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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Benefit Crunch Blog (the "Blog"). By using this Blog, you agree to these Terms of Service.

1. AI Assistant Disclosure & Disclaimer

Zaiya is a specialized AI assistant developed by Voxetta Labs. While Zaiya is trained on official state and federal guidelines, she and her newsroom partners are not a human, a caseworker, or a government official.

  • Informational Only: All content is for informational purposes. Zaiya does not provide legal, financial, or professional advice.

  • No Guarantee of Benefits: Using the tips on this blog does not guarantee approval for SNAP, EBT, or any other government program. Final decisions are made solely by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

2. Affiliate & Amazon Disclosure

The Benefit Crunch Blog might participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. * When you click on a link to a product recommended by Zaiya, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

  • We only recommend products (like EBT-eligible snacks or storage containers) that align with Zaiya's mission of "Smart Savings."

3. Intellectual Property

The "Zaiya" persona, the "Benefit Crunch" branding, and all original content are owned by Voxetta Labs. You are encouraged to share our posts for personal use, but you may not scrape our data or republish Zaiya’s guides or videos as your own without written consent.

4. User Conduct

We love hearing from you! However, we reserve the right to remove any comments that contain:

  • Personal identifiers (Social Security Numbers, Case IDs, etc.).

  • Fraudulent "EBT help" phone numbers or scams.

  • Harassment or misinformation.

5. Limitation of Liability

Voxetta Labs and Zaiya are not responsible for any errors, technical glitches on government portals, or benefit denials that may occur after reading this blog. You agree to use this information at your own risk.

6. Contact

For formal inquiries regarding Voxetta Labs, please contact privacy@voxettalabs.com.

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