Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using RecipeScout.net ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
RecipeScout is a recipe search and aggregation tool. We search the web for publicly available recipes, scrape structured data from those pages, and present them in a scored, filterable format. We do not host or create recipe content ourselves.
3. Food Allergy & Dietary Disclaimer
Dietary tags (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, Keto) and dietary filters are auto-detected from ingredient lists using keyword matching. This process is not guaranteed to be accurate.
RecipeScout does not verify the completeness or accuracy of ingredient lists provided by third-party recipe sources. Ingredients may be missing, mislabeled, or ambiguous. Cross-contamination information is not available.
If you have food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions, you must always verify all ingredients directly on the original recipe source before preparing or consuming any food. Do not rely solely on RecipeScout's dietary tags or filters to determine whether a recipe is safe for you.
RecipeScout, its owners, and its operators are not liable for any adverse reactions, injuries, or damages resulting from the use of dietary information provided by this Service.
4. Accuracy of Information
Recipe data (including ingredients, cooking times, nutrition information, and ratings) is scraped from third-party websites and displayed as-is. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of this data. Scores and rankings are algorithmically generated and reflect data quality signals, not editorial judgment.
5. Third-Party Content
RecipeScout links to and displays content from third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Clicking recipe links will take you to the original source website, which has its own terms and privacy policies.
6. AI-Generated Content
The "Why This Wins" analysis feature uses AI (OpenAI) to generate pros and cons for recipes. This content is generated automatically and may contain inaccuracies. It should not be considered professional dietary, nutritional, or medical advice.
7. No Medical or Nutritional Advice
Nothing on RecipeScout constitutes medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. Nutrition data displayed is sourced from third-party recipe pages and may be inaccurate. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for dietary guidance, especially if you have allergies, intolerances, or medical conditions.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RecipeScout and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages related to food allergies, dietary issues, or reliance on information provided by the Service.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at the email address listed on our domain registration.