Legal
Terms of Service
Effective date: . These documents apply to the website known as The Lion's Pantryand its associated services (the "Site").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Who operates the Site
The Site is operated by the person or entity responsible for this deployment ("we," "us," or "our"). Community features, accounts, and content may be administered in line with these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Accounts and eligibility
Some features require an account. You agree to provide accurate information, safeguard your credentials, and promptly notify us if you suspect unauthorized access. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, pose security risk, or harm other users or the Site.
You must be old enough to form a binding contract where you live (typically at least 18, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to create an account. If you use the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
3. User content and recipe submissions
You may submit recipes, text, images, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting or technical reasons), display, distribute, and otherwise use User Content as needed to operate, promote, and improve the Site—including moderation, curation, and backups.
You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant the foregoing license, that your User Content does not infringe third-party rights, and that it complies with these Terms. We may remove or refuse to publish User Content at our discretion, including for quality, legal, or safety reasons, without obligation to provide a reason.
4. Glatt Bot and other automated features
The Site may offer "Glatt Bot" or similar tools that use artificial intelligence to respond to questions or assist with content. These tools are provided for general information and convenience only. They are notrabbinic rulings ("psak halacha"), legal, medical, or professional advice, and they can be incomplete or incorrect. Always consult a qualified authority when decisions matter to you. Your messages may be processed by our infrastructure and by model providers (for example, OpenAI) as described in our Privacy Policy.
Do not submit highly sensitive personal information in AI chats unless it is necessary for your request.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Violate applicable law or third-party rights.
- Upload malware, attempt unauthorized access, or disrupt the Site.
- Harass, threaten, defame, or discriminate against others.
- Scrape or bulk-collect data in a way that impairs the Site or breaches others' privacy.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
6. Intellectual property
The Site's design, branding, software, and original editorial content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except for your own User Content or as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
7. Third-party services and links
The Site may link to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (for example, authentication, analytics, or hosting). Those services have their own terms and privacy practices; we are not responsible for them.
8. Recipes, food safety, and kashrus
Recipes and kitchen guidance are for informational purposes. You are solely responsible for safe food handling, allergies, equipment use, and compliance with local regulations. Kashrus-related content on the Site (including from Glatt Bot) is educational consumer information, not certification or individualized religious direction; always verify ingredients, hechsherim, and practices with your own rabbinic authority and product labels.
9. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
10. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND SUPPLIERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID US FOR THE SITE IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100), IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the maximum permitted by law.
11. Indemnity
You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Site operator and its affiliates from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your User Content, your use of the Site, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
12. Changes and termination
We may modify these Terms by posting an updated version on the Site with a new effective date. If changes are material, we may also provide additional notice (for example, by banner or email when available). Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We may suspend or discontinue the Site or any feature at any time.
13. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, excluding conflict-of-law rules, unless mandatory local law requires otherwise. Courts in New York County, New York may have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, subject to applicable consumer protections in your home jurisdiction. (Operators outside the United States should have counsel adapt this section.)
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms: Contact the site operator using the primary support or administrative channel for this website.