Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 2026

These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern your use of the Hestia mobile application and associated services (the “Service”). By downloading, installing, or using Hestia, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to any part of this Agreement, you may not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Hestia, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. We reserve the right to update and change the Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

2. Description of Service

Hestia is a meal planning and grocery shopping assistance application that helps users:

• Discover and plan meals based on dietary preferences and restrictions
• Generate personalized weekly meal plans
• Create and manage shopping lists based on meal plans
• Find grocery stores and compare product prices
• Track pantry inventory and reduce food waste
• Share recipes and household meal planning with family members (premium feature)

Hestia is not a medical or nutritional advice service. Meal plans and recipes are suggestions only and should not replace professional nutritional or medical guidance.

3. Account Responsibilities

Account Creation

To use most features of Hestia, you must create an account with a valid email address. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete account information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or breach
• All activity that occurs under your account

Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to create an account and use Hestia. Users under 18 must have parental consent.

Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

4. Subscription & Pricing

Subscription

Hestia is a paid subscription service. Your first month is free. After the free trial period, the subscription renews at $12.99/month. All features are included in the subscription. Pricing is displayed at time of purchase. You can cancel anytime in your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing cycle.

Billing

Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Refund policies are governed by the respective app store’s policies. We do not offer refunds directly; contact the app store for refund requests.

Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with 30 days’ notice. Existing subscribers will be notified by email and in-app notification. Continued use after the price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Hestia Content

All content in Hestia, including recipes, meal plans, design, graphics, logos, and text, is owned by or licensed to Hestia and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without our prior written consent.

AI-Generated Meal Plans

Meal plans generated by Hestia’s planning system are created for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not republish or commercially exploit generated meal plans without written permission. Hestia retains the right to use aggregated, anonymized meal plan data for improvement of the service and research.

User License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Hestia for your personal use only. You may not sublicense, sell, rent, lend, lease, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of the app or its content.

6. User-Generated Content

Custom Recipes

You may create and save custom recipes in Hestia. You retain ownership of your custom recipes. By uploading custom recipes, you grant Hestia a non-exclusive license to use, display, and analyze them to improve the service (in anonymized form).

Receipt & Document Uploads

Some premium features allow you to upload receipts and documents for price tracking. You are responsible for the privacy implications of uploading documents that may contain sensitive information. Hestia processes this data securely and deletes it according to the Privacy Policy.

Content Guidelines

User-generated content must not:

• Contain illegal, offensive, or defamatory material
• Violate anyone’s intellectual property or privacy rights
• Constitute spam, harassment, or unsolicited advertising

We reserve the right to remove violating content and suspend accounts engaged in prohibited conduct.

7. Disclaimers & Limitations

Not Medical or Nutritional Advice

Hestia is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice. Meal plans, recipes, and dietary suggestions are provided for entertainment and convenience only. Do not rely solely on Hestia for nutritional or medical decisions. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice, nutritional guidance, or if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.

AI Suggestions Are Guidance Only

The AI-generated meal plans, price recommendations, and recipe suggestions are automated suggestions based on available data. They are not guaranteed to be optimal, cost-effective, or suitable for your specific situation. We encourage you to review suggestions critically and make independent decisions.

Price Accuracy

Price comparisons and estimates are based on available data and may be inaccurate, outdated, or unavailable for your location. Actual prices may vary due to promotions, location, and retailer variations. We are not responsible for price discrepancies between quoted and actual prices at retail stores.

Store Information

Store locator information may be incomplete or outdated. Hestia is not responsible for store hours, locations, or availability of products. Always verify store information directly with the retailer.

Third-Party Content

Hestia may display recipes and content from third-party sources. We do not endorse these sources and are not responsible for their accuracy or legality. Review original sources for licensing and attribution requirements.

“AS IS” Service

The Service is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. Use of the Service is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

9. Termination

By You

You can delete your account anytime in Settings > Account > Delete Account. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed according to our Privacy Policy.

By Hestia

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately without notice if you:

• Violate any term of this Agreement
• Engage in harmful, illegal, or abusive conduct
• Repeatedly violate our content guidelines
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use Hestia ceases immediately. You will not receive a refund for prepaid subscription fees unless legally required. Some sections of this Agreement survive termination (Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law).

10. Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe Hestia infringes your intellectual property rights, contact us at support@hestiaember.com with:

• A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property allegedly infringed
• The location of the infringing material in the app
• Your contact information
• A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized

We will investigate promptly and take appropriate action.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Hestia operates, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction for any legal action or proceeding arising from this Agreement.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing legal action, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails within 30 days, disputes may be escalated to mediation or arbitration as permitted by law. Some disputes (injunctive relief for IP infringement) may proceed directly to court.

13. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be removed, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, along with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Hestia regarding the use of the Service and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective 30 days after posting. Your continued use of Hestia after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. For material changes, we’ll notify you via email or in-app notification.

16. Contact Us

Last updated: March 2026. These Terms of Service are the agreement between Hestia and our users. Your use of the Service means you accept these terms.