Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using YardMate (the “app”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

2. The service

YardMate provides tools to identify plants, diagnose plant problems, learn about plants, and track care for your garden. We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the app for your own non-commercial purposes, subject to these terms.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in your country) to use YardMate. If you are under the age of majority, you may use the app only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

4. Your content

You keep ownership of the photos and information you add to YardMate. You grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the app's features to you — for example, to identify a plant or sync your garden. You are responsible for the content you submit and confirm you have the right to submit it.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the app for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
• Reverse engineer, scrape, or attempt to extract our databases or models.
• Interfere with or disrupt the app, its servers, or its security.
• Misrepresent your identity or submit content you do not have rights to.

6. Plant identification & care disclaimer

Information in YardMate — including plant identifications, toxicity and pet-safety notes, diagnoses, and care guidance — is provided for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical, veterinary, or horticultural advice. Identification and diagnosis are automated and may be inaccurate or incomplete. Never eat, handle, or plant anything based solely on the app, and always verify before consumption or before planting near people, pets, or children. In an emergency, contact a qualified professional, poison control, or a veterinarian. You use the app's guidance at your own risk.

7. Subscriptions and purchases

Some features may require a paid subscription. Purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store and are subject to Apple's terms. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your App Store account settings. Except where required by law, payments are non-refundable; refunds are handled by Apple.

8. Intellectual property

The app, its design, text, graphics, illustrations, and software are owned by YardMate or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. These terms do not grant you any right to our trademarks or branding.

9. Third-party services

YardMate relies on third-party services (such as plant-identification providers, cloud hosting, and the App Store). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties, and your use of those services may be subject to their own terms.

10. Disclaimers

The app is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that identifications and diagnoses will be accurate.

11. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, YardMate and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, plants, or property, arising from your use of the app. Our total liability for any claim relating to the app is limited to the amount you paid us for it in the twelve months before the claim, or, if nothing, a nominal amount.

12. Termination

You may stop using the app and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms or to protect the app and its users. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

13. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you in the app. Your continued use after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.

14. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of [your jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located there, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

15. Contact us

Questions about these terms? Email hello@yardmate.ai.