Last Updated: 03-02-2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Samoto.biz and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and related entities (“Samoto,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Samoto website, mobile applications, software, tools, APIs, or services (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, do not access or use the Service.
Acceptable Use Policy.
Your use of the Service is subject to the Samoto Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”), which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and forms an integral part of this agreement. The AUP is attached as Appendix A and may be updated from time to time.
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1. ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE
1. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
2. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent.
3. By using the Service, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
Use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms, whether or not you create an account.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE
Samoto is an informational and convenience platform that may provide, among other things:
• Grocery flyer browsing and summaries
• Price comparisons and historical pricing indicators
• Shopping lists and watchlists
• Meal planning tools
• AI-generated recipes and suggestions
• Notifications and alerts
• Data visualization and insights
IMPORTANT:
Samoto does not operate grocery stores, does not sell food, and does not control merchant picing, availability, or accuracy.
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3. INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY – NO GUARANTEES
All content and features provided by Samoto are offered for informational purposes only.
Samoto makes NO guarantees regarding:
• Price accuracy
• Product availability
• Savings or discounts
• Nutritional values
• Dietary compliance
• Recipe results
• Cooking safety
• Allergen safety
Prices, promotions, and product details may be delayed, inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
You are solely responsible for verifying all information directly with retailers and product packaging before purchasing or consuming food.
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4. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER
Certain features of Samoto rely on artificial intelligence and automated systems, including recipe generation, meal suggestions, and insights.
You acknowledge and agree that:
• AI-generated content may be incorrect, incomplete, misleading, or inappropriate
• AI content is not professional advice
• Samoto is not a nutritionist, dietitian, medical professional, or food safety authority
You must independently verify:
• Ingredients
• Cooking instructions
• Temperatures
• Allergens
• Dietary restrictions
Use AI content at your own risk.
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5. HEALTH, DIETARY & ALLERGEN DISCLAIMER
Samoto does not provide:
• Medical advice
• Nutritional counseling
• Dietary plans
• Allergy-safe guarantees
Samoto does not guarantee:
• Keto, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, or allergen-safe compliance
If you have food allergies, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions, consult a qualified professional before acting on any information provided by Samoto.
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6. USER ACCOUNTS
You may be required to create an account to access certain features.
You agree to:
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain account security
• Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
Samoto is not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to safeguard credentials.
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7. SUBSCRIPTIONS, BILLING & PAYMENTS
Certain features may require a paid subscription.
By subscribing, you acknowledge:
• Subscriptions may auto-renew
• Prices may change with notice
• Billing is handled by Apple App Store, Google Play, or other third-party processors
• Refunds are governed by the applicable platform’s policies
Samoto does not guarantee refunds except where required by law.
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8. ACCEPTABLE USE
You agree NOT to:
• Scrape, crawl, or automate access to the Service
• Reverse engineer or extract pricing models or datasets
• Resell or redistribute Samoto data or content
• Circumvent usage limits or security measures
• Abuse AI features or attempt prompt injection
• Use the Service for illegal or fraudulent purposes
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliation
Violation may result in immediate suspension or termination.
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9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Service—including software, UI/UX, databases, models, workflows, pricing intelligence, and AI systems—are owned by Samoto or its licensors.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You acquire no ownership rights in any content or output.
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10. USER CONTENT
If you submit content (lists, preferences, feedback, etc.), you grant Samoto a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, analyze, and improve the Service.
Samoto may anonymize and aggregate data for analytics and AI training.
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11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & LINKS
The Service may reference third-party retailers, content, or services.
Samoto:
• Does not endorse third parties
• Is not responsible for third-party accuracy or conduct
• Is not liable for third-party damages
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12. SUSPENSION & TERMINATION
Samoto may suspend or terminate access at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
No refunds are owed for terminated accounts unless required by law.
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13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
SAMOTO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• ACCURACY
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
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14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
SAMOTO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
• LOST SAVINGS
• LOST PROFITS
• FOOD-RELATED INJURY
• DATA LOSS
• SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS
TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO SAMOTO IN THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Samoto from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights
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16. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
• Canadian users: Governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the laws of Canada
• U.S. users: Governed by the laws of the State of Delaware
You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.
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17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Samoto may require disputes to be resolved through binding arbitration where permitted by law.
Class actions are waived to the fullest extent permitted.
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18. MODIFICATIONS
Samoto may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
Language.
The French version of these Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy is the governing version for users located in Québec, Canada. Any translation is provided for convenience only.
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20. CONTACT INFORMATION
For terms of service inquiries or requests:
📧 info [at] samoto.app
