Terms of Service - Heirloom Hearth

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Heirloom Hearth ("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.

2. Description of Service

Heirloom Hearth is a recipe digitization and sharing platform that allows users to:

Upload and digitize handwritten or printed recipes using AI technology
Store, organize, and manage personal recipe collections
Share recipes with family, friends, and community groups
Discover and save public recipes shared by other users

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. User Content & Recipes

You retain ownership of all recipes and content you upload to the Service. By uploading content, you grant us a license to:

Process and store your content on our servers
Display your public recipes to other users
Use AI to extract and organize recipe information

You represent that you have the right to share any content you upload, and that your content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by Heirloom Hearth and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without permission.

6. Community Guidelines

When using the Service, you agree not to:

Post content that is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate
Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
Share content that violates any applicable laws
Attempt to access accounts or data belonging to others
Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
Upload malicious content or attempt to compromise the Service

7. Recipe Accuracy

While we strive to accurately digitize recipes using AI technology, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of extracted recipe information. Users should review and verify all digitized recipes before use, especially regarding:

Ingredient quantities and measurements
Cooking temperatures and times
Allergen information

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We are not responsible for any dietary reactions, allergies, or health issues that may result from following recipes on the platform.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Heirloom Hearth shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms or for any other reason. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through your account or at the email address associated with your account.