Welcome to Fudi! These Terms of Service govern your use of the Fudi mobile application and website. By using Fudi, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Fudi (the "App" or "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Fudi, operated by Nollie ("we," "us," or "our").
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification or email for significant changes
Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
3. Eligibility
To use Fudi, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
- Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
- Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws
If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the Services.
4. Account Registration and Security
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You can register using:
- Email and password
- Google Sign-In
- Anonymous sign-in (limited features)
4.2 Account Information
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information as needed
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
4.3 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.
5. User Content and Conduct
5.1 User Content
Fudi allows you to post content including:
- Text posts and comments
- Photos and images
- Business information (for vendors)
- Reviews and ratings
5.2 Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you post. However, by posting content to Fudi, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Use, reproduce, and display your content
- Distribute your content within the App
- Modify your content for technical purposes (e.g., formatting, compression)
- Create derivative works for promotional purposes
This license ends when you delete your content or account, except for content that has been shared or used by other users.
5.3 Prohibited Content
You may not post content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
- Contains hate speech, harassment, or bullying
- Is sexually explicit or pornographic
- Promotes violence or illegal activities
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Contains spam or misleading information
- Violates privacy rights
- Contains malware or malicious code
5.4 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Scrape or collect data without authorization
- Interfere with the App's operation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access
- Use bots, scripts, or automated tools
- Manipulate ratings or reviews
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
6. Business Accounts (Vendors)
6.1 Business Listings
Restaurant owners and food businesses can create vendor accounts to:
- List their business on the map
- Manage menu information
- Post updates and photos
- Engage with customers
6.2 Business Information Accuracy
Vendors must:
- Provide accurate business information
- Have proper authorization to represent the business
- Keep information current and up-to-date
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
6.3 Business Conduct
Vendors must not:
- Post false or misleading information
- Manipulate reviews or ratings
- Engage in fraudulent practices
- Violate health and safety regulations
- Discriminate against customers
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Fudi App, including its design, features, code, and content (excluding user content), is owned by Nollie and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or reverse engineer the App
- Use our trademarks without permission
- Create derivative works
- Remove copyright notices
7.2 Trademark
"Fudi" and related logos are trademarks of Nollie. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
7.3 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at fudi@nollie.net with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
8. Privacy and Data
Your use of Fudi is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.
8.1 Location Data
Fudi uses location data to provide core features. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Some features may not function without location access.
8.2 Communications
By creating an account, you consent to receive:
- Service-related notifications
- Updates about your account
- Responses to your inquiries
- Marketing communications (which you can opt out of)
9. Third-Party Services
Fudi integrates with third-party services including:
- Google Maps for location services
- Google Sign-In for authentication
- Firebase for backend services
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
10.1 Service "As Is"
Fudi 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 or reliability of content
10.2 Business Listings Disclaimer
We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee:
- The accuracy of business information
- The quality of food or services
- Compliance with health and safety standards
- The authenticity of reviews
Users are responsible for making their own judgments about businesses.
10.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Fudi and its affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from your use of the Services
- Damages arising from user content
- Damages from third-party services or businesses
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (or $100 if you have not paid us).
10.4 Food Safety
We are not responsible for:
- Food quality or safety
- Foodborne illnesses
- Allergic reactions
- Accuracy of ingredient information
Always verify food safety and allergen information directly with restaurants.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fudi, Nollie, and their affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of others' rights
- Content you post
- Your business operations (for vendors)
12. Content Moderation
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:
- Monitor content posted on Fudi
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate accounts
- Cooperate with law enforcement
We do not pre-screen content and are not responsible for user-generated content.
13. Account Termination
13.1 Your Right to Terminate
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion:
- Your profile will be removed
- Your content will be deleted (within 90 days)
- You will lose access to the Services
13.2 Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harm other users or the community
- Violate intellectual property rights
- Are inactive for an extended period
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services ends immediately
- We may delete your data
- Sections of these Terms that should survive will continue to apply
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Mexico, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Informal Resolution
If you have a dispute, please contact us first at fudi@nollie.net. We will attempt to resolve disputes informally.
14.3 Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association, rather than in court.
14.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fudi regarding the Services.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not transfer or assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.
15.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, strikes, or technical failures.
15.6 Language
These Terms are provided in English and Spanish. In case of discrepancies, the English version prevails.
16. Feedback and Suggestions
We welcome your feedback and suggestions. By submitting feedback, you grant us the right to use it without restriction or compensation to you.
17. App Store Terms
If you download Fudi from an app store (Apple App Store, Google Play), you must also comply with their terms of service.
17.1 Apple App Store
For iOS users, you acknowledge that:
- These Terms are between you and Fudi, not Apple
- Apple has no obligation to provide support
- Apple is not responsible for the App
- You comply with Apple's terms of service
17.2 Google Play Store
For Android users, you acknowledge that:
- These Terms are between you and Fudi, not Google
- Google has no obligation to provide support
- Google is not responsible for the App
- You comply with Google's terms of service
18. Contact Information
Questions About These Terms?
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: fudi@nollie.net
Website: https://fudi.food
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Thank You for Using Fudi!
By using Fudi, you help us build a vibrant community celebrating local food culture. We're committed to providing a safe, enjoyable platform for food lovers and restaurant owners alike.
Enjoy discovering great food! 🍽️