Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Blood Pressure Diary ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including visitors, users of the Digital Diary, and those downloading templates.

2. Description of Service

Blood Pressure Diary provides:

• Digital Diary: A web-based tool to track blood pressure readings locally on your device
• Printable Templates: Downloadable PDF and Excel templates for manual tracking
• WHO Classification: Informational blood pressure classification based on WHO guidelines
• Export Features: Ability to export your data as PDF or JSON

The Service is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising.

3. Medical Disclaimer

3.1 Not a Medical Device

Blood Pressure Diary is NOT:

• A medical device
• A substitute for professional medical advice
• HIPAA compliant
• Approved by the FDA or any medical regulatory body
• Intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

3.2 Healthcare Professional Required

You should:

• Consult your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions
• Not rely solely on this tool for health management
• Seek immediate medical attention for concerning blood pressure readings
• Verify all information with qualified medical professionals

3.3 No Medical Advice

The information provided by the Service, including WHO classifications and health tips, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Accurate Information

You are responsible for:

• Entering accurate blood pressure measurements
• Using a properly calibrated blood pressure monitor
• Following proper measurement techniques
• Maintaining your own data backups

4.2 Data Backup

Your data is stored locally on your device. You are solely responsible for:

• Creating regular backups using our export feature
• Storing backups securely
• Any data loss due to browser cache clearing, device loss, or other factors

We are not responsible for lost data.

4.3 Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

• Use the Service in any way that violates laws or regulations
• Attempt to reverse engineer or extract source code
• Use automated systems to access the Service excessively
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its design, code, content, and templates, is owned by Blood Pressure Diary and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Rights

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Use the Digital Diary for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Download templates for personal use
• Create backups of your personal data

5.3 Your Data

You retain all rights to your blood pressure data. Since your data never leaves your device, we have no claim to it.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

6.1 "AS IS" Service

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Blood Pressure Diary, its operators, and affiliates 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 business opportunities
• Medical complications or health issues
• Reliance on information provided by the Service

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

6.3 Health Information Disclaimer

We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy of health information, WHO classifications, or any other medical content provided through the Service.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 External Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these sites.

7.2 Advertising

We use Google AdSense for advertising. Advertisements are provided by third parties and we do not endorse any products or services advertised.

7.3 Libraries and Tools

The Service uses open-source libraries (jsPDF, SheetJS) which have their own licenses and terms.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key points:

• Your health data stays on your device
• We use cookies for advertising and analytics
• You have rights under GDPR and CCPA

9. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or design
• Update these Terms without prior notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Any reason or no reason

You may stop using the Service at any time by simply not accessing it.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Germany. EU users may also have rights under EU consumer protection laws.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blood Pressure Diary regarding use of the Service.

14. Contact Information

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

• Website: bloodpressurediary.com
• Email: See Impressum