Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 28, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using ShelfLifeGuide, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on ShelfLifeGuide for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

Disclaimer

The materials on ShelfLifeGuide are provided on an 'as is' basis. ShelfLifeGuide makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Important: The information provided on ShelfLifeGuide is for general informational purposes only and is based on FDA and USDA guidelines. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding food safety.

Food safety depends on many factors including proper handling, storage conditions, and individual circumstances. Always use your best judgment. When in doubt, throw it out.

Limitations

In no event shall ShelfLifeGuide or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on ShelfLifeGuide, even if ShelfLifeGuide or a ShelfLifeGuide authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on ShelfLifeGuide could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. ShelfLifeGuide does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. ShelfLifeGuide may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

Advertising and Third-Party Content

ShelfLifeGuide uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings
  • We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in advertisements displayed on our website
  • The presence of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation by ShelfLifeGuide

We comply with Google AdSense Program Policies. You agree not to:

  • Click on ads for fraudulent purposes or to generate invalid traffic
  • Use automated tools or software to interact with advertisements
  • Encourage others to click on ads
  • Manipulate ad placement or interfere with ad serving

Violation of these terms may result in termination of your access to our website and may subject you to legal action.

Links

ShelfLifeGuide has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by ShelfLifeGuide. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including advertisements served by Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites you visit.

Modifications

ShelfLifeGuide may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.