1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Rice Bowl ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Rice Bowl website and application (the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions contained herein, as well as our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, please do not use the Service. Your use of the Service indicates your acceptance of all these Terms.

2. License and Limited Permission

Subject to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Copying, modifying, or creating derivative works
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service
• Removing or obscuring any proprietary notices
• Commercial exploitation or redistribution
• Sublicensing or transferring the Service

3. No User Accounts or Registration

Rice Bowl does not require or support user accounts, registration, or email collection. You can access and use all features of the Service without creating an account or providing any personal information.

• No login or authentication required
• No email addresses collected or stored
• No passwords or account credentials needed
• Favorites are saved locally on your device
• Complete anonymity preserved

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, recipes, and software code, is the exclusive property of Rice Bowl or its content suppliers. This includes but is not limited to:

• Original recipe formulations and instructions
• Blog articles and editorial content
• Photography and visual designs
• Software code and application architecture
• Trademarks and logos
• Database structures and compilation

All intellectual property rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or use is strictly prohibited and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or display content on the Service (including comments, reviews, or modifications), you grant Rice Bowl a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have permission to use all submitted content
• Content does not infringe on third-party rights
• Content is accurate and not misleading
• Content does not violate applicable laws or our policies

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or our policies without notice or liability.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service for any of the following prohibited activities:

• Illegal activities or violating any applicable laws
• Harassment, threats, defamation, or hate speech
• Spam, phishing, or fraudulent activities
• Malware, viruses, or malicious code distribution
• Unauthorized access to systems or data
• Scraping, crawling, or automated content extraction
• Commercial use without authorization
• Selling, reselling, or redistributing the Service
• Attempting to manipulate or bypass security measures
• Impersonating others or misrepresenting identity
• Child exploitation or endangerment
• Intellectual property infringement

7. Third-Party Content and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

• Content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites
• Links that may be outdated or broken
• Third-party policies or practices
• Any loss or damage resulting from third-party services

Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and policies, not ours.

8. Advertisements and Google AdSense

Rice Bowl uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Your use of the Service indicates acceptance of Google's policies and practices:

• Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads
• You can control ad preferences through Google Ad Settings
• We are not responsible for ad content or targeting
• Clicking ads is purely voluntary
• We do not endorse advertised products or services

For more information, please review Google's Advertising Policies and Privacy & Terms.

9. Disclaimers

We disclaim all warranties including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose
• Title or non-infringement
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Continuity or uninterrupted access to the Service
• Absence of errors or defects

Some recipes and cooking instructions involve inherent risks. Always follow food safety guidelines and consult professionals for dietary or health concerns.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rice Bowl shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Loss of business opportunity or goodwill
• Interruption or suspension of service
• User error or misuse of the Service

In no case shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months (if any).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rice Bowl, its owners, operators, and employees from any claims, damages, or losses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your misuse of the Service
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Content you submit or post
• Your use of the Service in an unlawful manner

12. Modification of Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (in whole or in part) at any time without notice or liability. We may also modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal or harmful activities
• Non-payment of fees (if applicable)
• Technical or operational reasons
• Business decisions or restructuring

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

If you are a consumer in the European Union, mandatory provisions of your home country's law apply and may override these terms where applicable.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or small claims court, as permitted by law.

16. Contact Us

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

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. We will replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that achieves the original intent.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rice Bowl regarding the Service and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.