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Effective Date: April 14, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Read this first. Orelo is a food-tracking tool, not medical advice. AI food recognition can be wrong — always verify important nutrition data yourself. These Terms include a binding arbitration agreement and class-action waiver (Section 15). You have 30 days from first use to opt out of arbitration by emailing support@getorelo.com.

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Orelo iOS application (“the App”). By downloading, installing, or using Orelo, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

01 Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Orelo, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the App.

License and Use

Orelo is licensed to you for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, adapt, or otherwise make use of the App without the developer’s written permission. You agree not to reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the App.

Prohibited Conduct

  • Use the App for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
  • Access or search the App through any unauthorized method or mechanism.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code through the App.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the App.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems.

02 Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Orelo is NOT medical advice, dietary advice, nutritional advice, or a medical device.

Orelo and its developer are not healthcare providers, medical professionals, nutritionists, dietitians, or licensed healthcare practitioners. The information provided by Orelo is for general informational and hobby purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any medical condition or disease.

Do not use Orelo as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions, take prescription medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have food allergies or intolerances, or are under medical supervision.

03 AI Accuracy Disclaimer

Orelo uses three layers of artificial intelligence to estimate nutritional information:

  • Apple Vision framework — on-device image classification and OCR.
  • Orelo’s custom Core ML food classifier — on-device food recognition.
  • Anthropic Claude — cloud AI for deeper analysis, accessed via Orelo’s secure proxy. Anthropic may process this data per their privacy policy.

AI Estimates Are Not Verified

The nutritional data generated by these systems is an estimate only, not verified nutritional information. AI models can make mistakes, misidentify foods, and provide inaccurate macronutrient and micronutrient calculations.

User Verification Recommended

We strongly recommend verifying important nutritional data against official sources (product packaging, nutrition labels) or consulting with a registered dietitian for medical or professional purposes. The App is designed for general food tracking and awareness. Do not make medical or health decisions based solely on AI-generated nutritional estimates.

04 HealthKit Disclaimer

Orelo integrates with Apple HealthKit to read and write nutrition and activity data. While Orelo syncs data to and from HealthKit, the accuracy and completeness of this data is not guaranteed. Data synced through HealthKit should not be used as the sole source of truth for health decisions. You are responsible for verifying HealthKit data accuracy and controlling which data the App can access through your iPhone Settings.

05 Camera, Photos & Microphone Usage

Orelo requests permission to access your device’s camera, photo library, and microphone:

  • Camera: for scanning food labels, barcodes, capturing meal photos for analysis, and identifying food items.
  • Photo Library: when you choose to analyze a photo already on your phone, Orelo reads only the photo you explicitly select.
  • Microphone: for voice input and dictation, so you can describe meals by voice.

Photos are first analyzed on-device via Apple Vision and Orelo’s Core ML classifier. When necessary, they are sent to Anthropic’s Claude API for deeper analysis. The App will never access your camera, photo library, or microphone without your explicit permission through iOS permission dialogs. You can change these permissions at any time in Settings → Privacy.

06 Alcohol Detection Disclaimer

Orelo includes an AI-powered feature that may flag beverages as potentially alcoholic. This feature is not reliable and should NOT be used for:

  • Legal or regulatory compliance
  • Medical purposes, especially for those with alcohol-related conditions
  • Determining whether to drive or operate machinery
  • Child safety or age-restricted decisions
  • Any situation where accuracy is critical

You are solely responsible for identifying whether a beverage is alcoholic. Verify through other means (label reading, ingredient lists) if legal or health decisions depend on it.

07 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

“As-Is” Provision

Orelo is provided “as-is” and “as available” without any express or implied warranties. The developer makes no warranty that the App will meet your requirements, operate uninterrupted, or be error-free. The developer disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Damages

In no event shall the developer be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages; loss of profits, revenue, data, or use; damage to property, illness, injury, or death; or any claim arising from use of or inability to use the App, even if the developer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Maximum Liability

The developer’s total liability for all claims arising from the App shall not exceed the greater of (a) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100) or (b) the total amount you have paid to use the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

No Liability for Third Parties

The developer is not responsible for data provided by Anthropic, Apple, Google, OpenFoodFacts, or any other third-party services; your device’s hardware, software, or network; or your interpretation or use of App data.

08 Privacy Summary

Orelo’s full Privacy Policy is available at getorelo.com/privacy. In summary:

  • Meals, water logs, workouts, and preferences are stored on your device and sync through your own Apple iCloud account.
  • Food photos are processed on-device first (Apple Vision, Orelo’s Core ML model). When cloud AI is needed, photos go to Anthropic’s Claude API.
  • Barcode scans may be looked up against the OpenFoodFacts public database.
  • Anonymous app usage analytics and crash reports are collected via Google Firebase Analytics using pseudonymous identifiers.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for advertising.

09 Subscriptions & Auto-Renewal

Orelo offers an auto-renewing subscription (“Orelo Pro”) through Apple’s App Store.

  • Payment: charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
  • Auto-Renewal: subscription renews automatically at the end of each period at the then-current price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before renewal.
  • Managing & Canceling: in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions.
  • Price Changes: Apple will notify you. You may cancel before the change takes effect.
  • Free Trials: any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
  • Refunds: governed by Apple’s policies. Direct refund requests to Apple via reportaproblem.apple.com.
  • Apple is the Seller of Record: Apple’s Media Services Terms and Conditions govern the purchase transaction.

10 User Responsibility & Assumption of Risk

You are solely responsible for your health, nutrition, and wellness decisions. Orelo is a tracking tool, not a medical device or professional health service. Do not use the App as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, professional nutritional or dietary advice, professional health coaching, or any professional healthcare service.

By using the App, you assume all risks, including inaccuracy of AI-generated nutritional estimates, data loss due to device failure or software errors, unintended health consequences from App use, and any other risks associated with mobile app use.

11 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the developer from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from your use of the App, any breach of these Terms, any violation of applicable law, injury or death caused by your use of the App, any action taken or not taken based on App information, or any health consequences, financial loss, or other damages resulting from your reliance on the App. This indemnification applies even if the developer is partially at fault, except where prohibited by law.

12 Age Requirement

Orelo is intended for users aged 13 and older. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old (or the legal age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). If you are under 18, you agree that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and consented to these Terms.

13 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, the sources of that information, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
  • Right to delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing. We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise California rights, email support@getorelo.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

14 Canadian Residents

If you reside in Canada, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws. Because Orelo relies on services based in the United States (Anthropic for cloud AI, Google Firebase for analytics, and Apple’s global infrastructure), your personal information may be processed outside Canada. The safeguards described in our Privacy Policy apply regardless of where processing occurs.

To exercise any PIPEDA rights or ask questions about Canadian data practices, email support@getorelo.com.

15 Arbitration & Class Action Waiver

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

Binding Arbitration

Except for claims that qualify for small claims court and except where prohibited by law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Orelo shall be resolved through final and binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Illinois, or another mutually agreed location, or by video if permitted by AAA rules.

Class Action Waiver

You and the developer agree that any dispute shall be brought in your and the developer’s individual capacity only, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate or join more than one person’s claims.

30-Day Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing support@getorelo.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” within thirty (30) days of first downloading or using Orelo. Include your name and, if available, the Apple ID email associated with your purchase. Opting out does not affect any other part of these Terms.

Exceptions

This arbitration agreement does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or from filing a complaint with a government agency. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement.

16 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration provisions.

For any dispute that is not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Illinois. Any claim or action arising from or related to these Terms must be brought within one (1) year of when the claim arises, or be forever waived.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or if not possible, severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

17 Changes to Terms

The developer reserves the right to modify these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through an in-app notification, a pop-up dialog, an updated “Last Updated” date, or email. Continued use of the App after changes indicates your acceptance. For material changes that negatively affect your rights, the developer will provide reasonable advance notice (at minimum 30 days) before the changes take effect.

18 Contact

For questions, concerns, or support related to Orelo:

Orelo
Email: support@getorelo.com
Website: getorelo.com

These Terms of Use govern the Orelo iOS application.