Ground Rules for Using MyBBQ

MyBBQ Terms of Use

These Terms govern your use of the MyBBQ iOS app and the website at mybbqapp.com. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the app.

Effective Date: May 1, 2026 Applies to the MyBBQ iOS app and mybbqapp.com

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old and able to form a binding contract under applicable law to use MyBBQ. If you are between 13 and the age of majority in your jurisdiction, your parent or legal guardian must agree to these Terms on your behalf. MyBBQ is delivered through the Apple App Store and requires a valid Apple ID.

3. Your Account

You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide and for keeping your password and Apple ID secure. You agree to notify us promptly at support@mybbqapp.com if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

Display names, first and last names, and other text you enter must follow our Content & Community Guidelines (no profanity bypass, impersonation, or abusive content). We may reject or change names that violate these rules.

4. License to Use the App

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use MyBBQ on Apple devices you own or control, for personal, non-commercial use. You may not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the app, except to the extent applicable law expressly permits.
  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the app or its content.
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the app or any premium features.
  • Use the app to build a competing service or to scrape MyBBQ content.
  • Bypass, interfere with, or stress-test our security, rate limits, or moderation systems.

All right, title, and interest in MyBBQ remain ours. These Terms do not grant you any rights in our trademarks, logos, or other branding.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to follow our Content & Community Guidelines, which describe in detail what content is allowed and what is not. In short, do not post content that is sexually explicit, hateful, harassing, illegal, misleading, or unrelated to BBQ and cooking, and do not impersonate other people or brands.

We may remove content, restrict features, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these standards. Repeat or severe violations may result in immediate account closure without prior warning.

6. User Content and Sharing

You retain ownership of the cooks, recipes, photos, notes, and other content you create in MyBBQ ("User Content").

When you choose to share content publicly (for example, by sharing a cook to the Shared Cooks feed or by setting a public profile photo), you grant MyBBQ a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute that content within the MyBBQ app and on mybbqapp.com for the purpose of operating the service. This license ends when you remove the content from public surfaces (for example, by unsharing a cook or changing your profile photo) or when you delete your account, except for backup copies that may persist for a short operational window.

You represent that you own or have the rights to all User Content you upload, and that your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable law.

7. Subscriptions, Free Trials, and Cancellation

What's offered

MyBBQ offers an auto-renewable "MyBBQ Premium" subscription, currently available as a monthly plan at $3.99 per month and an annual plan at $34.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Pricing in your local currency is shown in the app at the time of purchase and may vary by country.

How billing works

All subscription billing is handled by Apple through your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal charge is applied within 24 hours of the period ending.

Free trial

If you start a 7-day free trial and do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the displayed price. Apple may limit who is eligible for free trials based on your previous subscription history.

Manage and cancel

You can view, change, pause, or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iOS device. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid period; you keep premium features until then. Uninstalling the app does not cancel a subscription.

Refunds

Apple processes all refund requests for App Store subscriptions. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com. We do not have access to your payment instrument and cannot issue refunds directly.

Price changes

We may change subscription pricing or terms in the future. Apple will notify you of any price increase that requires your consent before the increase takes effect.

8. Third-Party Services

MyBBQ relies on Apple, Supabase, RevenueCat, SightEngine, and Resend to run. See our Privacy Policy for details on what each service handles. Your use of MyBBQ is subject to those providers' own terms when they apply.

9. Termination

You may stop using MyBBQ at any time and delete your account by emailing support@mybbqapp.com.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or our Content & Community Guidelines, if required by law, or if continued service creates a risk to other users or the platform. We may also discontinue the service entirely with reasonable notice. On termination, your license to use MyBBQ ends immediately and any remaining unused portion of a paid subscription is governed by Apple's refund and subscription policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

MyBBQ is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure against every threat, or that content moderation will be perfect.

MyBBQ is not a food safety, medical, or food handling authority. You are responsible for safe cooking practices, proper meat handling, allergen awareness, and any decisions you make based on what you read in MyBBQ or in user-shared content.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will MyBBQ, its developer, or its third-party providers be liable to you for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of MyBBQ.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to MyBBQ will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid for MyBBQ in the twelve months immediately before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) twenty-five US dollars ($25). Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you in full.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MyBBQ and its developer from any claims, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of (a) content you submit, (b) your use of the app in violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any law or third-party right.

13. Apple-Specific Terms

You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and us, not Apple, and that Apple is not responsible for the app or its content. Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for MyBBQ. To the extent allowed by law, Apple is not responsible for product liability claims, third-party intellectual property infringement claims, consumer protection claims, or other claims relating to MyBBQ. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of MyBBQ will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Wise County, Texas, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as MyBBQ changes. When we make material updates, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, account issues, or appeals, email support@mybbqapp.com.

You can also return to the MyBBQ homepage to learn more about the app.