Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Recipe Calorie Calculator website (the "Service"), located at recipecaloriecalculator.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Service. Your continued use of the Service following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

These Terms were last updated on March 26, 2025.

2. Description of Service

Recipe Calorie Calculator provides free, web-based nutrition calculation tools, including:

• Recipe Calorie Calculator: Calculates the estimated calories and macronutrients in homemade recipes based on user-entered ingredients
• Macro Calculator: Estimates daily calorie and macronutrient targets based on user-entered personal data
• Nutrition Facts Generator: Creates estimated nutrition labels for user-entered recipes
• Recipe Library: A collection of recipes with pre-calculated nutrition estimates
• Nutrition Blog: Educational articles about calorie tracking, nutrition, and healthy eating

All tools are provided free of charge. No account registration or payment is required to use any feature of this Service.

Nutrition values are calculated using data from the USDA FoodData Central database (fdc.nal.usda.gov↗). All results are estimates and are provided for informational purposes only.

3. Acceptable Use of Our Tools

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, including:

• Calculating the approximate nutritional content of your homemade recipes
• Estimating your daily calorie and macro targets
• Generating nutrition labels for personal use
• Reading our blog articles for educational purposes

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not use our Service in any way that:

3.3 Commercial Use

Commercial use of our tools — including but not limited to using our calculators to generate nutrition data for food products intended for sale, or embedding our tools in commercial applications — requires prior written permission.

To request commercial use permission, contact us at: [email protected]

4. Accuracy of Nutrition Information

4.1 Nature of Our Data

All nutrition values provided by our tools are estimates based on data from the USDA FoodData Central database. These values are provided for general informational purposes only.

Actual nutritional content may vary due to:

• Specific ingredient brands and varieties
• Growing conditions and geographic origin of ingredients
• Preparation and cooking methods
• Cooking temperature and duration
• Exact portion sizes and measurement methods
• Natural variation in whole food ingredients

4.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that:

• Nutrition values are exact or certified
• Our data matches any specific food product or brand
• Results are suitable for use on commercial food labels without independent verification
• The USDA data we reference is free from errors

4.3 Regulatory Compliance

Our Nutrition Facts Generator produces estimated labels for personal and educational use only. If you intend to use nutrition information for commercial food labeling, you must obtain certified nutritional analysis from an accredited laboratory. Our tool does not produce FDA-compliant nutrition labels for commercial use.

5. Medical and Dietary Disclaimer

5.1 Not Medical Advice

The information provided by Recipe Calorie Calculator is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, medical advice, dietary advice, or a substitute for professional medical consultation.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

• A diagnosis of any medical condition
• A recommendation for any specific diet or eating plan
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Treatment for any eating disorder, metabolic condition, or health problem
• A substitute for advice from a registered dietitian, nutritionist, or physician

5.2 Consult a Professional

Before making significant changes to your diet, particularly if you have or suspect you have a medical condition such as:

• Diabetes or insulin resistance
• Kidney disease
• Cardiovascular disease
• Eating disorders
• Food allergies or intolerances
• Any condition requiring a medically supervised diet

...you should consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian.

5.3 Individual Variation

Calorie and macronutrient needs vary significantly between individuals based on genetics, health status, medications, activity level, and other factors. The estimates provided by our Macro Calculator are based on population-level formulas (Mifflin-St Jeor equation) and may not accurately reflect your individual metabolic needs.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, blog articles, tool interfaces, graphics, logos, and the selection and arrangement of content — is owned by or licensed to Recipe Calorie Calculator and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 USDA Data

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database is in the public domain and is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. Our use of this data is subject to USDA's terms of use.

6.3 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

This license does not include the right to:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our blog content without attribution
• Create derivative works based on our tool interfaces or algorithms
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

6.4 Blog Content Attribution

You may quote brief excerpts from our blog articles for non-commercial purposes, provided that you:

• Clearly attribute the content to Recipe Calorie Calculator
• Include a direct link to the original article
• Do not present the content as your own work
• Do not reproduce entire articles without written permission

7. Third-Party Services and Links

7.1 Third-Party Services We Use

Our Service integrates with or links to the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
  — Website traffic analysis
  — Governed by Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense (adsense.google.com)
  — Advertising display
  — Governed by Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov)
  — Nutrition data source
  — Public domain U.S. government database

7.2 Third-Party Links

Our website, particularly our blog, may contain links to third-party websites for reference purposes. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party website. A link to a third-party website does not constitute our endorsement of that website or its content.

We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy of content on third-party sites
• The privacy practices of third-party sites
• Any damages arising from your use of third-party sites

7.3 Third-Party Advertising

Advertisements displayed on our website are served by Google AdSense. We do not control the content of these advertisements. The appearance of an advertisement on our website does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product or service.

8. Advertising

8.1 Display of Advertisements

This website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These advertisements help us cover the costs of operating and maintaining this free service.

8.2 Editorial Independence

The display of advertisements does not influence our editorial content, tool functionality, or the accuracy of our nutrition data. We do not accept payment to feature, recommend, or positively review any food product, brand, supplement, or service in our content.

8.3 Advertiser Relationships

We have no direct commercial relationships with food brands, supplement companies, or diet programs. Advertisements are served programmatically by Google based on page content and user data, not based on our recommendations.

8.4 Ad Content

We do not control the specific advertisements displayed on our website. If you encounter an advertisement that you believe is inappropriate or misleading, please contact us at [email protected] and we will investigate.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

10. Limitation of Liability

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Recipe Calorie Calculator and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit to us via email or other communication channels
• Your reliance on nutrition information provided by the Service for commercial food labeling or medical purposes without independent verification

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Terms on this page

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website.

If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute within 30 days of receiving notice.

13.3 Limitation Period

Any claim arising from your use of the Service must be brought within one (1) year of the date the claim arose, or it will be permanently barred.

13.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

13.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Recipe Calorie Calculator regarding your use of the Service, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Us

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.