Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Welcome to PlantCare Companion AI. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our mobile application. By downloading, installing, or using the app, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PlantCare Companion AI, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the app.

2. Description of Service

PlantCare Companion AI is a mobile application that provides:

  • AI-powered plant identification
  • Plant care tracking and reminders
  • Growth monitoring and journal features
  • Light measurement tools
  • Care guides and educational content
  • Shopping list management
  • Notification services for plant care

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

Currently, PlantCare Companion AI operates primarily with local data storage. If account creation features are added:

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this app. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the app only for lawful purposes. You will not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the app or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the app's functionality
  • Use the app for any commercial purpose without authorization
  • Reverse engineer or decompile the app

4.2 Content Guidelines

When creating content (photos, notes, journal entries):

  • Ensure you have the right to upload and share content
  • Do not upload inappropriate or offensive material
  • Respect copyright and intellectual property rights
  • Do not share personal information of others without consent

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Rights

PlantCare Companion AI and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to the content you create in the app (photos, notes, journal entries). By using our AI features, you grant us a limited license to process your content for providing the service.

5.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6. AI Services and Accuracy

6.1 Plant Identification

Our AI-powered plant identification feature:

  • Provides suggestions based on image analysis
  • May not always be 100% accurate
  • Should be used as a guide, not definitive identification
  • Requires good quality images for best results

6.2 Care Recommendations

Plant care advice and recommendations:

  • Are general guidelines based on plant species
  • May need adjustment for your specific conditions
  • Should not replace professional horticultural advice
  • We are not responsible for plant health outcomes

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness
  • Warranties that the app will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding plant identification accuracy

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Plant damage or death resulting from use of the app
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data
  • Any damages exceeding the amount you paid for the app (if applicable)

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlantCare Companion AI, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the app
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Content you upload or share through the app

10. Subscriptions and Payments

10.1 Free Features

Many features of PlantCare Companion AI are available for free.

10.2 Premium Features (If Applicable)

If premium features are offered:

  • Pricing will be clearly displayed before purchase
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
  • Refunds are subject to App Store/Play Store policies
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with notice

11. Notifications

By using notification features, you consent to receive:

  • Plant care reminders based on your settings
  • Daily plant facts (if enabled)
  • App updates and important announcements
  • You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time

12. Data and Privacy

Your use of the app is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • Content or accuracy of third-party sites
  • Privacy practices of third parties
  • Any damages resulting from third-party interactions

14. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the app at any time
  • Update features and functionality
  • Change or remove content
  • We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes

15. Termination

15.1 By You

You may stop using the app at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

15.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Required by law or court order

16. Governing Law

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

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally.

17.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.

18. 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.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PlantCare Companion AI regarding the use of the app.

20. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Terms in the app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending a notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

21. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

By using PlantCare Companion AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.