1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, accessing, or using the AI Chef application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
1.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use AI Chef. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our services.
1.2 Updates to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Description of Service
2.1 AI Chef Application
AI Chef is a mobile application that provides:
- AI-powered recipe generation based on available ingredients
- Smart ingredient recognition through camera functionality
- Personalized recipe recommendations
- Recipe management and favorites system
- Nutritional information and cooking guidance
- Multi-language support
2.2 Service Availability
We strive to provide continuous service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The App may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance and updates
- Technical issues or server problems
- Third-party service dependencies
- Force majeure events
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account by providing:
- Valid email address
- Secure password
- Basic profile information
- Dietary preferences (optional)
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
- Using strong, unique passwords
3.3 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use AI Chef for:
- Personal, non-commercial cooking and meal planning
- Generating recipes for family and friends
- Learning about cooking techniques and nutrition
- Managing your personal recipe collection
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not use AI Chef to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the App
- Use automated scripts or bots
- Sell or redistribute App content commercially
- Upload malicious code or viruses
- Harass or harm other users
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 AI Chef Content
All content provided by AI Chef, including recipes, images, text, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use this content for personal purposes only.
5.2 User-Generated Content
When you upload or share content through AI Chef:
- You retain ownership of your original content
- You grant us a license to use, store, and display your content
- You represent that you have the right to share the content
- You agree not to upload copyrighted or inappropriate material
5.3 Recipe Attribution
AI-generated recipes are created using machine learning algorithms and publicly available culinary knowledge. While we strive for originality, some recipes may resemble existing dishes or techniques.
6. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
6.1 Recipe Accuracy
AI-generated recipes are provided for informational purposes. We cannot guarantee:
- Nutritional accuracy of generated recipes
- Safety of all ingredient combinations
- Suitability for specific dietary requirements
- Cooking time and temperature precision
6.2 Food Safety
You are responsible for:
- Verifying food safety and cooking temperatures
- Checking for food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Following proper food handling and storage practices
- Consulting healthcare providers for dietary advice
6.3 Ingredient Recognition
Our AI ingredient recognition feature is provided as a convenience and may not always be 100% accurate. Always verify identified ingredients before cooking.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
7.1 Data Usage
By using AI Chef, you consent to:
- Collection of usage data to improve our services
- Processing of images for ingredient recognition
- Storage of your recipes and preferences
- Anonymized data analysis for algorithm improvement
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Integrated Services
AI Chef integrates with third-party services including:
- Google Gemini AI for recipe generation
- Supabase for data storage and authentication
- Pexels for stock photography
- App Store and Google Play Store
8.2 Third-Party Terms
Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party service performance or availability.
9. Payment and Subscriptions
9.1 Free Services
AI Chef offers basic functionality for free, including recipe generation and ingredient recognition with usage limits.
9.2 Premium Features
Premium subscriptions may be offered with additional features such as:
- Unlimited recipe generation
- Advanced nutritional analysis
- Premium recipe collections
- Enhanced AI capabilities
- Priority customer support
9.3 Billing and Refunds
All payments are processed through the App Store or Google Play Store. Refund policies are governed by the respective platform's terms.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
10.1 Service Disclaimer
AI Chef is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Accuracy of AI-generated content
10.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Food poisoning or allergic reactions
- Damages arising from third-party services
- User-generated content or user actions
11. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or our services, please contact us: