Terms of Use

1. Acceptance & Eligibility

By accessing and using Cut Monitor ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use Cut Monitor.

2. Independent Project

Cut Monitor is an independent student project operated by Rohan Malik, an individual student. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Harvard University, Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS), or CS50. Any mention of these organizations refers to third-party services and data sources only.

3. Not Medical or Dietary Advice

Cut Monitor is informational only and not medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. The Service does not replace professional medical or dietary counsel. Before making any changes to your diet, especially if you have any medical condition, pregnancy, or history of disordered eating, please consult a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

If food or eating feels stressful, Harvard students can reach CAMHS, and anyone can reach the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).

4. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

Menu and nutrition data are sourced from the unofficial CS50 Dining API, which reflects Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) data. This source data may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Serving sizes vary and may not match your actual portion. You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of any food data you log.

5. Allergen Information

Cut Monitor does not provide allergen information. If you have food allergies or intolerances, you must always confirm directly with HUDS staff before consuming any food. The Service is not a substitute for direct verification with dining staff.

6. Account & Acceptable Use

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree not to:

• Use the Service for abuse, harassment, or illegal purposes
• Scrape, automate access, or extract data without permission
• Attempt to access other users' data or accounts
• Interfere with, disrupt, or damage the Service
• Reverse engineer or circumvent security measures

7. Account Suspension & Termination

The operator reserves the right to suspend, block, or terminate any account at any time, without notice, for any reason including violation of these terms or misuse of the Service.

8. Service Changes & Discontinuation

The operator may change, modify, or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you for any such changes or discontinuation.

9. User Content & Data

By using Cut Monitor, you grant the operator a limited license to your data (meals logged, custom foods, preferences) solely for the purpose of operating the Service. You retain all rights to your data. The operator does not use your data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose other than running the Service.

10. Third-Party Services

Cut Monitor uses the following third-party services:

• Google for sign-in authentication
• Supabase for database and authentication infrastructure (US region)
• Vercel for hosting and deployment
• CS50 Dining API for menu and nutrition data (unofficial API reflecting HUDS data)

These services are governed by their respective terms of service. We are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or privacy practices.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

CUT MONITOR IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. The operator does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or malicious code.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The operator's total aggregate liability to you under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of US$10 or the total amount you have paid for the Service (which is $0, since the Service is free).

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the operator from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or related to your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or violation of any applicable law.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Material changes will require you to re-accept the terms in the app before continuing to use the Service. Your continued use of Cut Monitor after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The date at the top of this page indicates the last update.

15. Termination & Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page. Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. All your data (meals, custom foods, preferences) will be immediately and permanently removed from the Service.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Massachusetts.

17. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the operator regarding your use of Cut Monitor.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms or to report violations, contact the operator at rohan.malik2005@gmail.com.