Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Butter Decisions. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service") operated by Butter Decisions ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

  • Search and discover restaurants and recipes
  • Import recipes from external websites and photos with proper attribution
  • Track culinary experiences across different cuisines and countries
  • Share restaurant reviews, dish reviews, and cooking content
  • Connect with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook) to redistribute food-related content
  • Build a personal culinary journey and profile

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3.2 Account Registration

  • A valid email address (required)
  • Email verification
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you post, upload, or share through our Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within our Service.

4.2 Content Standards

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
  • Contain false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Include spam, harassment, or abusive content
  • Contain malicious code or security threats
  • Violate the terms of service of connected social media platforms

4.3 Recipe Importing and Attribution

  • URL Imports: You may import recipes from publicly available websites. We will provide proper attribution to the original source and creator
  • Photo Imports: You may upload photos of recipes for text extraction. You represent that you have the right to use such photos
  • Attribution Requirements: All imported recipes will display source attribution, and images will be watermarked with original creator information
  • Compliance: You agree to respect the intellectual property rights of recipe creators and website owners
  • Accuracy: You acknowledge that imported recipe information may require verification for accuracy

4.4 Prohibited Activities

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

5. Social Media Integration

5.1 Account Connections

  • Authorize us to access your public profile information
  • Allow us to redistribute content you select from these platforms
  • Acknowledge that you comply with the respective platform's terms of service

5.2 Content Redistribution

  • You confirm you have the right to share such content
  • The content remains subject to the original platform's terms
  • You can disconnect your accounts at any time
  • Redistributed content may remain visible until manually removed

5.3 API Compliance

Our integration with Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook APIs is subject to their respective terms and policies. We may suspend social media features if required by these platforms.

6. Advanced Features

  • Email request with justification
  • Compliance with additional usage guidelines
  • Acceptance of supplementary terms

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Butter Decisions and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Trademarks

"Butter Decisions" and our logos are trademarks. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

8.3 Third-Party Content and Fair Use

  • Recipe Attribution: We provide proper attribution for all imported recipes, including source URLs, creator names, and watermarked images
  • Fair Use: Recipe imports are intended for personal use and community sharing under fair use principles
  • Takedown Requests: Content creators or website owners may request removal of their content by contacting legal@butterdecisions.com
  • Compliance: We respect intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to valid takedown requests

9. Content Moderation and Removal

9.1 Our Rights

  • Review and moderate User Content
  • Remove content that violates these Terms
  • Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
  • Modify or discontinue features of the Service

9.2 Reporting

Users can report inappropriate content or behavior. We will investigate reports and take appropriate action.

9.3 Appeals

If your content is removed or account suspended, you may appeal by contacting legal@butterdecisions.com.

10. Account Termination

10.1 Termination by You

  • Using account deactivation (sleep mode) - temporarily hides your profile
  • Requesting permanent deletion - removes all data within 24 hours
  • Automatic deletion after 6 months of deactivation

10.2 Termination by Us

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or harmful activities
  • Fail to respond to security concerns
  • Request account deletion

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 "As Is" Service

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

11.2 Restaurant and Recipe Information

  • Restaurant information, reviews, and recommendations are provided by users and third parties
  • Recipe information may be imported from external sources with attribution
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of imported recipe information
  • Users should verify restaurant details (hours, menu, prices) and recipe instructions independently
  • We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party recipe content or cooking results

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Butter Decisions shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

12. Indemnification

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Changes to Terms

  • Posting updated Terms on our website
  • Sending email notifications for significant changes
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in New York.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Butter Decisions individually. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitrations.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

17. Acknowledgment

By using Butter Decisions, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.

These Terms of Service are designed to comply with applicable laws and the requirements for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook API integrations.