Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 16th March 2026 
Welcome to Calico, a mobile application operated by Salt + Light Strategies LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Calico mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By downloading, accessing, or using Calico, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

1. Description of the Service

Calico is an AI-powered nutrition companion designed to help users better understand the nutritional composition of their meals. Using image recognition and artificial intelligence, Calico analyzes food images or meal inputs to estimate nutritional information, including but not limited to:
  • Calories
  • Macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats)
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
Calico provides educational insights and estimates intended to help users better understand their food choices. The Service is designed to support general wellness and nutritional awareness.

2. Not Medical or Professional Advice

Calico does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All nutritional information, recommendations, and insights provided by the Service are:
  • Generated by artificial intelligence
  • Estimates based on available data
  • Intended for informational and educational purposes only
You should not rely on Calico as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified physician, dietitian, or healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or dietary decisions. If you have a medical condition, dietary restriction, or food allergy, you should consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes.

3. Accuracy of Nutritional Estimates

Calico uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze meals and estimate nutritional content. Because food preparation methods, ingredient variations, portion sizes, and image interpretation can vary, the information provided by Calico may not always be accurate or complete. By using the Service, you acknowledge that:
  • Nutritional estimates may be incorrect or incomplete
  • Food recognition may misidentify ingredients
  • Nutrient values are approximations
Salt + Light Strategies LLC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any analysis provided by the Service.

4. AI Output Disclaimer

The Service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to analyze images and generate insights. AI-generated outputs may occasionally be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or misleading. You acknowledge and agree that:
  • AI outputs are automated estimates
  • Results may contain errors or misinterpretations
  • AI outputs should not be relied upon as factual or authoritative information
Salt + Light Strategies LLC is not responsible for decisions made based on AI-generated outputs.

5. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Calico. If you are under the age of 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.

6. User Accounts

Some features of the Service may require you to create an account. You agree to:
  • Provide accurate information
  • Maintain the security of your credentials
  • Accept responsibility for activity under your account
You must notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:
  • Upload illegal or harmful content
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the application
  • Interfere with system security
  • Use the Service for unlawful purposes
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

8. User Content

When you upload images, photos, or other content (“User Content”), you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting content through the Service, you grant Salt + Light Strategies LLC a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, and analyze the content solely to operate and improve the Service. We do not sell user images.

9. Image Processing and Data Use

To provide the Service, Calico may process food images, meal information, and related data using artificial intelligence systems. This processing may include:
  • Food recognition
  • Nutritional estimation
  • AI analysis
Images may be temporarily transmitted to secure processing systems to generate nutritional insights. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect user data, but no system can guarantee absolute security. More details about how we handle personal information are described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Artificial Intelligence Services

Calico uses artificial intelligence models and third-party AI systems to analyze food images and generate nutritional insights. These systems may be provided by external service providers. Salt + Light Strategies LLC is not responsible for outages, errors, or inaccuracies resulting from third-party AI services.

11. Intellectual Property

All content within the Service, including:
  • Software
  • Design
  • Branding
  • Logos
  • Graphics
is the intellectual property of Salt + Light Strategies LLC and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, copy, or distribute any portion of the Service without permission.

12. Subscription Services

Certain features may be available through paid subscriptions. Subscription terms and pricing will be displayed within the app before purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled through your device’s app store settings. Payments processed through Apple or Google are governed by their respective payment policies.

13. Third-Party Services

The Service may rely on third-party services, including:
  • Artificial intelligence providers
  • Cloud infrastructure providers
  • Analytics tools
We are not responsible for the availability or performance of these services.

14. User Health Responsibility

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your dietary and health decisions. Calico is intended to provide general wellness insights, not medical or nutritional prescriptions. You agree that:
  • You are responsible for verifying dietary information when necessary
  • You should consult qualified professionals before making significant dietary or health decisions
  • The Service should not be used to manage medical conditions


15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Salt + Light Strategies LLC shall not be liable for any damages, including:
  • Direct damages
  • Indirect damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Consequential damages
arising from:
  • Use of the Service
  • Reliance on AI-generated nutritional information
  • Errors in food recognition
  • System interruptions
Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” Salt + Light Strategies LLC makes no warranties regarding:
  • Accuracy of nutritional information
  • Continuous availability of the Service
  • Fitness for a particular purpose


17. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms. Users may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the application.

18. Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court, except where prohibited by law. Arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration will take place in Michigan, United States. By agreeing to arbitration, you waive the right to a jury trial.

19. Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action or collective proceeding. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class arbitration against Salt + Light Strategies LLC.

20. Food Allergy Disclaimer

Calico is not designed to detect food allergens. AI food recognition may misidentify ingredients or fail to detect allergenic substances. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, you must independently verify ingredients. Salt + Light Strategies LLC is not responsible for allergic reactions or health outcomes resulting from reliance on the Service.

21. App Store Terms

If you download the application from the Apple App Store or Google Play, you acknowledge that:
  • Apple and Google are not responsible for the Service
  • Apple and Google have no obligation to provide support for the application
  • Apple and Google are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms
Use of the application must comply with the applicable App Store Terms of Service.

22. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. If material changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

23. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

24. Contact Information

Salt + Light Strategies LLC
Email: Saltandlightstrategies@outlook.com
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