Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to DinnerBestie ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our meal planning service, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
DinnerBestie is an AI-powered meal planning platform that helps users plan meals, generate grocery lists, discover recipes, and manage their cooking experience. Our Service includes:
- Personalized meal planning and recipe recommendations
- Grocery list generation and management
- Recipe discovery and storage
- Cooking mode and kitchen assistance features
- SMS notifications and reminders
- Calendar integration
3. User Accounts
To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.
4. User Content and Conduct
You may submit, upload, or share content through our Service, including recipe reviews, comments, and personal preferences. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with operating and improving our Service.
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
- Share content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
5. Privacy and Data Use
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. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Service may integrate with third-party services, including recipe websites, grocery stores, and calendar applications. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.
7. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by DinnerBestie and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our written permission.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.
Important: Recipe recommendations and meal planning suggestions are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for food allergies, dietary restrictions, or health outcomes. Please consult with healthcare professionals regarding your dietary needs.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DinnerBestie shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
10. Subscription and Payment Terms
Certain features of our Service may require payment. Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law. We reserve the right to change our pricing with reasonable notice to existing subscribers.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications will constitute acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where DinnerBestie is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our website or email us directly.