RecallRanger Terms of Use (United States)

Last Updated: 7.22.25

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RecallRanger (“RecallRanger,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) services, including our mobile application, website (recallranger.com), and email alert service (collectively, the “Services”). By downloading, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use in their entirety. This agreement is a legally binding contract between you and FidoCircle LLC (an Illinois limited liability company) that owns RecallRanger governing your use of the Services. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Services. Continued use of the Services constitutes your unconditional acceptance of any updated Terms as described belowrecallranger.com.

2. Changes to Terms

RecallRanger reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on our website or within the app. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to a modification, you must stop using the Services.

3. Description of Services

RecallRanger provides U.S.-based users with timely alerts and information regarding product recalls and safety warnings. We aggregate publicly available recall data from official sources such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other government agencies. The Services may include a website, mobile application, email newsletters, and social media updates that notify users of recent product recalls. Important: RecallRanger is not the originator of recall information; we simply compile and present data from third-party sources for your convenience. We are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any government agency. The Services are intended for informational purposes and for personal, non-commercial use by residents of the United States in accordance with U.S. laws.

4. Eligibility

The Services are intended for use by individuals 13 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 13, you may not use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet any age requirements and are otherwise legally qualified to enter into these Terms. You may only use the Services for personal, household purposes. The Services are directed to users in the United States; if you access the Services from outside the U.S., you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with any local laws.

5. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of RecallRanger (such as subscribing to recall alert emails or premium features), you may be required to create a user account and provide a valid email address. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. RecallRanger will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to safeguard your account information. By creating an account, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via the email address you provide, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information (such as your email address). We collect minimal personal data from users – generally only contact information needed to send you recall alerts or manage your account. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our data practices, do not use the Services.

7. License and Intellectual Property Rights

All content and materials available through the Services – including text, data, articles, images, graphics, logos, software, design, and the selection and arrangement thereof – are the property of RecallRanger or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. RecallRanger retains all rights, title, and interest in and to its Services and content.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services and their content for your personal, non-commercial use only, in accordance with these terms. This license is provided solely for you to use and enjoy the Services as intended by RecallRanger. No other rights are granted. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, download, store, transmit, or exploit any portion of the Services or content, except as expressly permitted by us in writing. You also may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices on any content. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by RecallRanger.

Trademarks: “RecallRanger” and our logos, slogans, and any other product or service names or slogans displayed on the Services are trademarks of RecallRanger (the “Marks”). You are not granted any right or license to use any of the Marks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks appearing on the Services are the property of their respective owners.

8. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Activities

You agree to use RecallRanger Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any misuse of the Services. Specifically, when accessing or using our Services you shall NOT:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose, or in any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.

  • Use the Services in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Services. This includes any attempt to disrupt the normal functionality of the platform, launch any form of denial-of-service attack, or introduce any viruses, worms, or harmful code.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Services, or any other systems or networks connected to the Services, by hacking, password “mining” or any other illegitimate means. You may not probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems or networks without authorization.

  • Scrape, crawl, data-mine, or use any robot, spider, or other automatic device or process to access the Services for any purpose not authorized by RecallRanger. For example, you may not use any automated means to systematically extract data from our database of recall information. The Services and content provided are intended for end users’ personal use only, and any excessive or commercial exploitation (such as reselling or unauthorized aggregation of our data) is prohibited without our express permission.

  • Misrepresent the source or ownership of the Services or content, or remove, obscure, or alter any disclaimers, warnings, or links that appear in the Services. You may not use the RecallRanger name, logos, or trademarks in any manner (such as meta tags or hidden text) to falsely imply affiliation or endorsement, without our written consent.

  • Transmit or upload any material to the Services that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, infringing, or otherwise objectionable (Note: Currently, RecallRanger does not allow users to submit their own content; this is to clarify that you should not attempt to post or transmit any content on interactive features, if any, that is unlawful or violates others’ rights).

  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or technology used to provide the Services, except to the extent expressly permitted by law.

  • Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services, or which, as determined by RecallRanger, may harm RecallRanger or users of the Services, or expose them to liability.

Violation of the above acceptable use provisions may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Services, and we may take legal action as appropriate. We reserve the right to monitor compliance and investigate any suspected breaches of this section. We also reserve the right to cooperate with law enforcement and comply with legal requests (such as subpoenas or court orders) in disclosing information, as permitted by law, relating to any misuse of the Services.

9. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or may incorporate information and content from third-party sources (for example, official recall announcements from government agencies or manufacturers). These links and third-party content are provided for your convenience and information only. RecallRanger does not control or endorse any third-party websites or content, nor do we guarantee their accuracy, relevance, or completeness.

If you access third-party websites via links from our Services, you do so at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the content, products, services, or information contained on any third-party sites. You acknowledge that RecallRanger is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of your dealings with any third parties or third-party content accessed through our Services. Any questions or concerns about third-party content should be directed to the owners of those third-party sites or services.

Additionally, RecallRanger may rely on public databases and APIs (such as FDA or USDA recall feeds) to retrieve recall information. While these sources are authoritative, we do not guarantee the ongoing availability of those external data sources. RecallRanger is not responsible for the content or practices of any external data provider, and use of information from those providers is subject to their terms of use or license (for example, FDA’s open data is provided under a CC0 public domain.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The RecallRanger Services and all information and content provided through them are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranty of any kind. Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, RecallRanger expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We make no guarantees or promises that the Services will meet your requirements or expectations, or that the content is complete, accurate, reliable, or up-to-date.

In particular, RecallRanger makes no representation or warranty that: (i) the Services will operate in an uninterrupted, secure, or error-free manner; (ii) any defects or errors in the Service will be corrected; (iii) the Services will be free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components; or (iv) the results of using the Services (including any recall alerts or information) will be accurate or reliable. We provide all data and content for general informational purposes only, without any guarantee of completeness or accuracy.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from RecallRanger or through the Services, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such cases, any implied warranties are limited to the minimum warranty period allowed by applicable law.

11. Recall Information Disclaimers

Public Recall Data: RecallRanger aggregates recall announcements and safety warnings that are publicly available (e.g. from FDA, USDA, or other U.S. government agencies). While we strive to compile and distribute accurate and timely information, RecallRanger does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any recall data or alert provided through our Services. All recall information is subject to change by the issuing agency or manufacturer, and there may be delays or errors in the data we receive or relay. RecallRanger is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions in the recall information, and we recommend that you verify critical recall details through official government sources or the product manufacturers.

No Professional Advice: The content provided by RecallRanger (including recall alerts, summaries, and any commentary) is for general informational purposes only. We do not provide professional advice on safety, health, or how to handle recalled products. Nothing in the Services constitutes medical, legal, or other professional advice, and we do not provide instructions on what actions to take in response to a recall. For guidance on what to do with a recalled product (for example, whether to stop using a product, how to return or dispose of it, or health steps to take if exposed), you should consult relevant professionals or the official recall notice. Users are solely responsible for deciding how to respond to recall information, including seeking medical advice or contacting manufacturers or retailers as appropriate.

No Guarantee of Notification: RecallRanger aims to deliver recall alerts (such as push notifications or email newsletters) to subscribers in a timely manner; however, we do not guarantee that you will receive a notification for every recall that may be relevant to you, nor that notifications will be delivered by a certain time. There may be recalls that occur between our alert cycles, or technical issues that prevent a notification from reaching you. Reliance on our Service should not replace your own monitoring of official recall announcements from government agencies or other authoritative sources. You acknowledge and agree that RecallRanger is not liable for any failure or delay in delivering recall alerts to you, or for alerting you about a recall that you ultimately learn about through other means.

User Responsibility and Assumption of Risk: Any actions you take (or choose not to take) based on information from RecallRanger are entirely at your own risk. It is your responsibility to evaluate the reliability and usefulness of the recall information provided. RecallRanger assumes no liability for any outcomes – including but not limited to personal injury, illness, property damage, or financial loss – that result from your use of or reliance on the recall information we provide. For example, if you continue to use a product after a recall alert or if you dispose of a product due to a suspected recall, any consequences of those decisions rest with you. Users should verify recall information with appropriate government agencies and heed official instructions (if any) provided by those agencies or manufacturers. By using the Services, you acknowledge that RecallRanger will not be held liable for any injury, damage, or loss resulting from errors, omissions, or delays in the recall information we share.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall RecallRanger or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages whatsoever, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Services or any content therein. This includes, without limitation, any damages to health (perceived or physical), damages for lost profits, lost data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the extent permitted by law, RecallRanger’s total cumulative liability to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will not exceed the amount (if any) that you paid to us for the specific service or feature in question during the 3 months prior to the event giving rise to liability (or, if no payments have been made, zero dollars). In jurisdictions where limitations of liability for certain damages are not allowed, our liability will be limited to the least amount of liability permitted by law.

You acknowledge and agree that the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations in these Terms are material bargained-for bases of this agreement, and that RecallRanger would not be able to provide the Services on an economically feasible basis without such limitations. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the Services or these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the services.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RecallRanger and its parent company, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Services; (b) your violation of any provision of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation in connection with your use of the Services. This means you will reimburse RecallRanger for any losses it suffers or costs it incurs (including legal fees and expenses) because of your conduct. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you (at your expense), and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim. You shall not settle any such claim without our prior written consent.

14. Suspension and Termination

Termination by RecallRanger: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services (including your user account, if any) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms or any behavior that we believe disrupts or harms the Services or other users. RecallRanger may also, in its sole discretion, discontinue the Services or any part thereof, or remove any content from the Services, at any time and without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Services.

Termination by You: You may stop using the Services at any time. If you wish to delete your account (if account functionality is available), you may do so through the account settings or by contacting us. Deleting your account or ceasing use of the Services will not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination (such as any liability or indemnification obligations).

Upon any termination of this agreement, the rights and licenses granted to you will immediately terminate, and you must cease all use of the Services and content. Sections of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination (such as Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law, etc.) will survive any termination or expiration of this agreement.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to the Services or your use of the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms (to the extent such dispute is not subject to the arbitration provision below or another form of dispute resolution) will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, and you expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts. You also agree to waive any objection on the grounds of jurisdiction, venue, or forum non convenience.

Please be aware that if you access the Services from a jurisdiction with laws different from Illinois or U.S. law, your use of the Services may still be subject to U.S. laws. We make no representations that the Services are appropriate or available in any particular location, and it is the user’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws. If you are located outside the U.S., you use the Services at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with your local laws.

16. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Binding Arbitration: At RecallRanger’s sole discretion, we may require you to submit any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Services (including any question regarding the Terms’ existence, validity, or termination) to binding arbitration administered by a neutral arbitrator. If invoked, arbitration will be conducted in the English language and in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration organization (such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or JAMS) in effect at the time the dispute is filed. Arbitration means you are giving up the right to go to court (except for matters that may be taken to small claims court), and that your dispute will be decided by a neutral arbitrator, not a judge or jury. You also waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against RecallRanger, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Arbitration Procedure: If either party elects arbitration, the arbitration shall take place in Chicago, Illinois, unless we mutually agree on an alternative location. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted by telephone or video conference, based on written submissions, or in person. The arbitrator shall apply the laws of the State of Illinois (and applicable U.S. federal law) to the dispute, and shall have authority to award any relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award, except that the arbitrator may not award punitive or exemplary damages or any damages limited or waived by these Terms. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees, and the party that substantially prevails in the arbitration shall be entitled to an award of reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, unless the arbitrator determines such an award would be unjust.

Exceptions: Notwithstanding the foregoing, either you or RecallRanger may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes or claims within the scope of that court’s jurisdiction. Additionally, either party may seek injunctive relief or other provisional remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction for any violation of intellectual property rights or other use of the Services that threatens imminent harm (without waiving the right to arbitration for the underlying dispute).

Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the binding arbitration and class action waiver provisions by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to [RecallRanger contact address] within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. If you opt out, neither you nor RecallRanger can require the other to participate in arbitration proceedings.

17. Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision in that or any other instance.

Entire Agreement: These Terms (along with any additional terms or policies referenced herein, including our Privacy Policy) constitute the entire agreement between you and RecallRanger regarding the Services, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Services.

No Assignment: You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. RecallRanger may freely assign these Terms, in whole or in part, to any successor in interest or affiliated entity as part of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, or by operation of law.

No Waiver: The failure by RecallRanger to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that provision or of the right to enforce it in the future. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term.

Relationship of Parties: These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and RecallRanger. You and RecallRanger are independent contractors, and neither party has any authority to bind the other.

Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms are for the benefit of you and RecallRanger (and our successors and permitted assigns). Except as expressly provided in these Terms, no third party has any rights to enforce any provision of these Terms.

Headings: Section titles or headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use or the Services, you may contact us at:

RecallRanger LLC
Email: [email protected]

We will make our best effort to address your inquiry promptly.