Terms of Service
Welcome to PlantPilot! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the PlantPilot mobile application (the "App"). By using PlantPilot, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PlantPilot, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
2. Description of Service
PlantPilot is an AI-powered gardening companion app that provides:
- Plant identification and database search (10,000+ plants)
- AI-powered gardening advice via ChatGPT
- Garden journal and care calendar
- Zone-specific planting recommendations
- Community features and shopping recommendations
- Premium subscription features
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
You must create an account to use PlantPilot. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your password secure
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized use
3.2 Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in EU) to use PlantPilot. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
4. Subscriptions & Payments
4.1 Premium Subscription
PlantPilot offers premium subscriptions:
- Monthly: $4.99/month
- Annual: $39.99/year
4.2 Free Trial
We may offer a 7-day free trial. You will not be charged during the trial period. You can cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid charges.
4.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged through your Apple App Store or Google Play Store account.
4.4 Cancellation
Cancel anytime via:
- iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → PlantPilot → Cancel
- Android: Google Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → PlantPilot → Cancel
4.5 Refunds
Refunds are handled by Apple/Google according to their policies. Generally:
- No refunds for unused subscription time
- Contact Apple/Google support for refund requests
- We may provide refunds on a case-by-case basis for technical issues
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Post offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Spam or promote unrelated products/services
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the App
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Upload malicious code or viruses
6. Content & Intellectual Property
6.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of content you upload (photos, journal entries, posts). By uploading, you grant PlantPilot a license to use, store, and display your content to provide the App services.
6.2 Our Content
PlantPilot owns all rights to:
- App design, code, and features
- PlantPilot branding and trademarks
- Curated plant care guides and recommendations
You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.
6.3 Third-Party Content
Plant data from Perenual API, AI responses from OpenAI, and other third-party content are subject to their respective licenses.
7. Community Guidelines
When posting in the Community Hub:
- Be respectful and kind
- Share gardening tips and plant photos
- Give credit for others' ideas
- Report inappropriate content
We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate guidelines.
8. AI & Plant Identification Disclaimer
Important: PlantPilot provides AI-powered plant identification and advice for informational purposes only. We do NOT guarantee:
- 100% accuracy of plant identification
- Suitability of plants for consumption
- Safety of plants (some may be toxic)
Always verify plant identification with an expert before consuming or using plants, especially for medicinal purposes.
9. Affiliate Links & Advertising
PlantPilot contains:
- Affiliate Links: We may earn commissions on purchases through Amazon and other partners
- Advertisements: Free users see ads via Google AdMob
- Premium: No ads for premium subscribers
See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising works.
10. Limitation of Liability
PlantPilot is provided "AS IS" without warranties. We are not liable for:
- Plant damage or loss from following our recommendations
- Errors in plant identification or care advice
- Loss of data or content
- Interruption of service
- Damages from third-party services (AI, plant database)
Maximum liability: Limited to amount paid for subscription in past 12 months.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in abusive behavior
- Use the App fraudulently
You may delete your account anytime in Settings → Account → Delete Account.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or in-app. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.
14. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms?
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]