Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to NutrientShield! By accessing or using our website at nutrientshield.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Medical & Health Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice

NutrientShield provides information about nutrition, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and general health topics. This content is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition
• Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on NutrientShield
• Do not stop or change medications without consulting your healthcare provider
• In case of emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of NutrientShield does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and NutrientShield, its creators, or any contributors to the site. We are not licensed medical professionals, and nothing on this site should be construed as medical advice specific to your situation.

Supplements & Dietary Changes

Before starting any new diet, exercise program, or dietary supplement regimen:

• Consult with a qualified healthcare professional
• Discuss potential interactions with medications you're taking
• Consider your individual health conditions and needs
• Follow dosage recommendations from qualified sources

Individual Results May Vary

Any testimonials, stories, or results shared on NutrientShield are individual experiences and should not be considered typical results. Your results may differ based on your unique health situation, genetics, lifestyle, and adherence to recommendations.

3. Acceptable Use

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use NutrientShield's features. If you are under 18, you may use the site only with the involvement and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Permitted Use

NutrientShield grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes
• View and download content for personal educational use
• Share recipes, log food, and track your nutrition
• Use our calculators and tools for personal nutrition tracking

Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or networks
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to collect site content
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
• Reproduce or redistribute our content for commercial purposes
• Interfere with or disrupt the site's operation

4. User Accounts & Responsibilities

Account Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. When you register, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password confidential and secure
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Take responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

Account Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us via our Contact Form. Upon termination, your access to premium features (if applicable) will cease immediately. Annual subscribers will be refunded for unused subscription time according to our refund terms and conditions.

5. User-Generated Content

Recipe Submissions & Community Posts

NutrientShield allows registered users to share recipes and personal health experiences through community sections on the site. Content submitted is subject to moderation and must comply with the content standards below.

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you post. However, by submitting content to NutrientShield, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display your content on the site
• Moderate and edit content for clarity or compliance
• Use your content for promotional purposes (with attribution)

Content Standards

All user-submitted content must:

• Be respectful and family-friendly
• Not contain hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Not infringe on others' intellectual property rights
• Not contain false, misleading, or dangerous health information
• Not include spam, advertisements, or promotional content

6. Intellectual Property

NutrientShield Property

All content on NutrientShield—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and database compilations—is the property of NutrientShield or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding in any manner
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or proprietary marks
• Frame or mirror any portion of the site without authorization

Permitted Use

You may:

• Print or download content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

7. Premium Membership & Payments

Membership Tiers

NutrientShield offers three membership tiers — Free, Premium, and Pro — each unlocking progressively more powerful nutrition tracking and analysis tools.

🆓 Free Tier

• Access to Health Hub articles and nutrient reference guides
• Nutrient Risk Calculator — 1 calculation per day, shows top 3 missing nutrients
• Recipe browsing across all 17 nutrient-rich recipe categories
• Basic food search from the USDA FoodData Central database
• Barcode scanner for food identification
• Registration and basic account management

⭐ Premium Tier — $6.99/month or $55.99/year (save 33%)

• Extended Calculator Access — 5 nutrient calculations per day
• Complete Deficiency Report — See ALL missing nutrients across 477+ nutrients, not just the top 3
• Full USDA FoodData Central Database — Complete nutrient profiles per food item
• Food Diary — Daily meal logging with automatic nutrient totals and gap tracking
• Personalized RDI Targets — Customized daily intake based on age, gender, weight, activity level, and health profile
• Visual Risk Charts — Color-coded bar graphs showing Low/Moderate/High/Toxicity risk levels
• Detailed Nutrient Breakdown — Complete amino acid profiles, fatty acid breakdowns (EPA, DHA, Omega-3, Omega-6), and rare micronutrients
• Save Unlimited Recipes — Build and organize your personal recipe library
• Personalized Recipe Recommendations — Suggestions matched to your specific nutrient gaps
• Water Quality Analysis — Local water quality data integrated into your health profile
• Priority Email Support — Faster response times and dedicated assistance
• Early Access to New Features — First access to new tools as they launch

🚀 Pro Tier — $14.99/month or $119.99/year (save 33%)

Everything in Premium, plus:

• Photo Food Identification (AI) — Photograph any meal and our AI identifies foods and automatically logs nutrients to your diary
• Unlimited Calculator Access — No daily limits on nutrient calculations
• Advanced Food Diary — Full meal planning with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack tracking across multiple meals per day
• NutriGap App Access — Full access to the NutriGap mobile-friendly app at nutrigap.ai for on-the-go nutrition tracking
• Pharmacokinetics Integration — Drug-nutrient interaction analysis showing how medications affect your nutrient absorption
• Chemical Encyclopedia Access — Searchable database of food additives, preservatives, and compounds with health impact data
• AI Nutrition Assistant (NutriBot) — Unlimited access to our AI-powered nutrition chat assistant
• Complete Nutrient Trend Analysis — Track your nutrient intake trends over time with visual charts and custom date ranges
• Downloadable PDF Health Reports — Export your complete nutrient deficiency analysis, toxin exposure, and trend data
• Toxin & Body Burden Charts — Fluoride, additive exposure, and chemical body burden tracking
• Intermittent Fasting Tracker — Timer, schedule presets (16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 5:2), and eating window alerts
• Hydration Reminders & Push Alerts — Smart reminders based on your daily water target
• Family Add-on — Add up to 3 family members (+$2.99/member/month), each with their own profile and tracking

Pricing & Billing

Premium membership pricing is displayed on our Premium Upgrade page. By purchasing a Premium membership, you agree to:

• Pay all fees associated with your subscription
• Provide accurate billing information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscriptions

Automatic Renewal

Premium subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can cancel at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

Refund Policy

We stand behind the quality of NutrientShield Premium and offer a 30-day money-back guarantee:

Premium Subscribers ($6.99/month or $55.99/year):

• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days of your initial Premium subscription, you may request a full refund of your payment ($6.99 for monthly or $55.99 for annual)
• Payment Method: Refunds are processed via PayPal to the original payment account
• Note: This guarantee applies only to your first subscription period as a new subscriber, not to subsequent renewals

Pro Subscribers ($14.99/month or $119.99/year):

• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee — If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days of your initial Pro subscription, you may request a full refund of your payment ($14.99 for monthly or $119.99 for annual)
• Payment Method: Refunds are processed via PayPal to the original payment account
• Note: This guarantee applies only to your first subscription period as a new subscriber, not to subsequent renewals

Refund Request Process:

To request a refund, please email info@nutrientshield.com with:

• Your account email address
• Date of subscription purchase
• Reason for cancellation (optional, helps us improve)
• PayPal account email for refund processing

Processing Time: Refunds are typically processed within 5-7 business days of approval. Once processed, it may take an additional 3-5 business days for the funds to appear in your PayPal account.

Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers. Changes will take effect on your next billing cycle.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

NutrientShield is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Results you may achieve from using our information

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NutrientShield and its affiliates, officers, employees, and contributors shall NOT be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Personal injury or property damage arising from your use of the site
• Health issues resulting from following information on the site
• Any damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months

Your Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

• You use NutrientShield at your own risk
• You are responsible for any decisions you make based on site information
• You will consult appropriate professionals before making health decisions

10. Account Termination

Termination by NutrientShield

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to NutrientShield at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of other users or site resources
• Extended periods of inactivity

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the site will immediately cease
• We may delete your account data
• You will lose access to Premium features (if applicable)
• No refunds will be provided for unused subscription time

Survival

Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide notice through the site or via email
• Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance

Additional Legal Terms

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of NutrientShield will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NutrientShield regarding use of the site.