Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 5, 2026

Welcome to Botanic Mate. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Botanic Mate mobile application ("App") provided by Aleksandr Urzhumtsev ("we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the App, you represent that:

2. Description of Service

Botanic Mate provides AI-powered plant identification and plant care information services. The App allows you to:

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER - AI LIMITATIONS

THE APP USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY PLANTS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION. AI SYSTEMS CAN AND DO MAKE MISTAKES. THE IDENTIFICATION RESULTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE APP MAY BE INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OR INCORRECT.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that:

3. Account, Data, and Device Identifier

The App does not require you to create an account with a username or password. Instead, the App assigns an anonymous device identifier to your installation, which is used to link your scan history, garden data, and subscription access.

Important: Your data is tied to your device.

To reduce the risk of data loss, ensure that your Google account's backup feature is enabled in your device settings.

4. No Professional Advice

The App does not provide professional, medical, veterinary, or expert advice.

Information provided through the App:

If you suspect plant poisoning or have health concerns related to plant exposure, immediately contact emergency services, a poison control center, or seek medical/veterinary attention.

5. User Responsibilities

When using the App, you agree to:

6. User Content

You retain ownership of photos and content you submit through the App. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and store such content for the purpose of providing and improving the App's services.

You represent that any content you submit:

7. Subscriptions and Payments

7.1 In-App Purchases

The App may offer premium features through subscription plans or one-time purchases. Purchases are processed through Google Play (for Android) or the Apple App Store (for iOS).

7.2 Subscription Terms

7.3 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Google Play or the Apple App Store according to their respective policies. We do not directly process refunds. Please contact the respective app store for refund inquiries.

7.4 Platform-Specific Subscriptions

Subscriptions purchased through the App are tied to the platform and store account through which they were originally made. A subscription purchased on iOS (Apple App Store) does not grant access to premium features on Android (Google Play), and vice versa. Each platform operates independently, and subscriptions are not transferable or synchronized between platforms. If you use the App on multiple platforms, a separate subscription is required for each.

7.5 Consent to Share Consumption Data with Apple

By using the App and making in-app purchases through the Apple App Store, you consent to our sharing of data regarding your usage and consumption of purchased content with Apple as part of our efforts to resolve refund requests. This information may include details about how you have accessed and interacted with the purchased content. The purpose of sharing this data is to help Apple make an informed decision regarding refund requests. Such data sharing is carried out in compliance with Apple's policies and only as necessary to process your requests. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, content, and underlying technology, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aleksandr Urzhumtsev and any affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

12. Assumption of Risk

By using the App, you expressly acknowledge and assume all risks associated with:

You understand that incorrect plant identification can result in serious injury or death if toxic plants are consumed or handled improperly.

13. Termination

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

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms within the App or through other communication channels. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts in accordance with applicable jurisdictional rules.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Contact Us

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

Email: support@botanicmate.com

Developer: Aleksandr Urzhumtsev

20. Acknowledgment

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.