Terms of Service

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to access or use the Services. The Services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly permit children to create accounts or use the Services directly. If you are between 13 and 18, you may only use the Services with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

Parents or legal guardians may use certain features, such as the Meal Tracker, on behalf of their minor children. By entering information about a child, you represent that you are the child's parent or legal guardian and have authority to provide the child's information. You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide about your child is accurate and that you consent to our processing of that data as described in our Privacy Policy.

By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms and our Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

Our Services are offered only to individuals located in the United States. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions, and we do not intend to subject ourselves to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country or territory other than the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. We do not comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other foreign privacy or consumer‑protection laws, and by using the Services you affirm that you are a resident of the U.S.

BeatARFID provides educational content and resources about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and related topics. We believe the information is useful, but it is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content may include patient stories, articles, FAQs, blog posts or other resources.

BeatARFID is not a healthcare provider, and your use of the Services does not create a doctor–patient or therapist–client relationship. We do not provide clinical services, and nothing on the Services should be interpreted as medical, psychological, nutritional or other professional advice.

You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions about a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on our Services. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your healthcare provider or 911.

While we strive to provide up‑to‑date information, we make no guarantee that the information on the Services is complete, accurate or current. Medical knowledge evolves, and the information on our Services may not reflect the latest research or clinical standards. We accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.

BeatARFID is not a "covered entity" or "business associate" as those terms are defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). Our Services are not intended to transmit, store or receive "protected health information" (PHI) as defined under HIPAA, and we do not guarantee that the Services comply with HIPAA requirements. You agree not to upload, store or transmit any PHI through the Services, including the Meal Tracker. If you choose to provide any PHI, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any associated claims or breaches.

Our ARFID Specialist Directory allows Users to search for professionals who self‑identify as experienced in supporting individuals with ARFID. The directory offers categories for psychologists and psychiatrists, therapists, nutritionists and treatment centers and may include information such as location, areas of practice, contact details and limited reviews.

We do not recommend, endorse or vouch for any specialist or resource listed in the directory. We are not a referral service and do not guarantee the quality, credentials, licensure, competence, availability or suitability of any specialist. You are solely responsible for obtaining additional information necessary to make an informed decision before engaging any professional.

Provider profiles and user ratings reflect information submitted by providers or third parties. We do not verify, screen, supervise or monitor providers' qualifications or claims. You assume all responsibility for choosing and interacting with any provider you contact through the directory.

BeatARFID is not liable for any act or omission of a provider you contact through the directory. You assume all risks associated with engaging any professional, and we expressly disclaim liability for any advice, treatment, outcome or malpractice.

BeatARFID may provide tools such as a web‑based meal‑tracking application (the "Meal Tracker"). For purposes of these Terms, references to the "Meal Tracker" include any meal‑tracking tool we may offer, regardless of its final or branded name. The Meal Tracker is currently in development and is offered on a "beta" or "as‑is" basis and may contain bugs or inaccuracies. Do not rely on these tools for medical decision‑making or emergencies. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any tool at any time.

You may enter certain personal data into the Meal Tracker (e.g., meal patterns, food preferences and other notes). Do not enter sensitive medical information such as diagnoses, medications or protected health information. We do not wish to receive or store such information, and any sensitive information you enter is at your own risk. If you provide data about a child, you represent that you are the child's parent or legal guardian and have the right to provide that information.

The Meal Tracker is intended to help caregivers observe patterns over time. It does not provide medical or nutrition advice and is not a substitute for professional guidance. Information recorded in the Meal Tracker is not monitored by healthcare providers and should not be used for emergency or diagnostic purposes.

You understand and agree that BeatARFID may aggregate and anonymize data collected through the Meal Tracker and other parts of the Services (for example, food aversions, meal patterns and other notes) and use such de‑identified data for commercial purposes that may not yet be defined. This may include creating data products or reports and licensing or selling them to third parties, such as researchers or organizations interested in ARFID‑related trends. Aggregated data will not be linked to individual users or children and will be stripped of personally identifiable information. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your consent to the use of your de‑identified data in this manner.

Users may be invited to submit patient stories, testimonials, ratings or other content (collectively, User Content). By submitting User Content, you represent that it is accurate, you own or control the rights in your content, and you grant BeatARFID a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable, non‑exclusive licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your content in any media. You retain ownership of your content, subject to this licence.

User Content you submit (e.g., stories or reviews) may be publicly displayed. Do not include confidential or identifying information you do not wish to make public. BeatARFID is not responsible for safeguarding personal information you voluntarily disclose through User Content.

You agree not to post content that is false, misleading, defamatory, harassing, obscene, infringing, unlawful or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right (but do not have an obligation) to monitor, edit or remove User Content at our discretion.

Any suggestions, feedback or ideas you provide are voluntary and we may use them without obligation to you.

You may provide your email address to join our community, subscribe to newsletters, participate in beta programs or receive updates. We may send you administrative or promotional communications. You can opt out of promotional emails by following unsubscribe instructions.

Certain features may require registration and account creation. You agree to provide accurate information, maintain the confidentiality of your credentials and notify us of any unauthorized use. BeatARFID is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Services:

• To violate any applicable law or regulation;
• To harass, exploit, stalk or harm another person;
• To submit false or misleading information, impersonate another individual, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
• To reverse engineer, decompile or attempt to extract the source code of our software;
• To transmit viruses, malware or any other harmful technologies; or
• To interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

Unless otherwise indicated, BeatARFID owns all content, software, trademarks, logos and other materials available through the Services, including educational articles, text, graphics and design elements. These materials are protected under U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You may use the Services for personal, non‑commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or otherwise exploit our content without our prior written consent.

The Services may contain content or trademarks owned by third parties. All such content is used with permission or under fair use. Nothing in the Services should be construed as granting any right or licence to third‑party intellectual property.

The Services may contain links to third‑party websites, applications or resources. BeatARFID provides these links for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse or control those third‑party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third‑party site you visit.

The Services are provided on an "as‑is" and "as‑available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. BeatARFID does not guarantee the performance or operation of the Services, and we disclaim all warranties including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non‑infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error‑free or secure.

BeatARFID is not liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on any information, content or services. You agree that you use the Services at your own risk and assume full responsibility for any outcomes.

The information on our Services may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors, and we are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of content. We reserve the right to make changes or corrections at any time without notice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will BeatARFID, its officers, employees, contractors and affiliates (collectively, the "BeatARFID Entities") be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages (including damages for loss of profits, goodwill or other intangible losses) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or your inability to access or use, the Services or any materials or content on the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute or any other legal theory, and whether or not any BeatARFID Entity has been informed of the possibility of such damage.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the aggregate liability of the BeatARFID Entities to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of or any inability to use any portion of the Services or otherwise under these Terms, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, is limited to the greater of: (a) the amount you have paid to BeatARFID, if any, for access to and use of the Services in the twelve (12) months prior to the event or circumstance giving rise to the claim; or (b) one hundred dollars ($100).

Each provision of these Terms that provides for a limitation of liability, disclaimer of warranties or exclusion of damages is intended to and does allocate the risks between the parties. This allocation is an essential element of the basis of the bargain between the parties. Each of these provisions is severable and independent of all other provisions of these Terms. The limitations in this Section 11 will apply even if any limited remedy fails of its essential purpose.

You acknowledge that there are unknown risks and circumstances that can arise during your use of our Services, including personal or emotional injury. You agree to assume all risks and release us from any liability resulting from your use of the Services.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

You agree to resolve any dispute arising under these Terms through binding arbitration in the state of New Jersey. You waive your right to bring a lawsuit in court or to participate in a class action. Nothing precludes us from seeking injunctive or equitable relief for breach of these Terms.

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.