Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: [01/07/25]

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the Recipes mobile application (the "Service") operated by [Company Name] ("us", "we", or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

2. Account Registration

2.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must:

• Utilize your on-device cloud storage (i.e. iCloud for Apple)
• Be at least 13 years of age
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your account credentials secure

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3. Data Collection and Privacy

3.1 User Data

We do not directly collect and store the following information:

• Recipe content and cooking instructions
• Meal plans and grocery lists
• Dietary preferences and restrictions
• Cooking notes and modifications
• Recipe ratings and favorites

3.2 Data Usage

Your data will be:

• Stored securely on Apple's servers
• Used to provide and improve the Service
• Never sold to third parties without your explicit consent
• Synced across your devices using iCloud

3.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

4. User Content

4.1 Content Ownership

• You retain all rights to the recipes and content you create
• You grant us a license to use, display, and store your content for Service purposes
• We do not publicly display your information, it is not stored on our servers
• Imported recipes from external sources may be subject to their original terms

4.2 Content Guidelines

You agree not to create content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains offensive, harmful, or inappropriate material
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Contains false or misleading information
• Promotes unsafe cooking practices or dangerous ingredients

5. Service Usage

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for:

• Creating and organizing recipes
• Planning meals and generating grocery lists
• Personal cooking and culinary purposes
• Sharing recipes with family and friends
• Legal and authorized activities

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the Service to violate any laws or regulations
• Share access to your account
• Attempt to reverse engineer the Service
• Upload malicious code or content
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Scrape or harvest recipe data for unauthorized use

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Premium Features

• Premium features require a paid subscription or lifetime access purchase
• Premium features may include unlimited recipe storage, advanced meal planning, and additional conversion tools
• All payments are non-refundable unless required by law
• Subscription terms and pricing may change with notice

7. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account for:

• Violations of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activities
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Any other reason we deem necessary

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

8.2 Accuracy and Safety

• We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted recipes
• We are not responsible for nutritional information accuracy
• Users are responsible for food safety and proper cooking practices
• Always verify ingredient safety for allergies and dietary restrictions

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Service announcements

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: [Legal Email]
• Address: [Physical Address]
• Phone: [Contact Number]

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.