Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 28, 2025

Welcome to OttoChef AI! By accessing or using our meal planning service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Service Overview

OttoChef AI provides meal planning, recipe suggestions, shopping lists, and batch preparation instructions for entertainment and convenience purposes only. Our service does not replace professional nutritional or medical advice.

2. Entertainment Purpose Only

IMPORTANT: OttoChef AI is provided for entertainment and convenience purposes only. The meal plans, recipes, and cooking instructions provided through our service are meant to inspire your cooking and meal preparation, but they are not professional nutritional or dietary guidance.

3. User Responsibilities

By using OttoChef AI, you acknowledge and agree that:

3.1 Food Preparation

You are solely responsible for properly preparing, cooking, and storing all food according to safe food handling practices. OttoChef AI does not guarantee that following our recipes or instructions will result in properly cooked or safe food.

3.2 Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

• You are solely responsible for verifying that all ingredients in suggested recipes are safe for you and anyone for whom you prepare food.
• You must carefully review all recipes for potential allergens, even if you have indicated allergies or dietary restrictions in your preferences.
• Ingredient substitutions suggested by OttoChef AI may not be appropriate for all dietary needs or restrictions.
• You should always check packaged food labels for the most up-to-date allergen information, as manufacturers may change ingredients without notice.

3.3 Medical Conditions

If you have any medical conditions, food allergies, or special dietary needs, you should consult with a qualified healthcare provider, dietitian, or nutritionist before following any meal plan or recipe provided by OttoChef AI.

4. Account and Service Terms

4.1 Account Creation

To access our service, you must create an account and provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

4.2 Free Service

• OttoChef AI is currently provided as a free service to all users.
• We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscription plans in the future with appropriate notice.
• Your use of our free service does not guarantee continued free access to all features.

4.3 Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect service availability.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content provided through OttoChef AI, including recipes, meal plans, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by OttoChef AI or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

• You retain ownership of any content you submit to OttoChef AI (such as meal preferences or feedback).
• By providing content, you grant OttoChef AI a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, display, reproduce, and modify such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

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.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use our service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
• Use automated systems to access our service without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

OTTOCHEF AI SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OTTOCHEF AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES
• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES
• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
• FOOD ILLNESS, ALLERGIC REACTIONS, OR OTHER HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO FOOD PREPARED USING OUR SERVICE

IN NO EVENT SHALL OTTOCHEF AI'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100 CAD).

10. Nutritional Information Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate nutritional information, this information is approximate and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutritional advice. Actual nutritional content may vary based on specific ingredients used, preparation methods, and portion sizes.

11. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party services.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the deletion process in your account settings or by contacting our support team.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine is harmful to our service or other users.

13. Changes to Terms

OttoChef AI reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by:

• Posting the new terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices in our application

Your continued use of OttoChef AI following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where OttoChef AI operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in accordance with applicable law.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: support@ottochef.ai
• Website: www.ottochef.ai

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING OTTOCHEF AI, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE OTTOCHEF AI.

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This document was last updated on April 28, 2025. We encourage you to review these terms periodically for any changes.