Terms of Service
Last updated: July 16, 2025
TL;DR - The Important Stuff
Don't be a jerk, don't break our stuff, AI recipes are estimates (not gospel), you own your content, we're not liable if your soufflé fails, and you can leave anytime. Oh, and if you're under 13, get your parents involved first.
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using FoodFiles.app (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and FoodFiles.app. Don't just scroll past this - these actually matter.
2. Description of Service
FoodFiles is an AI-powered platform that:
- • Generates recipes from food photos using artificial intelligence
- • Provides nutritional analysis and cost estimates
- • Stores and organizes your generated recipes
- • Offers recipe sharing and discovery features
- • Includes premium features for enhanced functionality
🤖 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Our recipes are generated by artificial intelligence and are provided for informational purposes only. AI can make mistakes, get creative with ingredients, or suggest combinations that might not work. Always use your judgment, common sense, and cooking knowledge. We're not responsible if the AI suggests putting pineapple on pizza (though some people are into that).
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
- • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
- • You're responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- • One person, one account - no sharing or transferring accounts
Account Security
- • Keep your password secure and don't share it
- • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- • You're responsible for all activity under your account
- • We may suspend accounts that appear compromised
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You May:
- • Upload food photos for recipe generation
- • Save, modify, and organize your generated recipes
- • Share recipes in accordance with our sharing guidelines
- • Use the service for personal, non-commercial purposes
- • Provide feedback and suggestions
You May NOT:
- • Upload inappropriate, offensive, or non-food related images
- • Attempt to reverse engineer our AI models or algorithms
- • Use automated scripts or bots to interact with the service
- • Overload our systems with excessive requests
- • Share content that violates others' intellectual property rights
- • Use the service to compete with us or build similar products
- • Attempt to hack, disable, or interfere with our security measures
- • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
5. Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
- • You retain ownership of photos and content you upload
- • You grant us a license to process your content to provide the service
- • You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you upload
- • You can delete your content at any time
Generated Recipes
- • AI-generated recipes are yours to use and modify
- • Recipes may be inspired by existing culinary knowledge and techniques
- • We don't claim ownership of traditional recipes or cooking methods
- • You're free to use generated recipes personally or commercially
Our Platform
- • FoodFiles platform, software, and branding remain our property
- • You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our platform code
- • Our AI models and algorithms are proprietary technology
6. Subscription and Payment Terms
Free Tier
- • Limited recipe generations per month
- • Basic features and functionality
- • Standard AI model processing
Premium Subscriptions
- • Monthly or annual billing cycles
- • Charges are billed in advance
- • Automatic renewal unless cancelled
- • No refunds for partial months (see refund policy below)
Billing and Cancellation
- • You can cancel your subscription at any time
- • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- • We'll email you before charging your payment method
- • Failed payments may result in service suspension
Refund Policy
- • Full refund within 7 days of initial subscription
- • No refunds for partial months or unused features
- • Technical issues: we'll work to resolve or provide credit
- • Refunds processed within 5-10 business days
7. Food Safety and Health Disclaimers
🚨 Critical Food Safety Notice
AI-Generated Recipes Are Not Professional Culinary Advice
- • Always verify ingredient safety and food handling practices
- • Check for food allergies and dietary restrictions
- • Ensure proper cooking temperatures and food safety protocols
- • Don't rely solely on AI for dietary or nutritional guidance
- • Consult professionals for specialized dietary needs
We Are Not Responsible For:
- • Food poisoning, allergic reactions, or health issues
- • Inaccurate nutritional information or calorie counts
- • Recipe failures, cooking disasters, or wasted ingredients
- • Dietary advice or medical recommendations
- • Third-party ingredient sources or quality
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection, use, and protection practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using FoodFiles, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
9. Service Availability and Modifications
Service Availability
- • We strive for 99.9% uptime but can't guarantee uninterrupted service
- • Maintenance windows may temporarily affect availability
- • Third-party AI services may impact our functionality
- • We'll provide notice of planned maintenance when possible
Service Modifications
- • We may add, modify, or remove features at any time
- • Major changes will be communicated in advance
- • Premium features may be added or modified
- • We reserve the right to discontinue the service with 30 days notice
10. Termination
Termination by You
- • You can delete your account at any time
- • Your data will be deleted according to our retention policy
- • Outstanding subscription fees remain due
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- • Violation of these Terms of Service
- • Abusive or fraudulent behavior
- • Non-payment of subscription fees
- • Technical abuse or security violations
- • Legal compliance requirements
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Legal Fine Print (But Actually Important)
SERVICE PROVIDED "AS IS"
FoodFiles is provided without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee that:
- • The service will meet your specific requirements
- • AI-generated recipes will be accurate or successful
- • The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- • Nutritional information will be medically accurate
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FoodFiles shall not be liable for:
- • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- • Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
- • Personal injury or property damage related to food preparation
- • Third-party actions or content
Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months prior to the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from claims arising from:
- • Your use of the service
- • Content you upload or share
- • Violation of these Terms
- • Violation of third-party rights
- • Food preparation based on generated recipes
13. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution Process
- Direct Communication: Contact us first at support@foodfiles.app
- Mediation: If direct resolution fails, we'll attempt mediation
- Arbitration: Binding arbitration for claims under $10,000
- Jurisdiction: [Your Local Courts] for larger claims
14. General Provisions
Changes to Terms
- • We may update these Terms from time to time
- • Material changes will be communicated 30 days in advance
- • Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
- • You can review the current Terms anytime on our website
Severability
If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and FoodFiles.
Assignment
You may not transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
15. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms? We're here to help:
Email: legal@foodfiles.app
General Support: support@foodfiles.app
Mailing Address:
FoodFiles.app
Legal Department
[Your Business Address]
🍳 Thanks for Reading the Fine Print
Look, we know Terms of Service aren't exactly beach reading, but we tried to make this as clear and fair as possible. The bottom line: we want you to have a great experience using FoodFiles to create amazing recipes. Play nice, cook safely, and remember that AI is smart but not infallible. If you have questions, just ask - we're here to help, not hide behind legal jargon.
Happy cooking! 👨🍳👩🍳