Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cheffl ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use Cheffl for personal, non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained in Cheffl
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

3. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. AI-Generated Content

Recipes generated by our AI are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Important disclaimers:

• No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all recipes will be suitable for your dietary needs, preferences, or skill level
• No Medical or Nutritional Advice: Our recipes are not intended as medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for dietary concerns
• Allergen Warnings: Always check ingredients for allergens. We cannot guarantee that recipes are free from specific allergens
• Food Safety: You are responsible for proper food handling, storage, and preparation. Follow food safety guidelines
• Use at Your Own Risk: Always exercise caution and use your judgment when preparing and consuming food
• No Liability: Cheffl is not responsible for any adverse reactions, injuries, or health issues resulting from the use of our recipes

Content Ownership: You own the recipes you generate through Cheffl. However, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute recipes you choose to make public on our platform. AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection in some jurisdictions.

5. Credits and Payments

Cheffl operates on a credit-based system. Important terms:

• Credit Consumption: Credits are consumed when you generate recipes. The cost per recipe may vary based on complexity and features used
• Free Credits: We may provide free credits daily or through promotions. Free credits are subject to change or discontinuation at any time
• Purchased Credits: Additional credits can be purchased through our subscription plans or one-time purchases
• Credit Expiration: [PLACEHOLDER: Specify if credits expire. For example: "Free credits expire after 30 days of inactivity. Purchased credits do not expire."]
• Non-Transferable: Credits are non-transferable and cannot be sold, traded, or gifted to other users
• Refund Policy: All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law (e.g., consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction). Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for technical issues that prevent service use
• Price Changes: We reserve the right to change credit prices at any time. Price changes will not affect credits you have already purchased
• Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed at checkout. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers

Subscription Plans: [PLACEHOLDER: If you offer subscriptions, add terms such as: "Subscription plans automatically renew unless cancelled. You can cancel at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial billing periods."]

6. Prohibited Uses

You may not use Cheffl:

• In any way that violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• To transmit, upload, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Cheffl, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• To harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users or third parties
• To generate recipes that promote illegal activities, hate speech, or harmful content
• To reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our service
• To use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our service without authorization
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
• To use our service for commercial purposes without our express written permission
• To interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our service
• To collect or harvest information about other users without their consent

Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.

7. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property: The Service and its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software) are owned by Cheffl and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content: You retain ownership of recipes and content you create using Cheffl. By using our service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving our service. If you make a recipe public on our platform, you grant us the right to display and share it with other users.

Trademarks: "Cheffl" and our logos are trademarks of Cheffl. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Content: Our service may contain content from third parties, including AI-generated content. Such content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

8. Disclaimer

The materials on Cheffl are provided on an 'as is' basis. Cheffl makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cheffl or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Cheffl, even if Cheffl or a Cheffl authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

10. Account Termination

Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@cheffl.com or through your account settings. Upon termination, your access to the service will cease, and we will delete or anonymize your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Termination by Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or for any other reason we deem necessary to protect our service, users, or rights.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease. Any credits or unused subscriptions will be forfeited unless required by law. We are not obligated to provide refunds for terminated accounts.

11. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at support@cheffl.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

Binding Arbitration: [PLACEHOLDER: If you want to require arbitration, add: "If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [specify arbitration organization], rather than in court."]

Class Action Waiver: [PLACEHOLDER: If using arbitration, add: "You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action."]

Exceptions: [PLACEHOLDER: Specify exceptions to arbitration, such as: "This arbitration agreement does not apply to disputes that may be resolved in small claims court or disputes involving intellectual property rights."]

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

[PLACEHOLDER: Specify governing law. For example: "These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in [City, State/Country]."]

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect by:

• Posting the new Terms on this page
• Sending an email notification to the email address associated with your account
• Displaying a prominent notice on our service

Your continued use of the service after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the service and may terminate your account.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cheffl regarding the use of our service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

support@cheffl.com