Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Pantrify ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Pantrify is a kitchen management application that helps users:

• Track pantry inventory and food items
• Create and manage shopping lists
• Store and organize recipes
• Discover recipes based on available ingredients
• Plan meals and manage food waste

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Content Ownership and Rights

By uploading, submitting, or creating content through the Service (including but not limited to recipes, images, notes, and pantry data), you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to use all content you submit
• You have the right to grant the licenses described in these Terms
• Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
• Your content is not illegal, harmful, or violates any applicable laws

4.2 License Grant to Pantrify

By submitting content to the Service, you grant Pantrify a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Store, display, and process your content to provide the Service
• Use your content to improve and enhance the Service
• Share your content with other users when you choose to make it public
• Create backups and maintain the Service's functionality
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service (in anonymized form)

4.3 Public vs. Private Content

• Private Content: Your personal pantry items, shopping lists, and private recipes remain private to you
• Public Content: When you choose to share recipes publicly, other users may view and use them
• You control the privacy settings of your content

4.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Data Collection and Privacy

6.1 Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Account information (email, name, profile data)
• Pantry inventory and shopping list data
• Recipes and cooking-related content
• Usage data to improve the Service

6.2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

6.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Service Ownership

Pantrify and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content Rights

You retain ownership of your original content. However, by using the Service, you grant us the licenses described in Section 4.2.

7.3 Third-Party Content

The Service may include content from third parties. We are not responsible for third-party content and do not endorse it.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Availability

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months
• We are not responsible for any loss of data or content

8.3 Food Safety Disclaimer

• Pantrify provides general information and is not a substitute for professional food safety advice
• Users are responsible for following proper food safety practices
• We are not liable for any food-related illnesses or issues

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pantrify and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to the Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

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

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and data (subject to our data retention policies)
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on the Service
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying a notice in the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations first
• Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
• Class action waiver applies

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@pantrypal.app
• Address: [Your Business Address]

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pantrify regarding the Service.