Terms of Service

Palate · Last updated June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By signing in to Palate, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the app.

2. Use of the App

Palate is a personal menu-scanning assistant. You may use it for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to misuse, reverse-engineer, or attempt to harm the service.

3. Account & Sign In

You sign in using Sign in with Apple. Your Apple ID credentials are never shared with us. We only receive the name and email you choose to share through Apple's secure authentication.

4. Data We Store

Palate stores your name, avatar, favorite dishes, allergies, scan history, and streak data locally on your device. If you use cloud sync, this data may be stored in iCloud under your Apple ID.

5. Camera & Photo Access

Palate requests camera and photo library access solely to scan menu images for AI-powered recommendations. Images are sent to our AI provider only for analysis and are not permanently stored.

6. AI Recommendations

Palate uses AI to suggest dishes based on your preferences. These are suggestions only — always consult restaurant staff about allergens or dietary needs before ordering. Palate is not liable for any allergic reactions or dietary issues.

7. Subscriptions & Purchases

Palate may offer premium features through in-app purchases managed by Apple's App Store. All billing is handled by Apple. Refunds are subject to Apple's refund policy.

8. Privacy

We respect your privacy. We do not sell your personal data. For full details, review our Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms. You may stop using the app at any time and delete your data through the app's Settings.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at supportpalateapp@gmail.com.