Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Food Price Intelligence ("the platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the platform.

2. Description of Service

Food Price Intelligence is a free, web-based platform that aggregates publicly available agricultural commodity data from U.S. government agencies and international organizations. The platform provides data visualization, analysis tools, price forecasts, and AI-powered market insights.

3. Not Financial Advice

• Price forecasts are statistical projections based on historical data and are not guarantees of future prices.
• AI-generated analysis may contain errors or inaccuracies.
• Weather risk scores are estimates and should not be used as the sole basis for agricultural or business decisions.
• Always consult qualified professionals before making financial or business decisions based on commodity market data.

4. Data Sources & Attribution

Market data displayed on the platform is sourced from public government APIs including, but not limited to:

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — AMS, NASS, ERS, FAS, FDC, FSIS
• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

We display data as provided by these agencies. Data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness depend on the respective source agencies. We are not responsible for errors or delays in source data.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-download data from the platform at excessive rates
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits or security measures
• Use the platform for any illegal purpose
• Redistribute data obtained from the platform as if it were your own proprietary data
• Interfere with the platform's operation or other users' access

We enforce rate limits on API endpoints to ensure fair access for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary access restrictions.

6. User-Generated Content

Content you create on the platform (market baskets, alerts, feedback submissions) is associated with a user identifier stored in your browser. We do not claim ownership of your content, but you grant us a license to store and display it as part of the platform's functionality.

7. Availability & Uptime

We strive to keep the platform available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The platform may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. Government data sources may also experience outages that affect data availability on our platform.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Food Price Intelligence and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the platform
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the data or analysis
• Decisions made based on information obtained from the platform
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

The platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

9. Intellectual Property

The platform's source code, design, and branding are the property of Food Price Intelligence. Government data displayed on the platform is in the public domain. Third-party content (news articles, external data) belongs to their respective owners and is displayed under fair use for informational purposes.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].