1. What ChefScribe Does
ChefScribe is a browser extension that helps people follow along while cooking from YouTube recipe videos.
It creates a clear, easy-to-read written interpretation of the steps shown or described in the video.
It is designed for personal, educational use only, and always links directly back to the original YouTube video and creator.
2. Intellectual Property & Creator Rights
- ChefScribe does not host, copy, download, or redistribute YouTube videos or their transcripts.
- All rights to videos, thumbnails, recipes, and content belong entirely to the original creators.
- The written recipe shown in ChefScribe is an AI-generated interpretation, not a transcript or verbatim copy.
- Every recipe page includes direct links to the creator’s video and channel to support their work.
ChefScribe is designed in a way that we believe aligns with fair-use principles by providing a transformative, educational summary that helps users cook along more easily.
3. Acceptable Use
By using ChefScribe, you agree to:
- Use the extension for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Not present AI-generated summaries as your own original work.
- Not claim that a recipe came from ChefScribe — it always belongs to the original creator.
- Include a link to the original YouTube video if you share a recipe summary publicly.
4. Privacy & Data Protection
ChefScribe collects only the information needed to make your account and saved recipes work.
What we collect
- Your email address (for signing in).
- Basic usage information (e.g., when a recipe is saved).
- Subscription status (if you choose a paid plan).
What we don’t collect
- We do not store payment card details.
- We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third parties.
- We do not store transcripts or download videos.
How your data is used
- To let you sign in and securely access your saved recipes
- To provide support and maintain the service
- To process subscriptions (through a secure payment provider)
Storage & security
All data is stored using modern, encrypted, secure infrastructure.
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your information and keep it private.
5. AI & Recipe Accuracy
ChefScribe uses AI to interpret what happens in a cooking video. Because of this:
- Ingredient amounts may vary
- Steps may not always match the creator’s method exactly
- Cooking times, temperatures, and measurements may be approximations
ChefScribe should be used as a helpful guide, not as a guarantee of accuracy.
6. Food Safety
You are responsible for ensuring:
- Safe food handling
- Allergens
- Proper cooking temperatures
- Personal dietary needs
ChefScribe is not a substitute for professional cooking or nutritional advice.
7. Liability
ChefScribe is provided “as is.”
We cannot be held responsible for:
- Errors in AI-generated recipe summaries
- Any damages or issues resulting from cooking, food preparation, or health outcomes
- Copyright disputes arising from how users share or present summaries
- Connectivity, browser issues, or loss of saved data
Use of the extension is entirely at your own discretion and risk.
8. Contact
If you are a creator or user with feedback or concerns, please contact us: