Terms of Use
Last updated: October 22, 2026
These terms apply to the Family Shelf app and website, run by PearlWren ("we"). By using Family Shelf you agree to them. If you get the app from the Apple App Store, Apple's Standard End User License Agreement also applies.
Not medical advice
Family Shelf gives general information about cosmetic and personal care ingredients, based on published guidance. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it does not replace a doctor, dermatologist or pharmacist. Results depend on the ingredient list available to us, which may be incomplete, out of date or misread. Always read the product label, and talk to a doctor about skin conditions, allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medications. Stop using any product that causes a reaction.
Who can use it
You must be 18 or older. You may create profiles for your children; you are responsible for the information you enter and how you use the results.
Subscriptions
- Family Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or yearly at the price shown in the app before you buy.
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. If a free trial is offered, you are charged when it ends unless you cancel before then.
- Your subscription renews automatically at the same price unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings.
- Refunds for App Store purchases are handled by Apple.
Founding member pre-order
The founding member pre-order ($19.99) covers your first year of Family Pro after launch. If the app does not launch on iPhone, we will refund the full amount. You may also ask for a refund at any time before launch by emailing us.
Acceptable use
Don't misuse the service: no automated scraping, reverse engineering of our servers, attempts to bypass usage limits, or uploading photos that are not product labels.
Content you send
When you add a product or send a report, you allow us to use that product information (name, barcode, ingredient list) to improve our product library and rules for everyone.
Disclaimers and limits
Family Shelf is provided "as is". To the extent the law allows, we disclaim all warranties and are not liable for indirect or consequential damages, or for decisions made based on the app. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim. Some places don't allow these limits, so they may not apply to you.
Changes
We may update these terms. If changes are significant, we will tell you in the app. Continuing to use Family Shelf after a change means you accept it.