Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BARU (the "Service"), including our website and mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

BARU provides information about traditional Asian plant-based and vegetarian recipes, ingredients, and related cultural content. The Service is intended for educational and informational purposes.

3. Recipe Content & Attribution

Some recipes featured on BARU are sourced from publicly available websites and other public resources. We make every effort to attribute recipes to their original authors or sources where known.

• Original recipe authors retain all rights to their content.
• Recipes are presented for personal, non-commercial use only.
• Commercial use, republication, or redistribution of recipes without the consent of the original author is prohibited.
• If you are a recipe author and wish to have your content removed or modified, please contact us and we will promptly address your request.

4. Dietary Responsibility & Allergens

You assume full responsibility for your dietary choices. While we strive to provide accurate ingredient lists and descriptions:

• We cannot guarantee that recipes are free from specific allergens, including but not limited to soy, wheat, gluten, nuts, and sesame.
• Some Korean ingredients may contain hidden animal-derived components. Always verify ingredients with the manufacturer.
• Nutritional information provided is approximate and should not be relied upon for medical dietary requirements.
• If you have food allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary needs, consult a qualified healthcare professional before trying any recipe.

5. Intellectual Property

The design, layout, original text, graphics, and compilation of content on BARU are the property of BARU or its content licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our proprietary content without prior written permission.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content from the Service without permission.
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BARU and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages related to dietary choices, allergic reactions, or reliance on recipe or health information.

9. External Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Use, or to request removal of attributed content, please contact us at:

Email: contact@baru.app