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Where is the Tera app available?The Tera app is currently available on iOS and Android operating systems. Use your camera to scan the QR code below and we will magically take you to the right app store for your device.
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Is the Tera App free to use?Yes! The Tera app is currently free to use. And can be found on Apple app store and Google Play store. Simply use your camera to scan the QR code below and we will magically wisk you away to the correct app store for your device. Easey peasy!
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How does Tera evaluate ingredients?Please reference our “How we Analyze” page.
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What are those colored bubbles I see on the product tiles and the product page?You selected your preferences in the signup process, and all these colored bubbles you see in the marketplace/search and on the product page, represent all those preferences! Below is a breakdown of what the different colors mean. Green: Matches your selected preferences Yellow: Does not match your selected preferences and carries a low risk Red: Does not match your selected preferences and carries a high riskGray: Not enough information available to rate the product
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Why does Tera use ECHA and GHS databases?We utilize product & ingredient information from retailers and/or brands sites and analyze it against industry standard data such as ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and GHS (Global Harmonized System of Hazard Classification). You might be wondering why we wouldn't use a chemical classification system from the United States; well, unfortunately the U.S. does not have one. So we use ECHA and GHS, which are the most robust chemical classification systems in the world.
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How does Tera certify things are Vegan, Organic, Animal Cruelty Free, or Non-GMO?Tera uses industry leading third party certifications. The following certifications are used for the each category: Vegan: PETA or Vegan.org Animal Cruelty Free: PETA or Leaping Bunny If a product does not have a certification this means that either: The product is Vegan orCruelty Free, but is just not certified The product may not be Vegan or Cruelty Free Note: Two certifications are coming in the near future:
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How do I update my preferences?If you wish to change your preferences follow these steps: Navigate to account management (furthest tab on the right of the navigation bar) Click on “my shopping preferences” From here you will be brought to the same experience as when you select your preference during the signup process. Note: Additionally, you are unable to deselect your one and only child preference without selecting another one.
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App Use - Will Tera be introducing more stores/marketplaces?Yes! Currently Amazon and a few small stores are available for customers to shop at through our app, but we are working diligently to add more stores. If you have a store you want added please see our feedback form.
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Will more product categories be added anytime soon?Yes! More product categories are always on the way. The next big category we plan to introduce is Food.
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Will more preferences be added anytime soon?Yes! More preferences are always on the way. As you may have seen in the preference selection screen, the next big preference we plan to introduce is “Social Impact”. This will include the following subcategories: Woman Owned Business Made in USA Charitable Ethically Made BIPOC Owned