🌿 Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

            TL;DR: Sage is free, open-source software. Use it however you want, but don't sue us if something goes wrong. We're not responsible for expired food or food safety decisions you make.
        

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Sage ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, please don't use the App.

2. License & Open Source

Sage is licensed under the MIT License. This means:

✅ You can use Sage for free, forever
✅ You can modify the source code
✅ You can distribute your own versions
✅ You can use it commercially
❌ We provide NO WARRANTY (see Section 8)

3. Description of Service

Sage is a kitchen management app that helps you:

Track food inventory with expiration dates
Scan barcodes for product information
Receive expiration notifications
Share household inventory with family members (optional)
Integrate with Discord for notifications (optional)

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Sage is a tracking tool, NOT a food safety authority. Always use your judgment when consuming food. When in doubt, throw it out!

4. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Food safety decisions - Sage provides expiration tracking, but YOU decide what's safe to eat
Data accuracy - Ensuring the information you enter is correct
Barcode data - Third-party APIs may provide incorrect product information
Household members - Managing who has access to your household
Your data - Backing up important information

5. Food Safety Disclaimer

Sage is NOT responsible for:

❌ Foodborne illness or food poisoning
❌ Incorrect expiration date predictions
❌ Barcode API errors or incorrect product data
❌ Decisions you make about consuming food
❌ Food waste or spoiled items

Always follow USDA food safety guidelines and use common sense!

6. Cloud Services & Third-Party APIs

Supabase Sync (Optional)

If you use household sharing:

Data is stored on Supabase (open-source backend)
We host a free Supabase instance for your convenience
We may discontinue this service with 30 days notice
You can self-host Supabase for full control

Barcode APIs

Sage uses public APIs (Open Food Facts, UPCItemDB) for product lookups:

These are third-party services we don't control
Product information may be incorrect or outdated
APIs may be unavailable at times

Discord Webhooks (Optional)

If you configure Discord notifications:

You're responsible for your webhook URL security
We don't control Discord's availability
Notifications may fail to deliver

7. Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use Sage to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Harm, harass, or impersonate others
Distribute malware or malicious code
Attempt to hack or compromise the app or Supabase
Scrape or abuse third-party APIs

8. Warranty Disclaimer

SAGE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

We make NO guarantees that:

The app will work perfectly
Data won't be lost
Expiration dates are accurate
Cloud sync will always work
Third-party APIs will be available

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

We (the Sage developers) are NOT liable for:

Food poisoning or illness
Lost or corrupted data
Missed expiration notifications
Food waste or spoilage
Damages from using the app
Third-party service failures

Your use of Sage is entirely at your own risk.

10. Data & Privacy

See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data.

Key points:

Your data is stored locally on your device
Cloud sync is optional and uses Supabase
We don't sell or track your data
You can delete your data anytime

11. Children's Use

Sage is not intended for children under 13. If you're under 18, please get parental permission before using the app.

12. Changes to Service

We may:

Update the app at any time
Add or remove features
Discontinue hosted Supabase service with 30 days notice
Change these Terms of Service (we'll update the date above)

13. Account Termination

Since Sage doesn't use accounts, there's nothing to terminate! Just uninstall the app to stop using it.

If you're using household sharing, you can leave your household in Settings.

14. Open Source

Sage's source code is available on GitHub under the MIT License. You can:

Fork and modify the code
Submit bug reports and pull requests
Contribute to development
Create your own version

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in [Your location] courts.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

GitHub Issues: github.com/yourusername/sage
Email: [Your contact email]

            🌿 Thank You for Using Sage!

            We built this app to help reduce food waste and make kitchen management easier. It's free, open-source, and privacy-focused. Enjoy!