Maed

Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Effective Date: April 20, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Maed, a nutrition tracking application designed to help you monitor your dietary intake and achieve your health goals. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Maed App, including any updates, features, and services we provide.

Please read these Terms carefully before using Maed. By downloading, installing, or using the Maed App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Maed App, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Maed App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Maed ("we", "us", or "our"). Your use of the Maed App signifies your acceptance of these Terms.

If you are using the Maed App on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Maed is a mobile nutrition tracking application that provides the following features:

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Maed App at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Maed App, you must create an account by providing:

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

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users between 13 and 18 years old should use the app with parental guidance.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the app Settings. Upon account deletion:

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities, with or without notice.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Maed App for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

Violation of these prohibited activities may result in immediate account termination and potential legal action.

5. Intellectual Property

The Maed App, including its design, features, functionality, source code, graphics, user interface, and content, is owned by Maed and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Rights

All rights, title, and interest in and to the Maed App remain with us. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights to the Maed App.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Maed App for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Your Content

You retain ownership of any data you enter into the Maed App (meal logs, custom foods, weight data). By using the Maed App, you grant us a license to store, process, and display your data solely for the purpose of providing the app's functionality.

Trademarks

The name "Maed" and associated logos are trademarks of Maed. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 "As Is" Provision

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

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

6.2 Not Medical Advice

IMPORTANT: The Maed App is a nutrition tracking tool and is NOT intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The Maed App:

  • Is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice or consultation
  • Should NOT be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition
  • Is NOT supervised or endorsed by healthcare professionals
  • Does NOT provide personalized medical or dietary recommendations

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information provided by the Maed App.

6.3 Nutritional Information Accuracy

Nutritional information provided in the Maed App is sourced from:

We do NOT guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of nutritional information. Nutritional values may vary based on:

You are responsible for verifying nutritional information and should not rely solely on the Maed App for critical dietary decisions.

6.4 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that using the Maed App will result in weight loss, improved health, or achievement of any specific health goals. Individual results may vary based on numerous factors beyond our control.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAED AND ITS DEVELOPERS, AFFILIATES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Specific Limitations

We are not liable for:

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Maed, its developers, affiliates, partners, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Ethiopian Context

The Maed App is developed and operated in Ethiopia. While we welcome Users from other countries, the app is primarily designed for Ethiopian Users and complies with Ethiopian laws and regulations.

10. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Please send a detailed description of the dispute to our contact email provided below.

We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations within 30 days of receiving your notice.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will:

Material Changes

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect.

Your Acceptance

Your continued use of the Maed App after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the app and delete your account.

Review Regularly

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The current version is always available at maed.et/terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Maed regarding your use of the Maed App and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

Related Documents

The following documents are incorporated by reference and form part of this agreement:

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Maed.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

App Name: Maed

Website: maed.et

Email: support

Telegram: @MaedApp (for general support and updates)

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 7-14 business days.

For Legal Matters: For formal legal notices or disputes, please send correspondence to our legal email address. All legal notices must be in writing and will be deemed given when received at the email address specified above.