Terms of UseLast updated: January 20261. ScopeThese terms of use govern your use of our HelloFresh Recipe Database, including the website, API portal, and all related services. By registering or using our services, you accept these terms.2. Account and Registration2.1 Account Requirements
You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
You are responsible for the security of your account
Do not share your login credentials with others
You may only create one account per person
2.2 Account Information
Provide truthful information when registering
Keep your account information up to date
Choose an appropriate username (no offensive or misleading names)
3. Code of Conduct3.1 General BehaviorYou agree to:
Treat other users with respect
Not publish offensive, discriminatory, or threatening content
Not spread spam messages or unwanted advertising
Not spread false or misleading information
3.2 Prohibited ActivitiesThe following activities are prohibited:
Attempts to disrupt or overload the service
Circumvention of security measures
Automated access outside the provided API
Use of the service for illegal purposes
Identity theft or impersonation of other persons
4. Profile Content and Links4.1 Profile InformationYou may share links to external websites in your profile. These must:
Be suitable for a general audience
Not contain or link to illegal content
Not contain pornographic or sexually explicit content
Not contain content glorifying violence
Not distribute malware or harmful software
4.2 Shared ContentWhen you share recipe lists or other content:
You remain responsible for the shared content
Copyrighted content of third parties may not be shared without permission
We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content
5. User-Generated Content5.1 Ownership
You retain the rights to your own content (recipe list names, comments, etc.)
You grant us a non-exclusive license to display this content within the service
5.2 Feedback and SuggestionsFeedback you provide (e.g., feature suggestions) may be freely used by us without creating any obligations.6. API Usage6.1 Fair Use
The API is intended for personal and non-commercial projects
Adhere to the rate limits (currently 60 requests per minute)
Do not abuse the API through excessive or automated mass requests
6.2 Commercial UseFor commercial use of the API, please contact us in advance.6.3 API Tokens
Keep your API tokens secret
Do not share tokens publicly
We may revoke tokens in case of abuse
7. Intellectual Property7.1 HelloFresh Data
Recipe data, images, and trademarks belong to HelloFresh
We only provide this data and do not claim ownership
Use may be subject to HelloFresh's terms
7.2 Our Content
Design, code, and original content of our platform are copyrighted
Reproduction without permission is not permitted
8. Disclaimer8.1 Service Availability
The service is provided "as is"
We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability
We may change or discontinue the service at any time
8.2 Data Accuracy
Recipe data comes from HelloFresh and may be inaccurate or outdated
Always verify allergens and nutritional information directly with HelloFresh
We assume no liability for incorrect recipe information
8.3 Limitation of LiabilityTo the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or data loss.9. Account Suspension and Termination9.1 By UsWe may suspend or delete your account for:
Violation of these terms of use
Abuse of the service
Extended inactivity (with prior notice)
9.2 By YouYou may delete your account at any time in your profile settings.10. Changes to Terms of UseWe may update these terms at any time. For significant changes, we will notify you by email or by a notice on the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.11. Applicable LawGerman law applies. The place of jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law, is the registered office of the operator.12. ContactIf you have any questions about these terms of use, please contact us through the website.