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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Simmer (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and keep it up to date. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

3. Content Ownership

You retain full ownership of all recipes, photos, notes, and other content you create or upload to Simmer. By using the Service, you grant us a limited licence to store, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. This licence terminates when you delete your content or account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
  • Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to other users' accounts or data.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.
  • Upload malicious content, viruses, or harmful code.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Simmer offers free and paid subscription tiers. Paid subscriptions are billed through Stripe on a recurring basis (monthly or annually as selected). You may cancel your subscription at any time; access to paid features will continue until the end of your current billing period. Refunds are handled in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws. We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice.

6. AI Features

Simmer includes AI-powered features such as Chef Chat, recipe suggestions, and OCR import, powered by third-party AI services. AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as professional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated suggestions, including nutritional information, ingredient substitutions, or cooking recommendations. Always use your own judgement, especially regarding food allergies and dietary restrictions.

7. Family Sharing

The family sharing feature allows you to share recipes and meal plans with family members. You are responsible for managing access to your family group. Content shared within a family group is visible to all members. When you leave a family group, your access to shared content from other members will be revoked.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Simmer and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claim arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Availability and Modifications

We strive to keep Simmer available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service with reasonable notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that affect your use of the Service.

10. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in Settings. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these terms, with notice where practicable. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may export your data before deletion using the data export feature.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at:

legal@simmer.app