Terms of Service

Section 1: User Categories & Obligations

A. Meal Recipients
By accessing our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate household size information when required for USDA programs
  • Not resell or redistribute meals provided
  • Follow all posted health/safety guidelines at distribution sites

B. Volunteers
All volunteers must:

  • Complete ServSafe Food Handler certification (provided)
  • Submit to background checks for positions involving:
    • Financial handling
    • Direct service to vulnerable populations
    • Facility access outside public hours
  • Report any health symptoms that may compromise food safety

C. Donors
Contributions are governed by:

  • IRS Publication 526 for tax deductions
  • Our Gift Acceptance Policy (available upon request)
  • State charitable solicitation regulations

Section 2: Intellectual Property

  • All educational materials are licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0
  • Kitchen designs and operational manuals are proprietary
  • Recipe submissions become organizational property

Section 3: Liability Provisions

A. Food Service

  • We cannot guarantee allergen-free environments
  • Meal recipients assume responsibility for:
    • Checking ingredients lists
    • Proper food storage/reheating
    • Allergic reactions

B. Facility Use

  • Waiver required for:
    • Kitchen equipment operation
    • After-hours access
    • Special events

C. Third-Party Resources
We disclaim responsibility for:

  • Linked external websites
  • Partner organization practices
  • Government benefit eligibility changes