Terms of Service

1. Service Overview

Umami Guide is a web application that helps users discover and explore Japanese cuisine. Our service provides information about Japanese dishes, restaurants, and dining experiences.

2. Terms of Use

By accessing and using Umami Guide, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this service
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You agree to provide accurate and complete information
• You will not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of Umami Guide, you agree to:

• Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the service
• Not collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the service

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Umami Guide, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Umami Guide or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our service without explicit permission.

5. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Maps for location services
• Clerk for authentication
• Supabase for data storage

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

6. Disclaimer

Umami Guide is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the service.

Restaurant information, prices, and availability may change without notice. We recommend confirming details directly with establishments before visiting.

Food Safety and Health

Umami Guide provides general information about Japanese cuisine and restaurants. We are not responsible for any allergic reactions, food poisoning, health issues, injuries, or death that may result from consuming food based on information provided through our service. Users are solely responsible for:

• Checking ingredients and allergen information directly with restaurants
• Informing restaurants of any dietary restrictions or allergies
• Making informed decisions about food consumption based on their health conditions
• Seeking immediate medical attention if they experience any adverse reactions

Third-Party Establishments

We are not responsible for any incidents, accidents, disputes, or issues that occur:

• While traveling to or from restaurants listed on our service
• Within restaurant premises or involving restaurant staff
• Due to restaurant closures, changes in business hours, or unavailability of services
• Related to the quality, safety, or legality of products and services provided by restaurants

All restaurants featured on Umami Guide are independent third parties. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for their operations, policies, or practices.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Umami Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new terms on this page.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.