Terms of Use – Bolus Pilot
Last updated: October 2025
Important Notice: Bolus is not medical advice and does not provide insulin dosing guidance. This is a company-funded pilot evaluation, not a clinical trial. Always consult your healthcare team for medical decisions.
Identity Statement: Bolus is currently operated by Charlie Smith for research and product testing purposes. No commercial activity or payment collection is involved. A company will be registered before any paid launch.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By applying to and participating in the Bolus pilot ("the Pilot"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not participate.
2. Eligibility
The Pilot is open to:
- Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes or insulin-treated Type 2 diabetes
- Residents within UK delivery areas
- Users of FreeStyle Libre or Dexcom continuous glucose monitors (CGM)
- Individuals who can provide informed consent
Participation is voluntary and may be discontinued by you or Bolus at any time.
3. Service Description
During the Pilot, Bolus provides:
- Weekly meal plans with carbohydrate counts
- Retailer links to purchase ingredients (you add items at checkout during the pilot)
- CGM-informed meal plan adaptation based on patterns from your Libre/Dexcom data
- Non-clinical product support only
No Service Fee: This is a company-funded pilot. You are not charged a monthly service fee during this evaluation phase. You pay normal supermarket prices for food items you choose to purchase.
4. Not Medical Advice
Bolus does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The service:
- Does not recommend insulin doses
- Does not replace healthcare professional advice
- Is not a clinical trial or medical device
- Should not be used as a substitute for proper diabetes management
Always consult your diabetes care team before making changes to your diet, insulin regimen, or treatment plan.
5. CGM Data Access
Bolus only accesses your CGM data with your explicit permission. You control:
- Whether to connect your CGM
- What data you share
- When to revoke access
CGM data is used solely to identify meal-time patterns and adapt future meal plans. See our Privacy Policy for details.
6. Your Responsibilities
As a pilot participant, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Inform us of any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions
- Continue managing your diabetes as advised by your healthcare team
- Report any concerns or adverse events
- Provide feedback to help improve the service
7. Grocery Purchase and Delivery
During the pilot phase:
- You purchase ingredients at normal supermarket prices
- You add items to your basket at checkout via retailer links
- Delivery is arranged through third-party retailers (e.g., Tesco, Sainsbury's)
- Bolus is not responsible for food quality, delivery issues, or retailer policies
8. Intellectual Property
All content, recipes, meal plans, and materials provided by Bolus are proprietary and protected by copyright. You may not:
- Reproduce or distribute materials commercially
- Share login credentials with others
- Reverse engineer or copy the service
Patent Pending: The Bolus system and methodology are patent pending.
9. Limitation of Liability
Participation is at your own risk. This pilot is for informational purposes only.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Bolus is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for health outcomes, blood glucose control, or dietary choices
- We are not responsible for third-party services (supermarkets, CGM providers)
- We are not liable for data loss or service interruption
Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under UK consumer law.
10. Termination
Either you or Bolus may terminate your participation at any time for any reason. Upon termination:
- You will no longer receive meal plans or pilot support
- Your data will be retained or deleted as per the Privacy Policy
- Any pending food deliveries remain your responsibility
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If material changes are made, we will notify you via email. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Pilot Duration and Future Service
The pilot is expected to run for a limited evaluation period. After the pilot:
- Bolus may launch as a paid subscription service (anticipated around £30/month)
- Pilot participants will be offered early access and pricing information
- There is no obligation to continue after the pilot ends
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14. Contact Us
Bolus Pilot Team
Email: pilot@bolus.app
Tel: 07946 427264
If you have questions about these Terms or need support during the pilot, please get in touch.