1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using STIM Meals' website and meal planning application (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.
STIM Meals is operated by Spare Time Is Money, an independent business. We also operate the STIM Saves Chrome extension available at stimsaves.com.
2. Description of Services
STIM Meals provides:
- Meal Planning: Tools to help you plan weekly meals around grocery store deals
- Recipe Database: Access to 500+ family-friendly recipes
- Shopping Lists: Auto-generated shopping lists based on your meal plans
- Deal Aggregation: Information about grocery deals from various stores
- Instacart Integration: Links to order groceries through Instacart
3. Free Service & Affiliate Disclosure
STIM Meals is free to use. We generate revenue through affiliate marketing partnerships.
When you click links to retailers (including Instacart, Amazon, and grocery stores) and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate partnerships include:
- Instacart Affiliate Program
- Amazon Associates Program
- Various retail affiliate networks
This affiliate revenue allows us to provide STIM Meals for free.
4. User Accounts
Some features may require you to create an account. When you create an account:
- You must provide accurate information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must notify us of unauthorized access
- You may not share your account credentials
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Services for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect data from our Services
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services
- Use the Services to send spam or unwanted communications
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
6. Deal and Price Information
Important Disclaimers:
- Deal information is provided for convenience and may not always be accurate
- Prices and availability can change without notice
- We do not guarantee that any deal will be available when you shop
- Always verify prices at the retailer before purchasing
- Store availability may vary by location
STIM Meals is not responsible for price discrepancies, expired deals, or product availability issues.
7. Recipe Content
Recipes provided through STIM Meals:
- Are for personal, non-commercial use only
- May not be republished without permission
- Are provided "as is" without guarantees
- Should be adapted to your dietary needs and restrictions
Always check ingredients for allergens and dietary compliance. We are not responsible for allergic reactions or dietary issues.
8. Third-Party Services
STIM Meals integrates with third-party services including:
- Instacart for grocery delivery
- Various grocery store websites
- Payment processors
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for third-party service availability, pricing, or policies.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on STIM Meals, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Spare Time Is Money or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
STIM Meals is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of information
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spare Time Is Money and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from your use of the Services
- Actions of third parties or third-party services
Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spare Time Is Money from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of STIM Meals after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to STIM Meals at any time, for any reason, without notice. You may stop using the Services at any time.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: stimmeals@gmail.com
- Support: Support Page
- Parent Company: sparetimeismoney.com