Terms of Service
Last updated: July 18, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the HWIH (Have What I'm Having) mobile application and website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Description of Service
HWIH is a food sharing platform that connects community members through home-cooked meals. The service allows users to:
- Create and join food sharing groups
- Share photos and details of home-cooked meals
- Claim and coordinate pickup of shared meals
- Communicate with other group members
- Receive notifications about meal sharing activities
User Account and Registration
Account Creation
To use HWIH, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use HWIH. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use the service.
Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in harmful behavior.
SMS Messaging Terms
SMS Consent Required
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive SMS notifications, you consent to receive text messages from HWIH. This consent is optional but necessary for SMS features.
Message Types
With your consent, you may receive SMS messages including:
- Group invitations and welcome messages
- Meal sharing notifications
- App download links
- Account security notifications
- Service updates and announcements
Message Frequency and Charges
Message frequency varies based on your activity and group participation. Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's plan. HWIH does not charge for SMS messages, but your carrier may.
Opt-Out and Support
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by:
- Replying STOP to any SMS from HWIH
- Updating your preferences in the app
- Contacting our support team
For SMS support, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly.
User Conduct and Content
Acceptable Use
You agree to use HWIH only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You will not:
- Share content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Spam or harass other users
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service
- Use the service for commercial purposes without permission
- Share meals that are unsafe or expired
Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you post on HWIH, but you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide the service. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any content you post.
Food Safety
Users are responsible for ensuring that any food they share is safe, properly prepared, and suitable for consumption. HWIH is not responsible for food safety, quality, or any health issues that may arise from shared meals.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. By using HWIH, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
The HWIH service, including its design, functionality, and content, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the service without our permission.
Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
HWIH is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be available, error-free, or secure at all times. We may modify or discontinue the service at any time.
User Interactions
HWIH facilitates connections between users but is not responsible for the actions, conduct, or safety of users. You interact with other users at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HWIH and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HWIH from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where HWIH is operated. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Note: These terms are effective as of the date listed above. By continuing to use HWIH after any changes to these terms, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.