Terms of Service

By accessing or using Checkout - Grocery Rankings, operated by Astretto LLC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Checkout - Grocery Rankings is a community-driven platform for rating and discovering grocery products. We provide:

• Product barcode scanning and information

• User-generated ratings and reviews

• Product discovery and search features

• Category-based product rankings

• Email notifications for important updates

• Free access supported by advertising on the website

• You must be at least 16 years old to use our service

• This service is only available to residents of the United States and Canada

• You must have a Google account to sign in and use certain features

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account

• You must provide accurate and complete information

• One account per person - multiple accounts are not permitted

• By creating an account, you confirm you meet all eligibility requirements

When you submit content (ratings, reviews, product information, images), you:

• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute the content

• Confirm that you own or have rights to the content you upload

• Understand that product images may contain third-party trademarks, logos, and copyrighted packaging designs

• Acknowledge that you are uploading such content for informational and review purposes only

• Agree that ratings and reviews may remain visible even after account deletion

• Understand that product information becomes part of our public database

• Will not upload images containing inappropriate, offensive, or non-product related content

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or spam content

• Upload inappropriate or offensive images

• Attempt to manipulate ratings or reviews

• Use automated tools to access our service

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Infringe on others' intellectual property rights

• Harass, abuse, or harm other users

• User-submitted product information may contain errors

• We do not guarantee the accuracy of any product data

• Always verify important information (allergens, ingredients) from product packaging

• We are not responsible for decisions made based on user-submitted content

• The Checkout - Grocery Rankings name, logo, and design are trademarks of Astretto LLC

• Product names, brands, logos, and packaging designs belong to their respective owners

• We display third-party trademarks and copyrighted material for informational purposes under fair use doctrine

• User-submitted content remains the property of the users, subject to our license to display it

• Product manufacturers retain all rights to their product names, images, and branding

• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our app without permission

• Our use of product information is for consumer review and informational purposes only

• Our app displays third-party content including product packaging, brand logos, and trademarks

• This content is displayed for informational and review purposes only

• We do not claim ownership of any third-party trademarks, logos, or copyrighted material

• Product manufacturers and brands retain all rights to their intellectual property

• Our display of product information constitutes fair use for consumer review purposes

• This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any product manufacturers whose products appear in our app

• If you are a rights holder and believe content infringes your rights, please contact us

• Your use of our service is subject to our Privacy Policy

• We collect and process data as described in the Privacy Policy

• You consent to the collection and use of your information

• Our service is provided "as is" without warranties

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

• We are not liable for user-generated content

• We may modify or discontinue features at any time

• We are not responsible for third-party advertisements or their content

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Astretto LLC shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities

• Damages exceeding $100 or the amount paid to us in the past 12 months

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Astretto LLC from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the service

• Your violation of these terms

• Your violation of any rights of another party

• We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these terms

• You may delete your account at any time through the app settings

• Some content (anonymized ratings) may persist after account deletion

• We may update these terms from time to time

• We will notify users of material changes

• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

• We display third-party advertisements on our website through Google AdSense

• Advertisements help keep our service free for all users

• We do not endorse or guarantee any advertised products or services

• Interactions with advertisements are between you and the advertiser

• Ad blockers may affect site functionality

• Pro subscription: $4.99/month

• Benefits: Ad-free web browsing, Pro badge on reviews, support app development

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends

• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account

• Manage subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions

• Prices may vary by region and are subject to change

• No refunds for unused portions of subscription periods

• By creating an account, you agree to receive transactional emails from us

• We use Resend as our email service provider to send service-related communications

• You will receive a welcome email upon account creation

• We may send important service updates, security alerts, or policy changes via email

• Marketing communications require your explicit opt-in consent

• You can manage email preferences in your account settings

• Unsubscribing from emails does not affect critical security or legal notices

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles.