1. Scope of Application

These Terms of Service govern the use of the Fructose Scanner mobile application (“the App”) operated by Niklas Weber. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you accept these Terms in full. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must not use the App.

2. Description of Service

The App is a digital tool designed to assist users in identifying potentially problematic ingredients in food products with respect to fructose malabsorption. The App provides OCR-based scanning of ingredient lists, barcode-based product lookup, access to a database of foods with fructose and glucose information, personal dietary profile configuration, and the ability to save products for future reference. The App is intended solely for informational and organizational purposes and does not claim to replace professional medical advice or dietary consultation.

3. Medical Disclaimer

The App is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. The information provided through the App is for informational purposes only and must not be construed as medical advice. Users are expressly advised to consult a qualified physician, dietitian, or healthcare provider before making any dietary changes or decisions based on information obtained from the App. Individual tolerance to foods and ingredients varies significantly, and the App cannot account for every user’s specific medical situation.

4. Accuracy and Limitations

The App relies on optical character recognition (OCR), a database of food ingredients, and third-party data provided by Open Food Facts. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any data provided. OCR accuracy depends on image quality, lighting conditions, and label legibility. The ingredient database may not include all products or reflect recent formulation changes. Barcode data relies on third-party sources which may contain errors or omissions. Risk assessments are based on general scientific guidelines and may not reflect personal tolerance levels. Users are encouraged to verify critical product information independently, particularly in cases of severe sensitivities or allergies.

5. User Responsibilities

By using the App, you agree to use it at your own risk, to verify important dietary information through independent sources, to refrain from relying on the App as a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice, to report any errors or inaccuracies you discover, and to use the App in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

6. Intellectual Property

The App, including but not limited to its source code, design, user interface, graphical elements, and proprietary ingredient database, is owned by Niklas Weber and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The name “Fructose Scanner” and associated branding elements are proprietary trademarks. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works based on the App without the prior written consent of the owner.

7. Purchases and Refunds

The App is offered with a free tier that provides limited features subject to usage restrictions. Premium features may be unlocked through a one-time in-app purchase. Such purchases are non-transferable between platforms (iOS and Android). All payments and refunds are processed exclusively through the respective app stores. Apple App Store refunds are subject to Apple’s refund policy. Google Play Store refunds are subject to Google’s refund policy. If subscription-based services are introduced in the future for AI-powered features, the specific terms, pricing, cancellation, and renewal policies will be disclosed clearly within the App prior to any charge.

8. Privacy

The protection of your privacy is important to us. The App is designed to minimize data collection. Core scanning and lookup functions operate entirely on your device and do not transmit any personal data to our servers. AI-powered features (food photo analysis, menu analysis, Ask AI) transmit food images, menu text, or questions to our backend infrastructure and to OpenAI for processing. Usage metadata, including anonymous device identifiers and request counts, is collected solely for rate limiting and abuse prevention purposes. No personal identification information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers is collected. For complete details, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the App is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Niklas Weber shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from or in connection with the use of or inability to use the App, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies in particular to errors or inaccuracies in ingredient detection or database information, adverse health reactions resulting from reliance on App-provided information, loss of locally stored data, and interruptions or unavailability of the App. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the App is to cease using it and uninstall it from your device.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Niklas Weber and any affiliated parties from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be communicated by posting the updated Terms within the App. Modified Terms become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. We further reserve the right to discontinue the App or any of its features at any time without liability. You may terminate these Terms at any time by uninstalling the App and ceasing its use.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Munich, Germany.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and Medical Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Niklas Weber regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, you may contact us at:

E-Mail: nick@fructohelp.com
Internet address: www.fructohelp.com

Niklas Weber
Dachsteinstr. 29
81825 München
Germany

VAT identification number in accordance with section 27 a of the German VAT act: DE310162546