Terms of Service - Oil Watch

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Oil Watch ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service or updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Oil Watch is a community-driven platform that helps users discover restaurants based on their cooking oil practices. Users can browse restaurant information, submit new restaurants, and contribute oil audit information.

The Service is provided "as is" and we make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information displayed on the platform.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User-Generated Content

The Service allows you to submit restaurant information, including names, locations, and cooking oil details ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

Grant Oil Watch a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Service
Represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights
Agree to provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge
Understand that User Content may be reviewed, edited, or removed by our moderation team

You retain ownership of your User Content, but acknowledge that it may remain on the platform even after account deletion to maintain the integrity of the community database.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information
Harass, abuse, or harm other users or restaurant owners
Spam or submit duplicate content
Attempt to manipulate the XP or ranking system
Interfere with the operation of the Service
Access the Service through automated means (bots, scrapers) without permission
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others

6. XP System and Rewards

The Service includes a gamification system where users earn experience points (XP) for contributing to the platform. XP is earned through:

Submitting new restaurant listings
Contributing oil audit information

XP has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash or other consideration. We reserve the right to modify the XP system or reset XP balances at any time.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality, is owned by Oil Watch and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

8. Disclaimers

No Medical or Dietary Advice: The information provided on the Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary decisions.

Accuracy of Information: Restaurant information on the Service is primarily user-generated and may not be accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Restaurants may change their cooking practices at any time. We encourage you to verify information directly with restaurants.

Verification Disclaimer: Oil Watch's verification status does not guarantee that a restaurant is free from seed oils. Restaurant practices may change without notice, and verification is based on user-submitted information at a specific point in time. Oil Watch is not liable for any damages or harm resulting from a verified restaurant using seed oils or other cooking practices that differ from what is displayed on the platform.

As-Is Basis: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OIL WATCH AND ITS OPERATORS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your use or inability to use the Service
Any information obtained from the Service
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Any other matter relating to the Service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oil Watch and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Oil Watch operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Oil Watch regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

16. Contact Us

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

Email: admin@oilwatch.app

Website: oilwatch.app