Bento — Terms of Use
Last updated: September 29, 2026
These terms govern your use of the Bento app and the optional Bento Sync service. By using the app or creating a Bento Sync account you agree to them.
1. Age requirement
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use Bento.
2. Third-party servers
Bento is a client application. It ships with no built-in servers; you decide which image-board servers to add. We do not host, operate, control, moderate or endorse those servers or their content. You are responsible for complying with the terms of the servers you add and with the laws that apply to you, including which content is lawful for you to access.
3. Bento Sync accounts
Bento Sync is an optional sync and social service. You agree to provide accurate information, keep your credentials secure, and not access other users' data without authorization. You can delete your account at any time in the app; deletion is permanent. Signing out or uninstalling the app does not delete your account. Account deletion cannot recall copies already received or exported by other users. See the Privacy Policy for details.
4. User content & conduct — zero tolerance
Profiles, direct messages and shared library data are user-generated content. There is no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. In particular, you must not use Bento Sync to:
- share or promote any content that sexualizes minors — this leads to an immediate, permanent ban and, where required, a report to the relevant authorities;
- share content that is unlawful, or that infringes the rights of others;
- harass, threaten, defame or bully anyone;
- send spam or impersonate other people.
Every user can report other users in the app (profile or chat → Report) and block them. You can also report shared collections and items. Reporting encrypted messages or shared content discloses selected evidence to moderation. Reports are reviewed within 24 hours; violating content is removed and offending accounts are terminated. You keep the rights to content you upload and grant us the technical license needed to store and transmit it for operating the service.
5. Support, privacy and service availability
For technical issues, use Settings → Data & Info → Report a Bug or email support. You review the report before sending; do not include passwords or API keys. Data handling is explained in the Privacy Policy.
Third-party APIs and server availability can change. Safe Mode and blacklists depend on the accuracy of source ratings and tags and cannot guarantee that all unwanted content is filtered. Keep your own copies of important downloads and your encryption recovery phrase.
6. Termination
You may stop using the service and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
7. Disclaimer & liability
The app and Bento Sync are provided "as is", without warranties of any kind, to the extent permitted by law. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for third-party servers or their content, for loss of data you have not synced, or for indirect or consequential damages. Mandatory statutory liability (including for intent and gross negligence) remains unaffected.
8. Changes, governing law & contact
We may update these terms; the current version is always published at this address. These terms are governed by the laws of Germany, without depriving consumers of mandatory protections under the law of their usual residence. Mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected. Contact: support@bentoapp.net.