1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the KidneyPal mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
KidneyPal is a mobile application designed to help users manage their kidney health by:
- Analyzing meal photos using artificial intelligence to estimate nutrient content
- Tracking daily intake of potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and protein
- Providing kidney-safe food swap suggestions
- Offering personalized insights based on your dietary patterns
3. Medical Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: KidneyPal is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.
The information provided by the App, including AI-generated meal analysis, nutrient estimates, chat responses, recipes, and reports, is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be used as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
AI-Generated Content: The App uses artificial intelligence to analyze meals, estimate nutrients, and respond to questions. AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. Users should independently verify all information with qualified healthcare professionals.
Nutrient Estimates: The nutrient values provided are approximations based on AI analysis and general food databases. Actual nutrient content may vary based on preparation methods, portion sizes, specific ingredients, and other factors.
Individual Needs Vary: Recommended nutrient limits in the App are based on general clinical guidelines and may not reflect your individual needs. Your prescribed limits may differ based on your lab results, medications, and overall health status.
Always consult with your physician, nephrologist, or registered dietitian before making any changes to your diet or treatment plan.
4. User Accounts
To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
5. Subscription and Payments
KidneyPal offers both free and premium subscription tiers:
- Free Tier: Limited to 3 meal scans per day with basic analysis features
- Premium Tier: Unlimited scans, advanced analysis, smart swaps, and personalized insights
Premium subscriptions are billed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Subscription management, cancellation, and refund requests must be handled through your respective app store account.
6. User Content
By uploading photos or other content to the App, you grant KidneyPal a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, process, and analyze such content for the purpose of providing our services. We will handle your content in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
- Share your account credentials with others
- Use the App to provide medical advice to others
8. Intellectual Property
The App, including its design, features, and content, is owned by KidneyPal and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App without our written permission.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, KidneyPal and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to:
- Any errors or inaccuracies in nutrient analysis
- Any health issues that may arise from dietary choices
- Any loss of data or unauthorized access to your account
- Any interruption or cessation of the App's services
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KidneyPal, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may delete your account at any time through the App's settings.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: