Terms of Use

Last updated: January 18, 2026

Effective date: January 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Lawn Guardian™. These Terms of Use ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," "your") and Lawn Guardian™ ("Company," "we," "us," "our") governing your access to and use of the Lawn Guardian™ mobile application (the "App") and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately stop using the Service and uninstall the App.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the European Economic Area) to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Description of Service

Lawn Guardian is an AI-powered lawn care application that provides:

• Image-based lawn disease and weed identification using artificial intelligence
• Personalized treatment recommendations using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols
• Location-based weather forecasts and soil temperature monitoring
• Push notifications and alerts based on environmental conditions
• A database of common lawn issues with regional applicability
• Treatment plan storage, management, and history tracking

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You may register using your email address or through third-party authentication services (Apple ID, Google). You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4.2 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at info.lawnguardian@yahoo.com. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these Terms.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Free and Paid Features

The App offers both free features with limited functionality and premium subscription plans ("Pro") with enhanced features. Free users receive a limited number of lawn scans per month.

5.2 Subscription Plans

We offer the following subscription options:

• Pro Weekly: $5.99 per week
• Pro Annual: $79.99 per year ($6.67/month, billed annually as one payment of $79.99) - Best value, save 74%

Prices are in US dollars and may vary by region. Prices are subject to change with notice.

5.3 Billing and Auto-Renewal

• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price unless cancelled
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device's account settings
• No refunds for partial subscription periods

5.4 How to Cancel

For iOS (Apple): Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Lawn Guardian → Cancel Subscription

For Android (Google Play): Go to Google Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → Lawn Guardian → Cancel

5.5 Refund Policy

• No prorated refunds: We do not provide refunds or credits for partial subscription periods. When you cancel, you keep access until the end of your current billing period.
• Apple App Store: All refund requests for iOS purchases must be submitted directly to Apple through their refund process. We do not have the ability to issue refunds for App Store purchases.
• Google Play Store: All refund requests for Android purchases must be submitted directly to Google through their refund process. We do not have the ability to issue refunds for Google Play purchases.
• Annual subscriptions: If you purchased an annual subscription, the same policy applies - no prorated refunds for unused months.

6. Use of Service

6.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on a device you own or control for personal, non-commercial purposes.

6.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code
• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Harvest or collect information about other users
• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Circumvent any access restrictions or usage limits

7. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, upload, or display through the Service, including lawn images and notes ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, process, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing, improving, and developing the Service.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your User Content does not contain illegal or harmful content

8. AI-Generated Recommendations Disclaimer

• Not Professional Advice: Recommendations should not be considered as professional lawn care, agricultural, or pest control advice
• Consult Experts: For serious lawn issues, always consult with a qualified lawn care professional or your local agricultural extension office
• Verify Recommendations: Cross-reference AI recommendations with authoritative sources
• Weather Accuracy: Weather data is provided by third-party services and may not be completely accurate
• Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any actions you take based on the Service's recommendations

9. Chemical Treatment Responsibility

The Service may provide recommendations for chemical treatments including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Legal Compliance: You are solely responsible for following all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations regarding the purchase, storage, handling, and application of lawn care chemicals
• Product Labels: You must always read and follow all product labels, instructions, and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Safety Equipment: You should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying chemicals
• Professional Application: Some products may require professional application or licensing in your jurisdiction
• Environmental Protection: You must comply with all environmental protection regulations
• No Liability: We are not responsible for any harm, injury, damage, or legal issues resulting from your use of recommended products

10. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, functionality, design, graphics, and trademarks are and will remain the exclusive property of Lawn Guardian™ and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and foreign countries.

You may not use our trademarks, logos, or brand elements without our prior written consent.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with and relies upon third-party services including:

• Apple App Store / Google Play Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
• Authentication Providers: Apple ID, Google Sign-In
• AI Services: For lawn analysis and diagnosis
• Weather Services: Third-party weather data providers

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (B) DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICE OR SERVERS ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS; (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; OR (E) AI-GENERATED DIAGNOSES AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE ACCURATE.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LAWN GUARDIAN, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE
• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE
• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
• ANY RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED RECOMMENDATIONS OR DIAGNOSES
• ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR LAWN, PROPERTY, PLANTS, OR HEALTH RESULTING FROM FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
• CHEMICAL TREATMENTS APPLIED BASED ON SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lawn Guardian and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your User Content
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your application of lawn care treatments based on Service recommendations

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at info.lawnguardian@yahoo.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 60 days.

15.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• You must uninstall and delete the App from your devices
• All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will survive
• We are not obligated to refund any fees paid

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms in the App
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
• Sending a notification through the App for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lawn Guardian™ regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

19. App Store Terms

19.1 Apple App Store

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge and agree that:

• These Terms are between you and Lawn Guardian, not Apple
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App
• Apple is not responsible for any product warranties or claims
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms
• You must comply with the App Store Terms of Service

19.2 Google Play Store

If you downloaded the App from Google Play, you acknowledge and agree that:

• These Terms are between you and Lawn Guardian, not Google
• Google has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App
• Google is not responsible for any product warranties or claims
• You must comply with the Google Play Terms of Service

20. Contact Us

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

By using Lawn Guardian, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.