Terms of Service
Last Updated: April 16, 2026
Welcome to Transplant Care Companion. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application and services. By creating an account or using our app, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Transplant Care Companion, you agree to:
- Be bound by these Terms of Service
- Comply with our Privacy Policy
- Accept all risks associated with using health management technology
- Be at least 13 years of age (or have parental consent)
2. Medical Disclaimer - CRITICAL INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
2.1 Not a Medical Device
Transplant Care Companion is a health management tool designed to help you organize and track your transplant care information. It is NOT:
- A medical device
- A diagnostic tool
- A treatment or cure
- A replacement for professional medical advice
- Approved by the FDA or any regulatory health authority
2.2 Always Consult Healthcare Providers
You should ALWAYS:
- Consult your transplant team before making medical decisions
- Follow your doctor's instructions, not just app recommendations
- Report any health changes to your healthcare provider immediately
- Never stop or change medications based solely on app information
- Seek emergency medical attention for serious symptoms
2.3 Information Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that:
- All information provided by the app is complete or current
- Food safety ratings are 100% accurate for your specific condition
- AI chat responses are medically accurate or appropriate for your situation
- The app will always function without errors or interruptions
2.4 Emergency Situations
DO NOT use this app for emergencies. In case of medical emergency:
- Call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately
- Contact your transplant team's emergency line
- Go to the nearest emergency room
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
3.1 Account Creation
To use our services, you must:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Be at least 13 years old (or have parental consent)
- Create a unique password and keep it confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- All activities that occur under your account
- Logging out from shared or public devices
- Notifying us of any security breaches
3.3 Accurate Information
You agree to:
- Enter accurate medication, dosage, and schedule information
- Update your information when it changes
- Not rely solely on app reminders for critical medications
- Verify all entered data for accuracy
4. Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use our app to:
- Track your medications, vitals, and medical expenses
- Scan foods for general safety information
- Ask general health questions to our AI assistant
- Access your personal health records
4.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the app for illegal activities
- Share your account credentials with others
- Attempt to hack, compromise, or interfere with the app
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Scrape, copy, or reverse engineer the app
- Use the app to spam or harass others
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Access other users' data without authorization
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Rights
We own all rights to:
- The Transplant Care Companion app, code, and design
- Our logo, branding, and trademarks
- All app content, features, and functionality
5.2 Your Rights
You retain ownership of:
- Your personal health data
- Content you create (medication notes, chat messages, etc.)
- Photos you upload (food scans)
5.3 License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not sublicense, sell, or redistribute our app.
6. Data and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand:
- What information we collect
- How we use and protect your data
- Your privacy rights and choices
- How we handle health information
By using our app, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Service Availability
7.1 No Guarantee of Availability
We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee that:
- The app will always be available or error-free
- Data will never be lost (always maintain backup records)
- Features will work perfectly on all devices
- The service will never be interrupted
7.2 Maintenance and Updates
We may:
- Perform scheduled or emergency maintenance
- Update features, change functionality, or remove features
- Suspend the service temporarily for technical reasons
7.3 Backup Your Data
You should:
- Keep separate records of critical medical information
- Not rely solely on our app for medication schedules
- Maintain backup copies of important data
8. Fees and Payment
8.1 Free Service
Transplant Care Companion is currently free to use. We do not charge for:
- Account creation
- Core features (medications, budget, food scanner, chat, vitals)
- Data storage
8.2 Future Premium Features
We may introduce premium features in the future. If we do:
- We will provide clear pricing and feature descriptions
- Core features will remain free
- You can choose whether to upgrade
- We will notify users at least 30 days before charging
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
We disclaim all warranties, including:
- Merchantability: That the app is fit for your specific purpose
- Non-Infringement: That use won't violate third-party rights
- Accuracy: That information provided is complete or error-free
- Reliability: That the app will always function correctly
- Medical Outcomes: That using the app will improve your health
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
10.1 No Liability for Damages
We are NOT liable for:
- Any health complications, injuries, or medical issues
- Missed medications due to app errors or notification failures
- Incorrect food safety information
- Data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access
- Financial losses from budget tracking errors
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
10.2 Maximum Liability
Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed:
- The amount you paid us in the past 12 months (currently $0)
- OR $100 USD, whichever is greater
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Transplant Care Companion, its developers, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the app
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
- Medical decisions made based on app information
12. Termination
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Contacting us to request account deletion
- Your data will be deleted within 30 days
- You may export your data before deletion
12.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Abuse or misuse the service
- Pose a security risk
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the app will be revoked
- Your data will be deleted per our retention policy
- These Terms will remain in effect for past activities
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- We will notify you of significant changes via in-app notification
- Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance
- If you don't agree to new terms, you must stop using the app
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - to be specified], without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes, you agree to:
- First attempt to resolve informally by contacting us
- Participate in good-faith negotiations
- Binding arbitration if informal resolution fails (if applicable in your jurisdiction)
14.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action (where permitted by law).
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Transplant Care Companion regarding use of the app.
17. Third-Party Services
Our app uses third-party services (Cloudflare) for hosting and infrastructure. These services have their own terms and privacy policies, which you should review.
Acknowledgment: By clicking "I Agree" during account creation or by using Transplant Care Companion, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Last Updated: April 16, 2026