Terms and Conditions

Last updated: November 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether used in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Affiliate means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interests, or other securities entitled to vote for directors or other managing authority.
Country refers to: Georgia, United States.
Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) refers to Global Soul Kitchen, an educational project developed as part of a course at Emory University.
Device means any device capable of accessing the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Feedback means suggestions, comments, or ideas You submit regarding the Service.
Service refers to the AI Recipe Generator available on the Website.
Website refers to Global Soul Kitchen, accessible from the domain where this Service is hosted.
Terms and Conditions (or “Terms”) means this agreement governing the use of the Service.
You refers to any visitor or user accessing the Service, or the individual using the Service on behalf of an organization.

Acknowledgment

These Terms govern Your use of this Service and form a binding agreement between You and the Company. By accessing or using the Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You disagree with any part, You may not access the Service.

The Service is an educational demonstration project created as part of a university class and is provided solely for informational and experimental purposes. The Company is not a professional culinary, nutritional, or medical organization.

You represent that You are at least 18 years old. Individuals under 18 may use the Service only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Purpose of the Service

The AI Recipe Generator creates recipe suggestions automatically using OpenAI’s API based entirely on user-provided selections. Recipes are machine-generated, may contain errors, and may not be safe, accurate, complete, or appropriate for Your dietary needs.

The Company does not review, verify, or validate any recipe output.

No Professional Advice

The Service does not provide professional culinary, medical, nutritional, or food-safety advice. All recipe suggestions are for educational demonstration only.

You are solely responsible for:

Determining whether a recipe is safe to prepare or consume
Checking ingredients for allergens or dietary restrictions
Following proper food safety and cooking procedures
Ensuring accuracy of cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient handling

You agree not to rely on the Service as a substitute for professional advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all liability for any damages arising from or related to Your use of the Service, including but not limited to:

Food-borne illness or allergic reactions
Incorrect or unsafe cooking instructions
Property damage (e.g., kitchen equipment malfunction, fire, spills)
Personal injury or bodily harm
Misuse of tools, appliances, or ingredients
Any reliance placed on AI-generated recommendations

Your exclusive remedy for any claim related to the Service is to discontinue using the Service.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to accuracy, reliability, completeness, safety, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

The Company does not guarantee that:

The Service will be error-free or uninterrupted
Recipe outputs will be accurate, safe, or edible
The AI will honor ingredient selections or dietary restrictions
Generated recipes will meet user expectations

User Responsibility

By using the Service, You agree that You are solely responsible for any food prepared using recipes generated by the AI, including all risks associated with food preparation, storage, allergies, and ingredient handling.

Links to Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or tools (including OpenAI). The Company is not responsible for the content, reliability, or policies of these third-party services.

Termination

The Company may limit, suspend, or terminate access to the Service at any time without notice.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Changes to These Terms

The Company may modify or replace these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, You may contact us:

By email: info@globalsoul.kitchen