Terms of Service

Last updated: January 7, 2026

Welcome to Neighbor Eats. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Neighbor Eats mobile application ("App") operated by Neighbor Development Studio LLC ("we", "us", or "our"). By using Neighbor Eats, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

To use Neighbor Eats, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old to browse and purchase food
• Be at least 18 years old to sell or share food
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• Not be prohibited from using the App under applicable law

By creating an account, you represent that you meet these requirements.

2. Description of Service

Neighbor Eats is a community platform that connects neighbors to share, sell, and request homemade food locally. We provide the technology to facilitate these connections but are not a party to any transaction between users.

We do not:

• Prepare, handle, or deliver food
• Verify the quality, safety, or legality of food listings
• Guarantee any transaction will be completed
• Employ or control any users

3. Account Registration & Security

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activity under your account

You may not share your account credentials or allow others to access your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the App for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the App or servers
• Scrape, collect, or harvest user data without consent
• Use automated systems (bots) without our permission
• Circumvent any security or access controls

5. Food Safety & Compliance

If you sell or share food, you:

• Are solely responsible for the safety and quality of your food
• Must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal food safety laws
• Must accurately describe ingredients, including potential allergens
• Must follow proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices
• Acknowledge that you may need permits or licenses depending on your location

If you purchase food, you:

• Acknowledge that food is prepared in home kitchens, not inspected commercial facilities
• Accept the inherent risks associated with home-prepared food
• Are responsible for communicating any allergies or dietary restrictions to sellers
• Should exercise your own judgment about food safety

Neighbor Eats is not responsible for food quality, safety, or any illness or injury resulting from food consumed through the platform.

6. Transactions Between Users

All transactions are directly between buyers and sellers. Neighbor Eats is a platform only and:

• Does not guarantee any transaction
• Is not responsible for disputes between users
• Does not mediate or resolve payment disputes
• Is not liable for any losses from transactions

Users are encouraged to communicate clearly about pickup times, locations, payment methods, and any special instructions.

7. Payments

Payments between buyers and sellers may be processed through external platforms such as Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or in cash. Neighbor Eats:

• Does not process payments directly between users
• Does not take a commission on food sales
• Is not responsible for payment disputes, fraud, or chargebacks

You are responsible for any tax obligations arising from your transactions.

8. Subscriptions & Premium Features

Neighbor Eats may offer premium subscriptions ("Neighbor Eats Premium") for an ad-free experience and additional features.

Subscription Terms:

• Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date
• You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your device's account settings
• No refunds for partial subscription periods
• Prices may change with notice; continued use constitutes acceptance

Free users may see advertisements. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience.

9. User Content

You retain ownership of content you post (photos, descriptions, reviews, messages). By posting content, you grant Neighbor Eats a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to:

• Use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the App
• Use your content for promotional purposes (e.g., website, marketing)
• Modify or adapt content for technical purposes (e.g., resizing images)

You represent that you have the right to post any content you share and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

We may remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

10. Intellectual Property

The Neighbor Eats name, logo, and all related trademarks, designs, and content (excluding user content) are owned by Neighbor Development Studio LLC. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• Use our trademarks without written permission
• Reverse engineer or decompile the App

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the App, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

WE DO NOT WARRANT THE QUALITY, SAFETY, OR LEGALITY OF FOOD LISTINGS, THE ACCURACY OF LISTINGS, OR THE ABILITY OF USERS TO COMPLETE TRANSACTIONS.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEIGHBOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIO LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM FOOD CONSUMPTION OR TRANSACTIONS
• ANY CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES ON THE APP

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Neighbor Development Studio LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
• Any food you prepare, sell, or share through the App
• Any content you post

15. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Informal Resolution: Before filing any claim, you agree to contact us at neighbordevstudio@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

Jurisdiction: Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Utah, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violations of these Terms
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or the platform
• Requests by law enforcement
• Any other reason at our sole discretion

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings or by contacting us.

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive (including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will remain in effect.

17. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms in the App
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending a notification for significant changes

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the App.

18. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Neighbor Development Studio LLC regarding the App.

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

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms:

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