Legal Notice

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.

ChefScribe 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 transcripts.
• All rights to videos, thumbnails, recipes, and content belong entirely to the original creators.
• The written recipe shown is an AI-generated interpretation, not a transcript or verbatim copy.
• Each recipe includes direct links to the creator’s video and channel to support their work.
• ChefScribe is designed to align 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 only.
• 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 required 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

• Payment card details
• Advertising or tracking data
• YouTube transcripts or downloaded videos

How Your Data Is Used

• To allow secure sign-in and access to saved recipes
• To provide support and maintain the service
• To process subscriptions via a secure payment provider

Storage & Security

All data is stored using modern, encrypted infrastructure. We take reasonable technical measures to protect your information.

5. AI & Recipe Accuracy

ChefScribe uses AI to interpret cooking videos. Because of this:

• Ingredient amounts may vary
• Steps may not 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
• Awareness of allergens
• Proper cooking temperatures
• Your own dietary and health needs

ChefScribe is not a substitute for professional cooking, nutritional, or medical advice.

7. Liability

ChefScribe is provided “as is.”

We cannot be held responsible for:

• Errors or omissions in AI-generated recipe summaries
• Damages or issues resulting from cooking, food preparation, or health outcomes
• Copyright disputes caused by how summaries are shared or presented
• Connectivity issues, browser problems, 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 at: support@chefscribe.com