Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICES. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

1. About Us

Inself ("Inself," "we," "us," "our") is a wellness and lifestyle technology platform.

  • Company: Inself UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
  • Email: support@inself.io
  • Website: www.inself.io

The Services include the web application at www.inself.io (accessible via browser on desktop and mobile devices), and all related products, content, features, and functionality (collectively, the "Services"). Inself is delivered as a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that runs in your web browser.

2. Important Healthcare Disclaimers - Please Read Carefully

2.1 Medical Emergency Notice

IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR DIAL 911 (US), 112 (EU), OR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER. DO NOT USE INSELF FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SITUATIONS.

2.2 Inself is NOT a Healthcare Provider

INSELF IS A WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM, NOT A MEDICAL SERVICE OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

Inself:

  • Does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
  • Does NOT prescribe medications or pharmaceutical products
  • Does NOT provide clinical laboratory services directly
  • Does NOT have control over clinical decision-making
  • Is NOT a medical device within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR)
  • Does NOT provide services requiring medical licensing

WE EXPLICITLY DISCLAIM THE CREATION OF ANY DOCTOR-PATIENT, PHYSICIAN-PATIENT, OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND INSELF, ITS EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR AFFILIATES.

2.3 What Inself Provides

Inself offers:

  • General health and wellness information
  • Personalized lifestyle recommendations based on user-provided data
  • Educational content about nutrition, exercise, and longevity
  • AI-powered insights for wellness optimization
  • Integration with third-party laboratories for biomarker visualization
  • Biological age estimation based on health markers
  • Meal planning and workout program suggestions

2.4 Estimated vs. Actual Biomarker Values

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION:

ESTIMATED VALUES: Values calculated from questionnaire responses, lifestyle data, and statistical modeling algorithms. These are NOT from laboratory testing and are for educational and wellness purposes only.

ACTUAL VALUES: Values obtained from laboratory blood tests through our partner laboratories.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Estimated biomarker values are approximations based on population-level research
  • Estimated values may differ significantly from actual laboratory results
  • Estimated values should NOT be used for medical decision-making
  • You should obtain actual laboratory testing to confirm any estimated values
  • Inself makes no warranty regarding the accuracy of estimated values

2.5 Consult Your Healthcare Provider

YOU MUST CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE:

  • Starting any new diet, exercise, or supplement regimen
  • Making changes to your current medications or treatments
  • Acting on any recommendations provided by our platform
  • If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or take medications

NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF INFORMATION FROM INSELF.

2.6 Third-Party Laboratory Services

When you access laboratory testing through our platform:

  • Testing is performed by independent, licensed laboratories
  • Inself does NOT control or guarantee laboratory operations
  • You may be entering a separate agreement with the laboratory
  • Laboratory services are subject to the laboratory's own terms and privacy practices

2.7 Scope Limitations

OUR SERVICES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR:

  • Diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions
  • Emergency or life-threatening situations
  • Replacement of primary care physician services
  • Clinical monitoring of chronic conditions requiring medical supervision
  • Individuals with serious medical conditions requiring ongoing treatment

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old or have been legally emancipated
  • You understand these Terms constitute a legally binding agreement
  • You will use the Services in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms
  • You have reviewed and accept our Privacy Policy
  • You are authorized to provide the information you submit
  • You are not located in a country subject to US or EU sanctions

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.

4. Eligibility and Account Requirements

4.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use Inself. We do not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under 18.

4.2 Health Status

Inself is designed for generally healthy adults seeking to optimize their wellness. Our services are NOT suitable for individuals:

  • With serious medical conditions requiring ongoing medical treatment
  • Who are pregnant or breastfeeding (without medical supervision)
  • With eating disorders or a history of disordered eating
  • Taking prescription medications that may interact with supplements (without prior medical approval)

4.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide complete, accurate, and current information when creating your account and to update such information as needed. Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in unsuitable recommendations.

4.4 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED USE OF YOUR ACCOUNT, WHETHER OR NOT YOU WERE AWARE OF SUCH USE.

5. Our Services

5.1 Wellness Platform Features

Inself provides:

  • Biomarker Tracking: Integration with partner laboratories to visualize and track health markers
  • Estimated Biomarkers: Algorithm-based estimates for educational purposes (clearly labeled as estimates)
  • AI Recommendations: Personalized suggestions for nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle
  • Biological Age Assessment: Estimation based on health markers and lifestyle factors
  • Meal Planning: Customized meal plans based on your goals and preferences
  • Workout Programs: Periodized exercise programs
  • Educational Content: Articles, guides, and resources about health optimization

5.2 Progressive Web Application

Inself is delivered as a Progressive Web Application (PWA) accessible through your web browser. You acknowledge that:

  • The Services require an internet connection
  • Performance may vary based on your device, browser, and network conditions
  • You are responsible for any data charges from your internet service provider
  • Browser updates may affect functionality
  • We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge

5.3 Service Availability

  • Services may vary by geographic location
  • Certain features may require paid subscriptions
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services without prior notice

6. AI-Powered Features

6.1 AI Recommendations and Insights

Inself uses artificial intelligence technologies to provide:

  • Personalized wellness recommendations
  • Biological age estimations
  • Estimated biomarker projections
  • Meal plan suggestions
  • Workout optimization
  • Automated support and responses

6.2 AI Data Processing

By using AI features, you consent to:

  • Processing of your health data by AI systems
  • Use of your data to improve AI models (you may opt out as described in our Privacy Policy)
  • Sharing of necessary data with third-party AI service providers

You may opt out of AI training by emailing support@inself.io with subject "AI Training Opt-Out."

6.3 AI Limitations - Important

AI-GENERATED CONTENT:

  • May contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
  • Does NOT account for all your individual health circumstances
  • May fail to consider medication interactions or contraindications
  • May be based on incomplete or outdated scientific information
  • Is NOT a substitute for professional medical judgment
  • Should NEVER be used for medical diagnosis or treatment decisions

ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER before acting on any AI-generated recommendations.

6.4 Emergency Warning

NEVER USE AI FEATURES IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. AI recommendations are not designed for urgent health situations. If you experience a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.

6.5 Prohibited AI Uses

You agree NOT to use AI features:

  • As a primary source for medical diagnosis
  • To make medication decisions
  • During mental health crises
  • For emergency medical situations
  • As a substitute for professional healthcare
  • In any manner that violates these Terms

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Ownership

All content on Inself, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, algorithms, workout programs, meal plans, and all other materials, is owned by or licensed to Inself and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include the right to:

  • Resell or sublicense the Services
  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works
  • Use automated systems to access our Services
  • Frame, scrape, or mirror our platform

7.3 Trademarks

"Inself" and related logos are trademarks of Inself UG (haftungsbeschränkt). You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.

8. User Content and Submissions

8.1 License to User Content

By submitting any content to Inself (including health data, questionnaire responses, feedback, communications, or other materials), you grant Inself a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, process, store, reproduce, and display such content for:

  • Providing the Services to you
  • Improving and developing our platform
  • Research and analytics (in de-identified form)
  • Any purpose described in our Privacy Policy

8.2 De-identification Rights

You agree that Inself may de-identify and anonymize your data in accordance with applicable law (including the GDPR anonymization requirements) and use such de-identified data for any lawful purpose.

8.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or improvements you provide become Inself's property. You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such feedback without compensation or attribution.

8.4 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy of information you provide
  • Any content you submit
  • Decisions you make based on our Services

9. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

  1. Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
  2. Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information
  3. Impersonate any person or entity
  4. Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  5. Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
  6. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  7. Interfere with or disrupt the Services
  8. Harvest or collect user information
  9. Use automated systems, bots, or scrapers
  10. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Services
  11. Frame, mirror, or replicate the Services
  12. Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Services
  13. Use the Services for commercial purposes without authorization
  14. Probe or test vulnerabilities in our systems
  15. Send spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
  16. Violate any third-party rights
  17. Use the Services to develop competing products
  18. Circumvent any access controls or security measures
  19. Assist others in any prohibited activities

We reserve the right to terminate your access for any violation.

10. Payment and Subscriptions

10.1 Subscription Plans

Inself may offer subscription plans for premium features. By subscribing:

  • You authorize recurring charges to your payment method
  • Charges continue until you cancel
  • You may cancel at any time through account settings

10.2 Pricing

  • All prices are displayed in the applicable currency
  • Prices include VAT where required by law
  • We reserve the right to change prices with notice
  • Price changes do not affect current subscription periods

10.3 Product Purchases

Purchases through our supplement store are subject to:

  • Product availability
  • Shipping restrictions
  • Separate product terms where applicable

10.4 Shipping Costs

We currently ship to Germany and Austria only. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight. Standard and express options are available:

  • Germany Standard from €4.99 (2-4 business days), Express from €9.99 (1-2 business days). Free standard shipping on orders over €50.
  • Austria Standard from €9.99 (4-8 business days), Express from €19.99 (2-4 business days). Free standard shipping on orders over €75.

All prices include statutory VAT. Rates may vary based on order weight and are subject to change. Express shipping is never free. Estimated delivery times are displayed at checkout and are not guaranteed.

10.5 Returns and Refunds

Eligibility

Physical products purchased through the Inself store may be returned within 30 days of delivery provided they are:

  • Unopened and in their original packaging
  • In the same condition as when received

Exceptions

Products that are defective or damaged upon arrival are eligible for return even if opened. Please contact us within 30 days of delivery with photographic evidence of the defect or damage.

Return Process

To initiate a return, contact our support team at support@inself.io with your order number and reason for return. Our team will provide return shipping instructions.

Refund Method

  • Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 5–7 business days
  • You will receive an email confirmation when the refund has been processed

Right to Deny

Inself reserves the right to deny returns that do not meet the above requirements, including items that have been opened, used, or returned after the 30-day period.

Digital Services

Digital services, including subscriptions and AI-generated plans, are non-refundable once accessed or delivered. Subscription cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.

10.6 Payment Security

All payments are processed through secure third-party processors (such as Stripe). We do not store complete payment card details.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 "As Is" Disclaimer

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

11.2 No Health Outcome Warranty

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT:

  • Our Services will improve your health or achieve specific results
  • Our recommendations are suitable for your individual circumstances
  • Any biological age calculations or biomarker estimates are accurate or complete
  • Estimated biomarker values will match actual laboratory results
  • The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure

11.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSELF, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Any health outcomes resulting from following our recommendations
  • Errors or inaccuracies in estimated biomarker values or other information
  • Differences between estimated and actual biomarker values
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Third-party actions, products, or services
  • Personal or bodily injury arising from use of the Services
  • Any damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the six (6) months preceding the claim

11.4 Essential Purpose

IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE SERVICES, YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THEM.

11.5 Consumer Rights

For EU/EEA consumers: This section does not affect your statutory consumer rights under applicable EU law, including rights under the Consumer Rights Directive.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Inself, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  1. Your access to or use of the Services
  2. Your violation of these Terms
  3. Your violation of any third-party rights
  4. Any content you submit through the Services
  5. Your negligent or wrongful conduct
  6. Any health decisions you make based on our Services
  7. Any third-party claim that your use infringes intellectual property rights

13. Third-Party Services and Links

13.1 Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:

  • Laboratory testing providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Cloud services

Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

13.2 No Endorsement

Links to third-party sites do not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or services.

13.3 Third-Party Disputes

Any disputes with third parties are solely between you and the third party. You release Inself from any claims arising from such disputes.

14. Account Termination

14.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support@inself.io. Upon deletion, your data will be handled per our Privacy Policy.

14.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account:

  • For violation of these Terms
  • For fraudulent or illegal activity
  • For misuse of our Services
  • At our discretion with or without cause

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Services ends immediately
  • We may delete your data per our retention policies
  • Provisions that should survive (liability, indemnification, governing law) remain in effect

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

For EU/EEA Users: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. You retain protection under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

15.2 Consumer dispute resolution

We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Section 36 VSBG).

16. DMCA and Copyright

16.1 Notice of Infringement

If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, send a notice to support@inself.io containing:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work
  3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location
  4. Your contact information (address, phone, email)
  5. A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
  6. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

16.2 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notice with the required statutory information to support@inself.io.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Inself regarding the Services.

17.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

17.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures or delays due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

17.6 Notices

We may provide notices via email, in-app notifications, or posting on the Services. Notices are effective upon sending or posting.

17.7 Limitation on Claims

Any claim arising from your use of the Services must be brought within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim, or the claim is permanently barred (to the extent permitted by applicable law).

17.8 Technical Requirements

To use the Services, you need:

  • A device with a modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge recommended)
  • An active internet connection
  • JavaScript enabled in your browser

You are responsible for maintaining compatible equipment and internet access.

18. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be:

  • Posted on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Notified to you via email for significant changes

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree, discontinue use immediately.

19. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:

  • Email: support@inself.io

By using Inself, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.