Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BiteBrawl (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

BiteBrawl is a mobile application and web service that uses artificial intelligence to identify ingredients from photos of your fridge, generate custom recipes, and facilitate cooking competitions ("Duels") between users. The Service is provided free of charge.

3. Account Registration

• You may use limited features anonymously (up to 5 scans per day).
• To access full features (saving recipes, duels, leaderboards), you must create an account with a valid email address.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Upload photos containing inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content.
• Manipulate duel voting through fake accounts or automated means.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or abuse the AI services.
• Harass, bully, or send abusive messages to other users.
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent.
• Circumvent scan limits or other usage restrictions.

5. User Content

• You retain ownership of all photos and content you submit to the Service.
• By submitting content (fridge photos, dish photos, recipe notes), you grant BiteBrawl a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and display this content solely for providing and improving the Service.
• Dish photos submitted during duels will be visible to other users who participate in or vote on the duel.
• Recipes marked as "public" may be visible to other users.

6. Duels & Competitions

• Duels are informal cooking competitions with no monetary prizes.
• Points and Waste Warrior scores are for entertainment and gamification purposes only and have no cash value.
• We reserve the right to void duel results if we detect cheating or manipulation.
• Duel challenges expire after 24 hours if not accepted. Cooking phases last 30 minutes. Voting lasts 24 hours.

7. AI-Generated Content

• Recipes and ingredient identifications are generated by AI and provided for informational purposes only.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of ingredient identification, nutritional information, or recipe safety.
• Always use your own judgment regarding food safety, allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• BiteBrawl is not a substitute for professional nutritional or medical advice.

8. Intellectual Property

The BiteBrawl name, logo, design, and underlying technology are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. AI-generated recipes are provided for your personal use and may not be commercially republished in bulk without permission.

9. Free Service & Future Monetization

• BiteBrawl is currently free to use with all core features available at no cost.
• We may introduce optional paid features, premium tiers, or advertising in the future. Core scanning and recipe functionality will remain free.
• We will notify users of any significant changes to the pricing model.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
• We are not liable for any injuries, illness, allergic reactions, or damages resulting from following AI-generated recipes or ingredient suggestions.
• We are not responsible for food spoilage, waste, or incorrect expiry date estimates.
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time from the app's Profile settings. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@bitebrawl.com.