Terms of Service

Root & Seal (dba Root & Fork™ / CultureFit Health Engine™) — rootandfork.app

Last updated: May 27, 2026

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the Root & Fork™ / CultureFit Health Engine™ website, mobile experience, and related services (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Root & Seal ("we," "us," or "our"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and that the information you provide is accurate.

2. Accounts and Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that pose a security or legal risk.

3. The Service; Informational Use Only

The Service generates meal suggestions, recipes, macronutrient targets, and related educational content based on inputs you provide. All content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not medical, nutritional, or professional health advice. See our Disclaimer for details.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: (a) reverse engineer, scrape, or attempt to extract the proprietary recommendation logic, prompts, scoring, or substitution data; (b) resell or redistribute generated content as your own commercial product; (c) use the Service to harass, defraud, or harm others; (d) upload unlawful, infringing, or harmful content; or (e) interfere with the operation or security of the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including the Root & Fork™ and CultureFit Health Engine™ names, logos, recommendation methodology, cultural authenticity scoring, substitution graph, prompt library, and all associated software and content, is owned by us and protected by trademark, copyright, and trade-secret laws. You receive only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

You retain ownership of the personal inputs you submit (dietary preferences, allergies, cultural selection, etc.) and grant us a limited license to process them solely to operate and improve the Service.

6. Subscriptions, Payments, and Merchant of Record

Some features require a paid subscription. Pricing, billing cycle, and renewal terms are disclosed at checkout. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel; when you cancel, you retain access until the end of the current paid period.

Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle provides all customer service inquiries and handles returns. Their Buyer Terms govern payment, billing, tax, cancellations, and refunds.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on subscriptions. See our Refund Policy for details.

7. Health, Allergies, and Personal Responsibility

You are solely responsible for reviewing ingredients and nutritional information and for deciding whether any meal is appropriate for you, particularly if you have allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any meal plan will produce specific health outcomes.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service. Our aggregate liability for any claim relating to the Service will not exceed the greater of (a) amounts you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) US $100.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive (IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution) will survive termination.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You and we agree to resolve disputes exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and waive any objection to venue. Where permitted, you waive the right to participate in class actions.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us.