Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: August 25, 2025

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use OpenPlate. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.

2. Definitions

  • Creator: A user who uploads and sells recipes.
  • Buyer: A user who purchases recipes.
  • Recipe: Content uploaded by a Creator, including text, images, and videos.

3. General Use

You may only use OpenPlate for lawful purposes. Prohibited activities include illegal, abusive, fraudulent, or harmful content or behavior. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

4. Creator Terms

  1. Creators agree to split 30% of each recipe sale with OpenPlate. This percentage may vary with notice, and rates may differ among creators at our discretion.
  2. Creators retain ownership of their recipes but grant OpenPlate a license to use them for marketing and promotion.
  3. Creators cannot edit or delete recipes that have purchases, to protect buyers.
  4. OpenPlate may remove recipes that violate policies; we aim to resolve issues with creators first.
  5. AI‑generated recipes are prohibited. Violations may lead to deletion and account suspension.
  6. Creators must connect a valid bank account or PayPal account for payouts.
  7. Payouts occur once the balance reaches $20, or at the end of the month—whichever comes first.
  8. Recipes and creator profiles may be used in videos, reels, social posts, and other marketing.

5. Buyer Terms

Buyers receive a personal, non‑commercial license for purchased recipes. Redistribution, resale, or commercial use is prohibited. All sales are final.

6. Intellectual Property

OpenPlate branding, logos, and platform features are owned by OpenPlate. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

7. Payments & Fees

All sales are final. No refunds. Transaction, processing, and applicable taxes may apply.

8. Privacy & Data

OpenPlate uses cookies and tracking tools (including Google Analytics). By using the Service, you consent to such tracking. Questions may be directed to openplatemarketing@gmail.com.

9. Limitation of Liability

OpenPlate is not responsible for recipe quality, safety, or legality. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for damages arising from use of the platform.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for policy violations. You may close your account at any time.

11. Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States.

13. Contact Us

Email: openplatemarketing@gmail.com