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Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 9, 2025  |  Last Updated: December 9, 2025

RecallSentry Terms of Use — Center for Recall Safety
Effective Date: December 9, 2025 | Last Updated: December 9, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to RecallSentry, a product recall notification and management application provided by the Center for Recall Safety ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the RecallSentry mobile application or web application (collectively, the "App" or "Service"), you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APP. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Center for Recall Safety. Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. If you are under 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the App with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

2.2 Geographic Availability

The App is intended for use by residents of the United States. Recall information provided through the App is primarily sourced from U.S. federal agencies including:

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Users outside the United States may access the App, but recall information may not be relevant to products available in their jurisdiction.

2.3 Compliance with Laws

You represent and warrant that you will use the App in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

3. Description of Service

3.1 Core Functionality

RecallSentry provides the following services:

  • Recall Aggregation: Collection and display of product recall information from federal agencies
  • Smart Filtering: Customized recall alerts based on user-defined criteria (brands, products, locations, allergens)
  • Recall Management Center (RMC): Household inventory tracking and recall matching
  • Push Notifications: Real-time alerts for recalls matching user preferences
  • Gamification Features: Safety Score tracking, badges, and engagement rewards

3.2 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and timely recall information, we do not guarantee that:

  • All recall information is complete, current, or error-free
  • The App will identify all relevant recalls for your products
  • Information will be available without interruption

Recall data is sourced from third-party government agencies, and we are not responsible for inaccuracies in source data.

3.3 Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

The App provides informational services only and is not a substitute for:

  • Professional medical advice regarding food allergies or health conditions
  • Legal advice regarding product liability or personal injury claims
  • Professional safety assessments or inspections

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of the App, you must create an account by providing:

  • A valid email address
  • A username
  • A password

Optional information may include your name, address, city, state, and ZIP code.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at info@centerforrecallsafety.com

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe have been compromised.

4.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.4 One Account Per Person

Each user may maintain only one account. Creating multiple accounts may result in termination of all accounts.

5. Subscription Plans and Payments

5.1 Service Tiers

PlanKey Features
Free Access to recall browsing · Save up to 5 recalls · Basic search functionality · Limited usage quotas
SmartFiltering
$1.99/mo
Enhanced filtering capabilities · 15 saved recalls · Up to 10 saved filters · State-based filtering (up to 3 states) · Allergen alert preferences
RecallMatch
$4.99/mo
All SmartFiltering features · Unlimited saved recalls and filters · Household inventory management · Automated recall matching · VIN-based vehicle recall tracking · Full RMC enrollment and tracking

5.2 Billing and Payment

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • Payment is processed through Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
  • Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated in these Terms

5.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless:

  • You cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • We discontinue the Service

5.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

  • iOS: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > RecallSentry > Cancel Subscription
  • Android: Google Play Store > Profile Icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > RecallSentry > Cancel

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a subscription period.

5.5 Free Trial

If offered, free trials convert to paid subscriptions upon expiration unless cancelled. You will be charged the applicable subscription fee at the end of the trial period.

6. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

6.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the App solely for:

  • Personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Tracking recalls relevant to your household
  • Receiving notifications about product safety

6.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, other accounts, or our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or servers
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the App without our written consent
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the App
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices in the App
  • Use the App to collect personal information about other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service
  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit any part of the App without authorization
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Create derivative works based on the App

6.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit any content through the App (such as photos for RMC enrollment), you:

  • Retain ownership of such content
  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process such content to provide the Service
  • Represent that you have the right to submit such content
  • Agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, or infringes third-party rights

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The App and its contents, including but not limited to software code and architecture, user interface designs, graphics, logos, and icons, text and documentation, and the RecallSentry and Center for Recall Safety names and logos are owned by or licensed to the Center for Recall Safety and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download and install the App on your personal device(s) and use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

This license does not include any right to modify or create derivative works of the App, sublicense, sell, or transfer your rights, or use our intellectual property for any commercial purpose.

7.3 Government Data

Recall information sourced from federal agencies (FDA, USDA, CPSC, NHTSA) is generally in the public domain. Our compilation, organization, and presentation of such data, along with our proprietary features, remain our intellectual property.

7.4 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the App ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate such Feedback without obligation to you.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Third-Party Integrations

The App integrates with third-party services including:

  • Firebase (Google): Authentication, crash reporting (Crashlytics), push notifications (FCM)
  • Apple/Google Payment Systems: In-app purchase processing
  • Government APIs: Recall data from federal agencies

8.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies:

  • Google/Firebase: firebase.google.com/terms
  • Apple: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/
  • Google Play: play.google.com/about/play-terms/

8.3 Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of such external sites, content, products, or services on or available from such sites, or any damage or loss caused by your use of such sites.

9. Privacy and Data Collection

9.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9.2 Data Collection Summary

We collect and process:

  • Account information (email, username, optional profile data)
  • Usage data (recalls viewed, filters created, app interactions)
  • Device information (for push notifications)
  • Health-related data (allergy preferences, with explicit consent)
  • Crash reports and diagnostics

9.3 Health Data (Sensitive Information)

If you choose to use allergen alert features, you consent to our collection of health-related data (your allergy preferences). This data is:

  • Collected only with your explicit consent
  • Used solely for providing personalized allergen recall alerts
  • Subject to enhanced security protections
  • Subject to California and other state privacy laws

9.4 Your Data Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and export your personal data, and withdraw consent for optional data processing. These rights can be exercised through Settings > Privacy & Data in the App.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 "As Is" Provision

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION.

10.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable; that any errors in the App will be corrected; or that the App will be compatible with your device or other software.

10.3 Recall Information Disclaimer

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APP WILL IDENTIFY ALL RECALLS RELEVANT TO YOUR PRODUCTS OR HOUSEHOLD. You should independently verify recall information through official government sources (FDA.gov, CPSC.gov, USDA.gov, NHTSA.gov), not rely solely on the App for product safety decisions, and consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns related to recalled products.

10.4 Third-Party Data

We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of recall data provided by third-party sources, including government agencies.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CENTER FOR RECALL SAFETY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, FAILURE TO RECEIVE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS, OR RELIANCE ON RECALL INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE APP.

11.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

11.3 Basis of the Bargain

The limitations in this section reflect the allocation of risk between the parties and are an essential element of the basis of the bargain between us.

11.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Center for Recall Safety and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers 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
  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit through the App
  • Your negligent or wrongful conduct

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us at info@centerforrecallsafety.com to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you and we agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or the App through final and binding arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, and will be held in Georgia or another mutually agreed location.

13.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a claim in small claims court if it qualifies, or seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights.

13.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13.5 Opt-Out

You may opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to info@centerforrecallsafety.com with your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in Settings > Privacy & Data, or by contacting us at info@centerforrecallsafety.com.

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without cause, including if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, your conduct may harm us or other users, your account has been compromised, or we are required to do so by law.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App immediately ceases, we may delete your account data (subject to legal retention requirements), and provisions that by their nature should survive will survive (including Sections 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15).

14.4 No Refund

Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any subscription fees, except as required by applicable law.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

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

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the other provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

15.5 Assignment

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

15.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or internet/telecommunications failures.

15.7 Notices

We may provide notices to you through the email address associated with your account, in-app notifications, or posting on our website. You may provide notices to us at the contact information in Section 17.

15.8 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

16. Changes to These Terms

16.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms in the App, updating the "Last Updated" date, and sending an email notification for significant changes.

16.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App.

16.3 Review

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

17. Contact Information

Email: info@centerforrecallsafety.com — General Inquiries · Technical Support · Legal/Privacy

Mailing Address:
Center for Recall Safety
Canton, GA 30115, United States

Website: centerforrecallsafety.com

18. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE RECALLSENTRY APP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

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