These Terms of Usage ('Terms') govern your access to and use of the services, products, website, mobile applications, and other offerings (collectively, the 'Services') provided by Friquick ('Friquick', 'we', 'us', or 'our'). By accessing or using our Services, you ('User', 'you', or 'your') agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.
WHEREAS, Friquick operates a platform providing recipe search, AI-powered voice cooking assistance, and access to a comprehensive aggregated recipe database to users;
WHEREAS, Friquick desires to set forth the terms and conditions governing the use of its Services by users;
WHEREAS, users wish to access and use the Services subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein;
WHEREAS, these Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between Friquick and each user of the Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them below:
means the user account created by a User to access and use the Services.
means all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, and other pronouncements having the effect of law in India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
means all text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, information, data, and other materials available through the Services, including User Content and Friquick Content.
means all Content owned, controlled, or licensed by Friquick, including but not limited to the design, layout, look, appearance, graphics, and software of the Services.
means all intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, database rights, design rights, trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary rights, whether registered or unregistered.
means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
means Friquick's privacy policy available at https://friquick.com/privacy-policy/, which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Data.
means all services, products, features, content, applications, and functionality offered by Friquick through its website, mobile applications, and other platforms.
means any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Services.
means all Content that a User submits, uploads, posts, transmits, or otherwise makes available through the Services.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Friquick.
You represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age; (b) you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract; (c) you are not prohibited from using the Services under Applicable Law; and (d) if you are using the Services on behalf of an entity, you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
Friquick reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time in its sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services.
Certain features or services may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Such additional terms are incorporated by reference into these Terms and shall govern your use of such features or services to the extent of any conflict with these Terms.
To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create an Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials.
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your Account, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to: (a) immediately notify Friquick of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security; (b) ensure that you log out from your Account at the end of each session; and (c) use a strong and secure password. Friquick shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this clause.
Friquick reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: (a) violation of these Terms; (b) fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; (c) prolonged inactivity; or (d) upon your request. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease.
You may maintain only one Account unless expressly authorized by Friquick in writing. Creating multiple Accounts or allowing others to use your Account is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of all your Accounts.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Friquick grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include any right to: (a) resell or make commercial use of the Services; (b) modify, reproduce, or create derivative works of the Services; (c) use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods; or (d) download or copy any Content except as expressly permitted.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Violating any Applicable Law, regulation, or third-party rights;
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable;
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity;
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any Content that infringes any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of any party;
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation;
Uploading, posting, or transmitting any material that contains software viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment;
Interfering with or disrupting the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services, or disobeying any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Services;
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services, other Accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services, through hacking, password mining, or any other means;
Using any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Services without our prior written permission;
Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to discover the source code of the Services or any part thereof;
Modifying, adapting, translating, or creating derivative works based on the Services;
Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from the Services.
Friquickendeavors to ensure that the Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, we do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including for maintenance, upgrades, or improvements.
The Services are intended for use by persons located in India. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the Services from outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
You retain all ownership rights in your User Content. However, by submitting, uploading, posting, or otherwise making available any User Content through the Services, you grant Friquick a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with operating and providing the Services.
You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Friquick to use your User Content as contemplated by these Terms; (b) your User Content does not and will not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third-party rights, including Intellectual Property Rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights; and (c) your User Content complies with these Terms and all Applicable Laws.
Friquick reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at any time and for any reason, including if we believe it violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.
If you believe that any User Content violates these Terms or infringes your rights, please contact us at support@friquick.com with details of the alleged violation. We will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with Applicable Law.
The Services and all Friquick Content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, are the exclusive property of Friquick or its licensors and are protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other Intellectual Property Rights laws. The Friquick name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Friquick or its affiliates or licensors.
You may not use, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Friquick Content or Intellectual Property Rights without our prior written consent. Any unauthorized use of Friquick's Intellectual Property Rights may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and may result in civil and criminal penalties.
If you provide Friquick with any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other information regarding the Services ('Feedback'), you hereby assign to Friquick all rights in such Feedback and agree that Friquick shall have the right to use and fully exploit such Feedback in any manner, without any obligation or compensation to you.
Friquick respects the Intellectual Property Rights of others and expects Users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized; (e) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate; and (f) your physical or electronic signature. Our designated copyright agent can be reached at support@friquick.com.
Certain features of the Services may require payment of fees. All fees are stated in Indian Rupees (INR) and are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your use of the Services in accordance with the pricing and payment terms presented to you at the time of purchase.
You may pay fees using the payment methods available through the Services, which may include credit cards, debit cards, net banking, UPI, digital wallets, or other payment methods. You authorize Friquick to charge your designated payment method for all fees incurred. You are responsible for ensuring that your payment information is current and accurate.
All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, including but not limited to Goods and Services Tax (GST), unless otherwise stated. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes associated with your use of the Services. If Friquick is required to collect or pay taxes for which you are responsible, such taxes will be charged to you.
All fees paid are non-refundable except as expressly provided in these Terms or as required by Applicable Law. Refund and cancellation policies for specific Services or products will be communicated to you at the time of purchase. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at support@friquick.com with details of your request
Friquick reserves the right to change its fees and pricing at any time. We will provide you with reasonable advance notice of any fee changes. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of fee changes constitutes your acceptance of the new fees.
If you purchase a subscription to the Services, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel prior to the renewal date. You authorize Friquick to charge your payment method for the renewal fee. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Account settings or by contacting us at support@friquick.com.
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your Personal Data. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data as described in the Privacy Policy.
Friquick is committed to protecting your Personal Data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other Applicable Laws. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of your Personal Data.
You have certain rights with respect to your Personal Data under Applicable Law, including the right to access, correct, delete, and port your Personal Data, and the right to withdraw consent for processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@friquick.com or through the mechanisms provided in our Privacy Policy.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Services. For more information about our use of cookies and your choices regarding cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
The Services may integrate with or provide access to third-party services, applications, websites, or content ('Third-Party Services'). Your use of Third-Party Services is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of such third parties. Friquick does not control Third-Party Services and is not responsible for their content, functionality, or practices.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. Friquick has no control over the content of such websites or resources and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
The inclusion of any Third-Party Services or links does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Friquick. We expressly disclaim any liability for the content, products, services, or practices of Third-Party Services.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, FRIQUICK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
FRIQUICK DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. FRIQUICK DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SERVICES OR CONTENT AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FRIQUICK, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, EVEN IF FRIQUICK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FRIQUICK'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO FRIQUICK IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY; OR (B) INR 1,000.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS REFLECT A REASONABLE AND FAIR ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN YOU AND FRIQUICK AND FORM AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND FRIQUICK. FRIQUICK WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES TO YOU WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, Friquick's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by Applicable Law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Friquick, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of or inability to use the Services; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any rights of another party, including any Intellectual Property Rights; or (e) your violation of any Applicable Law.
Friquick reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with Friquick in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any claim subject to indemnification without Friquick's prior written consent.
You agree to promptly notify Friquick of any claim subject to indemnification. Failure to provide prompt notice shall not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent that Friquick is materially prejudiced by such failure.
These Terms commence on the date you first access or use the Services and continue until terminated in accordance with this Clause 13.
You may terminate these Terms at any time by discontinuing your use of the Services and closing your Account. To close your Account, please contact us at support@friquick.com or use the Account closure feature in your Account settings.
Friquick may terminate or suspend your access to the Services, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to: (a) violation of these Terms; (b) fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; (c) prolonged inactivity; (d) request by law enforcement or government agencies; or (e) discontinuation of the Services.
Upon termination: (a) your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease; (b) you will remain liable for all obligations incurred prior to termination; (c) Friquick may delete your Account and all associated data; and (d) all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.
Following termination, Friquick may retain your Personal Data and User Content as required by Applicable Law or for legitimate business purposes, including backup, archival, audit, and legal compliance purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and data retention policies.
In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services ('Dispute'), the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the Dispute informally by contacting each other. You may contact us at support@friquick.com. We will attempt to resolve the Dispute through good-faith negotiations within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the Dispute.
If the Dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiations, the parties agree that the Dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration for the time being in force. The seat of arbitration shall be Mumbai, India. The Tribunal shall consist of one (1) arbitrator. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitration proceedings and award shall be confidential.
These Terms and any Dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Subject to the arbitration provisions in Clause 14.2, the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai, India for any Disputes not subject to arbitration or for any application for interim or injunctive relief.
Nothing in this Clause 14 shall prevent either party from seeking interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending the resolution of the Dispute through arbitration.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AGAINST FRIQUICK.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Friquick regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Services.
Friquick reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services.
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Friquick's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving its intent, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without Friquick's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, or delegation in violation of this provision shall be null and void. Friquick may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and its rights and obligations hereunder without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
These Terms are for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in these Terms, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever.
Friquick shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, epidemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials ('Force Majeure Event'). In the event of a Force Majeure Event, Friquick's performance shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event, and Friquick shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure Event.
All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications under these Terms shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given: (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by email (with confirmation of transmission) if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; or (d) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Notices to Friquick shall be sent to Erandawane Prabhat Road, Galli No 12 S No. 8385/2, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune City, Pune- 411004, Maharashtra or support@friquick.com. Notices to you shall be sent to the email address or physical address associated with your Account.
The relationship between you and Friquick is that of independent contractors. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, sales representative, or employment relationship between you and Friquick. You have no authority to make or accept any offers or representations on behalf of Friquick.
The following provisions shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms: Clauses 5 (User Content), 6 (Intellectual Property Rights), 7 (Payment Terms - to the extent of outstanding obligations), 8 (Privacy and Data Protection), 10 (Disclaimers and Warranties), 11 (Limitation of Liability), 12 (Indemnification), 14 (Dispute Resolution), and 15 (General Provisions).
The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms. The words 'include,' 'includes,' and 'including' shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase 'without limitation.' The singular includes the plural and vice versa. The word 'or' is not exclusive.
These Terms may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures and electronically executed agreements shall have the same force and effect as original signatures and manually executed agreements under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
These Terms are drafted in the English language. If these Terms are translated into any other language, the English language version shall prevail to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USAGE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.