Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to SwapHealthy ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using swaphealthy.com (the "Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

SwapHealthy provides:

• Information about healthy ingredient substitutions
• Nutritional data sourced from reputable databases including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) FoodData Central
• Nutritional guides and cooking tips
• Diet-specific recommendations
• Educational content about healthy cooking
• Tools to save and manage favorite swaps

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date nutritional information, data may change and individual results may vary.

3. Medical and Health Disclaimer

If you have any medical conditions, allergies, dietary restrictions, or are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare provider before implementing any ingredient substitutions. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information on our Website.

Nutritional Information Accuracy: While we source nutritional data from reputable databases such as the USDA FoodData Central, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy of all nutritional information. Values may vary based on brands, preparation methods, and serving sizes. Always verify nutritional information with product labels and consult healthcare professionals for dietary guidance.

4. User Responsibilities

When using SwapHealthy, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when contacting us or using our services
• Use the Website only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
• Not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our services
• Not use automated systems or software to extract data from our Website
• Respect all intellectual property rights
• Not misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on SwapHealthy, including but not limited to:

• Text, graphics, logos, images, and icons
• Ingredient swap recommendations and guides
• Software, code, and functionality
• Design, layout, and compilation

...is the property of SwapHealthy and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.1 Permitted Use

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our Website on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

5.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use automated tools to scrape or download our database

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to us (feedback, comments, suggestions, or ideas):

• You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish your content
• You represent that you own or have the right to submit the content
• You agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• We are not obligated to use or respond to your submissions

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as Amazon, iHerb, or other retailers). These links are provided for your convenience only.

• We do not control or endorse third-party websites
• We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites
• Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk
• We may earn affiliate commissions from purchases made through our links

8. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

SwapHealthy participates in various affiliate marketing programs and may display advertisements:

• We may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links
• Advertisements are provided by Google AdSense and other networks
• We do not control the content of advertisements displayed
• Our recommendations are based on our own research and opinions
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations

9. Limitation of Liability

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, or malware transmitted through the Website
• Any errors or omissions in any content
• User-generated content or conduct of any third party
• Health outcomes resulting from following any suggestions on our Website

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SwapHealthy and its affiliates from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Website

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact Information

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

16. Acknowledgment

BY USING SWAPHEALTHY, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR WEBSITE.