Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE

By accessing, browsing, or using Whts4dinner ("the Service", "we", "us", "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service and may not access or use any part of the Service.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 years old in the European Union) to use this Service. If you are under 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Service and that your parent or guardian agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

Binding Agreement: These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Whts4dinner. By creating an account, signing in, or using the Service, you explicitly agree to be bound by these Terms. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use the Service for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing 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
Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained in the Service
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

3. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You may not share your account with others.

4. Data Storage

Your data (favorites, meal plans, grocery lists) is stored locally in your browser. We do not store your personal data on our servers unless you choose to sign in with email or Google authentication. You are responsible for backing up your data using the export feature.

5. Recipe Content

Recipe information is provided by our database and user-generated content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or safety of recipe information. Always verify cooking instructions and allergen information before preparing meals.

6. Medical and Health Disclaimers

IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY

Not Medical Advice: Whts4dinner is a recipe and meal planning application. We are NOT a medical service, healthcare provider, or nutritionist. The information provided in this app, including but not limited to nutritional information, calorie counts, dietary recommendations, and recipe suggestions, is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

No Medical Diagnosis or Treatment: This app does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Nutritional information, calorie tracking, BMI calculations, and dietary suggestions are tools to help you make informed decisions, but they are NOT substitutes for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Consult Healthcare Professionals: Always seek the advice of your physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, dietary needs, allergies, or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or used in this app.

Allergy and Dietary Restrictions: While we provide tools to track allergies and dietary restrictions, we CANNOT guarantee that recipes are safe for your specific needs. Recipe information may contain errors, omissions, or cross-contamination risks. Always:

Verify all ingredients before cooking
Check for potential allergens in all recipe components
Read product labels carefully
Be aware of cross-contamination risks in your kitchen
Consult with healthcare professionals for serious allergies or medical conditions

Nutritional Information Accuracy: Nutritional information is provided as estimates and may not be 100% accurate. Values can vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, serving sizes, and other factors. We are not responsible for any discrepancies in nutritional data.

Weight Management and Health Goals: Calorie tracking, BMI calculations, and nutrition analytics are tools to help you understand your eating patterns. They are NOT medical devices or diagnostic tools. For weight management, health conditions, or dietary changes, consult with qualified healthcare professionals.

Food Safety: We provide cooking instructions and techniques, but you are responsible for:

Proper food handling and storage
Ensuring food is cooked to safe temperatures
Following food safety guidelines
Preventing foodborne illness

Emergency Situations: If you experience a severe allergic reaction, food poisoning, or any medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention. Do NOT rely on this app for emergency medical guidance.

No Liability for Health Outcomes: We are NOT responsible for any health outcomes, allergic reactions, foodborne illnesses, or medical conditions that may result from using recipes, following dietary suggestions, or using nutritional information from this app. You use this app at your own risk regarding your health and wellbeing.

7. Dietary and Allergy Information

While we provide tools to track allergies and dietary restrictions, we cannot guarantee that recipes are safe for your specific needs. Always verify ingredients and potential cross-contamination risks. Consult with healthcare professionals for serious allergies. See Section 6 (Medical and Health Disclaimers) for complete information.

8. General Disclaimer

The materials on the Service are provided on an 'as is' basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim and negate 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. Limitations of Liability

IMPORTANT: READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: In no event shall Whts4dinner, its owners, operators, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, or service providers be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of goodwill or reputation
Business interruption or loss of use
Personal injury, death, or property damage
Allergic reactions, foodborne illness, or health complications
Costs of substitute services
Any other damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service

Total Liability Cap: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

No Liability for Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, safety, or legality of recipe content, nutritional information, or any third-party content accessible through the Service.

No Liability for Service Interruptions: We are not liable for any interruptions, errors, bugs, or failures in the Service, including but not limited to server downtime, data loss, or service unavailability.

Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, internet failures, or government actions.

Jurisdictional Limitations: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If your jurisdiction does not allow certain limitations, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. However, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on Whts4dinner, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation of all content, is the property of Whts4dinner or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content: You retain ownership of any content you create or upload (such as recipe notes, collections, meal plans). By using the Service, you grant us a license to use, store, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

Recipe Content: Recipe information may be sourced from various sources including user-generated content, public databases, and third-party providers. We do not claim ownership of recipe content and respect the intellectual property rights of recipe creators.

Embedded Videos: Cooking Skills videos are embedded from YouTube. We do not own or claim ownership of these videos. Video content is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service and the respective video creators' rights.

Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Service without our express written permission.

11. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
Impersonate any person or entity
Harass, abuse, or harm other users
Violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights

Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

12. Third-Party Services

Payment Processors: We use third-party payment processors (Stripe, Paddle, Paystack) to handle payments. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

Authentication: We use Supabase for authentication and Google for OAuth. Your use of these services is subject to their terms of service.

YouTube Videos: Cooking Skills videos are embedded from YouTube. Your use of embedded videos is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service.

No Endorsement: References to third-party services, products, or websites do not constitute endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.

13. Revisions

We may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this Service, you are agreeing to be bound by the current version of these terms of service.

14. Payment Terms

Subscription Plans: We offer various subscription plans (Free, Supporter, Unlimited, Family) with different features and pricing. All paid subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or yearly) unless cancelled.

Payment Methods: We accept payments through third-party payment processors including Stripe, Paddle, and Paystack. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fee and any applicable taxes.

Billing Cycle: Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or yearly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date.

Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify subscription prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated to you at least 30 days in advance. If you do not agree to the new price, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

15. Refund Policy (Paddle)

Payments are processed by Paddle as Merchant of Record. Refunds are governed by Paddle’s Invoiced Consumer Terms and Conditions. Refunds are at Paddle’s sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis, and may be refused. Paddle will refuse a refund if there is evidence of fraud, refund abuse, or manipulative behaviour. This does not affect your rights as a Consumer for products that are not as described, faulty, or not fit for purpose.

Consumer right to cancel: You may have the right to cancel within 14 days of the day after the transaction; this right does not apply to digital content you have already started to download or use, or to products you have had the benefit of. Reimbursement (where applicable) will be made using the same means of payment, without undue delay and not later than 14 days after Paddle is informed of your decision.

Subscriptions: There are no refunds on unused subscription periods. Wire transfer: Orders paid by wire transfer are not eligible for refund (except in certain cases for amounts above $/£/€100 including sales tax, at Paddle’s discretion). Sales tax refunds: If you are entitled to a sales tax refund, you must contact Paddle within 60 days and provide a valid sales tax code. Full details are on our Refund Policy page. Refund requests: submit via Profile → Billing Management or email support@whts4dinner.com.

16. Subscription Cancellation

How to Cancel: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Profile → Billing Management or by contacting us. To avoid the next charge, cancel at least 48 hours before the end of your current billing period (provide your order number and the email used to purchase). Cancellation takes effect at the next payment date. You will continue to have access until the end of the period you have already paid for.

No Refund for Unused Periods: There are no refunds on unused subscription periods. Cancelling does not entitle you to a refund for the remaining days in your current billing period.

Free trials: If you unsubscribe before being charged, you must cancel before the trial expires. Downgrade: You may change plan at any time; changes take effect as per the billing cycle. No refunds are provided for downgrades.

17. Auto-Renewal

Automatic Renewal: Unless cancelled, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period. We will charge your payment method on file for the renewal fee.

Payment Failure: If payment fails, we will attempt to charge your payment method multiple times. If payment continues to fail, your subscription will be suspended and you will lose access to premium features. You may update your payment method at any time to restore access.

Notification: We will notify you via email before each renewal. You are responsible for ensuring your payment method and email address are up to date.

18. Payment Provider Terms

Third-Party Processors: Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, Paystack). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the actions or policies of these payment processors.

Disputes: If you have a billing dispute, please contact us first at support@whts4dinner.com or through your Profile settings. If we cannot resolve the dispute, you may contact your payment provider. Chargebacks may result in immediate suspension of your account.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The Service is operated by Whts4Dinner Limited (company number 9395904, NZBN 9429053357120), a New Zealand limited company.

Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New Zealand, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Waiver of Class Action: You agree that any disputes will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, consolidated action, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Arbitration (Optional): At our sole discretion, we may require that disputes be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act 1996 (New Zealand) or the rules of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ), conducted in New Zealand. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Time Limitation: You agree that any claim or cause of action arising from or related to the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

20. Severability

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

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Whts4dinner regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

22. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please visit the Help page, contact us through your Profile settings, or email us at support@whts4dinner.com.

Legal entity: The Service is operated by Whts4Dinner Limited (company number 9395904, NZBN 9429053357120), a New Zealand limited company.

Legal Notices: All legal notices must be sent in writing to our registered office (details are on the New Zealand Companies Register) or via email to support@whts4dinner.com.

23. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

You have read and understood these Terms of Service in their entirety
You agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
You are at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU) or have parental consent
You understand the medical and health disclaimers in Section 6
You understand the limitations of liability in Section 9
You will use the Service at your own risk
You are responsible for verifying recipe safety and accuracy
You will consult healthcare professionals for medical or dietary advice

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ANY OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE SERVICE AND DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT.