Terms of Service for Glade

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Glade mobile application ("App," "Service," or "Glade"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Glade is a mobile application designed to help users identify plants, track plant care, and manage their plant collections. Our services include:

• AI-powered plant identification using camera functionality
• Plant care tracking and reminders
• Weather and environmental data for plant care
• Personal plant collection management
• Location-based plant recommendations

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

• You may be required to create an account to access certain features
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You must not share your account credentials

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Glade for:

• Personal plant identification and care
• Educational purposes related to botany and gardening
• Sharing plant-related content within the app

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the service for commercial plant identification without permission
• Upload inappropriate, offensive, or copyrighted content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the application
• Use the service to violate any applicable laws
• Spam or harass other users
• Submit false or misleading plant information

5. User Content and Data

5.1 Your Content

• You retain ownership of photos and content you submit
• You grant us a license to use your content to provide and improve our services
• You represent that you have the right to share the content you submit

5.2 Plant Identification Data

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Plant Identification

Our service uses a third-party plant identification service to provide AI-powered plant identification.

7.2 Weather Services

We integrate with weather APIs to provide environmental data for plant care.

7.3 Firebase Services

We use Google Firebase for:

• User authentication
• Data storage and synchronization
• Analytics and crash reporting

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Plant Identification Accuracy

• Plant identification is provided for informational purposes only
• Results should not be used for medical, safety, or consumption decisions
• Always consult qualified experts for plant identification in critical situations

8.2 Plant Care Advice

• Care recommendations are general guidance only
• Consider your local climate and plant-specific needs
• We are not responsible for plant health outcomes

8.3 Service Availability

• We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
• Features may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
• We may modify or discontinue features with notice

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Intellectual Property

• The Glade app, logo, and original content are our property
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• Plant database content may be licensed from third parties

9.2 Respect for Others' Rights

• Do not upload copyrighted images without permission
• Respect plant photography and content creators' rights
• Report any copyright violations to us

10. Updates and Modifications

10.1 App Updates

• We may release updates to improve functionality and security
• Some updates may be required for continued service access
• We will notify you of significant changes

10.2 Terms Updates

• We may modify these Terms with notice
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• Material changes will be communicated clearly

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

• You may stop using the service at any time
• You may delete your account through the app settings
• Some data may be retained as described in our Privacy Policy

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend access if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in harmful or illegal activities
• Abuse the service or other users

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• WE PROVIDE THE SERVICE "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES
• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE
• SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THESE LIMITATIONS

13. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

• We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication
• Any legal disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts
• You may have rights under consumer protection laws

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Glade regarding the use of our Service.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025
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