Terms of use

1. Provider and scope

Aura is provided by the operator named in section 13 and in the imprint ("we"). These terms apply to the use of the app on iOS and Android and the related services. Deviating terms of users do not apply.

2. Services

Aura is a free service for documenting your own nutrition and training. It includes in particular:

• a food journal with food search and barcode scanner
• calorie and nutrient goals calculated from your information
• statistics and your weight history
• logging workouts
• optionally, the connection with Apple Health or Health Connect
• synchronizing your data between your devices

We keep developing Aura and may change, add or discontinue features where this is reasonable for you. We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access, e.g. during maintenance or outages. Your entries are saved on your device first, so you can use the app without an internet connection.

3. Account and minimum age

You need an account to use Aura. You can create a guest account or sign in with a link sent by email, with Google or – on iPhone – with Apple. You must be at least 16 years old.

A guest account is tied to your device. As long as you do not link an email address, your data is lost if you sign out, delete the app or change devices.

Protect access to your account, i.e. your email inbox or your Google account, and let us know if you suspect misuse.

4. No medical advice

The calculated calorie and nutrient goals are based on general formulas and your information and are estimates. They do not take into account pre-existing conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, eating disorders or other special circumstances. In such cases, and before major changes to your diet or training, talk to a doctor or professional.

5. Food data

Food and nutrition data partly comes from the free, community-maintained database Open Food Facts and partly from yourself. It may be incomplete, outdated or wrong. We do not check it and do not guarantee that it is correct.

6. Permitted use

You may only use Aura for private, non-commercial purposes and in accordance with the applicable laws. In particular, you may not:

• disrupt or overload the app or our servers, or bypass security measures such as the CAPTCHA check
• read data automatically (e.g. by scraping) or access data of other users
• modify, reverse engineer or resell the app, unless permitted by law
• enter unlawful content, e.g. in the names of foods you create

7. Rights to the app and to your data

For the duration of the user agreement, we grant you a simple, non-transferable right to use Aura on your devices. The app and its content, such as texts, graphics and the logo, are protected by copyright.

The data you enter belongs to you. We only use it to provide the app to you, as described in the privacy policy. Foods you create are only visible to you.

8. Liability

We are liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence, for damage resulting from injury to life, body or health caused by a negligent or intentional breach of duty, and under the German Product Liability Act.

As Aura is provided free of charge, we are otherwise not liable for slight negligence. This also applies to our vicarious agents.

9. Term and termination

The user agreement runs for an indefinite period. You can end it at any time by deleting your account in the app under Settings → Profile → Delete account. This deletes all your data.

We can end the agreement with four weeks' notice, e.g. if we discontinue Aura, and will inform you in good time. In the event of serious violations of these terms, we can also block or delete your account without notice.

10. Changes to these terms

We may change these terms if there is a valid reason, e.g. new features or changes in the law. We will inform you about changes in the app. They only apply to you once you agree to them. If you do not agree, either party may end the agreement.

11. Privacy

How we process your data is explained in the privacy policy, which you can find in the app under Settings → Data privacy.

12. Final provisions

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies. If you are a consumer, this choice of law only applies insofar as it does not deprive you of the protection of mandatory provisions of the country in which you have your habitual residence.

We are neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Should any provision of these terms be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us here: