Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: January 1 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the FoodGuide.pro website located at foodguide.pro (the "Website"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and FoodGuide.pro ("FoodGuide.pro," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Website and all content, features, and services offered therein.

By accessing the Website, creating an account, or subscribing to any paid plan, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age;
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract;
  • You are not barred from using the Website under applicable law; and
  • All information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete.

FoodGuide.pro is intended solely for individuals aged 18 and older. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to access or use the Website. We reserve the right to terminate your account and deny access to anyone who misrepresents their age or eligibility.

2. Description of the Website and Services

FoodGuide.pro is an online publication providing educational content on healthy nutrition, dietary guidance for various health conditions, recipes, and information on food, lifestyle, and wellness. The Website offers the following tiers of access:

  • Free Content: Publicly available articles accessible to all visitors without registration or payment.
  • Member-Only Content: Articles and content accessible exclusively to registered members. Registration requires only an email address; name is optional. No payment information is required for free membership.
  • Premium Content: Articles and content accessible exclusively to paid subscribers with an active subscription plan.
  • Newsletter: An email newsletter available to both free and paid members containing website updates and editorial content on nutrition and wellness topics.

We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or alter the scope of any service tier at any time in accordance with Section 6 of these Terms.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access member-only or premium content, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information;
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials;
  • Notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any unauthorized use of your account; and
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

You may not create an account on behalf of another person without their authorization. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be fraudulent, abusive, or in breach of applicable law.

4. Payment, Billing, and Subscription Plans

4.1 Subscription Plans

Paid access to premium content is available through the following subscription plans:

  • Monthly Plan: A recurring subscription billed on a monthly basis at the then-current rate.
  • Annual Plan: A subscription prepaid for a full twelve-month period at the then-current annual rate.

All subscription fees are stated in U.S. dollars (USD) and are exclusive of any applicable taxes, which remain your sole responsibility.

4.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe Connect, a third-party payment processor. By providing your payment information, you authorize FoodGuide.pro to charge your designated payment method for all applicable subscription fees. FoodGuide.pro does not store, collect, or have access to your full payment card details. All payment data is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with their Privacy Policy, available at stripe.com/privacy.

4.3 Billing Cycles and Renewal

Monthly subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle. Annual subscriptions automatically renew at the end of the twelve-month period. Renewal charges are assessed at the then-current subscription rate unless you cancel before the renewal date in accordance with Section 5 of these Terms. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each renewal period without further notice.

4.4 No Refund Policy

ALL SUBSCRIPTION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Due to the nature of our digital content, which is immediately accessible upon purchase and can be readily copied or reproduced, FoodGuide.pro maintains a strict no-refund policy. No refunds, credits, or prorated amounts will be issued for:

  • Unused portions of any subscription period;
  • Partial months or partial years following cancellation;
  • Accounts that have been terminated due to violations of these Terms; or
  • Any other reason, including but not limited to dissatisfaction with content or technical difficulties.

By completing your purchase, you expressly acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy. If you have questions about a subscription plan before purchasing, please contact us prior to completing your transaction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to issue refunds at our sole and absolute discretion in exceptional circumstances, which shall not create any obligation to issue refunds in similar future circumstances.

4.5 Failed Payments

If a payment fails or is declined, we reserve the right to suspend or downgrade your account to free membership status until payment is successfully processed. We may attempt to recharge your payment method on file. Persistent payment failures may result in termination of your subscription.

5. Cancellation and Termination

5.1 Cancellation by User

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly. Upon cancellation:

  • Your subscription will remain active through the end of the current paid billing period;
  • You will retain access to premium content through the end of the paid period;
  • Your subscription will not renew at the end of the billing period; and
  • No refund will be issued for any unused portion of the subscription period, consistent with Section 4.4.

Cancellation of a paid subscription does not delete your account. Your account will revert to free membership status upon expiration of the paid period.

5.2 Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your account entirely, you may do so through your account settings or by contacting us. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. Upon deletion, you will lose access to all member-only and premium content, and we will remove your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, subject to any legal obligations requiring retention.

5.3 Termination by FoodGuide.pro

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account, with or without notice, for any of the following reasons:

  • Breach of any provision of these Terms;
  • Conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to other users, third parties, or the Website;
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity;
  • Non-payment or repeated payment failures; or
  • Any other reason at our sole and reasonable discretion.

In the event of termination for cause, no refund will be issued. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account or access to the Website.

6. Modifications to the Service and Pricing

FoodGuide.pro reserves the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature, content tier, or aspect of the Website at any time, with or without notice;
  • Change subscription pricing at any time, provided that price changes affecting existing subscribers will take effect no earlier than thirty (30) days following notice to the affected subscriber via the email address on file; and
  • Alter the content, format, or frequency of the newsletter.

Your continued use of the Website following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect in accordance with Section 5.

7. Uptime, Security, and Privacy

7.1 Availability

FoodGuide.pro makes commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the availability of the Website. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the Website. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or factors outside our control, including but not limited to internet service disruptions, server failures, or force majeure events. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from Website unavailability.

7.2 Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the Website and user data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk and that FoodGuide.pro cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

7.3 Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference and is available at foodguide.pro/privacy.

8. Copyright and Content Ownership

8.1 Ownership

All content published on the Website, including but not limited to articles, recipes, dietary guides, nutritional information, graphics, logos, images, and editorial content (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of FoodGuide.pro or its respective licensors and is protected by United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and applicable international intellectual property treaties.

8.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, FoodGuide.pro grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include the right to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or transmit any Content in any medium or format;
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Content;
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to access or extract Content;
  • Sublicense, sell, resell, or commercially exploit any Content; or
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

8.3 Prohibited Uses

The systematic downloading, archiving, or bulk copying of Content — including for the purpose of obtaining a paid subscription, copying Content, and then seeking a refund or cancellation — is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material breach of these Terms. FoodGuide.pro expressly reserves all rights not granted herein, and any unauthorized use of the Content may give rise to claims for copyright infringement under applicable law.

8.4 DMCA Notice

If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please send a notice pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) to the contact address provided in Section 16 of these Terms, including all information required by the DMCA.

9. Medical and Nutritional Disclaimer

The Content published on FoodGuide.pro, including articles on diets for specific health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, gout, and other conditions, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Such Content does not constitute, and must not be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional medical, nutritional, or dietary consultation.

FoodGuide.pro is not a licensed medical provider, dietitian, or healthcare professional. Individual dietary needs vary significantly based on personal health circumstances. Always consult a qualified physician, registered dietitian, or other licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, nutritional regimen, or lifestyle, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medications.

FoodGuide.pro expressly disclaims all liability for any health-related decisions made by users in reliance on Content published on the Website.

10. Features and Bugs

FoodGuide.pro makes commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that all features of the Website function as described and that the Website is free of defects. However, we do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be error-free or free of bugs or other harmful components;
  • Any specific feature will remain available or function in a particular manner; or
  • Errors or defects will be corrected within any specific timeframe.

If you discover a bug or technical issue, we encourage you to report it to us using the contact information in Section 16. We reserve the right to modify or remove any feature at any time without notice or liability. The addition of new features to the Website shall be subject to these Terms.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FOODGUIDE.PRO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT ACCESS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

11.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FOODGUIDE.PRO, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES;
  • PERSONAL INJURY, HEALTH OUTCOMES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON CONTENT; OR
  • ANY OTHER LOSSES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE,

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF FOODGUIDE.PRO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, FOODGUIDE.PRO'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. IN ALL CASES, FOODGUIDE.PRO'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO FOODGUIDE.PRO IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100).

11.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FoodGuide.pro and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (d) your infringement of any third-party rights.

The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites or resources. Such links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement by FoodGuide.pro of those websites or their content, products, or services. FoodGuide.pro has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

FoodGuide.pro uses certain third-party services to operate the Website, including Stripe (payment processing), Mailgun (email delivery), Formspree (contact forms), and Tinybird (analytics). Your use of the Website constitutes your acknowledgment that these services may process certain data in accordance with their respective privacy policies, as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the state applicable to the residence of the Website operator, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States.

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the applicable U.S. courts for purposes of litigating any claim that is not subject to arbitration. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

14. Changes to These Terms

FoodGuide.pro reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate. Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Website.

15. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies incorporated herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and FoodGuide.pro with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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

Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in the future.

Assignment. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

No Partnership. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and FoodGuide.pro.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly.