Taste Compass Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Taste Compass.
Last updated: 2026-01-15 Applies to: web app & services

1) Acceptance of terms

By creating an account, using Members, registering a test kit, completing surveys, or otherwise accessing Taste Compass, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2) Eligibility & accounts

  • You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction) to use Taste Compass.
  • You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for activity on your account.
  • Please keep your account information accurate and up to date.

3) Acceptable use

Don’t misuse the service. For example, you agree not to:

  • Interfere with or disrupt the platform or other users’ access.
  • Attempt to access areas or data you do not have permission to access.
  • Upload unlawful, harmful, or infringing content.
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code except where permitted by law.

4) User content

You may submit information such as member profiles, kit registrations, and survey answers (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your content. You grant Taste Compass a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, process, and display your content solely to operate and improve the service.

You represent that you have the rights necessary to submit the content and that it does not violate the rights of others.

5) Test kits & surveys

  • Kit codes must be valid and may be subject to verification. Codes may expire or be limited to specific promotions.
  • Survey guidance and results are for informational purposes only and are not medical or dietary advice.
  • We may update survey questions and scoring to improve accuracy and user experience.

6) Fees & billing

Some features may be free; others may be paid. Where fees apply, we will present pricing before purchase. Payments are handled by third-party processors. All charges, taxes, and refunds are subject to the terms shown at checkout.

7) Privacy

Your privacy matters. Our data practices are described in the Privacy Policy. By using the service, you acknowledge that your information will be processed as described there.

8) Intellectual property

The Taste Compass platform, design, and underlying technology are protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited rights expressly granted in these Terms, we reserve all rights, title, and interest in and to the service.

9) Disclaimers

The service is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, Taste Compass disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

10) Disclaimers

The service is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, Taste Compass disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

11) Content Concerns & Takedown Requests

Taste Compass respects the intellectual property and other rights of others. If you believe that any content made available through the service infringes your copyright, trademark, or other rights, or is defamatory or otherwise unlawful, please contact us at legal@compasstaste.com with sufficient detail to allow us to review the concern.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will review the matter and take appropriate action, which may include removal or modification of the content.

12) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Taste Compass, its affiliates, and personnel from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the service or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

13) Suspension & termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a risk to the service or other users, or as required by law. You may stop using the service at any time. Some provisions (e.g., intellectual property, warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability) survive termination.

14) Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Where consumer protection or mandatory local laws apply, you may have additional rights in your jurisdiction.

15) Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms to reflect product, legal, or operational changes. If changes are material, we’ll provide a prominent notice (for example, in-app or by email). Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16) Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at legal.@compasstaste.com.