Terms of Service

Last updated: May 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using BaristaPal ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

BaristaPal is a coffee brewing companion app that provides shot logging, AI-powered brewing assistance, equipment management, community recipes, and integration with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices such as smart scales, pressure sensors, and refractometers.

3. Account Registration

You must create an account to use BaristaPal. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate information during registration.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

BaristaPal offers free and paid subscription tiers. Paid subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Subscription terms, pricing, and renewal policies are governed by the respective app store terms. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your app store account settings.

  • Free Tier: Basic shot logging, limited AI coach interactions, and manual brew tracking.
  • Pro Tier: Unlimited AI coach access, advanced analytics, BLE device integration, cloud sync, and community features.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create within BaristaPal, including brew logs, recipes, and reviews. By sharing content with the community, you grant BaristaPal a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute that content within the App. You may remove your shared content at any time.

6. Community Guidelines

When using community features, you agree not to:

  • Post spam, misleading, or duplicate content
  • Submit offensive, abusive, or inappropriate material
  • Attempt to manipulate ratings or votes
  • Impersonate other users or entities
  • Use the platform for commercial advertising without permission

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate these guidelines. Community content is subject to automated and manual moderation.

7. AI Coffee Coach

The AI Coffee Coach provides brewing suggestions and recommendations based on your data and general coffee knowledge. These recommendations are for informational purposes only. BaristaPal does not guarantee specific brewing outcomes. The AI may occasionally produce inaccurate or suboptimal suggestions.

8. BLE Device Integration

BaristaPal integrates with third-party BLE devices. We are not responsible for the functionality, accuracy, or safety of third-party hardware. Device compatibility is provided on a best-effort basis and may vary by device firmware version.

9. Intellectual Property

BaristaPal, including its design, code, AI models, and knowledge base content, is the intellectual property of BaristaPal. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the App.

10. Limitation of Liability

BaristaPal is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, BaristaPal shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App, including but not limited to equipment damage, data loss, or brewing outcomes.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to BaristaPal at any time for violation of these terms. You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the App. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at legal@baristapal.app.