Terms and Conditions

1. Use of our website

Our website provides a free food calorie calculator based on publicly available USDA food composition data. You may use this website for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes only.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
• Attempt to copy, scrape, or reproduce our database or content for commercial redistribution without permission.
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality, servers, or networks.
• Use automated tools to extract bulk data from our website without prior written consent.

2. Disclaimer

2.1 General informational purpose

The calorie information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical, nutritional, or dietary advice.

2.2 No professional advice

Always consult a qualified physician, registered dietitian, or other healthcare professional before making decisions about your diet, especially if you have a medical condition, food allergy, or specific nutritional requirement.

2.3 Accuracy of information

Calorie values displayed on this website are based on USDA food composition data and are intended as estimates only. Actual calorie content of a specific food item may vary due to factors such as brand, preparation method, ingredient substitutions, portion size, and regional differences. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided.

2.4 No liability

We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on any information provided through it, including but not limited to dietary decisions made based on the calculator's output.

2.5 External links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked external websites.

3. Advertising

This website displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the design, layout, and original content of this website (excluding underlying USDA data, which is public domain) are the property of Food Calorie Calculator and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.

5. Changes to the website and terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

6. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [support@food-caloriecalculator.com].