Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Welcome to SunSeed Kitchen ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SunSeed Kitchen, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Service Description

SunSeed Kitchen provides a collection of alkaline vegan recipes, meal planning tools, and health-focused content. We offer both free and premium subscription services.

2.1 Free Services

• Access to 4,380+ alkaline vegan recipes
• Daily menu suggestions
• Recipe search functionality
• Favorites and basic bookmarking
• Shopping list tool

2.2 Premium Services

• 30-day meal planning calendar
• Complete nutritional information
• Personal recipe notes
• PDF export functionality
• Advanced search filters
• Ad-free experience
• Priority customer support

3. Premium Subscriptions

3.1 Subscription Plans

We offer two premium subscription options:

• Monthly Plan: $7.99 per month, billed monthly
• Annual Plan: $79.99 per year, billed annually (17% savings)

3.2 Free Trial

New users may be eligible for a 7-day free trial of premium features. The trial is available once per user. You will not be charged during the trial period. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin, and you will be charged the applicable subscription fee.

3.3 Billing and Payment

• Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• Payment is processed securely through our payment processor (Stripe)
• You authorize us to charge your payment method automatically
• Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as stated in our refund policy

3.4 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate.

3.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting customer support. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to premium features until the end of the paid period.

4. Refund Policy

4.1 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new premium subscriptions (excluding renewals). If you are not satisfied within the first 7 days of your initial subscription, contact us for a full refund.

4.2 Refund Exclusions

• Renewal payments are not eligible for refunds
• Refunds after 7 days are at our discretion
• Digital product purchases (e-books) are final after download

4.3 Requesting a Refund

To request a refund, contact us at support@alkalinekitchen.com within 7 days of your purchase. Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days.

5. User Accounts

5.1 Account Creation

To access premium features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

5.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on Alkaline Kitchen, including recipes, text, images, graphics, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer our services
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

6.3 Recipe Usage

You may use our recipes for personal cooking and meal preparation. If you wish to share or republish recipes, please provide proper attribution and link back to our website.

7. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we believe will add value to our users.

8. Health Disclaimer

Important: The information on Alkaline Kitchen is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

• Always consult your physician before making dietary changes, especially if you have health conditions
• We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition
• Individual results may vary; we make no guarantees about health outcomes
• You are responsible for your own health decisions

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
• Share your premium account credentials with others

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. Access them at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Alkaline Kitchen and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or content
• Service interruptions
• Errors or inaccuracies in content
• Health outcomes from following recipes or advice

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alkaline Kitchen from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or your use of our services.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

15. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

17. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: support@alkalinekitchen.com
• Website: www.alkalinekitchen.com

By using Alkaline Kitchen, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.