Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to VASO ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and VASO governing your access to and use of our family recipe application, website, and related services.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SERVICE.

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the European Economic Area) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years old (or 16 if in the EEA)
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• You will provide accurate and truthful information
• You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
• You have not been previously banned from the Service

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account due to your failure to maintain the security of your credentials.

3.3 One Account Per Person

Each user may only create and maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or for fraudulent purposes is strictly prohibited.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

"User Content" means any content you submit, upload, post, or transmit through the Service, including recipes, photos, text, comments, and other materials. You retain ownership of your User Content.

4.2 License Grant

By posting User Content, you grant VASO a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service.

For Private Content: This license is limited to providing the Service to you.

For Community Content: This license includes the right to make your content available to other users and to display it publicly within the Service.

4.3 Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to post your User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and applicable laws
• You have permission to share recipes if they are not your original creations

4.4 Prohibited Content

You may not post User Content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
• Infringes any intellectual property or proprietary rights
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violates any person's privacy or publicity rights
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or hate speech
• Contains false or misleading information
• Impersonates any person or entity
• Contains spam, advertising, or solicitation (without our permission)

4.5 Content Removal

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to remove, disable, or modify any User Content at any time for any reason, including if we determine it violates these Terms or applicable law.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 VASO's Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by VASO and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") may not be used without our prior written consent. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

5.2 Limited License to You

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without our consent
• Frame or mirror any part of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service

5.4 DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to dmca@familyvaso.com with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users
• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate VASO, our employees, or other users
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
• Use the Service in any way that could damage our reputation

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., OAuth providers, payment processors). These third parties are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. Subscription and Payments

9.1 Free Service

Currently, VASO is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features, subscriptions, or premium tiers in the future with advance notice.

9.2 Future Paid Services

If we introduce paid services, additional terms will apply, including:

• Pricing and billing terms
• Subscription duration and renewal
• Cancellation and refund policies
• Payment processing and security

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@familyvaso.com or using account deletion features within the Service.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if:

• You violate these Terms
• We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Required by law or legal process
• We discontinue the Service

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• We may delete your User Content (subject to our Privacy Policy)
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive (e.g., liability limitations, indemnification)

11. Disclaimers and Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• User Content or third-party content is accurate or complete

Recipe Disclaimer: Recipes and cooking instructions are provided for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for food safety, allergies, dietary restrictions, or health outcomes. Always verify ingredients, follow safe food handling practices, and consult a healthcare professional for dietary advice.

AI-Generated Content: AI-generated recipe extractions and images may contain errors or inaccuracies. Always review and verify AI-generated content before use.

12. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VASO and its officers, directors, employees, partners, agents, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@familyvaso.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith for at least 30 days.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, you agree that all disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration, except as specified below.

Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in [Your Jurisdiction], and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a lawsuit in court for:

• Intellectual property infringement claims
• Claims seeking injunctive or equitable relief
• Small claims court matters (if eligible)

14.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND VASO AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY, AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14.5 EEA/UK Users

If you are located in the EEA or UK, this arbitration provision does not apply to you. You may bring claims in your local courts, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For Non-EEA/UK Users: You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [Your County], California for resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration.

For EEA/UK Users: Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights or your right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice within the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. A waiver of any breach of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and VASO regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: