Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to PeekChef! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the PeekChef mobile application ("App") provided by Eugenio Damm ("we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using PeekChef, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years of age to use PeekChef. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old. If we discover that a user is under 16, we will terminate their account and delete their personal data.
3. Description of Service
PeekChef is a mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms that provides recipe suggestions based on ingredients visible in photos of your refrigerator or pantry. The App uses artificial intelligence to analyze images and generate personalized recipe recommendations.
Key features include:
- Image-based ingredient recognition
- AI-powered recipe suggestions
- Recipe history of your selections
- Personalized recommendations based on dietary preferences, household size, and cooking experience
- Optional location-based ingredient and recipe suggestions
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To use PeekChef, you must create an account using either:
- Google Sign-In (we collect your email address and profile information)
- Email and password registration
4.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4.3 Account Accuracy
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
5. Subscription and Payment
5.1 Subscription Plans
PeekChef offers premium features through paid subscription plans (monthly or yearly). Subscription details, including pricing, are displayed within the App and may be updated from time to time.
5.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers (such as Stripe, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store). By subscribing, you agree to the payment terms of the applicable payment processor.
5.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate.
5.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the platform where you purchased the subscription (App Store or Play Store). Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.
5.5 Refunds
Refund policies are governed by the platform where you purchased your subscription (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) or by our payment processor. Generally, subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.
5.6 Changes to Pricing
We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect your current subscription period but will apply upon renewal unless you cancel.
6. User Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Use the App for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Upload images containing illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Attempt to circumvent any security features of the App
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the App
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the App
- Use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Share your account credentials with others
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Rights
The App, including all content, features, functionality, software, designs, text, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by Eugenio Damm and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
7.3 User Content
You retain ownership of the photos you upload to the App. However, by uploading photos, you grant us a limited license to process and analyze these images solely for the purpose of providing recipe suggestions. Photos are deleted after processing as described in our Privacy Policy.
7.4 Recipe Content
Recipe suggestions generated by the App are provided for your personal use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercialize recipes on a large scale without proper attribution to original sources where applicable.
8. Third-Party Services
PeekChef integrates with third-party services including:
- Google Sign-In for authentication
- OpenAI's ChatGPT for image processing and recipe generation
- PostHog for analytics
- Firebase for authentication and infrastructure
- Vercel for hosting
- Payment processors for subscription management
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.
9. Data and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee that:
- The App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Recipe suggestions will meet your expectations or dietary needs
- Ingredient recognition will be 100% accurate
- The App will be compatible with all devices or operating systems
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EUGENIO DAMM 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, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the App
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
- Any bugs, viruses, or malware transmitted through the App
- Any errors or omissions in recipe suggestions or ingredient recognition
- Food allergies, dietary restrictions, or health issues arising from following recipes
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR €100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Eugenio Damm from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Content you upload to the App
13. Modifications to the App and Terms
13.1 App Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the App at any time without notice.
13.2 Terms Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms within the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Termination
14.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or through the App settings.
14.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App immediately, without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Failure to pay subscription fees
- Any other reason at our sole discretion
14.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the App will immediately cease
- We may delete your account and data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- Paid subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect
15. Dispute Resolution
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15.2 Jurisdiction
For users within the European Union, any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain.
For users outside the European Union, disputes may be resolved in the courts of Spain or in the courts where you reside, as permitted by applicable law.
15.3 Informal Resolution
Before filing a legal claim, we encourage you to contact us at support@peekchef.com to seek an informal resolution.
16. 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, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Eugenio Damm regarding the use of PeekChef and supersede any prior agreements.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Eugenio Damm
Email: support@peekchef.com
Location: Spain
19. Additional Terms for App Store and Play Store
19.1 Apple App Store
If you download the App from the Apple App Store, you acknowledge and agree that:
- These Terms are between you and Eugenio Damm, not Apple
- Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App
- Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App
- Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them
19.2 Google Play Store
If you download the App from Google Play Store, you agree to comply with the Google Play Terms of Service, and you acknowledge that Google is not responsible for the App or its content.
By using PeekChef, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.