1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SpiceGuyBot ("Service"), you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age, have read and understood these Terms of Service ("Terms"), and agree to be bound by them. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

SpiceGuyBot is a free AI-powered recipe assistant that provides:

• AI chat for personalised recipe suggestions and cooking advice, powered by OpenAI's GPT API.
• Fridge photo scanning to identify ingredients and suggest recipes, powered by OpenAI's Vision API.
• Trending recipe discovery aggregated from public cooking websites.
• Personalised dietary preference management for registered users.
• Voice-activated recipe search and hands-free cooking mode.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

You may use SpiceGuyBot without an account for basic features. Creating an account allows you to save dietary preferences and personalise your experience.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must provide accurate information when creating your account.
• You may not use another person's account without permission.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account at [email protected].

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use SpiceGuyBot only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the Service to generate, distribute, or promote harmful, illegal, or offensive content.
• Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with the security features of the Service.
• Use automated bots, scrapers, or other tools to access the Service in bulk without our written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure.
• Use the Service to spam, harass, or harm other users or third parties.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
• Resell or commercialise the Service or its outputs without our express written consent.

5. AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated content may not always be accurate, complete, or suitable for your specific situation.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of nutritional information provided by the AI.
• If you have severe food allergies or medical dietary requirements, always consult a qualified professional.
• Recipe outputs generated through the Service are provided for personal use. Commercial use of AI-generated content from our Service requires our written permission.

6. Intellectual Property

The SpiceGuyBot brand, logo, interface design, and original content are owned by SpiceGuyBot and are protected by intellectual property laws.

• You retain ownership of any content you submit (e.g. photos you upload for fridge scanning).
• By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to process that content to provide the Service.
• Trending recipes displayed on the Service are aggregated from third-party websites and remain the property of their respective owners. We provide links to the original sources.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from SpiceGuyBot's original content without our express written permission.

7. Privacy

Your use of SpiceGuyBot is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

SpiceGuyBot integrates with third-party services including OpenAI, Firebase (Google), and Google Analytics. Your use of these integrated services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third-party providers.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

SpiceGuyBot is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Guarantees that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components.
• Guarantees of accuracy or reliability of AI-generated content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SpiceGuyBot and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or personal injury, arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months prior to the claim (or $10 USD if you have not made any payments).

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to SpiceGuyBot at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us at [email protected].

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of SpiceGuyBot after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation where possible. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: spiceguybot.com