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Last updated: March 2026

Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using Food or Trash ("the site", "foodortrash.com"), you agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

Not medical advice

Food or Trash is an educational and informational tool. The food ratings, scores, explanations, and all other content on this site are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute medical, nutritional, or dietary advice.

The information presented reflects one evidence-based perspective on nutrition and may not be suitable for your individual health needs, medical conditions, or dietary requirements. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, registered dietitian, or doctor before making changes to your diet, especially if you have allergies, intolerances, chronic conditions, or are taking medication.

Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of our food database and AI classification system. However, we do not guarantee that all ratings, scores, or classifications are complete, current, or error-free. Food composition and processing methods vary by brand, region, and preparation.

AI-generated classifications (for items not in our curated database) are best-effort assessments and may occasionally produce inaccurate results. Use your own judgement and verify with product labels.

Use of the site

You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Scrape, reproduce, or redistribute our database for commercial purposes
  • Abuse the AI classification API with excessive automated requests
  • Misrepresent the site's ratings as professional medical or dietary advice
  • Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the site's operation

Intellectual property

All content on this site — including text, ratings, design, code, and branding — is the property of Food or Trash unless otherwise stated. The educational articles in our "How We Got Here" section reference publicly available research, which is cited with sources.

Third-party content

The site links to external resources including research papers, books, and videos. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

Limitation of liability

Food or Trash is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, reliance on its content, or inability to access the site.

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email hello@foodortrash.com.