Effective Date: February 18, 2025
Welcome to Chika: Home Apothecary ("Chika," "we," "our," "us"). By downloading, accessing, or using our mobile application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Chika is an educational mobile application that provides information about herbal remedies, natural health practices, and traditional healing methods. The App includes:
Chika is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See Section 6 (Medical Disclaimer) for full details.
You must be at least 13 years old to use the App. If you are between 13 and 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.
By using the App, you represent and warrant that:
Chika offers the following subscription plans:
Free Trial: New users receive a 3-day free trial. You will be charged automatically after the trial unless you cancel before the trial ends.
Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Cancellation: You may cancel anytime through your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial periods.
All payments are processed through Apple's App Store. We do not store your payment information. Subscriptions are subject to Apple's Terms & Conditions.
All sales are final. Refunds are issued at Apple's discretion under their App Store refund policy. Contact Apple Support for refund requests.
You agree NOT to:
Violation of these terms may result in immediate account termination without refund.
Chika is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
EMERGENCY: If you experience a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. Do not rely on Chika for emergency care.
By using the App, you acknowledge and agree that we collect, store, and use your wellness assessment data, remedy preferences, and usage patterns as described in our Privacy Policy.
You grant us permission to:
We reserve the right to change our data practices in the future. Any material changes will be communicated via email and in-app notification.
All content in the App (text, images, recipes, graphics, logos, software) is owned by Chika or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.
The App is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or reliability.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chika and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall NOT be liable for:
Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim (or $100, whichever is greater).
By using the App, you acknowledge and accept the risks associated with herbal remedies, including allergic reactions, drug interactions, incorrect preparation or dosage, and contamination of herbs or ingredients.
You assume all responsibility for researching safety, consulting healthcare providers, and using remedies at your own risk.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if:
Upon termination, your subscription ends immediately (no refunds) and you lose access to premium features. We may retain your data as described in our Privacy Policy.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the App will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except for small claims court disputes (under $10,000).
Class Action Waiver: You agree to arbitrate disputes on an individual basis only. You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.
We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms in the App and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.
Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:
Email: support@getchika.app
Website: getchika.app
Address: 28 Spring St Unit #144, Princeton, NJ 08542, United States of America
By using Chika, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
Last Updated: February 18, 2025