Terms of Use

Last updated: July 31, 2026

1. Nature of This Website

OxalateWatch is a dietary reference tool, not a medical service. All oxalate values, nutrition data, safety ratings, and recommendations on this site are provided for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional — such as a urologist, nephrologist, or registered dietitian — before making changes to your diet, especially if you have a history of kidney stones, kidney disease, or any other medical condition.

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this website does not create a doctor-patient, dietitian-client, or any other professional relationship between you and OxalateWatch, its operators, or its content contributors.

3. Data Accuracy and Limitations

Our oxalate data is sourced from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Oxalate Database (2024) and the Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation. Nutrition data comes from USDA FoodData Central. While we make every effort to present this data accurately:

• Oxalate content can vary between cultivars, growing conditions, harvest times, and cooking methods. The values shown are lab measurements of specific samples and may not match every batch of the same food.
• Serving sizes are based on standard USDA definitions. Your actual portion may differ.
• Individual tolerance to dietary oxalate varies based on gut microbiome, calcium intake, hydration, medication, and other personal factors. A food rated "safe" does not guarantee it will not contribute to stone formation for a specific individual.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on OxalateWatch, including the site design, food database compilation, safety rating system, blog content, and editorial text, is protected by copyright. The underlying oxalate and nutrition data belongs to the respective data sources and is used in accordance with their terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You may browse, search, and reference OxalateWatch content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not: scrape, reproduce, or redistribute large portions of our food database; use automated tools to extract data without permission; or misrepresent our content as your own.

6. External Links

OxalateWatch may link to external websites for reference. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, OxalateWatch and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or reliance on, information provided on this website.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact cs@oxalatewatch.com or visit our Contact page.