Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Terms &
Conditions

The legal stuff. We keep it fair and straightforward.

Acceptance of Terms

  • By using Butterbase, you agree to these terms
  • If you don't agree, don't use the service
  • We can update these terms - you'll be notified of major changes
  • Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms

Account Responsibilities

  • You must be 18+ to create an account
  • Provide accurate information (business name, email, etc.)
  • Keep your password secure - you're responsible for account activity
  • One person per account (unless you're on a team plan)
  • Don't share login credentials
  • Notify us immediately if your account is compromised

Acceptable Use

  • Use Butterbase for legitimate bakery/food business operations
  • Don't use it for illegal activities or to harm others
  • Don't try to hack, reverse engineer, or break the platform
  • Don't spam, abuse, or harass other users or our team
  • Don't resell or redistribute our service without permission
  • Don't upload viruses, malware, or malicious code

Your Content & Data

  • You own all recipes, customer data, and content you create
  • You grant us permission to store and process your data to provide the service
  • You're responsible for backing up critical data (we backup too, but it's smart)
  • We can display aggregated, anonymized data for marketing (no personal info)
  • You can export your data anytime
  • If you delete your account, your data is permanently deleted within 30 days

Payment Terms

  • Free plan is free forever (with feature limits)
  • Paid plans are billed monthly or annually
  • Prices may change with 30 days notice
  • No refunds for partial months (cancel anytime, access until period ends)
  • Payment failures may suspend your account
  • We use Stripe for payment processing (PCI compliant)

Service Availability

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but can't guarantee it
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
  • We're not liable for downtime, data loss, or service interruptions
  • We backup your data regularly but recommend you do too
  • Force majeure events (natural disasters, wars, etc.) may affect service

Intellectual Property

  • Butterbase owns all platform code, design, and trademarks
  • You can't copy, modify, or redistribute our platform
  • You can use our name/logo to say you use Butterbase
  • Your recipes and content remain yours
  • Don't use our branding to imply endorsement without permission

Termination

  • You can cancel your account anytime from settings
  • We can suspend/terminate accounts for terms violations
  • We can discontinue the service with 60 days notice (you'll get data export)
  • Unpaid accounts may be suspended or deleted
  • Upon termination, your data is deleted per our privacy policy

Limitation of Liability

  • Butterbase is provided 'as is' without warranties
  • We're not liable for lost profits, data loss, or indirect damages
  • Our total liability is limited to what you paid in the last 12 months
  • We're not responsible for third-party integrations or services
  • You use the platform at your own risk

Indemnification

  • You agree to defend us against claims arising from your use of the service
  • This includes claims from your customers, employees, or partners
  • You're responsible for your business operations and compliance
  • We're not a party to disputes between you and your customers

Dispute Resolution

  • Governed by the laws of [Your State/Country]
  • Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
  • Class action lawsuits are waived
  • For small claims (<$10,000), either party can file in small claims court
  • If arbitration is invalid in your jurisdiction, disputes handled by courts in [Your Jurisdiction]

Miscellaneous

  • These terms constitute the entire agreement
  • If any provision is invalid, the rest remains in effect
  • Failure to enforce a right doesn't waive that right
  • You can't assign these terms to someone else
  • We can assign these terms if acquired or restructured

Questions About These Terms?

We're happy to clarify anything.

Email us: legal@butterbase.app

TL;DR: Be cool, don't abuse the platform, pay your bills, we're not responsible if something goes wrong, disputes go to arbitration, and we own the platform but you own your data. Pretty standard stuff.