Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and Lotus Plant Care ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Lotus Plant Care mobile application ("Application" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Application.
1. Description of Service
Lotus Plant Care is a mobile application that provides:
- AI-powered plant identification services
- Plant care reminders and recommendations
- Plant care tracking and logging
- Weather-based care recommendations
- Personal plant journal functionality
Disclaimer: The Application does not provide professional botanical or horticultural advice. For serious plant health issues, consult a qualified expert.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by:
- These Terms of Service
- Our Privacy Policy
- All applicable laws and regulations
Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Application. Users under 18 years of age should obtain parental or guardian consent before using the Application.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
You may create an account using:
- Google account authentication
- Facebook account authentication
- Email and password registration
- (Upcoming: Apple ID authentication)
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Information
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Update your information promptly when it changes
- Maintain only one account per person
3.3 Guest Mode
The Application offers guest mode functionality:
- Guest mode allows limited use without account registration
- Guest data is not permanently stored
- Account registration is required for full feature access
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Application to:
- Track and manage your plant collection
- Capture and store plant photographs
- Utilize plant identification features
- Share your experience with the Application
4.2 Prohibited Conduct
You may NOT:
- Upload inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
- Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or exploit the Application
- Use the Application for unauthorized commercial purposes
- Engage in spam or abusive behavior
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonate others or create fraudulent accounts
- Interfere with other users' access to the Application
4.3 Content Guidelines
User-generated content must:
- Be owned or licensed by you
- Be appropriate for all audiences
- Not contain personal information of third parties
- Not violate intellectual property rights
- Not violate privacy rights of others
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 User Content Ownership
You retain all ownership rights to content you create, including:
- Plant photographs
- Care notes and journals
- User-generated data
5.2 License Grant to Us
By uploading content to the Application, you grant us a limited license to:
- Store content on our servers
- Display content to you within the Application
- Process content for plant identification purposes
- Maintain backup copies for data integrity
We will not:
- Claim ownership of your content
- Use your content for marketing without consent
- Share your private content with other users
5.3 Application Ownership
The Application and all associated intellectual property, including but not limited to:
- Source code and software
- Design elements and user interface
- Logos and branding
- Database structure
- Documentation
...are owned by Ahmed Algohari and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.4 Plant Information Database
Plant care information is compiled from public sources and our research. We make no proprietary claims to scientific plant nomenclature or general horticultural knowledge.
6. Service Availability
6.1 Service Provision
The Application is provided "as is" and "as available." We reserve the right to:
- Modify, update, or discontinue features
- Temporarily suspend service for maintenance
- Terminate service with or without notice
We are not obligated to provide any specific features or maintain service indefinitely.
6.2 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
- Take any action necessary to protect the Application and its users
7. Third-Party Services
The Application integrates with third-party services:
- Supabase (data storage and backend infrastructure)
- PlantNet API (plant identification services)
- OpenWeather API (weather data)
- Google OAuth (authentication)
- Facebook OAuth (authentication)
These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party service providers.
8. Disclaimers and Warranties
8.1 No Warranty
THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Accuracy of plant identification (70-95% accuracy range)
- Guaranteed plant health or survival
8.2 Plant Care Information
Care recommendations are general guidelines based on:
- Plant species information
- Common horticultural practices
- Weather data
We are NOT:
- Professional horticulturists or botanists
- Liable for plant health outcomes
- Providing professional advice
For serious plant issues, consult a qualified professional botanist or horticulturist.
8.3 Plant Identification Accuracy
Plant identification services are provided by PlantNet AI technology:
- Accuracy typically ranges from 70-95%
- Results are not guaranteed to be correct
- Critical decisions (edibility, toxicity) should be verified by experts
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Loss of data or content
- Damage to devices or equipment
- Plant death, damage, or health issues
- Incorrect plant identification results
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding $50 USD
Maximum Aggregate Liability: Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the greater of (a) $50 USD or (b) the amount you paid to use the Application (currently $0, as the Application is free).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lotus Plant Care, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Application
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable laws
- Content you upload to the Application
- Your infringement of any third-party rights
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by User
You may terminate your use of the Application at any time by:
- Deleting your account through the Application settings
- Uninstalling the Application
- Ceasing to access the Application
11.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Application if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Upload prohibited or inappropriate content
- Engage in abusive behavior
- Participate in illegal activities
- Pose a security or legal risk
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the Application will cease
- Your account data may be deleted
- These Terms will continue to apply to past use
- Sections that by their nature should survive will remain in effect
12. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When modifications are made:
- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- Users will be notified through the Application (for material changes)
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
Your Rights: If you disagree with modifications, you may terminate your account and discontinue use of the Application.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Egypt, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Informal Resolution
Prior to initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt informal resolution:
- Contact us at ahmedalgohari.rgb@gmail.com with a detailed description of the dispute
- Allow 30 days for good-faith negotiation
- Attempt to reach mutually acceptable resolution
13.3 Formal Dispute Resolution
If informal resolution is unsuccessful:
- Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cairo, Egypt
- You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts
- Each party shall bear its own legal costs and attorney fees
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lotus Plant Care regarding use of the Application.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder. We may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
14.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials.
15. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:
We typically respond to inquiries within 48-72 hours.
Summary
Key Points:
- The Application is provided free of charge for plant care tracking
- You retain ownership of your content; we store it on your behalf
- Prohibited conduct includes illegal content, hacking, and abuse
- No warranty is provided; the Application is offered "as is"
- We are not liable for plant health outcomes or identification errors
- Either party may terminate the relationship at any time
- Disputes are governed by Egyptian law