1. AI recipe generation is fallible
Recipes are generated by large language models (currently Google Gemini and OpenAI). AI can make factual errors — wrong quantities, missing steps, unrealistic cook times, ingredient names that don't quite match reality. The same prompt can produce different results each time. We test and filter output, but you should read the recipe end-to-end before you start cooking and trust your own judgement if something looks off.
2. Allergens & dietary safety — you must verify
Chef Happens applies allergen filters based on the preferences you set in Settings. The filters are best-effort — they are not a medical safety system. The App does NOT guarantee that any recipe is free of a particular allergen (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, sesame, shellfish, fish, mustard, or anything else), nor that it is vegan, halal, kosher, diabetic-friendly, or low-FODMAP. If you or a household member has a serious food allergy or a life-threatening condition:
- Always read the full ingredient list before cooking.
- Check labels on packaged ingredients for "may contain" warnings.
- Never rely on Chef Happens alone to keep an allergic person safe.
We do our best, but we cannot guarantee cross-contamination-free or allergen-free output.
3. In an emergency, call a professional — not us
For severe allergic reactions, suspected food poisoning, accidental ingestion of a hazardous substance, burns, or any medical emergency: call your local emergency number immediately — 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand, 112 in India.
For non-emergency poisoning advice or ingredient-toxicity questions, call your national poison hotline:
- Australia — Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 (24/7)
- New Zealand — National Poisons Centre 0800 764 766 (24/7)
- India — National Poisons Information Centre, AIIMS Delhi 011 2658 9391 (24/7)
Chef Happens is a recipe generator, not a medical service. Do not delay seeking qualified care because of anything you read in the App.
4. Not medical or dietary advice
Nothing in Chef Happens — recipes, meal plans, ingredient tips, mood-mode suggestions, or nutritional information — is medical, dietary, nutritional, weight-loss, or therapeutic advice. If you have a medical condition (diabetes, coeliac disease, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, an eating disorder, pregnancy, or anything else), consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes — especially during pregnancy, illness, or when feeding infants and young children.
5. Nutrition information
Calorie and macronutrient estimates shown next to recipes are approximate, derived from AI models and reference tables. Actual values depend on ingredient brand, cut, cooking method, portion size, and many other factors. Do not use Chef Happens numbers for medical, clinical, or elite-athletic nutrition tracking.
6. Food safety
Follow standard food safety practice: safe internal temperatures (chicken 74 °C / 165 °F, ground meat 71 °C, fish 63 °C, eggs until firm), refrigerate within 2 hours, don't reheat rice more than once, and don't consume raw or undercooked eggs / fish / meat unless you know the source. Cooking involves heat, sharp tools, electrical appliances, and hot oil — you assume all risk of burns, cuts, fire, and food poisoning. Supervise children at all times and never leave cooking unattended. If a recipe seems undercooked, cook it longer — food safety trumps AI instructions.
7. Alcohol & responsible use
Chef Happens's Fizz sub-agent generates cocktail and mocktail recipes. You confirm that you are at or above the legal drinking age in your country of residence: 18 in Australia, 18 in New Zealand, and 21 in India (a conservative single threshold across all Indian states). If your date of birth on file is below the applicable threshold, Fizz automatically substitutes the non-alcoholic / virgin version — this is by design, not a bug.
Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive. Avoid alcohol if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a condition that contraindicates consumption. Support lines: AU — DrugInfo 1300 85 85 84; NZ — Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797; IN — iCall 9152 987 821.
8. Ingredient substitutions
Chef Happens will sometimes suggest substitutions when you're missing something. Not every substitution works in every context (baking is especially unforgiving). Use judgement, and prefer skipping a recipe to substituting critical ingredients you're unsure about.
9. Regional availability & local food laws
Chef Happens launches in Australia, New Zealand, and India. Ingredient names, brand assumptions, seasonal availability, and store lists are tuned for those regions. Users elsewhere can still use the app, but ingredient suggestions may not match local shops. Some ingredients in AI-generated recipes may also be restricted or regulated in your jurisdiction (e.g., certain game meats, raw-milk products, unpasteurised cheese). Compliance with local food-safety, labelling, and import regulations is your responsibility.
10. Kitchen equipment safety
Recipes may mention gas stoves, ovens, deep-frying, pressure cookers, chef's knives, and other equipment that requires competent handling. Chef Happens is not a training program. If you are unfamiliar with a piece of equipment, do not attempt the recipe unsupervised, and follow the equipment manufacturer's safety instructions.
11. Imported recipes (URLs, photos, videos)
When you import a recipe from a URL, handwritten photo, or social video, Chef Happens extracts the content for your personal use. You are responsible for respecting the original creator's copyright and for not re-sharing imported recipes as your own. We do not re-publish imported content.
12. Cultural sensitivity
Recipes tagged with cultural or religious origin (Diwali sweets, Eid biryani, Passover matzo, Christmas pudding) are provided respectfully. If any generated content is culturally insensitive, please report it to support@chefhappens.app and we will remove or correct it promptly.
By using Chef Happens you acknowledge these limitations. The legally binding version of these safety notices lives in our Terms of Service (Sections 5 & 6). Nothing here limits any right you cannot waive under the Australian Consumer Law, the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, or the Indian Consumer Protection Act, 2019.