Terms of Service
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Important:
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Cooksy. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Vizozo s.r.o. ("Company", "we", "us", "our") concerning your access to and use of the Cooksy mobile application and website at cooksy.techsorbit.com (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to:
- Be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.
2. Definitions
Application: The Cooksy mobile app for iOS and Android devices
Service: The Application and Website, including all features and content
Website: cooksy.techsorbit.com and all associated web pages
User Content: Recipes, photos, comments, reviews, and other content you create or upload
Account: Your registered user account on the Service
Premium/Pro Subscription: Paid subscription tiers offering enhanced features
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
- Users under 18 require parental/guardian consent
- You may not create an account if previously banned
- One person per account (no account sharing)
4. User Content and Intellectual Property
4.1 Your Content Ownership
You retain all ownership rights to the recipes, photos, and content you create and upload ("User Content"). However, by posting User Content, you grant us a license to use it.
4.2 License to Your Content
When you post User Content, you grant Cooksy a:
- Worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display your User Content
- Right to use your content for Service operation, promotion, and improvement
- Right to display your public recipes to other users
- Right to create derivative works (e.g., translations, optimizations)
Note: This license ends when you delete your content or account, except for content shared with other users.
4.3 Content Standards
Your User Content must NOT:
- Violate any intellectual property rights (no plagiarized recipes without attribution)
- Contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or hateful content
- Include personal information of others without consent
- Contain spam, advertising, or promotional material (unless authorized)
- Include sexually explicit, violent, or disturbing content
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
4.4 Recipe Attribution
If you post a recipe created by someone else, you must provide proper attribution and credit. Cooksy respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
4.5 Cooksy's Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, features, code, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Vizozo s.r.o. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or reverse engineer the Service
- Use our trademarks without permission
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
- Create derivative works based on the Service
5. Subscriptions and Payments
5.1 Subscription Tiers
Free Tier
Limited recipes (50), 3 OCR scans/month, ads included
Premium ($4.99/month or $39.99/year)
Unlimited recipes, unlimited OCR, ad-free, advanced features
Pro ($9.99/month or $89.99/year)
All Premium features + creator tools, analytics, custom branding
5.2 Billing and Renewal
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- You will be charged at the start of each billing period
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
- Payment is processed through Google Play or Apple App Store
5.3 Free Trials
We may offer free trials (typically 7 days). You will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires.
5.4 Cancellation and Refunds
- You can cancel your subscription anytime through your device's app store settings
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- No refunds for partial months or unused features
- Refund requests must go through Google Play or Apple App Store
- We reserve the right to issue refunds at our discretion
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
6.1 Technical Abuse
- Hack, modify, or reverse engineer the Service
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools
- Bypass security measures or rate limits
- Overload or interfere with Service infrastructure
6.2 Content Abuse
- Post spam, duplicate content, or fake reviews
- Engage in vote manipulation or fake engagement
- Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
- Post misleading, false, or dangerous recipes (e.g., food safety violations)
6.3 Community Abuse
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Engage in hate speech or discrimination
- Share private information without consent (doxxing)
- Coordinate harmful activities
6.4 Commercial Abuse
- Use the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
- Sell accounts or User Content
- Advertise products/services without authorization
7. Content Moderation and Enforcement
7.1 Our Rights
We reserve the right to:
- Review, monitor, and moderate all User Content
- Remove or modify content that violates these Terms
- Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- Cooperate with law enforcement
- Change or discontinue features at any time
7.2 Three-Strike System
Violation Consequences:
- Strike 1: Warning + content removal
- Strike 2: 7-day suspension
- Strike 3: Permanent account ban
Severe violations may result in immediate permanent ban.
7.3 Reporting Violations
Users can report violations through the in-app reporting feature or email: support@techsorbit.com
8. Third-Party Services and Advertising
8.1 Third-Party Services
The Service uses third-party services including:
- Firebase (Google) - Authentication, database, storage
- Cloudinary - Image hosting
- Google Sign-In - Authentication
- Google Cloud Translation - Recipe translation
These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
8.2 Advertising (Google AdMob)
Free tier users will see advertisements through Google AdMob. By using the free tier, you consent to viewing ads. You can remove ads by upgrading to Premium or Pro.
EU users will be asked for consent before personalized ads are shown.
9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
9.1 "AS IS" Service
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 Recipe Safety Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Food Safety Notice:
Cooksy is a platform for sharing recipes created by users. We do not verify the safety, accuracy, or nutritional information of user-submitted recipes. You assume all risks associated with preparing and consuming recipes from the Service. Always follow proper food safety guidelines and consult healthcare professionals for dietary advice.
9.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIZOZO S.R.O. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or €100, whichever is greater.
9.4 No Medical/Nutritional Advice
The Service does not provide medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. Consult healthcare professionals for specific dietary needs, allergies, or health conditions.
10. Termination
10.1 Termination by You
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings.
10.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Illegal activity or fraud
- Abuse or harassment of other users
- Non-payment of subscription fees
- Extended inactivity (with notice)
10.3 Effect of Termination
- Your access to the Service ends immediately
- Your User Content may be deleted (see Privacy Policy for data retention)
- No refunds for terminated accounts (unless required by law)
- Certain provisions survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, limitations of liability)
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Slovakia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11.2 EU Consumer Rights
If you are an EU consumer, you benefit from mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence.
11.3 Dispute Resolution
Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to:
- Contact us at support@techsorbit.com to resolve the dispute informally
- Provide a detailed description of the dispute
- Give us 30 days to attempt resolution
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via:
- Email to your registered address
- In-app notification
- Notice on our website
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.
13. Miscellaneous
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cooksy.
13.2 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
13.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights to any affiliate or successor.
13.5 Translation
These Terms may be translated. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
Company: Vizozo s.r.o.
Address: Hviezdoslavova 1815/5, 03101 Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia
Email: support@techsorbit.com
Website: cooksy.techsorbit.com/terms
By using Cooksy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.