Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ChefMate (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

ChefMate provides an AI-powered platform for cooking assistance, recipe generation, and cloud kitchen business management tools. Our services include but are not limited to:

• AI-powered cooking assistant and recipe recommendations
• Cloud kitchen business advisory and planning tools
• Educational content about food business and cooking
• Community features for food enthusiasts

3. User Accounts and Registration

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Not share your account credentials with others

You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. If you are under 18, you must have parental consent.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use ChefMate only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Scrape, copy, or distribute our content without permission

5. AI-Generated Content

Our AI cooking assistant and business advisor provide automated recommendations and suggestions. You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated recipes and advice are for educational and informational purposes only
• You are responsible for verifying the accuracy and safety of any recommendations
• We do not guarantee the results of following AI-generated advice
• You should use common sense and professional judgment when implementing suggestions
• AI responses may occasionally contain errors or inaccuracies

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on ChefMate, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and code, is the property of ChefMate or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

User-generated content remains your property, but you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

7. Limitation of Liability

ChefMate is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to:

• Food allergies, health issues, or cooking accidents resulting from recipes
• Business losses or financial damages from business advice
• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or technical failures

You use recipes and business advice at your own risk. Always verify information with qualified professionals before making significant decisions.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including OpenRouter API for AI features and Google AdSense for advertising. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms, illegal activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

10. Disclaimers

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 or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The service is free from viruses or harmful components
• The results obtained will be accurate or reliable

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ChefMate, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore, Karnataka.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: