📜 BabyShield Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BabyShield regarding your use of the Service. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.

2. Service Description

2.1 What We Provide

BabyShield is an informational service that:

• Aggregates product recall data from government agencies
• Provides search functionality for safety information
• Offers visual product identification features
• Delivers safety alerts and notifications

2.2 What We DON'T Provide

• Medical advice or diagnosis
• Legal advice
• Product warranties or guarantees
• Direct product remediation
• Emergency services

3. Disclaimers & Limitations

3.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Information is sourced from government agencies and may have delays or inaccuracies.

3.2 No Warranty

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

3.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Verifying information independently
• Making your own safety decisions
• Following official recall instructions from manufacturers/agencies
• Contacting appropriate authorities for emergencies

4. User Obligations

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will NOT:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Scrape or harvest data without permission
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Use the Service to harm minors in any way

4.2 API Usage

If accessing our API:

• Comply with rate limits and usage guidelines
• Do not exceed authorized request volumes
• Include proper attribution when displaying our data
• Do not misrepresent the source or nature of information

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

The Service interface, features, and functionality are owned by BabyShield and protected by intellectual property laws. Recall data is sourced from public government databases.

5.2 Your Rights

You may use the information for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use requires written permission.

5.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide may be used by us without compensation or attribution to you.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed $100 or the amount paid by you to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BabyShield, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law & Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to a jury trial or class action.

11.3 Time Limitation

Any claim arising from the Service must be brought within one (1) year after the claim arose.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BabyShield regarding the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.

13. Special Provisions

13.1 California Users

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to specific consumer rights under California law, including the CCPA. See our Privacy Policy for details.

13.2 European Users

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have specific rights under GDPR. Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights as a consumer.

13.3 Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

14. Contact Information

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY.