Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Oz Recipe Plates! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Oz Recipe Plates Pty Ltd ("Oz Recipe Plates," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website Oz Recipe Plates.com.au (the "Site") and related services.

By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

Oz Recipe Plates is an online platform dedicated to Australian cuisine, providing:

• A collection of authentic Australian recipes
• Recipe sharing and community features
• Cooking tips and culinary information
• Newsletter and content subscription services
• User-generated content and community interaction

2.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or other operational requirements.

2.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time, with or without notice, at our sole discretion.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Site, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason deemed appropriate by us.

4. User Content

4.1 Content Submission

Users may submit recipes, comments, reviews, photos, and other content ("User Content") to our Site. By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content
• The content does not infringe on third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content complies with applicable laws and these Terms

4.2 Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant Oz Recipe Plates a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in connection with our services.

4.3 Content Guidelines

User Content must not:

• Contain false, inaccurate, or misleading information
• Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
• Contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
• Include spam, commercial solicitations, or promotional content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any User Content at our discretion, but we are not obligated to monitor or review all submissions.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Site for any of the following prohibited purposes:

5.1 Illegal Activities

• Any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
• Transmitting harmful, threatening, or harassing content
• Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices

5.2 Technical Violations

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using automated tools to access or scrape our content
• Interfering with the proper functioning of our Site
• Introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code

5.3 Commercial Misuse

• Using our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Competing with our business using our content or data
• Selling or redistributing our recipes without authorization

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on our Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, and software, is the property of Oz Recipe Plates or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• The right to reproduce, distribute, or modify our content
• Commercial use of our recipes or content
• The right to create derivative works
• Any resale or commercial exploitation

6.3 Trademark Rights

Oz Recipe Plates, our logo, and other marks are trademarks of Oz Recipe Plates Pty Ltd. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

6.4 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Service "As Is"

Our Site and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.2 Recipe Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate recipes and cooking information, we make no warranties about:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of recipes
• The results you may achieve from following our recipes
• The safety or suitability of ingredients or cooking methods
• Nutritional information or dietary claims

7.3 Third-Party Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or content. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.

7.4 Health and Safety

You are responsible for ensuring that recipes and cooking methods are suitable for your dietary needs and health conditions. Consult healthcare professionals for dietary advice.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Oz Recipe Plates and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

8.1 Types of Damages

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account or data
• Damages arising from recipe outcomes or cooking results

8.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of our Site shall not exceed $100 AUD or the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

8.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oz Recipe Plates and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of our Site or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content or its use by us or others
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account and discontinue use of our services at any time by contacting us or following the account deletion process on our Site.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Any other reason deemed appropriate by us

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Site will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions of these Terms that should survive will remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

11.3 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to resolve any disputes informally. We will work in good faith to resolve any issues.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
• Provide a reasonable period for review before changes take effect

Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Site.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or need to contact us for any reason, please reach out:

14. Additional Provisions

14.1 Severability

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

14.2 Waiver

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

14.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Oz Recipe Plates regarding your use of our Site.

14.4 Assignment

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