Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BoilDown ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

BoilDown provides a recipe extraction tool that processes publicly available recipe web pages and presents the recipe content (ingredients and instructions) in a clean, readable format. The Service is provided "as is" for informational and personal use purposes.

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Violate the intellectual property rights of others
• Collect or store personal data of other users without consent
• Use the Service to systematically scrape or republish recipe content for commercial purposes

3.3 Rate Limiting

We may impose rate limits on Service usage to ensure fair access for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent suspension.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by BoilDown and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Recipe Content

The recipes extracted through our Service remain the intellectual property of their original authors and publishers. BoilDown does not claim ownership of any recipe content. We provide attribution to the original source for every extracted recipe.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of extracted recipe information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights

We do not guarantee the accuracy of extracted recipe data. Always verify ingredients and instructions, especially for food allergies and dietary restrictions.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOILDOWN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages caused by inaccurate recipe extraction
• Health issues arising from following extracted recipe content

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (including original recipe sources). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Use them at your own risk.

8. Advertising

We may display advertisements on the Service. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the practices of advertisers.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please visit our contact page.