Terms of Service

    ALSTIG INC — End User License Agreement (EULA)

    Effective Date: April 8, 2026

    These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement," or "EULA") govern your access to and use of the ALSTIG INC suite of applications and services (collectively, the "Apps," "Services," or "Platform"), operated by ALSTIG INC ("ALSTIG," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using any ALSTIG App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Apps.

    1. Apps Covered by These Terms

    These Terms apply to all software published by ALSTIG INC, including but not limited to:

    • The Restaurant Consultant — operations, scheduling, training, and advisory platform for restaurant operators (iPhone, iPad, and web)
    • VendorWatch — vendor invoice scanning and price-change tracking (iOS)
    • MenuCraft — menu design, costing, and AI-assisted menu creation (iOS)
    • MyCookbook — structured recipe management for restaurant kitchens (iOS)
    • ChefScale — professional recipe scaling and unit conversion (iOS)
    • Review Responder — AI-drafted responses to Google and Yelp reviews (iOS)

    References to "the App" or "this App" in these Terms apply to whichever ALSTIG App you are using at the time. When an obligation or right is specific to a particular App, the App is named explicitly.

    2. Description of the Services

    The ALSTIG Apps provide restaurant operators, kitchen professionals, and hospitality businesses with tools, guidance, automation, and AI-assisted features for operations, recipe management, cost control, menu design, review management, vendor tracking, and business administration.

    Services across the ALSTIG suite may include:

    • Tailored operational recommendations and templates
    • AI-assisted content generation (menu descriptions, review responses, advisory content)
    • AI-assisted document and image processing (invoice OCR, menu import, recipe parsing)
    • Recipe scaling, costing, and allergen tracking
    • Price-trend analysis and alerts
    • Account integrations with third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google Business Profile)
    • Educational and advisory content

    The Apps are advisory and operational in nature. They do not provide legal, financial, medical, or tax advice.

    3. Eligibility

    You must be at least 18 years old and have the authority to operate a business or act on behalf of a business to use the Apps. By using any ALSTIG App, you represent that you meet these requirements.

    4. Account Registration

    To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

    • Provide accurate and complete information
    • Maintain the security of your account credentials
    • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account

    Not all ALSTIG Apps require an account. Apps that store data entirely on your device (including, but not limited to, VendorWatch, MyCookbook, ChefScale, and MenuCraft) may operate without account registration.

    5. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions

    Several ALSTIG Apps offer optional auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock premium features. All subscriptions are purchased and managed through the platform you downloaded the App from (Apple App Store for iOS Apps).

    Subscription Products

    • VendorWatch Pro Monthly — $9.99 USD / month, 1-month auto-renewing subscription. Unlocks unlimited invoice scans, price spike alerts, full vendor price history, and side-by-side vendor comparison.
    • VendorWatch Pro Annual — $99.99 USD / year, 1-year auto-renewing subscription. Same features as VendorWatch Pro Monthly at an annual rate.
    • MenuCraft Pro Monthly — $9.99 USD / month, 1-month auto-renewing subscription. Unlocks unlimited recipes and menus, AI menu descriptions, AI menu import, and full PDF export.
    • MenuCraft Pro Annual — $59.99 USD / year, 1-year auto-renewing subscription. Same features as MenuCraft Pro Monthly at an annual rate.
    • The Restaurant Consultant — tiered monthly and annual subscriptions starting at $9.99 USD / month. Current pricing and plan details are shown in the App and at checkout before any purchase is completed.
    • Other ALSTIG Apps — current subscription titles, lengths, and prices for MyCookbook, ChefScale, Review Responder, and any future ALSTIG App are displayed in the App's subscription or upgrade screen before any purchase is completed, as required by the Apple App Store.

    How Subscriptions Work

    • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
    • Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
    • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the subscription price then in effect.
    • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time by going to your Apple ID account settings on your device (Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions).
    • Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period; you retain access to premium features until that time.
    • No refund is provided for the unused portion of a subscription period, except where required by law.

    Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

    6. Third-Party Integrations

    Certain ALSTIG Apps allow you to connect third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Google Business Profile, Yelp, or other services. By connecting a third-party account, you authorize the relevant App to access permitted data and, where applicable, perform actions on your behalf (such as publishing posts or retrieving reviews), as explicitly authorized by you.

    We are not responsible for:

    • Changes, outages, or restrictions imposed by third-party platforms
    • Actions taken by those platforms
    • Loss of access due to third-party policy changes

    Your use of third-party services remains subject to their own terms and policies.

    7. Acceptable Use

    You agree not to use the Apps to:

    • Violate any laws or regulations
    • Infringe on the rights of others
    • Post or distribute unlawful, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content
    • Abuse, interfere with, or disrupt the Apps or their infrastructure
    • Attempt to reverse-engineer or misuse the Apps or their features
    • Resell, redistribute, or use the Apps to build competing products

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

    8. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

    Several ALSTIG Apps use third-party artificial intelligence providers (including Anthropic and OpenAI) to generate content, extract data from documents, or provide recommendations. You acknowledge and agree that:

    • AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate for your specific situation
    • You are responsible for reviewing, verifying, and approving all outputs before use
    • Final decisions and actions remain your responsibility
    • Invoice totals, pricing data, recipe costs, and other financial information extracted by AI must be verified against the source document before being relied upon

    ALSTIG INC is not liable for decisions made based on AI-generated content produced by the Apps.

    9. Intellectual Property

    All content, software, designs, text, graphics, and features of the ALSTIG Apps are owned by or licensed to ALSTIG INC and are protected by intellectual property laws.

    You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Apps for your internal business purposes. You may not:

    • Copy, resell, or redistribute the Apps
    • Use the Apps to build a competing product
    • Remove or obscure proprietary notices
    • Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Apps beyond ordinary use

    Content you create inside the Apps (recipes, menus, vendor data, invoices, review responses, etc.) remains your property. By using the Apps to process that content, you grant ALSTIG INC a limited license to store, process, and display that content solely for the purpose of operating the Apps for you.

    10. Data and Privacy

    Your use of the Apps is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data across all ALSTIG Apps. By using any ALSTIG App, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

    11. Data Deletion

    You may request deletion of your data at any time. For Apps that store data locally on your device (VendorWatch, MyCookbook, ChefScale, MenuCraft), removing the App from your device deletes all stored data. For Apps with cloud-synced or account-based data (such as The Restaurant Consultant), you may request deletion by contacting us at support@alstiginc.com or using the in-App deletion controls where provided. Certain data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

    12. Service Availability

    We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Apps may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without liability. Features that rely on third-party services (such as AI providers or social platforms) may be affected by those providers' availability.

    13. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law, ALSTIG INC shall not be liable for:

    • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
    • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
    • Errors or omissions in AI-generated content or recommendations
    • Actions taken by third-party platforms or AI providers
    • Financial decisions made based on data extracted or generated by the Apps

    Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with any ALSTIG App is to stop using it and cancel any active subscription.

    14. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ALSTIG INC from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

    • Your use of the Apps
    • Your content or actions taken using the Apps
    • Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws

    15. Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access at any time for violations of these Terms or misuse of the Apps. You may stop using the Apps at any time by uninstalling them and cancelling any active subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Apps ends immediately.

    16. Changes to These Terms

    We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted at https://restaurantai.consulting/terms. Continued use of any ALSTIG App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    17. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Apps will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

    18. Contact Information

    If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:

    ALSTIG INC
    Email: support@alstiginc.com

    Website: https://restaurantai.consulting