Legal & Policies

Last updated: April 2026

1. Terms of Service

Welcome to Loffee Labs! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Loffee Labs website, products, and services (“Services”). Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Loffee Labs. Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our Services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

General Conditions

  • All content and materials available on our Services, including but not limited to text, databases, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of Loffee Labs or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Services without express written permission by us.
  • Loffee Labs is not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
  • Loffee Labs reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Services (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time. We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
  • We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input. You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Use our Services for any unlawful purpose.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services.
  • Impersonate any person or entity.
  • Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Submit false or misleading information.
  • Transmit any viruses, worms, or other malicious code.
  • Spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape in a malicious or unauthorized manner.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Services for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Limitation of Liability

Loffee Labs does not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Services is at your sole risk. In no event shall Loffee Labs be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our Services.

2. Disclaimer

This disclaimer governs your use of “Bean Base” and any other Databases provided by Loffee Labs. By accessing and using the Databases, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.

Data Collection

We collect publicly available coffee data from various online sources. To keep our databases comprehensive and up-to-date, Loffee Labs utilizes automated web scraping tools. We are committed to conducting this data collection ethically, being mindful of server loads, and respecting the platforms we index. If you are a roaster or producer and have concerns about how your public data is represented, please contact us.

Use at Your Own Risk

While we strive to provide accurate information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information contained within the Databases. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute professional advice.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out of, or in connection with, the use of the Databases.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Loffee Labs from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of and access to the Databases or your violation of any term of this disclaimer.

3. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This section explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Services (including My Beans, Journal, and Terroir).

Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect basic information such as your email address and authentication credentials.
  • User-Generated Content: We store the data you actively input into our systems, including your coffee logs, journal entries, stash inventory, and uploaded images.
  • Location Data: With your explicit permission, our mapping features may access your device's specific geolocation to enhance your experience (such as plotting your coffee journey or logging cafe visits). We do not continuously track your location in the background; data is only requested when you actively use these tools.
  • Usage Data: We collect standard, anonymized server logs to help us understand how our tools are performing and to identify bugs.

How We Use Your Information

The data you provide is used strictly to deliver the functionality of our applications. We use your data to save your personal coffee stash, synchronize your journal entries across devices, and provide you with personalized statistics.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information or user-generated data to third parties.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe.

4. Cookie Policy

Loffee Labs uses cookies and similar tracking technologies strictly for functional purposes to enhance your experience.

  • Essential Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your login session, ensuring you don't have to repeatedly log in as you navigate between your Journal, My Beans, and the Bean Base.
  • Preference Cookies: We use local storage and cookies to remember your display preferences, such as Dark Mode or Light Mode, and your layout choices.

We do not use invasive third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels. By using our Services, you consent to the use of these essential functional cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, the Disclaimers, or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: keith@loffeelabs.com