Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the GAG Recipes website ("Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GAG Recipes ("we," "us," or "our"). Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

GAG Recipes provides:

• Recipe Guides: Comprehensive cooking tutorials for Grow a Garden (Roblox) game recipes
• Educational Content: Tips, techniques, and strategies for game-based cooking
• Interactive Features: Search, filtering, and recipe sharing capabilities
• Offline Access: Cached content for offline browsing

3. User Eligibility and Accounts

3.1 Age Requirements

Our Service is intended for users of all ages. However:

• Users under 13 must have parental consent to use our Service
• Users under 18 should have parental guidance when using our Service
• We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) requirements

3.2 Account Registration

Currently, GAG Recipes does not require account registration. However, if we introduce user accounts in the future:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Access and view recipe content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share recipe links with friends and community members
• Print recipes for personal reference
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Commercial Use: Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Copying: Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without authorization
• Technical Interference: Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our servers
• Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission
• Illegal Activities: Use our Service for any unlawful purposes
• Harassment: Engage in abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior
• Misinformation: Spread false or misleading information about our Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

GAG Recipes owns or has rights to:

• Original recipe guides, tutorials, and educational content
• Website design, layout, and user interface elements
• Logos, trademarks, and branding materials
• Software code, algorithms, and technical implementations

5.2 Game Content

We acknowledge that:

• Grow a Garden game content belongs to its respective creators
• Roblox-related trademarks belong to Roblox Corporation
• Our content is created under fair use principles for educational purposes

5.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (feedback, suggestions, comments):

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us a license to use, modify, and display your content
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content
• You waive any moral rights in the content

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key privacy highlights:

• We collect minimal personal information
• We use cookies for functionality and analytics
• We do not sell your personal data
• You have rights regarding your personal information

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but:

• We do not guarantee 100% uptime or uninterrupted access
• Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary outages
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
• Offline functionality may have limitations

7.2 Content Updates

Our recipe content may be updated to reflect:

• Game updates and changes to Grow a Garden
• New recipes or cooking techniques
• User feedback and improvements
• Error corrections and clarifications

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind:

• Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of recipe information
• Availability: We do not warrant continuous or error-free operation
• Compatibility: We do not guarantee compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Game Changes: Recipe information may become outdated due to game updates

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our Service (currently $0)
• We are not responsible for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GAG Recipes, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of our Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. If we introduce user accounts, you may delete your account through the provided mechanisms.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service:

• Immediately, for violation of these Terms
• With notice, for any other reason
• Without notice, in case of emergency or legal requirement

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• Cached data may remain on your device
• Provisions regarding liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation: Non-binding mediation if informal resolution fails
3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time:

• Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date
• Material changes will be prominently announced on our website
• Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with changes, you should stop using our Service

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

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

13.2 Severability

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

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.