Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PlantWise, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Service Description

PlantWise provides:

  • AI-powered plant identification
  • Gardening planning tools and calculators
  • Plant care guides and resources
  • All features are provided "as-is" without warranties

Use of Service

You agree to:

  • Use PlantWise for lawful purposes only
  • Not attempt to disrupt or damage the service
  • Not use automated systems to access the service excessively
  • Not misrepresent your identity or affiliation

AI Identification Disclaimer

⚠️ Important Notice

Plant identifications are provided by AI and may not be 100% accurate. Always verify plant identification before:

  • Consuming any plant or plant parts
  • Using plants for medicinal purposes
  • Introducing plants to environments with pets or children

PlantWise is not responsible for any harm resulting from misidentification of plants or following advice provided by the service.

Gardening Information Disclaimer

The gardening information, frost dates, zone data, and planting advice provided by PlantWise:

  • Are based on historical data and general guidelines
  • May not reflect current year conditions or microclimates
  • Should be used as a starting point, not definitive guidance
  • Are provided without warranty of accuracy or completeness

Limitation of Liability

PlantWise and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service, including but not limited to:

  • Plant misidentification
  • Incorrect gardening advice
  • Crop failures or plant deaths
  • Allergic reactions or poisoning
  • Loss of data stored locally in your browser

User Data

All data you create in PlantWise (plant identifications, bookmarks, history) is stored locally in your browser. You are responsible for backing up your data using the export feature if desired.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of PlantWise after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Last updated: November 3, 2025