Food safety & disclaimers

This app connects independent people with surplus food. It does not prepare, handle, inspect, or transport any of it. The food safety disclaimer forms part of the terms of use and you should read it in full before using the app.

Version 2026-09-05. This is the same text the app shows.

You decide what is safe to eat

Food listed on this platform is prepared, stored, and described solely by the private individual posting it, not by the app developers. We do not inspect food, verify descriptions, check temperatures or storage times, or confirm that any kitchen involved is licensed.

No institution, university, or third-party dining vendor has reviewed, inspected, or verified the items posted here. You are completely and solely responsible for judging whether something is safe for you to eat, and for collecting it promptly.

Allergies and dietary needs

Allergen information is written by the person posting the food and may be incomplete or wrong. Dietary tags such as vegetarian or halal are filters to help you browse — they are not verified and are not a safety guarantee. If you have a food allergy, an intolerance, or a religious or medical dietary requirement, do not rely on this app. Ask the host directly, and when in doubt do not eat it.

No warranty

This app is provided as is, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that food obtained through this service is safe, wholesome, accurately described, or fit to eat.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the development team, its members, and anyone operating this private service are not liable for any illness, injury, allergic reaction, loss, or damage arising from food obtained, offered, or consumed through this app, or from any interaction between users.

Furthermore, because this service is entirely independent and unaffiliated, no university, college, institutional body, or commercial food vendor — nor their respective subsidiaries, employees, or affiliates — bears any liability, responsibility, or obligation for any claims, disputes, or health issues arising from the use of this application. You use this platform entirely at your own risk.

In an emergency

If you believe you are having a severe allergic reaction or a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not use this app to report it. Suspected foodborne illness can also be reported to your local health department.