Terms of Service

Last updated: October 24, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using VibeChef ("Service", "we", "us", or "our") at vibechef.io, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

VibeChef is an AI-powered recipe generation service that:

  • Generates custom recipes based on user prompts using xAI Grok 4 Fast
  • Creates food photography using Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image
  • Supports dietary restrictions and preferences
  • Stores recipe history for registered users
  • Offers free and paid subscription tiers

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

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

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

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Subscription Plans

4.1 Free Tier

  • 3 recipe generations
  • Access to recipe history
  • Dietary restrictions support

4.2 Pro Tier ($5.99/month)

  • 30 recipe generations per month
  • All free tier features
  • Priority support

4.3 Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly via Stripe
  • Charges are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice
  • Unused recipe generations do not roll over to the next billing period

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Upload harmful code, viruses, or malware
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Resell or redistribute generated content without proper attribution

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Generated Content

Recipes and images generated through the Service are provided for your personal use. You retain rights to your generated content, but you acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content may not be unique
  • Similar recipes may be generated for other users
  • You are responsible for verifying recipe safety and accuracy
  • We make no claims of originality for AI-generated content

6.2 Service Content

The VibeChef platform, including its design, code, logos, and branding, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of the Service.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

7.2 Recipe Safety

AI-generated recipes are suggestions only. You are responsible for:

  • Verifying ingredient safety and compatibility
  • Checking for allergens and dietary concerns
  • Following safe food handling practices
  • Using your own judgment when cooking

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ILLNESS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OF GENERATED RECIPES.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party AI models and services:

  • xAI Grok 4 Fast for recipe generation
  • Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image for food photography
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Supabase for data storage and authentication

These services have their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party service performance or availability.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VibeChef, its affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your use of generated recipes or content

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property disputes.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@vibechef.io

Website: https://vibechef.io

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VibeChef regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.