Terms of Service
Last updated: July 10, 2026
Welcome to MasalaSearch. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the MasalaSearch website, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
1. About MasalaSearch
MasalaSearch provides search and product discovery services for South Asian grocery products available in Germany. Our APIs aggregate publicly available product information and pricing to help developers build applications and integrations.
2. Using Our Services
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Services.
You agree to use the Services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws.
You must not:
- use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes;
- attempt to interfere with the security, integrity, or availability of the Services;
- circumvent authentication, rate limits, or technical restrictions;
- reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to discover the source code of the Services, except where permitted by applicable law;
- perform excessive automated requests or denial-of-service attacks;
- use the Services in a manner that may negatively affect other users.
API usage may be subject to rate limits, quotas, or subscription plans. We may adjust these limits to maintain the security and stability of our platform.
3. Product Information and Pricing
MasalaSearch aggregates product information from publicly available sources.
Although we strive to keep information accurate and current, we cannot guarantee that product descriptions, prices, promotions, availability, or store information are complete, accurate, or up to date. Retailers may change this information at any time without notice.
Before making a purchase, users should verify pricing and availability directly with the relevant retailer.
4. Intellectual Property
The MasalaSearch platform, APIs, software, trademarks, branding, and related intellectual property are owned by MasalaSearch or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Product names, trademarks, logos, and brand names displayed through the Services remain the property of their respective owners.
These Terms do not grant you ownership of any intellectual property rights in the Services.
5. Availability of the Services
We aim to provide a reliable and secure service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Services at any time, including for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.
6. Disclaimer
The Services are provided on an "as available" and "as is" basis to the extent permitted by applicable law.
MasalaSearch does not warrant that the Services will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, accurate, or free from errors.
7. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such limitation is prohibited under applicable law, including liability for intent (Vorsatz), gross negligence (grobe Fahrlässigkeit), injury to life, body, or health, or liability under applicable product liability laws.
To the extent permitted by law, MasalaSearch shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, including loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or loss of goodwill arising from the use of the Services.
8. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Services if you violate these Terms, misuse the Services, or where necessary to protect our platform, users, or legal interests.
You may stop using the Services at any time.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our Services or applicable law.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict of law provisions.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, any mandatory consumer protection rights available under the laws of your country of residence remain unaffected.
11. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: