Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Plated mobile application ("App") distributed through the Apple App Store, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must not download, install, or use the App. Your continued use of the App constitutes your acceptance of any revisions to these Terms.

2. Description of the Service

Plated is a culinary notebook application that allows users to save, organize, and manage recipes, cooking inspiration, notes, and related content. The App may permit users to upload images, add comments, create posts, and interact with content within the service. The App is provided for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise expressly permitted. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts

Certain features of the App may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You agree to notify us immediately at hello@withplated.com of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the App in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party
• Upload, post, or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, other accounts, or any systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the App
• Use the App to distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Use automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the App without our prior written consent

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of these Terms and to take appropriate action, including suspending or terminating your access to the App.

5. User Generated Content

The App may allow you to upload, post, or otherwise submit content such as images, comments, posts, recipes, and other materials ("User Generated Content" or "UGC"). With respect to UGC:

• Ownership. You retain ownership of UGC you create and submit. We do not claim ownership of your UGC.
• License. By submitting UGC, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your UGC solely for the purpose of operating, providing, and improving the App and our services.
• Representations. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your UGC and that your UGC does not violate any third-party rights or applicable law.
• Removal. We may remove or refuse to display any UGC that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without prior notice.

We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of any UGC. Any reliance on UGC is at your own risk.

6. Intellectual Property

The App, including but not limited to its design, features, software, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding User Generated Content), is owned by Plated or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works of any part of the App without our prior written consent. The "Plated" name and related marks are our trademarks. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks or branding except as necessary to use the App in accordance with these Terms.

7. App Store Compliance

The App is distributed through the Apple App Store. You acknowledge and agree that:

• These Terms are between you and Plated, not Apple, Inc.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App
• Apple is not responsible for any claims relating to the App or your use of it
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you
• Your use of the App must comply with the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions and the App Store Review Guidelines, as applicable

To the extent that any provision of these Terms is inconsistent with the applicable Apple terms for the App Store, the Apple terms shall prevail with respect to your use of the App through the App Store.

8. Payments and Subscriptions

If the App offers paid features, subscriptions, or in-app purchases:

• Payment will be processed through the Apple App Store in accordance with Apple's payment terms. We do not collect or store your payment card details.
• Subscriptions may auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
• Refunds are subject to Apple's refund policy. We cannot issue refunds for purchases made through the App Store; you must contact Apple for refund requests.
• Prices and availability are subject to change. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes to pricing or subscription terms.

If the App does not currently offer paid features, this section will apply if and when such features are introduced.

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with the App are described in our Privacy Policy. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, you must not use the App. The Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time; your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Plated and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the App. In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the App exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100), whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

11. 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 warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You use the App at your own risk. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the App will create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

12. Termination of Use

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. You may also stop using the App at any time. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Disclaimer of Warranties, Governing Law, and General provisions) shall survive. We are not liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the App.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by additional notice within the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the App. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Province of Quebec, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: hello@withplated.com. We will use reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry promptly.