Macro Gauge

Terms Matrix

System Terms & Conditions Matrix

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of Macro-Gauge, a nutrition tracking application developed by Web Runner. By creating an account or using this application, you agree to be bound by these terms.

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Service Description

Macro-Gauge is a nutrition tracking application that provides:

  • Daily calorie, protein, fat, and carbohydrate tracking
  • Hydration (water intake) monitoring
  • Food database search via USDA and Open Food Facts APIs
  • Manual food entry capabilities
  • Favorites system for quick meal logging
  • Calendar view of nutrition history
  • Analytics and streak tracking
  • AI-powered meal planning (via OpenAI integration)
02

User Accounts

Registration:

You must provide a valid email address, username, and password to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your account information.

Account Security:

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Any activity under your account is your responsibility. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

Age Requirement:

You must be at least 13 years old to use this service. If you are under 18, you should have parental or guardian consent.

03

Acceptable Use

Permitted Use:

You may use Macro-Gauge for personal, non-commercial nutrition tracking purposes only.

Prohibited Activities:

  • ⚠ Using the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • ⚠ Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the application
  • ⚠ Using automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the service
  • ⚠ Interfering with or disrupting the service or servers
  • ⚠ Sharing your account with others or creating multiple accounts
  • ⚠ Attempting to manipulate or abuse the AI meal planner feature
04

Third-Party Services & Data Sources

Macro-Gauge integrates the following third-party services:

  • USDA FoodData Central API: Provides nutritional data for foods (United States database)
  • Open Food Facts API: Provides nutritional data for packaged products (global database)
  • OpenAI API: Powers the AI meal planning feature

We do not control these third-party services and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of data they provide. Nutritional values are estimates and may vary from actual product content.

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Important Disclaimers & Caveats

Not Medical or Professional Advice:

Macro-Gauge is a personal tracking tool only. It does NOT provide medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. The information displayed should NOT be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian before making changes to your diet, especially if you have health conditions, eating disorders, or special dietary needs.

Nutritional Data Accuracy:

Nutritional information is sourced from third-party databases (USDA, Open Food Facts) and may contain inaccuracies, outdated values, or errors. Food manufacturers may change formulations without database updates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on preparation methods, portion sizes, and product variations. Always verify nutritional information on product packaging for critical dietary needs.

AI Meal Plans:

AI-generated meal plans are suggestions only and may not account for all individual dietary requirements, allergies, or health conditions. The AI may occasionally produce inaccurate or unsuitable recommendations. Always review AI suggestions critically and consult professionals for personalized nutrition advice.

Manual Entries:

Data entered manually by users is not verified for accuracy. Users are responsible for the correctness of their manual food entries.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Web Runner and Macro-Gauge shall not be liable for:

Health Consequences:

Any health issues, dietary problems, or adverse effects arising from use of this application or reliance on its data

Data Inaccuracies:

Errors or inaccuracies in nutritional data from third-party sources

Service Interruptions:

Downtime, data loss, or unavailability of the service

Third-Party Services:

Issues arising from USDA, Open Food Facts, or OpenAI service failures or changes

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

07

User Content & Data

You retain ownership of the personal data you enter (food logs, favorites, goals). By using the service, you grant us a license to store and process this data solely for providing the service. We may delete your data upon account termination or at your request.

08

Service Changes & Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time. We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these terms. You may delete your account at any time through the settings page.

09

Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notification or email.

10

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Romanian courts.

System Inquiries

For terms and conditions questions or concerns, initiate contact through: contact@web-runner.net

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