Terms of Service

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Ovala ("App", "we", "us"). By creating an account or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Description of Service

Ovala is a mobile meal planning application that provides:

• A catalogue of curated recipes with filtering and search
• AI-powered recipe generation using natural language prompts
• Personal grocery list management
• Weekly meal planning
• Recipe verdict ratings and a personal taste profile
• A community photo feature allowing users to share their cooking

Some features are available to all users (Free tier); others require a paid subscription (Pro or Max tier).

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Ovala. By using the App, you represent that you meet this age requirement. If you are between 13 and 18, you confirm you have your parent or guardian's permission.

3. Your Account

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
• You must provide accurate and current information when creating your account
• You may not share your account with others or create multiple accounts
• You must notify us immediately at baruwal.sujit@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorised access to your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Subscriptions and Billing

Free Tier: Includes access to the recipe catalogue, grocery list, verdict ratings, and 3 AI recipe generations per month at no charge.

Pro Tier ($4.99/month or $34.99/year): Includes 15 AI recipe generations per month, weekly meal planning, and taste profile insights.

Max Tier ($9.99/month or $69.99/year): Includes unlimited AI recipe generations, AI auto-fill for weekly planning, and advanced taste analytics.

Billing and renewal:

• Subscriptions are billed through the Apple App Store and managed by RevenueCat
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings
• No refunds are provided for partial subscription periods, except where required by applicable law

Free trials:

• Free trials, where offered, automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless cancelled before the trial ends
• You will not be charged during the trial period

5. AI-Generated Content

• AI recipe generation uses Anthropic's Claude AI model
• AI-generated recipes are provided as suggestions only. We do not guarantee their accuracy, safety, or suitability for individuals with specific dietary requirements or allergies
• Always use your own judgement when following any recipe, particularly if you have food allergies or health conditions
• AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors. Do not rely solely on AI output for medical, nutritional, or dietary decisions
• Your generation quota resets monthly on the anniversary of your subscription or registration date

6. User-Generated Content

When you submit a community photo ("User Content"):

• You retain ownership of your User Content
• You grant Ovala a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable licence to use, display, and distribute your User Content within the App
• You confirm you have the right to share the content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights
• You agree not to submit content that is illegal, offensive, obscene, defamatory, or violates any person's rights
• We reserve the right to review, reject, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion without notice
• We do not guarantee that submitted photos will be approved or displayed

You may request removal of your submitted photos at any time by contacting us.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the App or its infrastructure
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the App
• Use automated tools or bots to access the App
• Upload malicious content, viruses, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the AI generation feature to produce harmful, hateful, or illegal content
• Resell, sublicence, or commercially exploit any part of the App without our written consent

8. Intellectual Property

• The App, including its design, code, branding, and curated recipe content, is owned by Ovala and protected by intellectual property laws
• The Ovala name, logo, and branding are our trademarks and may not be used without our written permission
• AI-generated recipes created through the App are provided for your personal use only
• You may not reproduce or distribute recipe content from the App at scale without our permission

9. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses
• Recipes or nutritional information are accurate, complete, or suitable for your specific dietary needs
• AI-generated content is safe or appropriate for individuals with allergies or medical conditions

NOTHING IN THE APP CONSTITUTES MEDICAL, NUTRITIONAL, OR DIETARY ADVICE. ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOR HEALTH-RELATED DECISIONS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OVALA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Ovala and its affiliates, officers, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, losses, and costs (including legal fees) arising from your use of the App, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

• You may delete your account at any time through the App's Settings screen
• We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, with or without notice
• Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will do so, including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the App.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration or the courts of competent jurisdiction.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: baruwal.sujit@gmail.com