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Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to Yummistic ("Platform," "we," "us," "our," or "Company"). By accessing, browsing, or using yummistic.com or our related mobile applications (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms are effective as of the date listed above and apply to all users of Yummistic.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Yummistic, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes and continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Eligibility and User Accounts

2.1 Age Restrictions

Yummistic is intended for use by parents, guardians, and caregivers aged 18 or older. The Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and children may not create accounts or submit personal information directly. By creating an account or using our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features, including saving recipes, building meal plans, and uploading content, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information promptly
  • Keep your password confidential and secure
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account

3. Health & Safety Disclaimer

⚠️ Important: Yummistic does not provide medical, nutritional, or allergy advice.

3.1 Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for verifying the safety, nutritional suitability, and ingredient appropriateness of all recipes, meal plans, and food suggestions for your children, including consideration of allergies, food intolerances, dietary restrictions, and special health conditions.

3.2 No Professional Advice: Content on Yummistic, including recipes, meal plans, and user-submitted information, is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional nutritional, medical, or allergy advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals, registered dietitians, or allergists regarding your children's dietary needs and health concerns.

3.3 Allergy Verification: You must independently verify all ingredients and potential allergens before serving any meal to your children. Yummistic is not liable for allergic reactions, food poisoning, or other health issues resulting from ingredient choices or food preparation.

3.4 Recipe Accuracy Disclaimer: User-submitted recipes, ingredient data, allergy information, and nutrition details may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. You must independently verify all information, including ingredient sourcing, preparation methods, nutritional content, and allergen data before relying on any content for your family's meal planning or health decisions.

4. Use of Service

4.1 Personal Use License

Yummistic grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial family meal planning and recipe discovery purposes, subject to these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Yummistic for any of the following purposes:

  • Commercial purposes, resale, or competitive activities without our prior written consent
  • Uploading, posting, or sharing harmful, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or illegal content
  • Harassment, bullying, discrimination, or abusive behavior toward other users
  • Infringing on intellectual property rights of Yummistic or other users
  • Compromising the security, integrity, or performance of our systems
  • Circumventing access controls or unauthorized data scraping
  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Your Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all recipes, photos, comments, meal plans, and other content you submit to Yummistic ("Your Content"). By submitting Your Content, you warrant that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to share such content.

5.2 License Grant to Yummistic

By submitting Your Content, you grant Yummistic a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license only as needed to:

  • Display, reproduce, and distribute Your Content on the Platform
  • Use Your Content in marketing, promotional materials, and social media
  • Create compilations incorporating Your Content
  • Analyze and aggregate Your Content for service improvement and platform analytics
  • Feature Your Content in sponsored content arrangements or brand partnerships

You retain all ownership of Your Content. This license permits limited retention for legal compliance, backup, or previously published marketing purposes. Upon your deletion of Your Content or account closure, Yummistic will cease new uses but may retain archived or previously published versions as needed for legal, backup, or operational purposes.

5.3 Content Removal

Yummistic may remove, edit, or refuse to display Your Content if it violates these Terms, infringes third-party rights, is illegal, harmful, spam, or otherwise reasonably violates our community guidelines. We will attempt to provide notice where feasible, though we may remove content immediately if it poses a legal or security risk.

5.4 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you submit. You represent and warrant that Your Content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights, is accurate and non-misleading, and does not violate any laws or these Terms.

6. Sponsored Content & Monetization

6.1 Sponsored Placements: Yummistic may include sponsored ingredient placements, promoted brands, and paid recommendations in search results, meal planning features, ingredient suggestions, and recipe recommendations. Some ingredient or brand placements may be prioritized based on sponsorship agreements. We disclose sponsored content where applicable and will be transparent about brand partnerships.

6.2 Affiliate Links & Commissions: Yummistic may earn commissions, affiliate fees, or other compensation from links to retailers, ingredient suppliers, or related services. Your engagement with such content is voluntary, and we encourage you to compare options and make informed decisions.

6.3 Creator Rewards: If we offer rewards programs or monetization opportunities for featured content, the terms of such programs will be provided separately and may be subject to additional conditions and eligibility requirements.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content: All content on Yummistic, including platform content, text, graphics, branding, design elements, original editorial materials, software, and other proprietary materials (except user-submitted content), design, layout, and software, is owned by or licensed to Yummistic and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any content from Yummistic without our express written permission, except as permitted by applicable fair-use laws.

7.3 Permitted Use: You may download or print individual recipes for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

7.4 Trademarks: "Yummistic" and related logos are trademarks of Yummistic and may not be used without our prior written consent.

8. Account Termination & Suspension

8.1 Termination Rights: Yummistic may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access to the Service if you engage in conduct that violates these Terms, infringes third-party rights, or creates legal, operational, or security risks for the platform or community. We will attempt to provide notice when feasible, though we may suspend or terminate immediately for urgent security or legal concerns. Examples include:

  • Abuse, spam, fraud, or harassment of other users
  • Repeated violation of community guidelines
  • Unauthorized commercial activity or resale
  • Security breaches or unauthorized access attempts
  • Infringing on intellectual property rights

8.2 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may lose access to Your Content, saved recipes, meal plans, and other data associated with your account.

8.3 Account Deletion Request: Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Canadian privacy laws. Please contact support@yummistic.com with deletion requests.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 "As Is" Service: Yummistic is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

9.2 Disclaimer of Warranties: Yummistic makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content, including user-submitted recipes and nutritional information. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

9.3 Limitation of Damages: In no event shall Yummistic, its owners, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service, including damages for lost data, lost profits, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9.4 Applicable Law: To the extent permitted by law, our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you have paid Yummistic in the past 12 months, if any.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yummistic, its owners, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) Your Content or violation of third-party rights; (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable laws; or (d) harm to third parties caused by your actions on the Service.

11. Third-Party Links & Services

Yummistic may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, and services. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or conduct of third-party websites. Use of third-party links is at your own risk, and any transactions or disputes with third parties are solely between you and that third party. We recommend reviewing third-party privacy policies and terms before providing your information.

Google reCAPTCHA v3: Our forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spam and abuse. By submitting any form on Yummistic, you acknowledge that your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Terms of Service.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

13. Beta Product Disclaimer

⚠️ Important: Yummistic is currently offered as a beta product. Features, availability, functionality, content, and user interface may change, be interrupted, or contain bugs, inaccuracies, or temporary issues during this phase. We appreciate your patience as we develop and improve the platform. Do not rely solely on beta features, nutritional information, or platform recommendations for medical, allergy, or dietary decisions.

14. Modification of Service

Yummistic reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any features) at any time. We will attempt to provide notice of material changes. We are not liable for any modifications or discontinuation of the Service.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of Yummistic are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada, and you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution: Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us at the information provided below to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

16.2 Formal Claims: Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of Yummistic shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, through the appropriate courts or through arbitration if mutually agreed upon.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Yummistic regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, our practices, privacy, or wish to report a violation or request account deletion, please contact us:

Email: support@yummistic.com

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Website: yummistic.com

Last Updated: May 2026
Version: 1.0 (Beta)