Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 30, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sous™ ("App," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you," "your," or "User") and Aurora Technologies LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of Sous™, including any content, functionality, features, and services offered on or through our mobile application, website, and related domains (collectively, the "Services").

Please read these Terms carefully before you start using Sous™. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

These Terms may be revised and updated at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Services thereafter. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. Check this page periodically for updates.

2. Eligibility

To use Sous™, you must be at least 18 years old. By using Sous™, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's consent to use Sous™ and that they have read and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

You represent and warrant that: (i) you have the legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms; (ii) you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the Company; and (iii) your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

3. Account Registration

You may need to create an account to use some features of Sous™. When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are solely responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password;
Restricting access to your computer, mobile device, and account; and
All activity that occurs under your account or password.

You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account by emailing [email protected].

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in our sole discretion if we believe your account is being used for fraudulent or illegal activities, or in violation of these Terms.

4. User Content

Our Services may allow you to create, upload, post, send, receive, and store content such as recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, reviews, comments, and other materials (collectively, "User Content"). When you provide User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based on, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit that User Content in connection with the Services and our business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Services (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.

This license will survive the termination of your account or these Terms only for the limited purposes of: (a) maintaining necessary backups and archives of the Services for operational continuity; (b) complying with applicable legal or regulatory obligations; and (c) continuing promotional use of your User Content in materials created and distributed prior to your termination.

We will not sublicense your User Content to unrelated third parties for independent commercial exploitation beyond what is reasonably necessary to operate, market, and provide the Services as described in these Terms.

You represent and warrant that:

You own the User Content you provide or have the right to grant the rights and licenses described in these Terms;
Posting your User Content on or through the Services does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any person;
Your User Content does not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploit people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner;
Your User Content does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule; and
Your User Content does not include any offensive comments that are connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap.

You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Content you submit or contribute, and you, not the Company, have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any User Content posted by you or any other user of the Services.

5. Prohibited Uses

You may use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Services:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation, including but not limited to the U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 U.S.C. § 1030, and similar state computer crime statutes;
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation;
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Services, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Company or users of the Services or expose them to liability;
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services, the server on which the Services are stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services;
To attack the Services via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack, which may also violate the CFAA and other federal or state cybersecurity statutes; or
To otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Services.

6. Comprehensive Kitchen Safety and Liability Disclaimers

CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: COOKING INVOLVES SERIOUS RISKS INCLUDING FIRE, BURNS, CUTS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND DEATH. BY USING SOUS™, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS.

ABSOLUTE LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: Aurora Technologies LLC DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY for any and all damages, injuries, losses, or harm resulting from your use of Sous™, including but not limited to:

FIRE INCIDENTS: Kitchen fires, house fires, property fires, grease fires, electrical fires, gas explosions
BURN INJURIES: Burns from stoves, ovens, hot oil, boiling water, steam, heated surfaces
CUT INJURIES: Cuts from knives, food processors, blenders, broken glass, sharp objects
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Damage to homes, kitchens, appliances, personal property from cooking incidents
FOODBORNE ILLNESS: Food poisoning, allergic reactions, choking, dietary complications
OTHER INJURIES: Slips, falls, electrical shock, chemical burns, equipment malfunctions

KITCHEN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: You are solely responsible for:

Installing and maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
Never leaving cooking food unattended
Following proper fire safety and emergency procedures
Using appropriate safety equipment and protective gear
Maintaining adequate insurance coverage for cooking-related incidents
Verifying all recipes for safety before cooking

FOOD SAFETY: We do not guarantee the safety, accuracy, or completeness of any recipe. You are solely responsible for food safety, including proper cooking temperatures, food storage, and allergen management. Nutritional information is approximate and should not replace professional advice.

6A. Data Monetization and Commercial Use

DATA COMMERCIALIZATION: We may monetize your usage data in the following ways:

Selling aggregated cooking trends and recipe popularity data to food industry partners
Licensing demographic insights to market research companies
Sharing anonymized usage patterns with advertising networks
Providing analytics services to cookbook publishers and kitchen equipment manufacturers

While this data cannot identify you personally, revenue from data monetization helps fund our services. You can opt out by contacting [email protected].

7. AI-Generated Content and Limitations

7.1 AI Content Notice

Sous™ uses third-party artificial intelligence services to generate recipe suggestions, pictures, cooking instructions, meal plans, and recommendations. Our AI features include:

Recipe generation based on your preferences and available ingredients
Personalized meal planning and nutritional suggestions
Smart shopping lists and ingredient recommendations
Automated nutritional analysis and dietary tracking

7.2 AI Content Limitations and Disclaimers

You acknowledge and understand that:

Accuracy Not Guaranteed: AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or unusual ingredient combinations
Safety Responsibility: You must review all AI-generated recipes for safety and practicality before cooking
No Quality Guarantee: We do not guarantee the quality, taste, or success of AI-generated recipes
Personal Suitability: AI recommendations are algorithmic and may not suit your specific needs, preferences, or dietary requirements
Verification Required: You are solely responsible for verifying ingredient compatibility, cooking safety, and food preparation methods
Not Professional Advice: AI-generated nutritional information is approximate and not a substitute for professional medical, dietary, or nutritional advice
External Services: We use third-party AI providers and are not responsible for the limitations or biases of their underlying models

7.3 Your Responsibility

When using AI-generated content, you must:

Verify all cooking temperatures, times, and food safety practices
Check ingredient lists for allergens and dietary restrictions
Use your own judgment and cooking experience to assess recipe safety
Consult healthcare professionals for dietary and nutritional guidance
Report any dangerous or inappropriate AI-generated content to us immediately

8. Payment Terms and Subscriptions

Some features of Sous™ require payment of fees. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. By using a paid feature, you agree to pay the applicable fees as they become due plus all related taxes.

For subscription services with recurring payments:

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period;
Payment will be charged to your payment method at confirmation of purchase and at the beginning of each renewal period;
You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings after purchase;
No refund will be provided for the unused portion of a subscription period if you cancel during an active subscription period, unless otherwise required by law.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

The Services and their original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Aurora Technologies LLC and its licensors. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

You acknowledge and agree that the Services contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except as expressly authorized by Aurora Technologies LLC, you agree not to copy, modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works based on the Services, in whole or in part.

These Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in the Services or our content, nor any license to use, reproduce, or distribute any portion of the Services or content except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

If you believe that any User Content hosted on our Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512, by providing our designated Copyright Agent with the following information in writing:

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an email address;
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Our designated Copyright Agent for DMCA notices is:

Aurora Technologies LLC – DMCA Agent

Email: [email protected]

Address: 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 109, Harrisburg PA 17110

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will respond promptly by removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material and will follow the procedures specified in the DMCA for counter-notifications where applicable.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that (a) the Services will be secure or available at any particular time or location; (b) any defects or errors will be corrected; (c) any content available on or through the Services is free of viruses or other harmful components; or (d) the results of using the Services will meet your requirements.

Your use of the Services is solely at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL LIMIT OR EXCLUDE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT TO THE EXTENT SUCH LIABILITY CANNOT BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, and even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms or our policies;
Your use of the Services, including any content you submit;
Your violation of any rights of another party, including any users;
Your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations;
Any negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct by you;
Any cooking-related incidents, injuries, or damages resulting from your use of our recipes or services.

However, you will not be required to indemnify the Company for any claims, liabilities, or expenses to the extent they arise from the Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of the country where you reside, and nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection laws.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised terms on the Services. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue your use of the Services.

We will provide notice of material changes to these Terms by posting a notice on our website or within the app, or by other means as determined by us in our sole discretion. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or through the account settings in the app.

Upon termination of your account, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize your personal information and User Content from our active databases, unless retention is necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or maintain necessary business records and backups.

Please note that residual copies of your information may remain in our backup systems for a limited period, but will not be used except as required for security, compliance, or operational continuity.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 109, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USA
Phone: (717) 219-4561