Last updated: January 21, 2026
Welcome to Cook or Delete. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By 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 may not access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
Cook or Delete is a behavioral change application designed to help users manage recipes and cooking habits. The Service includes:
The recipe extraction microservice is provided as a utility to support the main application. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of extracted recipe data, as this depends on third-party content and AI interpretation.
To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
You may not use another person's account without permission, create multiple accounts, or use automated means to create accounts. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service, including recipe URLs, notes, and other user-generated content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Cook or Delete a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, process, adapt, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
You agree not to submit User Content that:
You agree not to:
Our recipe extraction microservice uses artificial intelligence and third-party APIs to extract recipe information from publicly available video content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Recipe extraction is provided on an "as is" basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of extracted recipe data. Users should verify all recipe information, including ingredients, measurements, cooking times, and instructions before use.
Extracted recipes originate from third-party creators. We do not own, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party recipe content. Users must respect the intellectual property rights of original recipe creators and comply with platform terms of service when sharing or using extracted content.
Recipe extraction may be unavailable or limited due to:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the recipe extraction service at any time without notice.
The Service, including its design, software, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding User Content), is owned by Cook or Delete and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any portion of the Service without our express written permission.
"Cook or Delete" and associated logos are trademarks of Cook or Delete. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
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. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.
Certain features of the Service may be available free of charge, including limited recipe extractions. Free services are provided "as is" without warranties and may be modified or discontinued at any time.
Premium features may require a paid subscription. Subscription terms include:
Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge the provided payment method. You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until the end of the paid period.
THE SERVICE 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:
Cook or Delete is not a medical or nutritional advisory service. Recipe information, including nutritional data, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for medical decisions. Always consult qualified professionals regarding dietary restrictions, allergies, food safety, and health concerns.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COOK OR DELETE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR €100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
The limitations of liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the agreement between you and Cook or Delete. The Service would not be provided without such limitations.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cook or Delete, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, at our sole discretion. Reasons for termination may include:
Upon termination:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, either party may initiate formal proceedings.
For users located in the European Union, you may bring claims in your country of residence. For all other users, the exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute shall be the courts of Mainz, Germany.
Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable laws.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Cook or Delete. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party services.
When you use third-party services (such as TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) in conjunction with our recipe extraction feature, you are subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
When you use our mobile applications, additional terms may apply based on the app store through which you downloaded the application (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). You agree to comply with all applicable app store terms and conditions.
We may send you push notifications. You can disable these through your device settings at any time.
We may update, modify, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Service without liability.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email to registered users. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cook or Delete regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified to reflect the parties' intent to the extent permitted by law.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, or strikes.
These Terms may be translated into other languages for convenience. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Cook or Delete
Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Email: legal@cookordelete.com
For general inquiries, please use the contact form available on our website.
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.