Terms of Service

Last updated: April 23, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Rico mobile application. By creating an account or using the app, you agree to these terms.

1. Service Description

Rico is an AI-powered cooking assistant that generates recipes, cooking guidance, and nutritional estimates using large language model technology provided by third-party AI service providers. All content is AI-generated and provided for informational purposes only.

2. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

All recipes, cooking instructions, substitution suggestions, and nutritional information are generated by artificial intelligence. This content is provided "as-is" without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. AI-generated content may contain errors.

3. Not Medical or Nutritional Advice

Rico does not provide medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. Nutritional values (calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber) are AI-estimated and have not been verified by a registered dietitian or nutritionist. Consult a healthcare provider or registered dietitian before making dietary decisions, especially if you have food allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions.

4. Allergen Disclaimer

Rico uses AI to detect and substitute allergens based on your stated dietary restrictions. However, AI allergen detection is not guaranteed to be complete or accurate. You must always independently verify all ingredients against your known allergens before consuming any food prepared using Rico recipes. Do not rely solely on this app to manage food allergies.

5. Food Safety

You are solely responsible for following safe food handling practices, verifying cooking temperatures, and ensuring food is properly prepared. Rico aims to provide USDA-compliant cooking temperatures but cannot guarantee accuracy in all cases. Always use a food thermometer and follow FDA/USDA food safety guidelines.

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to: (a) verify all ingredients against your allergen list before cooking; (b) follow safe food handling and cooking practices; (c) not rely on this app as your sole source of allergen or food safety information; (d) confirm you are at least 13 years of age.

7. Image Rights

By uploading photos to Rico, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to process those images for the purpose of providing the service. You retain ownership of your photos. Photos uploaded for recipe import are sent to AI service providers for extraction and are not stored by Rico. Photos uploaded during cooking are stored in your account.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Agora Labs LLC and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the app, including but not limited to allergic reactions, foodborne illness, or adverse health effects. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the preceding 12 months.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Agora Labs LLC and its developers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the app or violation of these terms.

10. Subscription Terms

Rico Pro is available as a monthly subscription at $5.99/month. Subscriptions are managed through your device's app store and can be cancelled at any time through your device settings. Refunds are handled per your app store's refund policy.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the app shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.

14. DMCA / Copyright

Agora Labs LLC respects intellectual property and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). To submit a copyright infringement notice or counter-notice, or to learn about our repeat infringer policy, see our Copyright Policy. Notices may be sent to dmca@cookwithrico.com.

15. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at support@cookwithrico.com.