Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 29, 2025

Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms", "Terms of Use") carefully before downloading, accessing, or using the Menu Mate mobile application ("App") operated by CODEBIT INC. ("we", "us", or "our").

By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you do not have permission to access or use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CODEBIT INC. regarding your use of the Menu Mate mobile application. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you:

  • Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
  • Represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with CODEBIT INC.
  • Represent that you have the authority to enter into these Terms personally

2. Description of Service

Menu Mate is a mobile application that uses artificial intelligence to translate and provide information about food menus in foreign languages. The App offers both free functionality and premium features available through subscription purchases.

The App's features include, but are not limited to:

  • Menu translation from images
  • Dish descriptions and ingredient information
  • Allergen identification
  • Pronunciation guides
  • Useful dining phrases
  • Translation history saved locally on your device

3. User Accounts and Subscriptions

3.1 Basic and Premium Access

Menu Mate offers both free access (Basic) and premium subscription options:

  • Basic (Free): Limited translations per day, standard accuracy, advertisements, and basic features
  • Premium (Subscription): Unlimited translations, enhanced accuracy, no advertisements, offline mode, and premium features

3.2 Subscription Terms

For premium features, the following subscription terms apply:

  • Subscriptions are offered on a monthly or annual basis
  • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
  • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
  • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
  • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription

4. License and Restrictions

4.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, CODEBIT INC. grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and install a copy of the App on a single mobile device that you own or control and to run such copy of the App solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

4.2 Restrictions

You agree not to, and you will not permit others to:

  • License, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, disclose or otherwise commercially exploit the App
  • Copy or use the App for any purpose other than as permitted under this license
  • Modify, make derivative works of, disassemble, decrypt, reverse compile or reverse engineer any part of the App
  • Remove, alter or obscure any proprietary notice (including any notice of copyright or trademark) of CODEBIT INC.
  • Use the App for any illegal purpose, or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Use the App to send automated queries to any website or to send any unsolicited commercial email
  • Use the App to harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity

5. Intellectual Property

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CODEBIT INC. and its licensors. The App is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of CODEBIT INC.

6. User-Generated Content

When you upload, input, or share images of menus through the App ("User Content"), you retain any rights that you may have in that User Content. By sharing User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and store this User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the App's services.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own the User Content or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use your User Content
  • Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person or entity

7. Third-Party Services and Content

The App may display, include, or make available third-party content (including data, information, applications, and other products, services, and/or materials) or provide links to third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that CODEBIT INC. is not responsible for third-party services and content, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality, or any other aspect thereof. CODEBIT INC. does not assume and will not have any liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity for any third-party services.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding personal information.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Translation and Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate translations and information about menu items, we cannot guarantee:

  • Complete accuracy of all translations, particularly for handwritten menus or menus with unusual formatting
  • Complete identification of all allergens or ingredients in dishes
  • Cultural context that reflects all regional variations of dishes

Users should exercise caution, particularly regarding potential allergens, and verify critical information with restaurant staff.

9.2 General Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. CODEBIT INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CODEBIT INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION, OR THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODEBIT INC., ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE APP.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CODEBIT INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, OR INJURY RESULTING FROM HACKING, TAMPERING, OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR USE OF THE APP OR YOUR ACCOUNT OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CODEBIT INC., its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, service providers, contractors, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the App.

12. Modifications to the App and Terms

CODEBIT INC. reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the App or any features or portions thereof without prior notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the App or any part thereof.

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website. By continuing to access or use the App after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled in San Francisco County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association by one commercial arbitrator with substantial experience in resolving intellectual property and commercial contract disputes.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

15. General Provisions

These Terms, together with any amendments and any additional agreements you may enter into with CODEBIT INC. in connection with the App, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and CODEBIT INC. concerning the App.

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and CODEBIT INC.'s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Apple App Store Additional Terms

These Terms are between you and CODEBIT INC., not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App and its content. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.

In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for the App to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App.

Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation.

Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and, upon your acceptance of the Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

17. Contact Information

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

support@codebit-inc.com