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Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of ARFIDNotes. We've written them to be clear and fair.

Last updated: 8/22/2025

Key Points Summary

• ARFIDNotes is a food logging tool, not medical advice or treatment

• You own your data and can export or delete it anytime

• We're committed to your privacy and will never sell your personal information

• You're responsible for keeping your account secure

• We may update these terms, but we'll notify you of significant changes

• If you're under 18, you need parent/guardian permission to use ARFIDNotes

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using ARFIDNotes ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use our service.

ARFIDNotes is operated by NartApps ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms apply to all users of the ARFIDNotes website and mobile applications.

2. Description of Service

ARFIDNotes is a food logging and tracking application designed specifically for people with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and their support networks.

The Service includes:

  • Food logging and meal tracking capabilities
  • Safe foods and challenge foods management
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Data sharing features (optional)
  • Community features and resources

Important: ARFIDNotes is a tool to help you track your eating patterns. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

Eligibility

  • • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • • Users under 18 need parent or guardian consent
  • • You must provide accurate information when creating your account
  • • You may only create one account unless otherwise authorized

Account Security

  • • You're responsible for keeping your login credentials secure
  • • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
  • • Don't share your account with others
  • • Use a strong, unique password

4. Your Data and Privacy

Data Ownership

You own all the data you enter into ARFIDNotes. This includes your food logs, notes, preferences, and any other information you provide.

Your Rights

  • • Export your data at any time in a portable format
  • • Delete your account and all associated data
  • • Control what data is shared and with whom
  • • Access and modify your personal information

For detailed information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Acceptable Use

You may use ARFIDNotes to:

  • • Log your meals and food intake accurately
  • • Track your progress and eating patterns
  • • Share appropriate data with healthcare providers or family
  • • Participate constructively in community features

You may not:

  • • Use the service for illegal activities
  • • Share false or misleading information
  • • Attempt to access other users' private data
  • • Use the service to provide medical advice to others
  • • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • • Attempt to disrupt or damage the service
  • • Use automated tools to access the service without permission

6. Medical Disclaimer

ARFIDNotes is NOT a medical device, medical service, or substitute for professional healthcare.

Important Reminders:

  • • Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice
  • • Don't use ARFIDNotes to diagnose or treat medical conditions
  • • In emergencies, contact emergency services immediately
  • • We are not responsible for medical decisions based on app data
  • • Continue following your healthcare provider's recommendations

ARFIDNotes is designed to help you track and understand your eating patterns, which you can then share with qualified healthcare professionals.

7. Sharing and Community Features

ARFIDNotes includes optional features for sharing data and participating in community discussions.

Sharing Features

  • • All sharing is entirely optional and under your control
  • • You can revoke shared links at any time
  • • Only share data you're comfortable sharing
  • • Consider the privacy implications before sharing

Community Guidelines

  • • Be respectful and supportive to all community members
  • • Focus discussions on the ARFIDNotes app and user experience
  • • Don't provide medical advice to other users
  • • Report inappropriate content or behavior

For more details, see our Sharing & Privacy and Community Guidelines pages.

8. Service Availability

We strive to keep ARFIDNotes available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service.

Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • • Technical issues or server problems
  • • Security incidents requiring immediate attention
  • • Force majeure events beyond our control

We'll make reasonable efforts to notify users of planned maintenance and restore service quickly.

9. Limitation of Liability

ARFIDNotes is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

  • • Medical decisions made based on app data
  • • Data loss due to technical issues (though we backup regularly)
  • • Damages resulting from service interruptions
  • • Third-party actions or content
  • • Misuse of the service by other users

In jurisdictions that don't allow limitation of liability, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

  • • We'll notify you via email or app notification
  • • We'll post the updated Terms with a new "Last updated" date
  • • Significant changes will include a summary of what changed
  • • You'll have time to review changes before they take effect

Continuing to use ARFIDNotes after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Account Termination

You can:

  • • Delete your account at any time through your settings
  • • Export your data before deletion
  • • Contact us for assistance with account deletion

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • • Violation of these Terms
  • • Illegal activities or abuse of other users
  • • Extended periods of inactivity (with advance notice)

We'll provide reasonable notice before termination unless immediate action is required for security.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us:

We typically respond to inquiries within a few business days.

Thank You for Using ARFIDNotes

We're committed to creating a safe, helpful tool for the ARFID community. These terms help us maintain that environment while protecting everyone's rights.