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Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and TOP CONNECT INC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the ProteinPic mobile application (the "App") and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE APP.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account using Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, or email/password registration through Firebase Authentication.

2.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

2.3 Account Accuracy

You agree that the restaurant name, cuisine type, address, and other profile information you provide is accurate and that you have the right to represent the restaurant or business associated with your account.

3. The Service

3.1 Description

The App allows restaurant owners and food service professionals to:

3.2 Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to outages of third-party services (Google, Apple, USDA).

4. Credits and In-App Purchases

4.1 Credit System

The Service operates on a credit-based system. Each new menu item requires 1 credit to generate marketing images. New accounts receive 2 complimentary credits.

4.2 Purchasing Credits

Additional credits may be purchased through Apple's In-App Purchase system at the prices displayed in the App. All purchases are processed by Apple and subject to Apple's terms and conditions.

4.3 Non-Refundable

All credit purchases are final and non-refundable. Credits are consumable digital goods with no monetary value outside the App. Credits cannot be transferred, exchanged, or redeemed for cash.

4.4 Credit Deduction

Credits are deducted at the time a marketing image generation request is initiated. If generation fails due to a technical error on our end, the credit will be automatically refunded to your account. Credits are not refunded for results you are unsatisfied with.

4.5 No Regeneration

Each menu item supports a single generation of marketing images (6 variants). There is no option to regenerate images for the same menu item. To generate new images for the same dish, you must create a new menu item using an additional credit.

4.6 Apple's Terms

In-app purchases are subject to Apple's Licensed Application End User License Agreement and Apple's terms of service. Refund requests for purchases must be directed to Apple, as we do not process payments directly.

5. AI-Generated Content

5.1 Nature of AI Content

The Service uses artificial intelligence (Google Gemini) to analyze photographs, facilitate ingredient conversations, estimate nutrition content, and generate marketing images. You acknowledge and agree that:

5.2 Nutrition Estimates — Disclaimer

THE NUTRITION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE APP (INCLUDING PROTEIN AND FIBER CONTENT) IS AN ESTIMATE ONLY. Nutrition data is derived from the USDA FoodData Central database and processed through AI interpretation. It is:

YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK for any use of the nutrition estimates provided by the App, including but not limited to displaying such information on menus, marketing materials, or to customers. We strongly recommend consulting a certified nutritionist or using laboratory analysis for official nutrition labeling.

5.3 Marketing Images — Disclaimer

AI-generated marketing images are intended as creative marketing tools. You acknowledge that:

5.4 AI Processing Disclosure

Your photos, text inputs, dish names, ingredient information, and restaurant profile data are transmitted to Google's Gemini AI for processing. Conversation history for ingredient confirmation is managed server-side by Google. By using the Service, you consent to this data processing by Google in accordance with Google's applicable terms and privacy policies.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to photographs you upload to the App ("Your Content"). By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, process, and transmit Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service (including transmitting to third-party AI services for processing).

6.2 AI-Generated Images

AI-generated marketing images produced by the Service are licensed to you for your commercial and personal use, including use in marketing materials, menus, social media, and advertising for the restaurant or business associated with your account. This license is:

You may not sublicense, resell, or distribute AI-generated images as standalone products (e.g., as stock photography or in image marketplaces).

6.3 Company Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, code, features, algorithms, user interface, trademarks, logos, and all associated intellectual property, is and remains the exclusive property of TOP CONNECT INC. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in our intellectual property except the limited license to use the App as described herein.

6.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the App may be used by us without any obligation to you, including compensation or attribution.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM US OR THROUGH THE SERVICE, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TOP CONNECT INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2 Cap on Liability

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00 USD).

9.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TOP CONNECT INC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of your account and these Terms.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at support@proteinmenus.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

11.2 Binding Arbitration

ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, in the English language, and the seat of arbitration shall be in the state where TOP CONNECT INC is incorporated.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND TOP CONNECT INC AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

11.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

11.5 Opt-Out

You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice to support@proteinmenus.com within 30 days of first using the Service. Your notice must include your name, email address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which TOP CONNECT INC is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent litigation is permitted under these Terms, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that State.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service and request account deletion at any time by contacting support@proteinmenus.com. Unused credits are not refundable upon account termination.

13.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

14. Third-Party Services

14.1 Dependency on Third-Party Services

The Service relies on third-party services including Google (Firebase, Gemini API), Apple (StoreKit, App Store), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FoodData Central API). We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of these third-party services.

14.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of the Service may also be subject to the terms and policies of third-party service providers, including:

14.3 No Liability for Third-Party Services

We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the acts, omissions, interruptions, or errors of any third-party service provider, including interruptions to AI processing, database services, or payment processing.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by:

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Service.

16. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, including but not limited to:

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TOP CONNECT INC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

17.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, government actions, power failures, internet failures, or third-party service outages.

18. Contact Us

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

TOP CONNECT INC Email: support@proteinmenus.com