Terms of Use

Last updated: September 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sidedish. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our cooking assistant services ("Services"). By using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

1.1 Scope of Services

Our Services include, but are not limited to:

  • The Sidedish mobile and web application for iOS and Android
  • Recipe import and organization features
  • Voice-guided cooking instructions and hands-free operation
  • Smart shopping list generation and meal planning tools
  • AI-powered recipe recommendations and cooking assistance
  • Any related software, tools, or features provided by Sidedish

1.2 Agreement Documents

Your agreement with us consists of two key documents:

  • These Terms of Use
  • Our Privacy Policy

Together, these documents are referred to as the "Agreements." It is crucial that you read, understand, and agree to both documents before using our Services.

1.3 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, including recipe data, cooking preferences, and voice interactions. We strongly encourage you to review this document carefully.

1.4 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy
  • You agree to be bound by the Agreements
  • You are legally capable of entering into a binding contract
  • You are at least 13 years old

1.5 Disagreement with Terms

If you do not agree with (or cannot comply with) our Agreements, you may not use the Service. If you have concerns, please contact us at schmitzandrew03@gmail.com before deciding not to use our Services.

1.6 Applicability

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Service, regardless of their level of engagement or the specific cooking features they use.

1.7 Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

2. Communications

2.1 Types of Communications

By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree that we may communicate with you through various channels, including but not limited to:

  • Push notifications on your mobile device for cooking timers and reminders
  • Email newsletters with recipe suggestions and cooking tips
  • In-app messages and notifications about new features or cooking content
  • SMS or text messages (if you've provided your phone number)
  • Voice responses during cooking sessions
  • Marketing or promotional materials related to cooking and recipes

2.2 Consent to Receive Communications

Your use of our Service constitutes consent to receive these communications.

2.3 Opting Out

We provide options to manage communications you receive:

  • Push Notifications: Manage these in your device settings or within our app
  • Emails: Use the "unsubscribe" link in the email
  • SMS: Reply "STOP" to opt-out

2.4 Essential Communications

Even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send essential service-related messages, such as cooking timer alerts, security updates, or changes to our terms of service.

2.5 Changes to Communication Preferences

You can change your communication preferences anytime through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

3. Purchases and Payments

3.1 In-App Purchases

Sidedish offers in-app purchases to enhance your cooking experience, including premium recipes, advanced meal planning features, and enhanced voice assistance. Purchases are processed through Apple's in-app purchase system (iOS) or Google Play's billing system (Android).

3.2 Payment Information

To complete purchases, you must provide:

  • Your Apple ID or Google Play payment method details
  • Billing address

3.3 User Representations

By making a purchase, you represent that:

  • You are authorized to use the provided payment method
  • All information provided is accurate and complete

3.4 Pricing and Taxes

Prices may vary based on your location and applicable taxes. You are responsible for taxes or fees associated with your purchases.

3.5 Subscriptions

Sidedish may offer subscriptions for access to premium cooking features, advanced recipe collections, or enhanced AI assistance. The specific subscription plans, including their features, duration (e.g., monthly, annually), and pricing, will be clearly presented to you within the app before you confirm your purchase.

  • Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID or Google Play Account at the confirmation of purchase
  • Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period
  • Renewal Charges: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • Managing Subscriptions: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) after purchase
  • Free Trials: If we offer a free trial, the specific terms will be provided at the time of the offer. Unless you cancel before the end of the free trial, you will be automatically charged the subscription price for the selected plan when the trial period ends

3.6 Refunds

Purchases are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate information and maintaining confidentiality of login credentials. You may also sync your recipe collections and cooking preferences across devices.

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or compromise the security of our Services.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in activities that:

  • Violate laws or regulations
  • Disrupt service operations
  • Involve unauthorized access to other users' recipes or data
  • Transmit malicious code or harmful content
  • Share inappropriate or offensive recipe content
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our AI cooking algorithms

5.2 User Content

Submitting content (including recipes, cooking notes, photos, or reviews) grants us a license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content as necessary for service operation, including sharing recipes with other users when you choose to make them public.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

All service content, including our AI cooking algorithms, recipe database, and app features, is owned exclusively by Sidedish, Inc. and protected by intellectual property laws.

6.2 License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use of our cooking assistant services.

7. Food Safety and Cooking Disclaimer

7.1 Cooking Guidance

While Sidedish provides cooking instructions and guidance, you are responsible for food safety, proper cooking temperatures, and following safe cooking practices. Always use your judgment and follow food safety guidelines.

7.2 Dietary Restrictions and Allergies

Although we provide features to track dietary preferences and allergies, you are solely responsible for verifying ingredient safety and suitability for your specific dietary needs.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that cooking instructions will meet your expectations or that recipes will turn out as expected.

9. Limitation of Liability

Sidedish shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from service use, including but not limited to food-related incidents, cooking accidents, or unsatisfactory cooking results.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Sidedish against claims or damages arising from violations of these Terms or your use of our cooking services.

11. Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for third-party services linked through our platform, including grocery delivery services, recipe websites, or external cooking resources.

12. Termination

We may terminate your service access with or without cause. Upon termination, your access to premium features and synced recipe data may be discontinued.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by laws of the State of California, with disputes resolved through arbitration or state courts in California.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically, notifying you of significant changes through email or in-app notifications.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: schmitzandrew03@gmail.com