Terms of Service

Welcome to Blinner! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Blinner website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Blinner LLC ("Blinner," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Blinner, you confirm that:

• You are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations

If you are using Blinner on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Blinner is a meal planning platform that allows users to:

• Create, save, and organize recipes
• Plan weekly meals using a calendar interface
• Generate grocery lists from meal plans
• Share recipes and connect with other users
• Access AI-powered meal planning features (Premium)
• Import recipes from external sources

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of Blinner, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Blinner is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use Blinner only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. The Service is intended for personal, non-commercial meal planning and recipe management.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use Blinner to:

Illegal Activities

• Engage in any activity that violates local, state, national, or international law
• Promote or facilitate illegal activities of any kind
• Distribute or share content that is illegal in any jurisdiction

Harmful Content

• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or offensive
• Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred against individuals or groups
• Share content that exploits minors in any way

System Abuse

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers without our permission
• Circumvent any security measures or access controls

Intellectual Property Violations

• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload copyrighted content without proper authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

Misrepresentation

• Impersonate any person or entity
• Create fake accounts or misrepresent your identity
• Provide false or misleading information

Commercial Abuse

• Use the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Resell or redistribute access to the Service
• Harvest user data for marketing or other purposes

4.3 Enforcement

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in:

• Warning or temporary suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Reporting to law enforcement authorities
• Legal action to recover damages

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you create or upload to Blinner ("User Content"), including recipes, meal plans, photos, and comments.

5.2 License Grant

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

5.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. By posting content, you represent that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to share the content
• Your content does not violate any third party's rights
• Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

5.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove User Content that we determine violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5.5 Recipe Imports

When importing recipes from external sources, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use and store that content. Blinner does not claim ownership of imported recipes.

6. Memberships and Payments

6.1 Blinner Basic and Blinner Member

Blinner offers Blinner Basic (free) and Blinner Member membership tiers. Member features require a paid membership.

6.2 Billing

• Blinner Member memberships are billed monthly ($7/month) or annually ($60/year)
• Payment is processed through Stripe, our third-party payment provider
• By joining, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis

6.3 Cancellation and Refunds

• You may cancel your membership at any time through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• We do not provide refunds for partial membership periods
• Refund requests for exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

6.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify membership prices. You will be notified of any price changes at least 30 days in advance.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Blinner Property

The Service, including its design, features, content, and trademarks, is owned by Blinner LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without our written permission.

7.2 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by Blinner without any obligation to you.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Integrations

Blinner may integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google Sign-In, Stripe, Instacart). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8.2 External Links

The Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

9.3 Nutritional Information

Any nutritional information provided through the Service is for informational purposes only. Blinner is not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for nutritional guidance.

9.4 Food Safety

Blinner is not responsible for food safety. Users are responsible for ensuring proper food handling, storage, and preparation.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BLINNER LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BLINNER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blinner LLC and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party's rights
• Any User Content you submit

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing a legal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@blinner.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

12.3 Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except for disputes qualifying for small claims court.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH US ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blinner regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

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

14.4 Assignment

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

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Blinner LLC
Email: legal@blinner.com
Website: www.blinner.com

By using Blinner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.