Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using FoodCostly ("the Website"), operated by FoodCostly ("we," "us," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

2. Description of Service

FoodCostly is a free content website that provides:

• Educational blog posts and guides about food cost management, menu pricing, and restaurant operations.
• A free food cost calculator tool that runs entirely in your browser.
• Industry benchmarks and data for food service businesses.

All content and tools are provided free of charge. No account creation or payment is required.

3. Content Disclaimer

The information on FoodCostly is provided for educational and informational purposes only. By using our content and tools, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Not professional advice. Our guides, benchmarks, and calculator results are general information, not professional financial, accounting, or business advice.
• Cost estimates are approximate. Actual ingredient prices, food costs, and profit margins vary based on your location, suppliers, and market conditions.
• No guarantee of results. Following our guides or using our calculator does not guarantee specific business outcomes.
• Verify independently. Always verify information with your accountant, supplier, or financial advisor before making business decisions.

4. Calculator Tool

Our free food cost calculator is a browser-based tool. All calculations happen locally on your device — we do not store, transmit, or have access to the data you enter. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information you input and any decisions made based on the results.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or copy content from the Website without our written permission.
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without attribution and our prior written consent.
• Attempt to interfere with the Website's operation or security.

6. Intellectual Property

• All content on the Website — including articles, guides, graphics, calculator design, and branding — is owned by FoodCostly and protected by intellectual property laws.
• "FoodCostly," our logo, and related marks are our trademarks. You may not use them without our written permission.
• The food cost formulas and methodologies referenced in our content are based on established industry practices and are not proprietary.
• You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.

8. Advertising

FoodCostly displays advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. These ads help us keep our content free. Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. We do not endorse the products or services advertised on the Website.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits or business opportunities.
• We are not responsible for business decisions made based on information from our guides, benchmarks, or calculator tool.

10. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

If you are a consumer in the European Union or Brazil, you retain the right to bring proceedings in your local courts as required by applicable consumer protection laws.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: foodcostly@gmail.com