Terms of Service

Please read these Terms carefully before using Scroov. They explain the basis on which Scroov is provided and limit our responsibility. By using the app, you accept these Terms in full.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Scroov ("Scroov", "the App", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not download or use the App. If you use the App on behalf of another person, you confirm that you are authorized to accept these Terms on their behalf.

2. What Scroov Is

Scroov is an informational tool that helps you learn about packaged food and consumer products. It lets you scan barcodes and labels and displays information such as ingredient breakdowns, a SafeScan score, a Nutri-Score, a NOVA processing classification, regulatory flags (for example, against EU, FDA, FSSAI, and Singapore references), allergen indications, and dietary classifications (such as vegetarian, vegan, or Jain). Scroov is a guide for general awareness only.

3. Not Professional, Medical, or Dietary Advice

All information in Scroov — including every score, rating, ingredient and additive flag, allergen indication, dietary classification, article, and any other guidance — is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not medical, nutritional, dietary, health, or professional advice, and it is not a substitute for the product's actual packaging or for advice from a qualified professional. Do not use Scroov to make decisions about a medical condition, allergy, intolerance, medication, or treatment.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, medical condition, or any specific dietary or religious requirement, do not rely on Scroov. Always read the physical product label and consult a qualified doctor, dietitian, or other professional before consuming or purchasing a product. Where information in Scroov differs from the product's actual packaging, the packaging from the manufacturer always takes precedence.

4. Accuracy of Information

Scroov aggregates and derives information from many third-party and public sources, including manufacturer and brand declarations, barcode registries, public databases (such as Open Food Facts), retailer listings, regulatory references, automated image and text recognition, and contributions from users. This information may be incomplete, outdated, inconsistent, mislabeled, or simply incorrect. Products are reformulated, repackaged, and relabeled frequently, and the same barcode may correspond to different products or formulations over time. Scores and classifications are automatically calculated estimates and may not reflect the actual product you are holding.

We do not independently verify, and we do not warrant, the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any information in the App. You acknowledge that you use all information in Scroov at your own risk, and that you are responsible for verifying it against the product's actual label and other authoritative sources before relying on it.

5. Your Responsibilities

You agree to use Scroov lawfully and only for personal, non-commercial purposes; to verify any information that matters to your health or safety against the product's actual packaging; and not to misuse, scrape, overload, reverse engineer, or interfere with the App or its servers. Any product information you choose to contribute must be accurate to the best of your knowledge, and you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, store, reproduce, modify, publish, and display that contributed content to operate and improve Scroov and its database.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP AND ALL INFORMATION IN IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any information in it will be accurate, complete, or reliable. To the extent any warranty cannot be excluded under applicable law, it is limited to the minimum permitted by that law.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, in no event will Scroov, its developer, or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, health, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the App or your reliance on any information in it — including, without limitation, any allergic reaction, illness, injury, adverse health outcome, purchasing decision, or financial loss — whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total aggregate liability for all claims relating to the App will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid us for the App in the twelve months before the claim (which, for a free app, is zero) or INR 1,000. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you; in that case, our liability is limited to the smallest extent permitted by applicable law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scroov and its developer from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your reliance on information in the App in a manner inconsistent with these Terms.

9. Advertising and Third-Party Content

Scroov is supported by advertising and may display advertisements and links to third-party products, websites, or retailers. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, any third-party content, products, or services, and any dealings you have with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Intellectual Property

The App — including its software, design, branding, and the compiled presentation of its data — is owned by us and protected by applicable laws. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

11. Apple App Store

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that these Terms are between you and us, and not Apple; that Apple has no obligation to provide support or maintenance for the App; and that Apple is not responsible for any claims relating to the App. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you. Your use of the App is also subject to Apple's applicable terms, including the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

12. Changes to the App and These Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the App, or any part of it, at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised date, and your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it. We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to applicable law, you agree that the courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App.

15. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force, and the unenforceable provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.