Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Okuze. By accessing or using our mobile application and web services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use Okuze.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Okuze.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use Okuze. By using the app, you represent and warrant that:

• You meet the minimum age requirement
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the service under applicable law

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account using:

• Email and password
• Google Sign-In
• Facebook Login

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time via Settings > Delete Account. Upon deletion, all your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the content you post on Okuze, including:

• Recipes, photos, and media
• Comments and messages
• Profile information

By posting content, you grant Okuze a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the service.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You agree NOT to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Is sexually explicit or pornographic
• Promotes violence or dangerous activities
• Contains spam, malware, or phishing attempts
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your affiliation
• Violates the privacy of others

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Report illegal activity to law enforcement

Users can report inappropriate content using the in-app reporting feature.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the app for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt the service
• Use automated bots or scrapers to access the app
• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Sell or transfer your account to others
• Collect personal information of other users without consent
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the app

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Okuze's Rights

All intellectual property rights in the Okuze app, including design, code, branding, and features, are owned by Okuze. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission
• Redistribute or resell the app

6.2 User-Generated Content

You represent and warrant that you have the right to post all content you submit and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Okuze is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using Okuze, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Services

Okuze integrates with third-party services, including:

• Firebase (Google) - Authentication, database, storage, analytics
• Google Sign-In - OAuth authentication
• Facebook Login - OAuth authentication

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

9.2 No Food Safety Guarantee

Recipes shared on Okuze are user-generated content. We do NOT verify the accuracy, safety, or nutritional information of recipes. You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying ingredient safety and allergen information
• Following proper food safety practices
• Consulting professionals for dietary or health concerns

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Okuze and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall NOT be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or errors
• Damages arising from user-generated content

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid to use the service (currently $0), whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Okuze from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the app
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post on the platform

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal or harmful activity
• Prolonged inactivity
• Any reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the app will immediately cease.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of your jurisdiction. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiation
• Mediation (if negotiation fails)
• Binding arbitration or small claims court

You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit against Okuze.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Okuze regarding your use of the service.