Terms of Service

Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite - Terms of Service Last Updated: February 8, 2025 Welcome to Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By signing up and creating an account, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services. --- 1. Introduction Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite is a blog that provides users with recipes, meal planning tips, and kitchen strategies to streamline cooking and meal preparation. These Terms establish the rules and guidelines for using our services. By signing up, accessing, or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. --- 2. Account Requirements & User Responsibilities Eligibility - You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction. - You must have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. - You may not use our services if prohibited by law in your country or region. User Responsibilities - You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete account information. - You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. - You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account. - You agree not to create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes or impersonate others. --- 3. Usage Guidelines To maintain a safe and respectful environment, users agree NOT to: - Violate any local, state, national, or international laws. - Post or share content that is offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, or harmful. - Engage in spamming, phishing, or any unauthorized advertising. - Infringe on any intellectual property rights of others. - Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse our platform. Violations of these guidelines may result in account suspension or termination. --- 4. Intellectual Property Rights - Website Content: All content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite and protected under copyright and trademark laws. - User-Generated Content: By posting content (e.g., recipes, comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within our services. - You retain ownership of your content and can remove it at any time. --- 5. Termination & Suspension of Accounts We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts if users: - Violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct. - Provide false or misleading information. - Attempt to manipulate or exploit the platform unfairly. Users may request account deletion by contacting [email protected], and we will process the request in accordance with our Privacy Policy. --- 6. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability - Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite is provided “as-is” and “as-available” without warranties of any kind. - We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or inaccuracies resulting from the use of our services. - We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, and we are not liable for service outages or technical issues. - To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. --- 7. Privacy Policy & Data Protection (GDPR & CCPA Compliance) Your privacy is important to us. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, including: - Your rights under GDPR and CCPA (e.g., right to access, correct, or delete your data). - How to opt out of data collection and marketing communications. - Data retention policies and security measures to protect your information. For data-related requests, contact us at [email protected]. --- 8. Dispute Resolution - Any disputes shall be governed by the laws of California/USA. - Disputes will first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. - If unresolved, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration, unless prohibited by law. --- 9. Modifications to These Terms - We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. - If significant changes occur, we will notify users via email or a notice on our website. - Continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. --- 10. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 1345 North Hayworth Ave, #208, Los Angeles, CA 90046 USA By signing up and using Plan & Plate: The Extra Bite, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. Thank you for being a part of our community!