Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Protein Bar Nerd (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Protein Bar Nerd, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

2. Description of Service

Protein Bar Nerd is an informational website that provides reviews, comparisons, nutritional information, and ingredient analysis of protein bars and related products. The Website includes tools for comparing products, checking ingredients, and accessing rankings and articles.

3. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS - NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY AND YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

3.1 Information Accuracy

All nutritional information, ingredient lists, allergen information, dietary compatibility, macro calculations, and product specifications displayed on this Website are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate information, we DO NOT guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this Website.

3.2 Product Information Changes

Product manufacturers may change ingredients, formulations, nutritional values, and processing methods without notice. The information on our Website may not reflect the most current product formulations. Product packaging and materials may contain different or additional information from what appears on our Website.

3.3 Allergen and Dietary Information

YOU MUST VERIFY ALL ALLERGEN AND DIETARY INFORMATION DIRECTLY WITH THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER OR BY READING THE PRODUCT LABEL.

We are not responsible for any allergic reactions, dietary violations, adverse health effects, or other consequences resulting from reliance on allergen or dietary information displayed on this Website. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, you must:

  • Read product labels carefully
  • Contact manufacturers directly to confirm ingredients
  • Consult with healthcare professionals
  • Never rely solely on information from our Website

3.4 No Medical or Nutritional Advice

The information on this Website is NOT intended as medical advice, nutritional guidance, or dietary recommendations. We are not healthcare professionals, nutritionists, or dietitians. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making dietary changes or if you have specific health concerns.

3.5 User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You use this Website and its information at your own risk
  • You are solely responsible for verifying all product information
  • You will not rely solely on our Website for allergen or nutritional information
  • You will read product labels and contact manufacturers directly
  • You assume all risks associated with using products mentioned on this Website

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PROTEIN BAR NERD AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any injuries, allergic reactions, or adverse health effects
  • Any errors or inaccuracies in nutritional, allergen, or ingredient information
  • Any losses or damages arising from your use of information on this Website
  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any claims arising from your reliance on information provided on this Website

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using the Website.

5. Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Protein Bar Nerd and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Website without prior written consent.

6. PROHIBITED DATA COLLECTION AND SCRAPING

UNAUTHORIZED DATA COLLECTION, SCRAPING, OR EXTRACTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND MAY RESULT IN LEGAL ACTION.

6.1 Database Protection

Our database, including but not limited to nutritional data, ingredient information, product specifications, percentile calculations, statistical analyses, rankings, comparison data, and all derived metrics, represents proprietary information and substantial investment. This database and all its contents are protected by copyright, database rights, and trade secret laws.

6.2 Percentile and Statistical Data

Our percentile calculations, statistical analyses, ranking algorithms, comparison metrics, and all derived data represent proprietary analytical work and trade secrets.

You are expressly prohibited from:

  • Scraping, crawling, or extracting percentile data or statistical information
  • Reverse engineering our ranking or comparison algorithms
  • Systematically collecting or aggregating our analytical data
  • Creating competing databases using our percentile or statistical information
  • Using our percentile data for any commercial purpose

6.3 Automated Access Prohibition

You agree not to use any automated means to access, monitor, copy, or extract content from the Website, including but not limited to:

  • Bots, scrapers, crawlers, or spiders
  • Automated scripts or programs
  • Data mining tools or extraction software
  • APIs or other automated query systems (unless expressly authorized in writing)
  • Any tool that circumvents robot exclusion headers or other access restrictions

6.4 Bulk Data Collection

You may not systematically download, collect, or aggregate data from the Website, whether manually or through automated means. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Product databases or catalogs
  • Nutritional information compilations
  • Ingredient databases
  • Ranking or comparison data
  • Percentile calculations or statistical metrics
  • User-generated content or reviews

6.5 Legal Consequences

Violation of these data protection terms may result in:

  • Immediate termination of access to the Website
  • Legal action for breach of contract
  • Claims for copyright infringement
  • Claims for misappropriation of trade secrets
  • Claims under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and similar laws
  • Injunctive relief to prevent further violations
  • Recovery of actual damages, statutory damages, and attorney's fees

6.6 Monitoring and Enforcement

We actively monitor for unauthorized data collection and scraping activities. We employ technical measures to detect and prevent automated access. Any suspected violations will be investigated and may be reported to appropriate legal authorities.

✓ Permitted Use: You may view and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes through a standard web browser. You may not copy, extract, or redistribute data in any systematic or substantial manner.

7. User Conduct

In addition to the prohibitions in Section 6, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Use the Website to develop a competing product or service

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Protein Bar Nerd. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

9. Affiliate Relationships

Protein Bar Nerd may participate in affiliate marketing programs and may receive compensation for purchases made through links on our Website. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. All opinions and reviews remain our own.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Protein Bar Nerd and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any claims arising from allergic reactions or health issues related to products mentioned on the Website
  • Any unauthorized data collection, scraping, or use of our proprietary database or percentile information

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Protein Bar Nerd regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@proteinbarnerd.com

Website: proteinbarnerd.com

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER

By using Protein Bar Nerd, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You understand that nutritional and allergen information on this Website may not be accurate or current, and you agree to verify all information independently before consuming any product.