Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 8, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to CookingGuru. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (the "Service"). By accessing or using CookingGuru, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

Service Description

CookingGuru provides a recipe generation service that:

  • Converts recipe videos from supported platforms (currently TikTok, with Instagram and YouTube planned) into text format
  • Offers free and premium usage tiers
  • Allows registered users to save generated recipes

Usage Limits

Free Access (Non-Registered Users)

  • Limited to 2 recipe generations from TikTok videos per 7-day period
  • Access to basic recipe generation features

Free Access (Registered Users)

  • Up to 30 recipe generations from TikTok videos per 7-day period
  • Ability to save generated recipes
  • Access to basic recipe generation features

Premium Features (Paid Subscription)

  • Access to additional video platforms (Instagram, YouTube) when available
  • Unlimited recipe generation requests
  • All features available to registered users
  • Additional features may be added over time

User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must use one of our supported authentication providers (Google, Facebook, or Microsoft) to create an account
  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
  • You must not share your account credentials with others

Account Termination

  • You may request account deletion through the Account Settings or by emailing [email protected]
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • We may terminate accounts that have been inactive for an extended period

Relationship with TikTok and Content Creators

TikTok Relationship

CookingGuru is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to TikTok or ByteDance Ltd. TikTok™ is a registered trademark of ByteDance Ltd.

Content Creator Rights

All recipe content is credited to its original creators on TikTok. We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators and provide clear attribution for all converted recipes.

Fair Use Notice

CookingGuru operates under fair use principles by transforming publicly shared video content into text-based recipes for educational and accessibility purposes. Our service:

  • Transforms content into a different format (text-based recipes)
  • Adds value through organization and standardization
  • Maintains attribution to original creators
  • Serves educational purposes by making recipes more accessible
  • Does not diminish the market value of the original content