Terms of service

What DiveChef is

DiveChef is a dive logging and feedback tool. It reads dive data from supported computers over Bluetooth, scores each dive against FFESSM/MN90 norms, and surfaces insights about your patterns over time.

What it isn't

DiveChef is not a dive computer. It does not replace your training, your buddy, your instructor, or your dive computer's alarms. Do not dive based on what DiveChef says. Read your computer; trust your training.

Verification tiers

We use a four-tier framework — same vocabulary as the app — to be explicit about what we've tested:

• Verified: tested end-to-end on real hardware. Currently: Shearwater Peregrine.
• Compatible: uses the same protocol family, expected to work but not bench-tested. Currently: Shearwater Perdix family, Petrel 2 / 3, Teric, Nerd 2, Tern.
• Experimental: other Shearwater models we haven't catalogued yet.
• Out of scope: Shearwater Petrel 1 / Nerd 1 (older Bluetooth Classic — not supported).
• Coming next: Garmin Descent, Suunto, Mares, Atomic Aquatics — different protocols on the roadmap. Not supported yet; we'll announce when each one ships.

When you sync from a Compatible or Experimental device, we'll ask you to share how it went. That's how the framework moves devices toward Verified.

Beta status

DiveChef v1 is invite-only beta. Things will break. We may delete data, change schemas, or push fixes that require you to re-sync. If you're relying on DiveChef for anything important, email us first so we can talk you through it.

Account suspension

If you use DiveChef abusively (spamming the waitlist, attempting to access other users' data, etc.), we'll close your account. There's no fee during beta — paid tiers may come later, with notice.

Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DiveChef has no liability for diving incidents, equipment misuse, or decisions made on the basis of DiveChef's output. Diving is inherently risky; DiveChef is a retrospective feedback tool and nothing more.

Governing law

These terms are governed by French law. Any dispute that can't be resolved by direct discussion goes to French courts.

Changes

We'll update this page when terms change, and email registered users if the change is material.