Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Butterbase ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Butterbase is an all-in-one platform designed for hobby bakers and cottage-food operators. Our Service includes tools for:

• Ingredient tracking and cost management
• Recipe costing and pricing recommendations
• Customer management and profiles
• Order processing and invoicing
• Analytics and reporting

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.

Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your password and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause or notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive content
• Interfere with the Service's functionality
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose outside of your baking business
• Share your account credentials with others
• Upload malicious software or harmful code

5. Beta Program

Our beta program allows early access to new features and functionality. Beta features are provided "as is" and may contain bugs or incomplete functionality. We may modify or discontinue beta features at any time without notice.

Beta users may be asked to provide feedback and acknowledge that the Service is in development.

6. User Content and Data

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Service, including recipes, customer data, and business information ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a license to use, store, and process your content solely to provide the Service.

Data Backup and Loss

While we regularly backup data, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important data. We are not liable for any data loss, corruption, or deletion.

Content Restrictions

You may not submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or violates any third-party rights.

7. Payment and Billing

Subscription Fees

Paid plans require a subscription fee as described on our pricing page. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

Free Trial and Beta Pricing

We may offer free trials or special beta pricing. These promotions are subject to specific terms and may require payment information for continued service.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. You agree to their terms and conditions. We do not store your payment information.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Butterbase and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our Service without our written permission.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with third-party services (payment processors, grocery store APIs, etc.). We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of these third-party services.

10. Disclaimers

Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service and may experience downtime for maintenance or other reasons.

Pricing Information

While we strive to provide accurate pricing information from grocery stores and suppliers, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this data. Always verify prices before making purchasing decisions.

Business Advice

Our Service provides tools and suggestions but does not constitute professional business, legal, or financial advice. Consult with qualified professionals for specific guidance.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Butterbase shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Butterbase from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to access the Service will cease immediately, though certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination.

16. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@butterbase.com
• Website: butterbase.com/contact