Legal terms and conditions for using Kitchen Assistant
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Kitchen Assistant. By downloading, installing, or using our app, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Kitchen Assistant ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Kitchen Assistant mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing, downloading, installing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.
You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and that you are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law.
Kitchen Assistant is a mobile application designed to help users manage recipes, plan meals, create shopping lists, and enhance their cooking experience.
We may modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes that affect functionality.
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
You agree to provide accurate information and keep your account information updated. False information may result in account termination.
All content you share must be appropriate, legal, and not infringe on others' rights. Content must relate to cooking, recipes, or food preparation.
You retain ownership of recipes, photos, and other content you create or upload ("Your Content"). However, you grant us certain rights to use this content to provide the Service.
You grant Kitchen Assistant a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute Your Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
When sharing recipes from other sources, you must provide proper attribution and ensure you have the right to share such content.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy, including account information, usage data, and content you create.
You have various rights regarding your personal data, including access, rectification, erasure, and portability rights as detailed in our GDPR Compliance page.
The Service, including its design, functionality, trademarks, logos, and proprietary features, is owned by Kitchen Assistant and protected by intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
Some content in the Service may be provided by third parties. Such content is the property of its respective owners and is used under appropriate licenses.
Our points system allows you to earn extended free access by sharing content on social media platforms. Points have no monetary value and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
When you share content through the app, you use your device's native sharing system. We do not control how external platforms handle your shared content.
Attempting to manipulate the points system through fraudulent sharing, automated systems, or other deceptive practices will result in account termination.
We offer a free trial period with full access to features. After the trial, you can extend access through our points system or purchase a subscription.
Refund requests are handled according to the policies of the respective app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
We may change subscription prices with reasonable notice. Changes apply to new subscriptions and renewals after the notice period.
We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
We will provide reasonable notice for planned maintenance that may affect Service availability.
The Service is intended for users worldwide, but some features may not be available in all jurisdictions due to legal or technical limitations.
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kitchen Assistant shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use.
Our total liability to you for any claim related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or €100, whichever is greater.
We are not responsible for the safety, accuracy, or quality of recipes shared by users. You use recipes at your own risk and should verify ingredients and instructions.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kitchen Assistant and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
You may stop using the Service at any time and delete your account through the app settings or by contacting us.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms, with or without notice.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the app, email, or website notice.
Changes to Terms will be effective 30 days after notice, unless you terminate your account before then. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
Current Version: 1.0 (January 2025)
Last Updated: January 2025
These Terms are governed by the laws of Austria, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Vienna, Austria.
If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain the benefit of mandatory provisions of consumer protection law in your country of residence.
We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication. Contact us first to try to resolve any issues before pursuing legal action.
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
📧 Email: Legal Inquiries
📝 Contact Form: Use our secure contact form
📮 Postal Address: Kitchen Assistant Team
Vienna, Austria
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CET)
Response Time: We aim to respond to legal inquiries within 48 hours.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kitchen Assistant.
You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor in interest.
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.