Terms of Use

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Pinch. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Pinch mobile application and related services. By using Pinch, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using our services, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these terms
  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Will provide accurate and complete information

2. Use of Service

Pinch provides a platform to help you manage recipes, track grocery prices, and plan shopping. You may use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Pinch app in accordance with these terms.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of others
  • Share inappropriate or offensive content
  • Use automated tools to access the service without permission
  • Impersonate another user or entity

4. User Content

You retain ownership of recipes, shopping lists, and other content you create. By sharing content through Pinch, you grant us a license to use, store, and display that content to provide our services.

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any content you upload, including recipes from external sources.

5. Intellectual Property

The Pinch app, including its design, features, functionality, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by Pinch and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written permission.

6. Price Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date pricing information from Australian retailers. However:

  • Prices are subject to change and may not reflect real-time availability
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of pricing data
  • Retailers' terms and conditions apply to all purchases
  • We are not responsible for pricing errors or discrepancies

7. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Pinch is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The service is free of viruses or harmful components
  • Results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pinch and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated terms in the app or via email. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: scott@pinch-app.com