Terms of Service

Last updated: January 25, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Honey™ Cooking Companion ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Honey Cooking Companion is a recipe management and cooking assistance application that provides features including:

  • Recipe creation, import, and organization
  • AI-powered recipe generation and cooking advice
  • Meal planning and shopping list generation
  • Social features including Hives (community groups) and Buzz (posts)
  • Mise en Place (coordinated cooking timelines)

User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account using Google Sign-In. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information
  • Maintain the security of your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account

User Content

You retain ownership of content you create ("User Content"), including recipes, photos, notes, and posts. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

You agree not to post content that:

  • Infringes on others' intellectual property rights
  • Is harmful, abusive, or harassing
  • Contains malware or harmful code
  • Is spam or misleading
  • Violates any applicable laws

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use automated systems or bots without our permission

AI-Generated Content

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to generate recipes, provide cooking advice, and offer suggestions. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only
  • AI suggestions may not be accurate or suitable for your specific situation
  • You are responsible for verifying cooking times, temperatures, and food safety
  • We are not liable for any issues arising from following AI-generated advice

Food Safety Disclaimer

Important: The Service provides recipes and cooking guidance but does not replace professional culinary or nutritional advice. Always follow proper food safety guidelines, check for allergens, and consult healthcare professionals for dietary restrictions or medical conditions. We are not responsible for any adverse reactions, food safety issues, or health problems that may result from using recipes or advice from the Service.

Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by Honey Cooking Companion and protected by intellectual property laws. The Honey name, logo, and related trademarks are our property.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our Service without permission.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google Sign-In, AI providers). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for violation of these terms or any other reason. You may delete your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of your residence, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

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

Email: honeycookingcompanion@gmail.com

Honey™ Cooking Companion