Terms of Service

Tea Counselor AOI BETA VERSION

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Tea Counselor AOI (“the Service”), a free chatbot service that recommends matcha, blended teas, sencha, and optimal drinking times based on your physical condition and concerns. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of Tea Counselor AOI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of the Service.

By accessing or using Tea Counselor AOI, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION

Tea Counselor AOI is an AI-powered chatbot currently in beta development that provides personalized tea recommendations based on information you share about your physical condition, concerns, and preferences. The Service utilizes OpenAI technology to analyze your inputs and generate suggestions. Tea Counselor AOI is provided free of charge and is primarily designed for users in the United States. As a beta version, the Service may undergo changes, experience occasional downtime, or have limited functionality.

3. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Tea Counselor AOI. If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Service. Some of our Services may have additional age requirements as specified at the time of sign up.

4. USER ACCOUNTS

4.1 The Service does not require account creation and can be used without registration.

4.2 No personal login information is required to access the Service in its current beta version.

5. USER CONTENT AND CONDUCT

5.1 You retain ownership of any information you provide to the Service.

5.2 By using Tea Counselor AOI, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, display, reproduce, and analyze the information you provide solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

5.3 You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Transmit viruses or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without our prior written consent

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 All content, features, and functionality of Tea Counselor AOI, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 The Service utilizes technology licensed from OpenAI. All rights relating to the OpenAI technology remain with OpenAI.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

7.1 TEA COUNSELOR AOI IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

7.2 AS A BETA VERSION, THE SERVICE MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, OR INACCURACIES, AND MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

7.3 WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The tea recommendations provided by the Service are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE 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 RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

8.2 IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. PRIVACY

9.1 Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information through the Service. By using Tea Counselor AOI, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9.2 You acknowledge that the Service may use OpenAI’s technology, and information you provide may be processed by OpenAI in accordance with their privacy practices.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. TERMINATION

11.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice.

11.2 You may discontinue use of the Service at any time.

12. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised terms on our website or within the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco County, California.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck, and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent possible under law.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

17. BETA TESTING

17.1 You acknowledge that the Service is currently in beta development and is provided for evaluation and feedback purposes.

17.2 The beta version may be updated, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

17.3 We welcome your feedback to improve the Service. By providing feedback, you grant us the right to use such feedback to enhance the Service without any obligation to you.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

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