Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 20, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 20, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by BarnesCore LLC ("BarnesCore," "we," "us," or "our"), including the Timberline platform, Miranda's List application (web and mobile), and all connected services (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Accounts

2.1 Registration

To access most features, you must create a Timberline account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
• Verify your email address when prompted
• Promptly update your account information if it changes

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss arising from unauthorized use of your account.

2.3 Single Sign-On

Your Timberline account provides authentication across all connected BarnesCore applications. By creating a Timberline account, you authorize the sharing of your account information (user ID, alias, display name, email, subscription tier) with connected applications for the purpose of authentication and feature access.

3. Subscriptions & Payments

3.1 Subscription Tiers

We offer free and paid subscription tiers (Plus and Pro). Paid tiers unlock additional features and higher usage limits as described on our pricing page. Features and pricing are subject to change with reasonable notice.

3.2 Billing

• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) through Stripe (web) or Apple App Store / Google Play (mobile).
• You authorize the applicable payment processor to charge your selected payment method for all fees incurred.
• Subscription fees are charged at the beginning of each billing period.

3.3 Cancellations & Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Stripe customer portal, Apple App Store, or Google Play.
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You retain access to paid features until then.
• Refunds for web subscriptions are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact us if you believe you are entitled to a refund.
• Refunds for mobile subscriptions are governed by Apple's or Google's respective refund policies.

3.4 Virtual Currency (Coins)

• Coins are a virtual currency within the BarnesCore ecosystem used to unlock features and purchase in-app items.
• Coins have no real-world monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash, transferred to other users, or redeemed outside of our Services.
• Coins may be earned through achievements, referrals, or purchased with real money.
• We reserve the right to modify coin pricing, earning rates, and the items available for purchase at any time.
• Coins are non-refundable once purchased or earned.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits, bans, or restrictions
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, other user accounts, or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services or servers
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Services
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access our Services without our written consent
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Use our AI assistant to generate harmful, illegal, abusive, or misleading content
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Use profane, offensive, or hateful language in usernames, display names, bios, or other public-facing fields
• Share, resell, or redistribute your account access or subscription benefits

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms, with or without notice.

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create within our Services (recipes, grocery lists, pantry items, chat messages, etc.). By using our Services, you grant BarnesCore a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.

5.2 Shared Content

When you share recipes via share links or within a household, that content becomes visible to the recipients. You are responsible for the content you share. We do not claim ownership of shared recipes.

5.3 Content Moderation

Usernames, display names, bios, and location fields are subject to automated profanity filtering. We reserve the right to remove or modify content that violates our acceptable use policy.

6. Households

• Households allow multiple users to share recipes, grocery lists, and pantry inventory.
• The household creator ("head") can invite members and manage the household.
• All household members can view and modify shared content within the household.
• Household size limits are determined by your subscription tier.
• You may only belong to one household at a time.

7. AI Assistant (Nexus AI)

• Our AI assistant is powered by third-party AI models (currently Google Gemini). Messages you send are processed by these services as described in our Privacy Policy.
• AI responses are generated automatically and may contain inaccuracies. You should not rely on AI-generated content as professional advice (medical, nutritional, legal, financial, or otherwise).
• AI usage is subject to daily message limits based on your subscription tier.
• We may review AI conversations for safety, quality improvement, and abuse prevention.
• You may delete your AI conversation history at any time.

8. Referral Program

• Users may generate referral codes to invite others to the platform.
• Referral rewards (coins, trial periods) are subject to active promotions and may change at any time.
• Referral codes may not be spammed, posted in bulk, or used in a misleading manner.
• We reserve the right to void referral rewards obtained through abuse or manipulation.

9. Intellectual Property

Our Services, including their design, code, branding, logos, and documentation, are owned by BarnesCore LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of our Services without our prior written consent.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Services integrate with third-party services (Stripe, Google Gemini, Open Food Facts, Expo, Apple, Google). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of third-party services.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• Our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Results obtained from our Services (including AI-generated content and recipe suggestions) will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects will be corrected in a timely manner

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BARNESCORE LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BarnesCore LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

14. Termination

• By you: You may stop using our Services and request account deletion at any time by contacting us.
• By us: We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or extended inactivity.
• Upon termination, your right to use our Services immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 5.1, 11, 12, 13, and 15) will survive.

15. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice within our Services. Continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BarnesCore LLC regarding your use of our Services, and supersede any prior agreements.

19. Contact Us

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