PlateMethod LLC – Terms of Use

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Introduction

The PlateMethod website (“Website”), mobile applications (“Application(s)”), and related services (collectively, the “Services”) are provided to you (“you” or “your”) subject to these Terms of Use (“Terms”), the PlateMethod Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”), and, where applicable, the PlateMethod Community Guidelines (“Community Guidelines”) (collectively, the “PlateMethod Terms”). The Services are operated and provided by PlateMethod LLC and its affiliates (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Services, creating an account, or otherwise indicating your consent, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the PlateMethod Terms. If you do not accept any portion of the PlateMethod Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THESE TERMS INCLUDE A BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 12. THIS AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING DISPUTES WITH PLATEMETHOD. PLEASE REVIEW THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

You agree that the agreement formed by the PlateMethod Terms has the same legal force as a written contract signed by you. You represent and warrant that you have the full right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms and to comply with all of your obligations herein.

These Terms were drafted in English. To the extent that any translated version conflicts with the English version, the English version shall prevail.

Overview of Key Points

Eligibility

Use of the Services is limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. By accessing the Services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

Ownership of Content

PlateMethod owns all content and materials made available through the Services. You retain ownership of the content and information that you submit through the Services (such as logging data), but you grant PlateMethod the rights necessary to operate, improve, and provide the Services. See Section X for further details.

Subscription and Premium Features

If you subscribe to PlateMethod Premium or any paid offering, you must provide a valid payment method. Subscription fees will be billed at the beginning of each billing cycle and will automatically renew unless you cancel prior to the end of the current subscription period. See Section X for details regarding cancellation, renewal, and refunds.

No Medical Advice

PlateMethod does not provide any form of medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information, suggestions, guidance, or analyses provided through the Services are intended exclusively for general informational and educational purposes. You should consult a qualified healthcare professional for all medical concerns. See Section X.

Prohibited Conduct

Unauthorized activities such as scraping, extracting, copying, or otherwise misusing PlateMethod’s content, data, or systems are strictly prohibited. Violations may result in account termination and legal action. See Section X for more information.

1. Registration, Accounts, and Use of the Services

Eligibility to Use the Services

You must be at least 18 years of age to access or use the Services.

Individuals under 18 are strictly prohibited from using the Services or from providing PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) with any personal information. We implement reasonable technical measures intended to prevent individuals under the age of 18 from creating an account or accessing the Services. If we become aware that a minor under 18 has provided personal information or created an account, we will investigate and, where appropriate, delete the account and remove associated data.

You represent and warrant that:

(a) you have independently confirmed that your use of the Services is permitted under the laws, rules, and regulations of your jurisdiction;

(b) you will comply with all applicable laws when accessing or using the Services; and

(c) all information you provide to PlateMethod in connection with your account and use of the Services is accurate, complete, and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

Your Account

To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for a PlateMethod account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information and to promptly update such information as necessary.

You agree to maintain only one account for your personal use and not to share your account credentials with any other person. You are solely responsible for preserving the confidentiality of your account password and for all actions or activities conducted under your account.

You must notify PlateMethod Support immediately if you suspect or become aware of any unauthorized access, use, or compromise of your account or password.

You may delete your account at any time. In most instances, deleted accounts cannot be restored.

Changes to the Services

PlateMethod may, from time to time, provide updates to the Services, including but not limited to upgrades, feature enhancements, modifications, bug fixes, patches, or other maintenance releases (collectively, “Updates”). Some features or components of the Services may not function correctly unless all Updates are installed. These Terms apply to all Updates unless expressly stated otherwise.

PlateMethod has no obligation to provide Updates or to continue offering any specific functionality or feature of the Services. No reference to an update or refresh date should be interpreted as an indication that all content or information within the Services has been revised at that time.

We reserve the right to modify the Services at any time, including but not limited to:

(a) adding, removing, altering, or discontinuing any content, features, data sets, or other components of the Services;

(b) updating software or hardware requirements needed to access the Services; or

(c) adjusting pricing for certain Services, where applicable.

PlateMethod shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, price adjustment, or discontinuation of the Services or any component thereof.

We may impose usage limits, restrict access to certain areas or features, or otherwise limit your ability to use the Services without notice or liability. Certain Services may not be available in all jurisdictions. When aspects of the Services rely on third-party integrations (including, for example, food database or grocery providers), you acknowledge that such third parties may discontinue or alter their services at any time, which may impact your ability to use certain PlateMethod features. PlateMethod is not responsible for the actions or inactions of third-party providers or for any subsequent impact on the Services.

Changes to These Terms 

PlateMethod reserves the right to revise or update these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. In the event of material changes, we will provide notice to you in advance, in accordance with applicable law.

Your continued use of the Services after notice of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services and delete your account.

2. Ownership and Use of Content

Definitions

For purposes of these Terms, “Content” refers to all content and materials made available through the Services, including without limitation: images, designs, graphics, text, data, nutritional information, lists, recipes, meal plans, software, scripts, files, and the arrangement, selection, or compilation thereof.

“User-Generated Content” refers to any Content that you or any other user provides, uploads, posts, stores, transmits, publishes, or otherwise makes available through the Services, whether privately or publicly.

“PlateMethod Content” refers to all Content made available through the Services that is not User-Generated Content.

Ownership of PlateMethod Content 

All PlateMethod Content and all associated intellectual property rights—including without limitation copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, design rights, patents, and all other proprietary rights, whether registered or unregistered—are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of PlateMethod LLC and/or its licensors. Any unauthorized use of PlateMethod’s intellectual property, including its trademarks, branding, copyrighted materials, proprietary designs, or goodwill, is strictly prohibited. 

Except where explicitly stated in these Terms, no rights or licenses—whether express, implied, by estoppel, or otherwise—are granted to you under any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right of PlateMethod or its licensors. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by PlateMethod.

Our License to You

Subject to your ongoing compliance with these Terms, PlateMethod grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, personal license to access and use the Services and PlateMethod Content solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not, and agree not to:

• copy, modify, translate, or create derivative works of PlateMethod Content or the Services;

• reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to extract source code from the Services;

• sell, assign, sublicense, distribute, rent, lease, loan, or commercially exploit any rights in the Services or PlateMethod Content; or

• use PlateMethod Content or the Services in any manner inconsistent with these Terms.

Any open-source or third-party components included in the Application are provided under their respective licenses, which will govern your use of such code to the extent applicable.

Your License to PlateMethod

By submitting, posting, storing, transmitting, or otherwise making User-Generated Content available through the Services, you grant PlateMethod LLC and its users a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully transferrable, and sublicensable license to:

use, host, store, retain, cache, reproduce, publish, display (publicly or otherwise), perform (publicly or otherwise), transmit, distribute, adapt, modify, edit, reformat, reorganize, translate, create derivative works from, make available, and otherwise exploit such User-Generated Content in any media or distribution technologies now known or later developed, solely in connection with the provision, operation, improvement, and promotion of the Services.

You acknowledge and agree that:

(a) PlateMethod may arrange, display, promote, organize, or store your User-Generated Content in any manner it deems appropriate;

(b) PlateMethod is under no obligation to provide attribution or credit in connection with its use of your User-Generated Content; and

(c) you are not entitled to any compensation or payment in connection with PlateMethod’s or other users’ use of your User-Generated Content.

Notwithstanding the above, PlateMethod will not use your User-Generated Content in a manner inconsistent with the PlateMethod Privacy Policy.

Monitoring, Modification, and Removal of User-Generated Content

PlateMethod reserves the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, screen, edit, modify, reorganize, or remove User-Generated Content at any time and for any reason. We may also archive or store such content as we deem appropriate.

PlateMethod may remove or restrict access to User-Generated Content for any reason, including content that in our determination violates these Terms, the Community Guidelines, or other policies. You understand that even if User-Generated Content is deleted from the Services, copies may remain accessible to other users who previously viewed, downloaded, or stored such content, or through cached or archived copies retained by third parties.

Your Responsibilities and Representations

You agree to respect the intellectual property rights and proprietary interests of others. By providing User-Generated Content, you represent and warrant that:

(a) you are the sole creator and owner of the User-Generated Content, or you possess all rights, licenses, permissions, and consents necessary to submit the content and grant the license described in this Section; and

(b) your User-Generated Content does not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third party’s intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other proprietary rights.

Feedback 

We welcome any feedback, suggestions, ideas, proposals, or comments regarding improvements or enhancements to the Services (“Feedback”). All Feedback is deemed User-Generated Content and is subject to the licensing terms above. PlateMethod is free to use such Feedback without restriction or obligation to provide compensation.

3. Premium Services 

PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) offers certain paid versions of the Services, including but not limited to subscription tiers, enhanced plans, and other premium offerings made available from time to time (collectively, the “Premium Services”). Premium Services provide access to enhanced features, functionality, and additional content. PlateMethod reserves the right to modify, alter, expand, reduce, or discontinue any Premium Service or its associated features at any time, including as otherwise described in Section 1. Premium Services designated as ad-free may still contain limited commercial content, such as sponsored recommendations or promotional placements.

Signing Up

By enrolling in and using the Premium Services, you agree to pay all applicable fees associated with those Premium Services, including recurring subscription fees.

When registering for Premium Services, you must provide valid payment information and designate a preferred payment method (such as a credit card or a payment method made available through a third-party platform, including the Apple App Store or Google Play) (your “Payment Method”). You expressly authorize PlateMethod and our third-party payment processors to receive, store, process, and securely encrypt your payment information.

Premium Services may be purchased on a monthly or annual basis unless otherwise specified. All fees will be automatically charged to your Payment Method at the beginning of each subscription period. All Premium Service purchases are final and non-refundable, except where PlateMethod elects, at its sole discretion, to provide a refund. PlateMethod’s ability to issue refunds may be limited by third-party platforms or payment processors (“App Providers”).

If you reside outside the United States, you may be entitled to cancel and obtain a full refund within fourteen (14) days of signing up, as required by applicable law.

Autorenewal 

Subscription fees will be billed automatically at the start of each monthly or annual subscription term. Your Premium Service subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel before the end of the current subscription period. PlateMethod will continue to charge your Payment Method for each renewal term unless validly cancelled.

Cancellation of Premium Services

If you subscribed to Premium Services through the PlateMethod website, you may cancel your subscription through your account settings.

If you subscribed through an App Provider (e.g., Apple App Store or Google Play), you must cancel directly through that platform. PlateMethod cannot cancel subscriptions purchased through an App Provider on your behalf.

Subscription cancellations or downgrades take effect at the end of the current billing cycle. You will retain access to the Premium Services until your billing period concludes. For example, if you purchased an annual subscription and cancel during that year, you will continue to have Premium access until the end of that subscription year. After expiration, your account will revert to a free plan.

Deleting your PlateMethod account does not automatically cancel your subscription. Likewise, deleting the PlateMethod App from your device does not cancel your subscription. You must cancel your subscription through your Payment Method or App Provider.

Free Trials and Test Periods

PlateMethod may offer Free Trials that allow access to Premium Services at no cost for a limited period.

To activate a Free Trial, you may be required to provide your Payment Method. You will not be charged until the Free Trial ends. Unless you cancel before the expiration of the Free Trial period, the applicable Premium Service subscription will begin automatically, and your Payment Method will be charged.

Once you cancel a Free Trial and receive confirmation, the Free Trial cannot be reinstated, even if unused. You may not enroll in more than one Free Trial for the same Premium Service at the same time.

PlateMethod may also offer temporary access to certain Premium features as part of a limited test period. We are not obligated to continue providing access to any such features after the test period ends or to grant continued access unless you subscribe to the applicable Premium Service.

Discounts, Coupons, and Gift Codes 

Discount codes, promotional codes, coupons, and gift codes may only be used when first subscribing to a Premium Service and cannot be applied to accounts already subscribed to a Premium tier.

Such codes:

• may not be combined with other offers or promotions;

• cannot be refunded, exchanged, replaced, or redeemed for cash;

• may require a Payment Method for redemption; and

• must be used before their expiration date.

Expired codes cannot be extended or refunded. You are solely responsible for cancelling your Premium Service before the conclusion of any discounted or free period if you do not wish to continue at the standard price. 

PlateMethod reserves the right to modify or cancel any discount or promotional offering at any time and without notice.

Termination of Premium Services

If you fail to pay subscription fees or if a payment is declined, PlateMethod may make reasonable efforts to notify you and resolve the issue; however, PlateMethod reserves the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your access to the Premium Services at any time, including without notice.

Price Changes

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PlateMethod may modify its pricing for Premium Services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of price changes. If you do not wish to accept the new price, you must cancel your subscription before the price change becomes effective. If you continue to use the Premium Services after the new pricing takes effect, you will be deemed to have accepted the updated price.

Pricing Errors

While PlateMethod aims to provide accurate pricing and promotional information, errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to promotions, offers, availability, fees, or other information.

4. Health and Safety

General Health Guidance

PlateMethod provides general health, nutrition, and weight-management information only.

You should always seek the advice of a qualified physician or licensed medical professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, including before beginning any dietary program, exercise routine, wellness activity, or any other practice referenced in the Services. If you are under medical treatment, taking prescription medication, or following a therapeutic diet for a specific medical condition, you must consult your physician before using the Services.

If any information provided through the Services conflicts with the medical advice of your healthcare provider, you must follow your healthcare provider’s guidance.

YOU SHOULD NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF ANY CONTENT YOU ENCOUNTER THROUGH THE SERVICES.

Exercise, nutrition changes, and wellness activities inherently carry risks, including but not limited to bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage. By using the Services, you acknowledge and voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with such activities.

Not Medical Advice 

The Services, including all Content, are offered solely for general informational purposes.

PlateMethod is not a healthcare provider, medical organization, or licensed medical professional, and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical services. The Services are not intended for:

• diagnosing medical conditions or diseases;

• prescribing or modifying medical treatments;

• curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing disease; or

• serving as a substitute for professional medical judgment.

No aspect of the Services should be interpreted as medical advice or relied upon when making healthcare decisions or diagnosing or treating any medical condition.

Your use of the Services, including any communication with PlateMethod, does not create a doctor–patient relationship.

Allergies

Some Premium Services may include specialized content such as recipes and meal-planning features. While PlateMethod may attempt to avoid suggesting foods you have identified as allergens, we may not have complete or accurate information regarding the ingredients of particular items.

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING YOUR OWN FOOD ALLERGIES AND FOR VERIFYING ALL PRODUCT INGREDIENTS BEFORE HANDLING, PREPARING, USING, OR CONSUMING ANY FOOD PRODUCTS.

PlateMethod does not guarantee that any recipe, meal suggestion, or nutritional content is free from allergens or other harmful ingredients.

Healthy Weight Loss

PlateMethod aims to support users at various stages of their health and fitness journeys and to promote sustainable, evidence-based approaches to weight management. We encourage balanced nutrition and do not support or condone extreme dieting, starvation, or unhealthy weight-loss behaviors.

Use of the Services to promote or engage in dangerously low caloric intake or otherwise harmful practices is strictly prohibited.

If you believe the Services are not appropriate for your individual needs or circumstances, you should discontinue use.

Accuracy of Content

PlateMethod makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any Content provided through the Services and assumes no obligation to update such Content.

User-Generated Content—including but not limited to nutritional entries, diet advice, exercise recommendations, or training guidance—is not produced or verified by PlateMethod and should not be relied upon as authoritative. User-Generated Content is the sole responsibility of the user who provided it.

The PlateMethod food database (“Food Database”) may include nutritional data submitted by PlateMethod and by users. Because any user of the Services may add or modify entries, the nutritional information contained in the Food Database may be incomplete, inaccurate, outdated, or misleading. PlateMethod does not guarantee the accuracy or usefulness of any nutritional data, ingredient lists, or food information.

PLATEMETHOD MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND AND DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO FOOD SAFETY, ALLERGENS, OR INTERACTIONS WITH MEDICATIONS.

Technologies Used in the Services

Certain portions of the Services or Content may be generated using proprietary or third-party technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine-learning tools, or large language models. These technologies may produce recommendations or output that may:

• contain errors or inaccuracies,

• be incomplete, misleading, or unreliable,

• reflect biases present in underlying training data.

PlateMethod does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content, recommendations, or analyses and assumes no liability for your use or reliance on such output.

5. Restrictions

The Services may be used solely for lawful purposes. PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) expressly prohibits any improper or unauthorized use of the Services as outlined below.

No Derivative Works

Except as expressly permitted under applicable law or expressly authorized in writing by PlateMethod, you may not:

• modify, adapt, translate, rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Services or any PlateMethod Content, in whole or in part;

• download, copy, store, or save PlateMethod Content except where specifically enabled by features of the Services.

All rights not expressly granted to you remain reserved by PlateMethod.

No Commercial Use

The Services—except for specific products or tools designated for commercial or developer use (e.g., APIs or similar interfaces) (collectively, the “Commercial Tools”)—are intended exclusively for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• collect, harvest, mine, or use any Content, data, or information available through the Services for purposes not expressly authorized by PlateMethod;

• use the Services or Content for commercial exploitation, competitive analysis, or to support the design, development, or training of your own products, services, datasets, or models;

• use the Services (other than Commercial Tools) to sell or promote products or services, generate traffic for commercial purposes, or engage in activities aimed at deriving revenue.

If you wish to make commercial use of the Services in any manner other than through permitted Commercial Tools, you must enter into a separate written agreement with PlateMethod beforehand. 

By using any Commercial Tools, you agree to comply with these Terms and any additional terms applicable to those tools.

No Disruption

You may not engage in any activity or attempt to engage in any activity that:

(a) disrupts, interferes with, damages, degrades, or otherwise impairs the proper functioning of the Services;

(b) restricts, inhibits, or prevents other users from accessing or using the Services; or

(c) imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on PlateMethod’s infrastructure or systems.

Unauthorized access, exploitation, abuse of system vulnerabilities, automated attacks, or other disruptive conduct are strictly prohibited.

No Scraping

You may not:

• engage in data mining, scraping, harvesting, indexing, or similar data-gathering or extraction methods;

• access, monitor, or copy any portion of the Services or Content using automated tools—including but not limited to robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, indexing agents, or other automated processes;

• bypass, circumvent, disable, or attempt to defeat any technical measures or access controls we use to protect the Services, including CAPTCHA, rate-limiting, IP blocking, authentication mechanisms, or other security features;

• harvest, collect, store, or use personal information of other users (including email addresses) without the express consent of such users.

No Viruses or Harmful Code

You may not upload, transmit, input, submit, or otherwise provide through the Services any material containing:

• viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, cancelbots;

• malware, ransomware, spyware, adware;

• corrupted data, harmful scripts, or any other malicious or harmful software, code, or programming routines.

Any attempt to introduce harmful code into the Services or PlateMethod systems is strictly prohibited.

6. Third Parties

Third Party Services 

The Services may contain links to, integrate with, or be made available through third-party websites, applications, services, platforms, or products (“Third Party Services”). Your use of any Third Party Services is governed solely by the terms, conditions, and privacy policies established by the providers of those services.

PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) does not control and is not responsible or liable for:

• the accuracy, availability, completeness, reliability, or legality of any information, content, goods, data, or services provided by Third Party Services;

• any opinions, advice, statements, representations, or materials made available through Third Party Services;

• any harm, loss, or liability arising from your use of or reliance on such Third Party Services.

Your access and use of Third Party Services is entirely at your own risk.

Social Networks

You may have the option to log in to the Services using accounts you maintain with various online platforms or social networking services (e.g., Facebook, Google) (“Social Networking Services”). To enable these capabilities, we may request that you authenticate or log in through the Social Networking Service’s own interface. 

As part of this integration, the Social Networking Service may provide PlateMethod with access to specific information associated with your account or profile on that platform. We will collect, store, use, and disclose such information in accordance with the PlateMethod Privacy Policy.

Your use of Social Networking Services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those respective platforms.

Third Party Products and Services 

Certain Third Party Services accessible through the Services may include mobile applications, retail platforms, devices (including connected devices), fitness technologies, wellness tools, health-related services, or other products and offerings.

If you choose to access or interact with such Third Party Services:

• you may be required to create accounts or log in through external applications;

• synchronization or sharing of data with such Third Party Services may be requested;

• your use of those Third Party Services remains entirely optional and solely at your own risk.

PlateMethod does not control these Third Party Services and is not responsible for any transactions, purchases, or commitments made through them, including (for example) purchases from grocery retailers, fitness centers, or other commercial vendors.

Mobile Services

Use of the PlateMethod mobile application (“App”) requires a compatible device. PlateMethod makes no representation or warranty that the App will function on your device or be available for all devices or operating systems. Your mobile carrier’s standard rates and fees—such as messaging, data, and other charges—may apply and are solely your responsibility.

App Stores 

The App may be distributed through third-party app store providers such as the Apple App Store or Google Play (each, an “App Provider”).

These Terms constitute an agreement solely between you and PlateMethod, not between you and any App Provider. As between PlateMethod and any App Provider, PlateMethod is solely responsible for:

• the App;

• its content;

• its maintenance (unless otherwise stated); and

• its compliance with applicable laws.

Your use of the App must comply with all applicable App Provider terms and conditions.

App Providers have:

• no obligation to furnish maintenance or support services for the App;

• no responsibility for warranty claims; and

• no liability for any claims relating to the App, including product liability, legal compliance, consumer protection, or intellectual property claims.

Each App Provider and its affiliates are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms regarding the license you are granted to use the App. They have the right to enforce those provisions against you.

7. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Services to do the same. If you believe that any User-Generated Content or PlateMethod Content infringes your copyright or trademark under U.S. or other applicable law, you may submit a notice of claimed infringement to us.

We review and investigate all valid notifications of alleged infringement brought to our attention.

This Section is intended to comply with the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).

Submitting a DMCA Notice

To file a DMCA-compliant notice, please provide the following information in writing:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work (or a representative list of works) that you claim has been infringed.

2. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, or the subject of infringing activity, that is to be removed or disabled, including information reasonably sufficient for us to locate the material.

3. Your contact information, including your name, mailing address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address.

4. A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and that the notifying party is the copyright owner or is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

6. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed material.

Where to Send the Notice

Your written notice must be signed (physically or electronically) and sent to:

PlateMethod LLC

Attn: DMCA Requests

[Insert Company Mailing Address]

[Insert City, State ZIP]

Email: [Insert DMCA Email Address]

(If you need help drafting the DMCA contact lines, I can prepare the final version once you give me your business address and preferred email.)

This information is provided exclusively for notifying PlateMethod that copyrighted material may have been infringed.

Important Legal Notices

• If you do not comply with all the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice may not be valid.

• Some or all information included in your notice may be forwarded to the user who posted the allegedly infringing content.

• Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that content or activity is infringing may be subject to legal liability.

For more information on preparing or responding to a DMCA notice, please visit:

• U.S. Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (for trademarks): https://www.uspto.gov/trademark

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8. No Warranties

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLATEMETHOD LLC (“PLATEMETHOD,” “WE,” “US,” OR “OUR”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, AND GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND—WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE—INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, QUALITY, OR VALIDITY.

THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

Some states and jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties; therefore, the above exclusions may not apply to you. Where implied warranties cannot be fully disclaimed, they shall apply only to the minimum extent required by law, for the shortest duration permitted, and shall be limited to the fullest extent allowed under applicable law. You may have additional rights that vary from state to state.

No Guarantee of Quality, Accuracy, or Reliability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PlateMethod makes no warranty regarding:

• the quality, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, truthfulness, availability, or reliability of the Services or any Content;

• the outcomes, results, or performance you may obtain through use of the Services;

• the reliability or accuracy of any nutrition, wellness, or fitness information;

• the accuracy or reliability of User-Generated Content.

User-Generated Content is provided solely by the users who post it and is their exclusive responsibility. PlateMethod does not endorse, verify, or guarantee any User-Generated Content.

No Warranty of Uninterrupted or Error-Free Service

To the maximum extent permitted by law, PlateMethod does not warrant that:

(a) the Services will meet your expectations or achieve specific results;

(b) the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components;

(c) any defects, errors, or issues will be corrected; or

(d) Content provided through the Services is free from inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information.

Any advice or information you obtain from PlateMethod—whether oral or written, via the Services or through communication with PlateMethod representatives—does not create any warranty unless expressly stated in these Terms.

Assumption of Risk

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RELATED TO:

• the accuracy or usefulness of any Content;

• the reliability or suitability of any health, wellness, or nutritional information;

• the completeness or quality of any data provided through the Services.

You bear exclusive responsibility for determining whether the Services are appropriate for your personal needs and circumstances.

Downloads and Technical Risks

Any material downloaded or obtained through the Services is done at your own discretion and risk.

You alone are responsible for:

• any damage to your device, operating systems, hardware, or software;

• any loss of data;

• any security vulnerabilities introduced through your use of the Services.

PlateMethod bears no responsibility for such damage or loss.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PLATEMETHOD LLC (“PLATEMETHOD,” “WE,” “US,” OR “OUR”) BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR:

(a) ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, RELIANCE, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT;

(b) ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES;

(c) ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES;

(d) ANY DAMAGES RELATING TO THE CONDUCT, CONTENT, OR ACTIONS OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR USER, INCLUDING DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OR CONTENT; OR

(e) ANY DAMAGES RELATING TO THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR THIRD PARTY SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH OR USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL LEGAL CLAIMS, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT PLATEMETHOD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED HEREIN, AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PLATEMETHOD FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICES, OR THE CONTENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US $500.00), OR (B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO PLATEMETHOD FOR THE APPLICABLE SERVICE(S) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, PlateMethod’s liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you acknowledge and agree that PlateMethod offers the Services—and sets its pricing—in reliance on the disclaimers of warranties, limitations of liability, and releases contained in these Terms. These provisions constitute an essential basis of the bargain between you and PlateMethod.

10. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PlateMethod LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, licensors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and accounting fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) any User-Generated Content you submit, access, store, share, or otherwise make available through the Services;

(b) your use of the Services;

(c) your activities conducted through or in connection with the Services;

(d) your breach of these Terms or any other applicable policies;

(e) your violation of any rights of another person or entity, including but not limited to intellectual property, proprietary, privacy, or other legal rights.

PlateMethod reserves the right—but not the obligation—to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. If we exercise this right, you agree to fully cooperate with our defense, including providing all relevant information and assistance reasonably requested.

You may not settle any claim subject to your indemnification obligations without PlateMethod’s prior written consent.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and your use of the Services.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to them, the Services, or any Content shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

12. Dispute Resolution

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

THIS SECTION INCLUDES PROVISIONS FOR MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION, A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, A JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND A CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS PERIOD, ALL OF WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT HOW DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND PLATEMETHOD LLC ARE RESOLVED.

You and PlateMethod LLC (“PlateMethod,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) acknowledge that this Dispute Resolution Section is intended to reduce the financial and administrative burdens associated with litigation and is not intended to delay the resolution of any dispute.

This Section applies to all disputes between you and PlateMethod (each, a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”) arising out of or relating in any way to:

• these Terms;

• your use of the Services;

• PlateMethod’s products, Services, marketing, or advertising;

• PlateMethod’s privacy or data security practices;

• any purchase, transaction, return, or interaction with PlateMethod;

• any legal theory including contract, tort, warranty, statute, regulation, or equity; and

• disputes arising before, during, or after your use of the Services or after termination of these Terms.

Except as expressly permitted below, all Disputes are subject to mandatory binding arbitration.

Nothing in this Section prohibits either Party from seeking provisional or interim relief in aid of arbitration, including orders to:

• stay a court action,

• compel arbitration, or

• confirm an arbitration award.

Nothing herein precludes a Party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for issues involving a violation or potential violation of PlateMethod’s intellectual property rights.

Either Party may also bring a qualifying claim in small claims court, consistent with applicable jurisdictional limits. However, once arbitration has been initiated, the Dispute may not subsequently be redirected to small claims court.

THIS ENTIRE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION SURVIVES the termination of these Terms, your relationship with PlateMethod, and your use of the Services.

A. Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating arbitration or filing a lawsuit (where permitted), the Parties must first attempt to resolve the Dispute informally for at least sixty (60) days (“Informal Dispute Resolution Process”).

1. Starting the Informal Dispute Resolution Process

To begin this process, the Party asserting a Dispute must send the other Party a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”) that includes:

• the facts and circumstances of the Dispute;

• the specific relief sought; and

• supporting documentation.

2. Where to Send the Notice

Your Notice must be sent by certified or registered mail to:

PlateMethod LLC

Attn: Legal / Dispute Resolution

[Insert Company Mailing Address]

[Insert City, State ZIP]

PlateMethod will send its Notice to your last-known billing address or the address associated with your account.

3. Settlement Discussions & Tolling

During the 60-day period, the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith.

The statute of limitations and any filing deadlines are tolled during this process.

If PlateMethod requests a phone conference as part of these discussions, you agree to participate personally (and with counsel if applicable).

4. Condition Precedent

Completion of the Informal Dispute Resolution Process is an express condition precedent to filing arbitration or, where applicable, a lawsuit.

Any claim filed prematurely may be dismissed at the cost of the Party who failed to comply.

B. Class Action Waiver & Jury Trial Waiver

Class Action Waiver

YOU AND PLATEMETHOD AGREE THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS AND DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

No Party may:

• bring or participate in any class, collective, consolidated, representative, private attorney general, or mass action;

• serve as a class representative or class member; or

• seek relief for anyone other than themselves.

This is the “Class Action Waiver.” 

Jury Trial Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you and PlateMethod waive any right to a jury trial.

C. Arbitration Agreement

YOU AND PLATEMETHOD AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES (except those expressly allowed to proceed in small claims court or for IP-related injunctive relief) SHALL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”).

The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) governs this Arbitration Agreement.

Arbitration shall proceed under the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules, including any applicable Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules, in effect on the date the arbitration is initiated.

Rules are available at: http://www.adr.org

The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to:

• determine issues of arbitrability;

• interpret or apply this Arbitration Agreement;

• decide any challenges to formation, enforceability, or validity of any part of these Terms.

The arbitrator shall issue a reasoned award.

Opting Out of Rule 9

You and PlateMethod waive the AAA Consumer Rule 9 “Small Claims Option” and agree not to transfer an arbitration to small claims court after an Arbitration Demand is filed.

Any confidential information exchanged in arbitration shall remain confidential. If filed with a court, such documents must be filed under seal.

D. Special Procedures for Mass Filings

If a filing meets the AAA’s definition of a Mass Arbitration, the following staged process applies unless both Parties agree otherwise:

1. Each Party selects 15 Disputes (30 total) for initial arbitration.

2. Each Dispute is heard by a separate arbitrator unless the Parties agree otherwise.

3. Remaining Disputes are not considered filed—nor are fees assessed—until selected in later stages.

4. Following the first stage, the Parties participate in global mediation, paid for by PlateMethod.

5. If unresolved, the process repeats in batches of 30 arbitrations (15 selected by each Party).

6. For Mass Arbitrations exceeding 300 Disputes, either Party may opt out of arbitration entirely and proceed in court.

A court of competent jurisdiction may enforce or enjoin mass arbitration procedures and fee assessments.

If a court finds these Mass Arbitration procedures unenforceable as to your Dispute, that Dispute proceeds in court.

E. Time Limits

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY ACTION RELATING TO A DISPUTE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES.

Otherwise, the claim is permanently barred.

A Dispute is deemed commenced when the Notice described above is sent.

F. Opt-Out Right 

You may opt out of this Arbitration Agreement within thirty (30) days of the earlier of:

1. the date you first accepted these Terms; or

2. the date you first agreed to any PlateMethod agreement containing an arbitration provision.

Your opt-out notice must:

• be postmarked within the 30-day window,

• state clearly that you opt out of the Arbitration Agreement,

• include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address, and

• be emailed to: [Insert PlateMethod Legal Email].

Failure to comply strictly renders your opt-out invalid.

Opting out of arbitration does not opt you out of any other portion of this Dispute Resolution Section.

G. Severability & Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

If any portion of this Section is found unenforceable, that portion shall be severed, and the remainder enforced to the fullest extent permitted.

However, if the Class Action Waiver is held unenforceable, then:

• the Arbitration Agreement shall not apply;

• the Dispute shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York;

• both Parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts;

• arbitration will not be used.

If a Dispute proceeds in court, both Parties waive the right to a jury trial, and the case must proceed on an individual basis only.