KOCHCHAT

KochChat Terms of Service

Last updated: March 11, 2026

Welcome to KochChat— your AI cooking companion. These Terms explain how you may use our website. By using KochChat, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the service.

1. Who we are

KochChat is an independent service operated by Oleksandr Marchenko("we", "us"), based in Switzerland. For questions, contact support@kochchat.com.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use KochChat. By using the service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

3. What KochChat does

KochChat uses AI (currently via the OpenAI API) to provide cooking tips, ideas, and general kitchen guidance. AI outputs can be inaccurate or incomplete. Always verify important details and use your own judgment.

  • Check food temperatures with a thermometer.
  • Review labels and watch for allergens yourself — do not rely solely on AI output.
  • Follow appliance manuals and standard food-safety guidance.

You use KochChat at your own risk.

4. Accounts

  • Sign in uses your Google account via Clerk. Keep access secure.
  • You're responsible for activity under your account.
  • Tell us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.

5. Your content

  • You own the text prompts and chat messages you send ("User Content").
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host and process your User Content only to operate KochChat.
  • Don't use KochChat for illegal, harmful, or infringing content. We may remove content or suspend access if these Terms are violated.

6. Acceptable use

  • No spamming, scraping, probing, or attacking the Service.
  • No illegal activity, hate, harassment, or abuse.
  • No copying, reselling, or reverse-engineering the Service.

7. Intellectual property

All KochChat code, design, branding, and AI-generated content displayed through the Service remain the property of KochChat or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you a right to use our trademarks or proprietary materials.

8. Third-party services

KochChat relies on trusted providers including OpenAI (AI responses), Clerk (authentication), Supabase (data storage), and Vercel(hosting). Their terms apply separately and may change or become unavailable; we're not responsible for their services.

9. Privacy

Please read our Privacy Policy for details about what we collect, how we use it, retention, security, international transfers, and your rights. By using KochChat, you agree to that policy.

10. Payments & refunds

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis. All payments are final and non-refundable. We do not offer refunds or credits for partial subscription periods, unused features, or cancellations mid-cycle. You may cancel at any time and retain access until the end of your current billing period.

11. Changes, availability & beta

  • KochChat is in alpha/beta; features may change, break, or be removed at any time.
  • We may update the Service and may have occasional downtime for maintenance or technical reasons.
  • Uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed.

12. Ending your use

  • You may stop using KochChat at any time and delete your account in Settings → Account.
  • We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms or for legal, security, or operational reasons.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold KochChat and its operator harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

14. Disclaimer & limitation of liability

No warranties:KochChat is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee accuracy, reliability, or error-free operation.

Limitation of liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, or for lost data or business, arising from or relating to your use of the Service.

15. Governing law

These Terms are governed by Swiss law. Courts in Zurich, Switzerland have exclusive jurisdiction, unless a different forum is required by mandatory law (including mandatory EU consumer protection rules).

16. Contact

Support / Legal: support@kochchat.com

Thanks for using KochChat — cook safely and enjoy!