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Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 7, 2026

Welcome to Salt and Pepper. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Salt and Pepper mobile application ("App"), operated by Salt and Pepper ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account using your email address or through Apple or Google Sign-In. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate information and to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Description of Service

Salt and Pepper is a recipe discovery, management, and cooking assistance platform. The App provides:

  • Recipe search and discovery from the web and curated chef content
  • Recipe saving, organizing into folders, and personal recipe creation
  • Ingredient-based recipe matching using your kitchen inventory
  • AI-powered voice assistants (Salt and Pepper) for hands-free cooking guidance
  • Chef profiles and curated cookbook content
  • Nutritional information and dietary filtering
  • Grocery list management
  • Daily curated recipe recommendations

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Salt and Pepper offers a free trial period with full access to all features. After the trial, continued access to premium features requires a paid subscription.

  • Subscription plans and pricing are displayed within the App and are subject to change with reasonable notice.
  • Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and are governed by the respective platform's payment terms.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's App Store or Play Store settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
  • Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google in accordance with their respective refund policies.
  • Free users retain access to limited features including browsing chef recipes, inspiration videos, and daily recipe recommendations.

5. User Content

You may create, upload, and share content through the App, including recipes, images, ratings, notes, and bug reports ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the App.

You represent that you have the right to submit any User Content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable, without prior notice.

6. Voice Assistant and AI Features

The App includes AI-powered voice assistants ("Salt" and "Pepper") and other AI features. By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Voice audio is streamed in real time to our AI processing services to understand your requests. We do not store your voice recordings.
  • Wake word detection ("Hey Salt" or "Hey Pepper") is processed entirely on your device and is never sent to a server.
  • AI-generated responses, recipe suggestions, ingredient substitutions, and nutritional estimates are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical, dietary, or professional advice.
  • AI features may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. Always verify critical information, especially regarding food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • You may use the App without enabling voice or AI features at any time.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the App to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload harmful, offensive, or misleading content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, other accounts, or our systems
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract data from the App
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or infrastructure
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use the voice assistant for purposes unrelated to cooking and recipe discovery

8. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, code, and original content, is owned by Salt and Pepper and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App without our prior written consent.

Recipes displayed from third-party websites are the property of their respective owners. We provide links to original sources and do not claim ownership of third-party recipe content.

9. Third-Party Content and Services

The App integrates with third-party services for recipe search, AI processing, authentication, and other features. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services.

Recipe content retrieved from external websites is provided as-is. We make reasonable efforts to parse and display recipe information accurately but cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of third-party recipe content.

10. Health and Safety Disclaimer

Salt and Pepper is a recipe discovery and cooking assistance tool. The App does not provide medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. Nutritional information displayed is estimated and may not be accurate.

  • Always verify ingredients if you have food allergies or intolerances. AI-generated content may not account for all allergens.
  • Consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes based on information from the App.
  • Follow safe food handling and cooking practices. The App is not a substitute for proper food safety knowledge.
  • Ingredient substitution suggestions are AI-generated and may not be appropriate for all dietary needs.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Salt and Pepper and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or related to your use of the App, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Salt and Pepper, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to your use of the App, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

14. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time by going to Settings, then Edit Profile, then Delete Account. Account deletion is permanent and removes all your personal data. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to the App, other users, or us.

Upon account deletion, your personal data will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Some anonymized or aggregated data may be retained for analytical purposes.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you should stop using the App.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

17. Contact Us

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

support@saltandpepper.app

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