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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Service Description

transparent.fyi provides educational information about food and product ingredients. The Service includes:

  • Product search using Open Food Facts database
  • Product comparison features
  • Ingredient analysis and explanations

3. Important Disclaimers

NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

transparent.fyi provides educational information only. This Service does NOT:

  • Diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition
  • Provide medical, dietary, or nutritional advice
  • Replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals
  • Guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information

Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any health or dietary decisions, especially if you have allergies, medical conditions, or take medications.

ALLERGEN WARNING

DO NOT rely solely on this Service for allergen information. Our data comes from:

  • Crowdsourced data from Open Food Facts, which may be incomplete or outdated
  • Automated analysis, which may contain errors

ALWAYS check the physical product label for authoritative allergen information. Cross-contamination risks may not be listed. If you have severe allergies, consult your allergist.

4. Data Accuracy

Information provided by this Service comes from:

  • Open Food Facts — A crowdsourced database. Data may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated.

We do not guarantee the accuracy of any information. Product formulations change. Always verify with the physical product label and manufacturer.

5. User Responsibilities

By using this Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service for educational purposes only
  • Not rely solely on this Service for health, dietary, or allergen decisions
  • Verify all information with authoritative sources (product labels, manufacturers, healthcare providers)
  • Not attempt to abuse or overload the Service
  • Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose

6. Third-Party Services

This Service uses third-party services:

  • Open Food Facts — Product data under Open Database License (ODbL)

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

7. Limitation of Liability

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.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TRANSPARENT.FYI, ITS OPERATORS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Personal injury or health issues arising from reliance on this Service
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from third-party services or data sources

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless transparent.fyi and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

By using transparent.fyi, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.