Terms of Service

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Welcome to The Eating Channel. By accessing or using our website at theeatingchannel.com, including Grocery Pal, Chef TEC, and community features, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Use of the Service

You may use The Eating Channel for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download our content for redistribution.
• Use automated tools to access our services in a way that burdens our infrastructure.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our services.
• Use our services for any unlawful purpose.

2. AI Assistant Disclaimer (Chef TEC)

Chef TEC is an AI-powered cooking assistant that generates responses using Google Gemini. AI-generated content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

• Chef TEC's responses are not medical, nutritional, or professional advice.
• AI may produce inaccurate information, including incorrect nutritional values, unsafe cooking temperatures, or allergen information.
• Always verify critical information (allergens, cooking temperatures, nutritional claims) with authoritative sources.
• Consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes based on any content on this site.

3. Recipe Disclaimer

Recipes on The Eating Channel are provided as-is. We make no guarantees regarding:

• Allergens — recipes may contain or come in contact with allergens not explicitly listed. Always verify ingredients against your dietary restrictions.
• Nutritional accuracy — nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods.
• Cooking outcomes — results depend on equipment, ingredient quality, altitude, and technique.
• Food safety — follow USDA food safety guidelines. Use a food thermometer to verify internal temperatures.

4. Grocery Pal

Grocery Pal is a free tool for managing shopping lists and finding grocery deals. By using Grocery Pal:

• You acknowledge that deal information and pricing may be inaccurate or outdated.
• You are responsible for verifying prices at the store before purchasing.
• We are not responsible for missed deals, incorrect prices, or out-of-stock items.
• Your account may be suspended if you abuse rate limits or our terms.

5. Community Recipes (User-Generated Content)

By submitting a recipe through Chef TEC or our community features:

• You grant The Eating Channel a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, modify, and distribute your submitted recipe.
• You retain ownership of your original content.
• You represent that your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights.
• We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.

6. Affiliate Links

The Eating Channel participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. Pages on this site contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recipe recommendations.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on The Eating Channel — including text, recipes, graphics, and software — is owned by The Eating Channel and protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use (such as printing a recipe for home cooking).

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Eating Channel and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to:

• Adverse reactions to recipes (allergies, food safety issues).
• Reliance on AI-generated nutritional or cooking advice.
• Inaccurate deal or pricing information from Grocery Pal.
• Data loss or service interruptions.

Our services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Eating Channel and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the state in which The Eating Channel operates.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at:
legal@theeatingchannel.com