Terms

Last updated October 13, 2026

Sidebite is a free app for UC Riverside students that picks a food spot near campus for you. By using it you agree to these terms.

Using Sidebite

You need a UCR email address to sign up, and one account per person.
Deals are offered by the spots, not by us. A spot can change or end a deal. Deals marked as examples aren't live yet.
Scores only count after a verified visit, so don't try to fake visits or scores.
Picks, hours and prices are our best information but can be wrong. Check with the spot.

Program: Sidebite texts. You get your weekly Wednesday drop by text, and replies when you text us asking for a food pick.
How you join: enter your mobile number in your Sidebite account, tick the consent box, then reply YES to our confirmation text. Consent isn't required to use Sidebite.
How often: up to about 4 messages a week from us, plus a reply each time you text us.
Cost: Sidebite is free. Message and data rates may apply from your carrier.
Stop anytime: reply STOP to cancel. You'll get one message confirming you're unsubscribed, and nothing after that. Reply START to join again.
Help: reply HELP, or email brandon.sidebite@gmail.com.
AI replies: replies to your texts are written by an AI model. It only recommends spots from Sidebite's list, but it can make mistakes.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

See the privacy policy for how we handle your number. We never share it for marketing.

brandon.sidebite@gmail.com