Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PitmasterSocial ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Use of Service

PitmasterSocial is a community platform for BBQ enthusiasts to share recipes, techniques, and experiences. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when creating your account
  • Not post spam, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Respect other community members
  • Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

3. Objectionable Content and Abusive Behavior — Zero Tolerance

PitmasterSocial has zero tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. Objectionable content includes, but is not limited to, content that is harassing, threatening, hateful, sexually explicit, violent, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive. By using the Service you agree not to post objectionable content and not to engage in abusive or harassing behavior toward other members. You acknowledge that violations may result in the immediate removal of content and the permanent suspension or termination of your account, and that we may report unlawful content to the appropriate authorities. You can report objectionable content and block abusive users at any time from within the app.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you post. By posting, you grant PitmasterSocial a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform. You are responsible for the content you post and must have rights to any recipes, images, or other materials you share.

5. YouTube Content

YouTube videos embedded on PitmasterSocial are subject to YouTube's Terms of Service. We use YouTube's API to display videos and do not host or own this content. All rights to YouTube content remain with the original creators.

6. AI-Generated Content

Our AI assistant provides recipe recommendations and cooking advice. This content is for informational purposes only. Always use proper food safety practices and cooking techniques. We are not liable for any issues arising from following AI-generated suggestions.

7. Moderation

We use automated moderation and human review to maintain community standards. We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

8. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services including Google (authentication, YouTube API), Anthropic (AI chat), and others. Your use of these features is subject to their respective terms of service.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy of recipes, cooking times, or temperatures shared by users. Use all cooking information at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

PitmasterSocial shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, or to report objectionable content or abusive behavior, contact us at [email protected]. You can also report content and block users directly within the app.