Terms of Service
Last updated: June 9, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the health-care application "Wellsy" ("Service") operated by YUKI SATO (sole proprietor, "Operator"). By installing or using the Service you agree to these Terms.
1. Definitions
- "Service": the Wellsy mobile app, Cloud Functions, push notifications, website, and related services.
- "User": any individual who creates an account and agrees to these Terms.
- "User Content": food photos, profile pictures, selfie photos, text, and any other content you submit.
- "Group Feature": functionality allowing users to form groups and share health data.
- "AI Feature": food image/text analysis via OpenAI API called through Cloud Functions (asia-northeast1).
- "ML Kit OCR": Google's on-device OCR for reading nutrition labels (no external server calls).
- "Health Data": food logs, weight, body fat, sleep records, and related health information.
- "Premium Service": paid subscription features planned for the future (not yet available).
2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
- Users under 18 require parental/guardian consent.
- US residents: users under 13 are prohibited under COPPA.
- EU/EEA residents: users under 16 (or 13 in some member states) require parental consent.
- Korean residents: users under 14 may not use the Service.
3. Account Registration
- Sign-in methods (all via Firebase Authentication): Apple Sign In, Google Sign In, Email/Password.
- You represent that all registration information is accurate, current, and complete.
- We may refuse registration if you previously violated these Terms, provided false information, or do not meet age requirements.
- Keep your credentials confidential. Do not share, lend, or transfer them.
- Report unauthorised access immediately to wellsy.support@gmail.com.
- Creating multiple accounts for the same person is generally prohibited.
4. Service Features
- Food logging (including AI analysis and ML Kit OCR for nutrition labels)
- Weight and body fat tracking with graphs
- Sleep logging and analysis
- Group creation, joining, and health-data sharing
- Comments, reactions, and selfie reactions within groups
- Content reporting and user blocking
- Streak (continuous logging) tracking
- Push and local notification reminders
- Premium features (planned for the future)
Backend: Google Firebase (project ID: wellsy-53ae4, Cloud Functions: asia-northeast1).
5. AI Feature – Disclaimer
- The AI food analysis sends your food photo or text to OpenAI, Inc. (USA) via Cloud Functions.
- Usage limits: 2 analyses/day (free); 10/day planned for premium.
- Results are estimates. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
- AI output is for informational purposes only — not medical advice.
- Downtime or changes by OpenAI may temporarily affect availability; Operator is not liable.
6. Health Information Disclaimer
- The Service is a health-management aid, not a substitute for medical care or diagnosis.
- Consult a doctor, dietitian, or health professional before making dietary or health decisions.
- The Operator is not liable for health issues arising from actions taken based on Service output.
7. Group Feature
- Join via a 6-character invite code. Max 20 members per group.
- Free plan: up to 3 groups. Premium: unlimited (planned).
- Group posts are automatically deleted 24 hours after posting (via Cloud Functions).
- Comments: max 100 characters, max 30 per post.
- Reactions: 5 types; optional selfie photo attachment.
- Post authors may delete their own posts.
- By joining a group you consent to your display name, profile picture, and activity status being visible to members.
- You may report inappropriate content or block other users.
- Operator may remove content, remove members, or dissolve groups if violations are found.
8. User Content & Licence
- You represent that your content is lawful and does not infringe third-party rights.
- You retain ownership of your User Content.
- You grant Operator a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use your content solely to provide and improve the Service.
- This licence terminates when your account and content are deleted.
- Do not copy, redistribute, or repurpose other users' content beyond normal Service use.
9. Prohibited Conduct
- Violating applicable laws or public order
- Infringing intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of the Operator or third parties
- Impersonating another user or submitting false information
- Unauthorised access, reverse engineering, or tampering with the Service
- Disrupting Service operations (e.g., excessive requests, DDoS)
- Spam or unsolicited messaging
- Harassment, threats, or discriminatory conduct toward other users
- Uploading or sharing another person's photo or video without their consent
- Abusing the report feature (repeatedly submitting false reports)
- Illegal activity (drug sales, fraud, MLM, etc.)
- Posting discriminatory, defamatory, violent, or sexually explicit content
- Commercial use of the Service without prior written consent from the Operator
- Any other conduct the Operator reasonably deems inappropriate
10. Intellectual Property
- All intellectual property in the Service (code, design, trademark "Wellsy", etc.) belongs to the Operator or its licensors.
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, or sell Service content without prior written consent.
- Feedback you provide may be used by Operator without compensation.
11. Premium Billing
- Wellsy may use RevenueCat to manage subscription status and purchases. Actual payments are processed by the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Any changes to billing terms will be announced and these Terms updated in advance.
12. Privacy
Your personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy (https://wellsy.app/en/privacy), which forms part of these Terms.
13. Disclaimers
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of fitness for purpose, accuracy, or availability.
- Operator is not liable (except for wilful misconduct or gross negligence) for Service interruptions, data loss, third-party attacks, or inaccurate AI output.
- Operator is not responsible for disputes between users.
14. Limitation of Liability
- Operator's maximum aggregate liability for Service-related claims is the total fees you paid in the 3 months preceding the incident. While the Service is free, the cap is JPY 1,000.
- Mandatory consumer protection rights are not affected.
- Applicable mandatory laws may override this section for users outside Japan.
15. Service Changes & Termination
- Material changes will be notified at least 14 days in advance (30 days for adverse changes).
- Operator may suspend the Service for maintenance, security, or force majeure without prior notice.
- Operator will provide at least 30 days' notice before shutting down the Service.
16. Account Suspension & Termination
- Operator may suspend or permanently ban accounts for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or other reasonable grounds.
- To appeal a suspension, contact wellsy.support@gmail.com.
17. Account Deletion
- To delete your account: in-app Profile → Settings → Account → Delete Account, or email wellsy.support@gmail.com.
- Deletion triggers Cloud Functions (deleteUserData) to remove your Firebase data.
- Deleted data cannot be recovered.
- Delete your group posts/comments before deleting your account if desired.
- Cancel any future premium subscription before deleting your account.
18. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
- Disputes will first be resolved through good-faith negotiation.
- Unresolved disputes will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
- EU/EEA residents retain rights under applicable EU mandatory consumer-protection laws.
- Korean residents retain rights under applicable Korean mandatory laws.
Contact
- Operator: YUKI SATO
- Email: wellsy.support@gmail.com
- Languages: Japanese, English