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    Terms of Service

    Last updated: February 28, 2026

    Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing or using COCOAiQ (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

    Description of Service

    COCOAiQ is an educational platform providing information about cocoa, chocolate, and related topics including origins, ingredients, quality evaluation, wellness, recipes, and ethical sourcing. The Site includes AI-powered tools, editorial content, interactive features, and community resources.

    User Accounts

    Some features of the Site require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information as necessary.

    Intellectual Property

    All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of COCOAiQ or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content without our prior written consent.

    User-Generated Content

    By submitting content to the Site (such as wellness logs, recipe notes, or scan data), you grant COCOAiQ a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display that content in connection with the operation of the Site. You retain ownership of your content and may delete it at any time through your account settings.

    Prohibited Conduct

    You agree not to:

    • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
    • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site's infrastructure or security
    • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file
    • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
    • Upload malicious code or content that infringes the rights of others

    Health and Wellness Disclaimer

    The wellness, nutrition, and health-related content on COCOAiQ is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen. We do not claim that cocoa or chocolate can prevent, treat, or cure any disease.

    AI-Generated Content

    Some features of the Site, including the Lens iQ scanner and certain analytical tools, use artificial intelligence to generate content and analysis. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated results. Users should verify important information independently.

    Third-Party Links and Services

    The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by COCOAiQ. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that COCOAiQ shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of any such content or services.

    Advertisements

    The Site displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. The presence of advertisements does not imply endorsement of the advertised products or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of advertisers.

    Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, COCOAiQ and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

    Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless COCOAiQ, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

    Governing Law

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which COCOAiQ operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

    Contact

    For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@cocoaiq.com.