These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of https://themealsdeal.com (the "Site"), operated by The Meals Deal. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Site.
1. Our services
The Site provides free recipes, budget-cooking guides, a recipe cost calculator and free sample meal plans on request. We don't sell groceries, meal kits or subscriptions. We may change, suspend or discontinue any part of the Site at any time.
2. Meal plan requests
Meal plans are free, general suggestions based on the information you provide and our published recipes. They are not nutrition, medical or financial advice, and we make no guarantee of any specific cost savings. We aim to respond within the time stated on the request page but can't guarantee it. You must be 18 or older and provide accurate information to submit a request.
3. Cost calculator
The cost calculator provides estimates based solely on the numbers you enter. We're not responsible for the accuracy of your inputs or for decisions you make based on the results.
4. Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse the Site, including by submitting false or automated requests, attempting to gain unauthorized access, interfering with the Site's operation, or scraping or copying content in bulk.
5. Intellectual property
The Site's content — including recipe text and instructions, illustrations, design, logos and the calculator — is owned by The Meals Deal or its licensors and protected by US and international copyright and trademark laws. You may view, print and save content for personal, non-commercial use and share links. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
6. Third-party links and ads
The Site may include ads and links to third-party websites. We aren't responsible for third-party content, products, services or practices.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. See also our Disclaimer.
8. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MEALS DEAL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS, ILLNESS OR INJURY ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING PREPARING, STORING OR CONSUMING FOOD. Some states don't allow certain limitations, so some of these may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold The Meals Deal harmless from claims arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which The Meals Deal is established, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except where the law of your state of residence requires otherwise.
11. Changes
We may update these Terms. The "Last updated" date shows when they were last revised. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.