Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hearthlight ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

Hearthlight provides a digital platform for recipe management, meal planning, ingredient tracking, and related culinary tools. Our Services include but are not limited to:

• Recipe storage and organization
• Meal planning and calendar features
• Ingredient inventory management
• Shopping list generation
• Magical correspondences and ritual planning tools
• Premium subscription features

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. User Content

You retain all rights to the content you create, upload, or share through the Services ("User Content"), including recipes, meal plans, and notes. By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content solely to provide and improve the Services.

You agree not to submit User Content that:

• Violates any law or regulation
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
• Includes personal information of others without consent

5. Premium Subscriptions

Certain features require a paid subscription ("Premium Services"). By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled before the renewal date
• No refunds for partial subscription periods

We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with third-party services (e.g., recipe APIs, grocery delivery services, payment processors). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by Hearthlight and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Services
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without written permission

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Recipe and Ingredient Information: We strive to provide accurate information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of recipes, ingredient data, or nutritional information. Always verify information independently, especially regarding food allergies, dietary restrictions, and health considerations.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HEARTHLIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hearthlight, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. We may also delete your account and User Content.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Services. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: support@hearthlight.app