group dining events and coordinate with friends

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without notice.

3. Eligibility

To use Nodesto, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws
• Not have been previously banned or removed from our platform

If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

4. User accounts

4.1 Account creation

To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

4.2 Account security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Create a strong, unique password
• Not share your login credentials with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Log out of your account when using shared devices

4.3 Account termination

You may delete your account at any time through the account settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

5. User conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content or reviews
• Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content without authorization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or our systems
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect personal information of other users without consent
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation

6. User content

6.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you post on Nodesto, including reviews, photos, lists, and comments ("User Content"). However, by posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Services.

6.2 Content guidelines

User Content must be accurate, honest, and based on genuine experiences. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the rights to post the content
• The content does not infringe on third-party rights
• Reviews reflect your honest opinion and actual experience
• Photos are original or properly licensed

6.3 Content moderation

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or disable access to any User Content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines, without prior notice.

7. Intellectual property

The Nodesto name, logo, and all related trademarks, service marks, and graphics are the property of Nodesto Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The Services, including all software, design, text, images, and other content (excluding User Content), are owned by Nodesto and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Services without our written permission.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Restaurant information, reviews, or ratings are accurate or complete
• The Services will meet your specific requirements
• Any defects will be corrected

User Content and third-party content do not represent our views. We are not responsible for the accuracy, safety, or legality of User Content or any business transactions you may conduct with establishments discovered through our platform.

10. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Nodesto and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nodesto and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and User Content
• Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14. Changes to terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: