Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using My Recall Buddy ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Description of Service

My Recall Buddy is an information service that aggregates product recall data from official U.S. government sources including CPSC, NHTSA, FDA, and USDA. We provide:

• Searchable database of product recalls
• Email alerts and weekly digests
• Vehicle recall lookups
• Links to official government recall notices

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and current information
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, spider, or harvest data using automated means without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications

5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of recall data
• The availability or uninterrupted access to the Service
• The fitness of the Service for any particular purpose
• That the Service will be error-free or secure

YOU AGREE THAT:

• You use the Service at your own risk
• You should always verify recall information with official government sources
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us (if any)

6. Official Sources Are Authoritative

All recall information displayed on My Recall Buddy is sourced from official government agencies. However, we are NOT the authoritative source for recall information. You should:

• Always click through to official government notices for complete details
• Contact manufacturers directly with product-specific questions
• Report unsafe products directly to government agencies, not to us
• Verify critical information before taking action

6.5. AI-Generated Content

Premium users receive AI-generated summaries and guidance powered by OpenAI. These summaries are:

• Generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
• For informational purposes only and not a substitute for reading the official government notice
• NOT verified by our staff or any professional reviewers
• NOT medical, legal, safety, or professional advice of any kind
• Based on automated interpretation and may misinterpret source material

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE that AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. You agree to verify all information with official government sources before taking any action based on AI summaries. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences resulting from AI-generated content.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by My Recall Buddy and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Recall data is in the public domain as it originates from U.S. government sources.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our proprietary content without written permission.

8. Email Communications

By subscribing to email alerts, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by updating your account preferences.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless My Recall Buddy and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

11. 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 provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. No Professional Advice

My Recall Buddy does NOT provide professional advice of any kind. Our service is an information aggregation tool only. We do not provide:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
• Legal advice or legal representation
• Professional safety consulting or risk assessments
• Product testing, verification, or certification
• Consumer protection advocacy or case management
• Warranty or insurance claims assistance

For medical concerns related to recalled products, consult a qualified physician. For legal questions about recalls or liability, consult a licensed attorney. For product safety testing or professional risk assessment, contact qualified safety professionals or testing laboratories.

Nothing on this Service should be construed as professional advice. Any actions you take based on information from My Recall Buddy are your sole responsibility.