Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Healthblokk. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Healthblokk web application, services, and any related content (collectively, the "Services"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Healthblokk.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Healthblokk's Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including any additional terms and policies referenced herein or available through hyperlinks.

These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including but not limited to consumers, restaurant partners, health specialists, and investors.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Services. If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use the Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Immediately notify Healthblokk of any unauthorized use of your account
• Use a strong, unique password
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Log out from your account at the end of each session

Healthblokk is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations.

4. Use of Services

4.1 Permitted Use

Healthblokk grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services
• Create false or misleading information about dietary restrictions or allergies
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to access the Services
• Modify, adapt, or hack the Services
• Use the Services to harass, abuse, or harm another person

5. Medical Disclaimer

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You should always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding dietary decisions
• We do not provide medical advice or diagnose health conditions
• You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of restaurant meal information
• Individual food sensitivities and allergic reactions vary greatly
• Cross-contamination may occur in restaurant kitchens despite verification
• You should always inform restaurant staff of your dietary restrictions and allergies

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Healthblokk Content

All content on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Healthblokk or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Content

You may be able to submit reviews, comments, and other content ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant Healthblokk a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content.

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights and that you have all necessary rights to grant the license described above.

7. Verification and Data Accuracy

While Healthblokk strives to provide accurate and verified information about restaurant meals through our blockchain-based verification system, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided.

Restaurant menus, ingredients, and preparation methods may change without notice. You are responsible for confirming all dietary information directly with the restaurant before consuming any meal.

8. Subscription and Payment Terms

8.1 Subscription Plans

Certain features of our Services may be available only through paid subscription plans. By subscribing, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase.

8.2 Billing and Renewal

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date.

8.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods, except as required by law.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Healthblokk. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.

You acknowledge and agree that Healthblokk shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party services.

10. Limitation of Liability

• Allergic reactions or adverse health effects from consuming restaurant meals
• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Loss of business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Service interruptions or errors

IN NO EVENT SHALL HEALTHBLOKK'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO HEALTHBLOKK IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Healthblokk and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. HEALTHBLOKK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

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

14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at legal@healthblokk.com to attempt to resolve the matter informally.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

The arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Healthblokk operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Services shall be instituted in the appropriate courts in that jurisdiction.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on our Services and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Services.

17. 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 so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Healthblokk concerning the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Contact Information

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