Disclaimer
Scope of use and limitation of liability.
Plants should never be collected or consumed based solely on information provided in this app. Before consuming any wild plant, always confirm the identification independently — for example through a printed field guide, a qualified expert, or a local foraging group.
Educational use only
Wild Forager is intended solely as a learning and information tool. It does not provide reliable plant identification and must not be used as the sole basis for collecting or consuming wild plants.
No guarantee of accuracy
Plant descriptions, photos, lookalike warnings, seasonal data, and all other app content are compiled with care, but may contain errors, gaps, or outdated information. The app does not guarantee the correctness, completeness, or currency of any content.
No substitute for expert guidance
Wild Forager does not replace professional botanical expertise, individual risk assessment, or medical advice. Before consuming any wild plant, confirm the identification through at least one additional independent source.
Liability
Wild Forager provides plant-related information for educational purposes only. Use of the app and any actions taken on the basis of its content are at the user's own responsibility.
Wild Forager does not assume liability for the correctness, completeness, or current accuracy of the information provided, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits liability where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for intent, gross negligence, or for injury to life, body, or health where required by law.
User responsibility
Users are responsible for independently verifying any plant identification before harvesting or consumption, checking applicable local laws and regulations, respecting protected areas and private land, and considering individual risk factors such as allergies, contamination, and misidentification hazards.
No medical or health claims
Nothing in this app constitutes medical advice or health claims. Information about traditional uses or nutritional properties is provided for educational context only and does not recommend self-treatment.
Nature conservation law
Wild plants may be subject to legal protection under German law and additional local restrictions. In some cases, small amounts may be collected for personal use under the so-called Handstraußregel. However, this depends on the species, the location, and any applicable local rules or conservation restrictions.
The app may include a protected-areas overlay and related guidance as a best-effort orientation tool only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not guarantee that collecting is permitted in any specific place. You remain responsible for checking the applicable rules before foraging.
Data sources and availability
Wild Forager provides learning aids and orientation based on available data sources. The app does not guarantee that a species currently occurs at a given location, can be safely identified, is edible, or may legally be collected. Content may be incomplete, outdated, or regionally inaccurate.