Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Chef Cecil. By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or 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.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Chef Cecil is a recipe management platform that provides:

  • Recipe creation, storage, and organization
  • OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for digitizing recipes from images and documents
  • AI-powered recipe analysis and recommendations
  • Meal planning and nutrition tracking
  • Community features for sharing and discovering recipes
  • Premium subscription features

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

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

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse or harass other users or our staff

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (recipes, images, comments). By uploading content, you grant Chef Cecil a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Services.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree NOT to upload content that:

  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains illegal, harmful, or offensive material
  • Violates privacy rights of others
  • Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Promotes violence, hate speech, or discrimination
  • Is spam, advertising, or promotional material (unless authorized)

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, remove, or modify any content that violates these Terms, without prior notice.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Property

The Services, including all software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are owned by Chef Cecil or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Services
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use the Services to build a competing product
  • Scrape, crawl, or data mine the Services

6. Payment and Subscriptions

6.1 Paid Services

Certain features require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay all applicable fees.

6.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically.

6.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods, except as required by law.

6.4 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days notice. Continued use after the price change constitutes acceptance.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Services to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Engage in unauthorized commercial activities
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Attempt unauthorized access to accounts or systems
  • Collect user information without consent

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with third-party services (Google OAuth, Facebook Login, Stripe, etc.). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

9. SMS/Text Message Terms

9.1 SMS Program Description

Chef Cecil offers optional SMS notifications to help you manage your cooking activities. By providing your phone number and opting in to SMS notifications, you agree to receive the following types of messages:

  • Recipe sharing notifications from other users
  • Cooking reminders and meal prep alerts
  • Weekly meal plan summaries
  • Account-related notifications (password resets, verification codes)

9.2 Opt-In Consent

By checking the "Enable SMS notifications" box during registration or in your account settings at www.chefcecil.com/dashboard/settings/notifications, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated text messages from Chef Cecil at the phone number you provided. Your consent is not a condition of purchase.

9.3 Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your activity and preferences. You may receive multiple messages per day when actively using recipe sharing features, or fewer messages during periods of inactivity. Estimated frequency: 2-10 messages per week for active users.

9.4 Costs and Carrier Fees

Message and data rates may apply. Chef Cecil does not charge for SMS messages, but your mobile carrier's standard messaging rates may apply. Please contact your carrier for details about your messaging plan.

9.5 Opt-Out Instructions

You can opt out of SMS notifications at any time by:

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from Chef Cecil. Opt-out requests are processed immediately.

9.6 Help and Support

For help with SMS notifications, you can:

9.7 Privacy

Your phone number and SMS preferences are stored securely and will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your phone number with our SMS service provider (Twilio) for the purpose of delivering messages. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

9.8 Supported Carriers

SMS notifications are available for most major US carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 No Warranty

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.

10.2 Medical and Nutritional Information

Chef Cecil provides nutritional information for informational purposes only. This information is NOT medical advice and should not replace consultation with healthcare professionals. We do not guarantee the accuracy of nutritional data.

10.3 User Content

We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted recipes or content. Use recipes at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHEF CECIL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE
  • ERRORS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR DELAYS IN SERVICE
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA
  • DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chef Cecil, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of others
  • Your content or conduct

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, contact us at support@chefcecil.com to attempt informal resolution.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except as required by law.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as a class member or representative in any class or representative action.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Chef Cecil is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chef Cecil regarding the Services.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

By using Chef Cecil, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.