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Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction#

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the SnapCalorie Application Programming Interface ("API"). By accessing or using the API, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Service Description#

The SnapCalorie API offers innovative solutions to individuals and businesses seeking comprehensive analysis and nutritional information about food. Our services include the ability to analyze food items from textual descriptions or images, providing a detailed breakdown of the food's identity and quantity. Additionally, our platform offers extensive nutritional details for a wide range of food items, tailored to support the needs of our users in making informed dietary and health-related decisions.

3. Pricing and Payment#

Subscription Fees#

The subscription fee for the API is $499 per month, inclusive of up to 10,000 API calls. Calls to the Usage endpoint are exempt from this limit. Additional blocks of 4,000 API calls can be purchased for $100 each.

Payment Processing#

Subscription fees are billed monthly in advance through a Stripe-powered checkout process, with payment collected via credit card.

Adjustments to Pricing#

SnapCalorie reserves the right to modify pricing terms with at least thirty (30) days' notice. Continued use of the API after such notice constitutes acceptance of the new pricing terms.

Overages and Billing Cycle#

Subscribers must pre-pay for any anticipated overage beyond their monthly call allowance. Failure to pre-pay for overages will result in a pro-rated charge based on actual usage beyond the subscriber's limit.

Failure to Pay#

In the event of a late or failed payment, SnapCalorie reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the API. Reinstatement of service will require payment of any outstanding balances.

4. Account Registration and Security#

To access the API, users must complete a registration process and agree to protect their authentication credentials, including API keys. Sharing or reselling API access is strictly prohibited.

5. Use of the API#

Users agree to use the API in a manner that is ethical and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited uses include attempts to reverse engineer the service, use the API to develop competing products, or process illegal content.

6. Intellectual Property#

Data provided to SnapCalorie via the API remains the intellectual property of the user, with SnapCalorie retaining a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use such data for service improvement purposes. Users receive a perpetual license to use the API responses within their products, provided such use does not involve the creation of derivative databases or services intended to replicate the SnapCalorie API.

7. Termination#

SnapCalorie may terminate or suspend access to the API for violations of these Terms, including, but not limited to, unauthorized use or abuse of the service.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers#

SnapCalorie provides the API on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or availability of the API.

9. Limitation of Liability#

SnapCalorie's liability for any claims arising out of these Terms is limited to the amount paid by the user in the one (1) month preceding the claim. In no event shall SnapCalorie be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

10. Dispute Resolution#

Any disputes under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with Delaware law governing.

11. Modifications to Terms#

SnapCalorie reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of any changes, with continued use of the API constituting acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information#

For any questions or legal notices, please contact us at help@snapcalorie.com.