Happi Happi

General Terms of Use for Happi Happi

This English text is a non-binding convenience translation. The legally binding version is the German original; in the event of any discrepancy, the German version prevails.

Section 1 - Scope and Provider

(1) These General Terms of Use (hereinafter “Terms”) apply to the use of the app Happi Happi (hereinafter “App”) and the services accessible through the app (hereinafter together “Service”).

(2) The provider of the Service is: Anja Müllner, Zuspitzstraße 12b, 83026 Rosenheim, Germany (hereinafter “Provider” or “we”).

(3) By creating a user account, you accept these Terms. Deviating conditions of the user will not become part of the contract unless the Provider explicitly agrees to their applicability in writing.

(4) For paid services processed through the Google Play Store or the Microsoft Store, the terms and conditions of the respective store operator apply additionally. In case of conflicts, the store operator’s conditions shall apply to the processing of the purchase; otherwise these Terms apply.

Section 2 - Service Description

(1) Happi Happi is an application for managing recipes, cookbooks, shopping lists, meal plans, and events. In addition, the app offers social functions (friendships, groups, ratings, and comments), real-time shared cooking sessions, and an optional game feature (“Kitchen Arcade”) with leaderboards. Users can manage content privately and optionally share it with friends or groups.

(2) The app contains a recipe import function with which recipes can be read from a website address (URL), by uploading a photo, or by uploading a PDF file and converted into a structured format. For imports via photo or PDF, the Gemini API of Google Ireland Ltd. is used for structuring; in this case, the uploaded content is transmitted to Google. For imports via URL, the website is evaluated exclusively on the Provider’s server and not transmitted to Google. The Provider provides no warranty for the correctness, completeness, or lawful usability of imported content; the user is responsible for lawful import (Section 7).

(3) The exact scope of functions is determined by the respective current version of the app. We reserve the right to expand, modify, or discontinue functions at any time, provided this is reasonable for users.

(4) Using the Service requires an internet-capable device and an internet connection. The user bears the costs associated with this.

Section 3 - Registration and User Account

(1) Creating a personal user account is required to use the full range of functions. Registration is open to individuals aged 16 and over. Minors between 16 and 18 years of age require the consent of their legal guardians; by registering, the user certifies that such consent exists.

(2) Registration requires truthful information. The user must keep their access credentials confidential and protect them from unauthorized access by third parties.

(3) Generally, only one user account may be created per person.

(4) Confirmation of the registered email address is a prerequisite for certain social functions (e.g., sending friend requests, group and cookbook invitations, event invitations).

Section 4 - Conclusion of Agreement, Contract Duration, Free Basic Use

(1) The user agreement for free basic use comes into effect upon successful registration.

(2) The basic functions of the app (recipe management, cookbooks, shopping lists, meal plans, events, basic social functions, recipe import) are free of charge.

(3) The free basic use agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and may be terminated by either party at any time without notice. Termination by the user is carried out by deleting the account in the app settings or by sending an informal message to [email protected].

(4) The Provider may terminate the contractual relationship immediately for good cause, particularly in case of material violations of these Terms.

Section 5 - Paid Services, Subscriptions, and In-App Purchases

(1) In addition to free basic use, the Provider offers paid services:

  • Happi Plus - Subscription with access to cosmetic premium features (e.g., avatar frames, profile themes, accent colors, name effects). The scope of basic use functions is not restricted by an existing or pending subscription.
  • Cosmetic Packs - one-time purchases of thematic content (e.g., sticker sets, frame sets).
  • Support Contributions (“Tip Jar”) - one-time, voluntary monetary amounts without direct consideration. These are not donations for tax purposes; tax deduction is excluded.

(2) The applicable prices, billing periods, and terms are displayed in the app before purchase. The price displayed in the app at the time of purchase is authoritative.

(3) Billing and payment of paid services take place through the distribution channel through which the service was purchased: for mobile purchases through the respective app store (in particular Google Play Store), for purchases through the website or Windows app through the payment service provider Paddle (as Merchant of Record). The Provider never receives the complete payment data of the user.

(4) Subscriptions are automatically renewed for the selected billing period unless cancelled before the end of the current period. Cancellation is carried out through the distribution channel through which the subscription was concluded: subscriptions concluded through an app store are cancelled in its settings, subscriptions concluded through Paddle are cancelled through the management or cancellation link provided by Paddle. The app links to the appropriate option (see Section 6.5). Informal cancellation by email to [email protected] is also possible at any time.

(5) Where processing occurs outside of app stores (e.g., through the website with payment service provider Paddle), the user enters into the payment agreement with the Provider or the Merchant of Record named there. In this case as well, the applicable prices and terms are displayed before contract conclusion.

(6) Amounts already paid for unused portions of a subscription will only be refunded if required under Section 6, the terms of the respective app store, or by mandatory law.

Section 6 - Right of Withdrawal for Consumers

A consumer within the meaning of these Terms is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly neither attributable to their commercial nor to their independent professional activity (Section 13 German Civil Code).

6.1 Withdrawal Policy

Right of Withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the day of contract conclusion.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us

Anja Müllner, Zuspitzstraße 12b, 83026 Rosenheim Email: [email protected]

by means of an unambiguous declaration (e.g., a letter sent by post or an email) of your decision to withdraw from this contract. You may use the attached Model Withdrawal Form (Section 6.4) for this purpose, but it is not required.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send the notification of exercise of the withdrawal right before expiry of the withdrawal period.

Consequences of Withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we shall refund to you all payments received from you immediately and in any case no later than fourteen days from the day on which the notice of withdrawal reached us. We shall use the same means of payment that you used for the original transaction unless you have explicitly agreed otherwise; in no case will you be charged any fees for such reimbursement.

For purchases through the Google Play Store or the Microsoft Store, the reversal is typically carried out by the respective store operator as the contracting party for the payment. You may direct your withdrawal to either us or the respective store.

6.2 Early Termination of the Right of Withdrawal for Digital Content

The right of withdrawal expires for a contract for the supply of digital content not on a physical data carrier (e.g., Cosmetic Packs, immediately unlocked premium features) even if the Provider has begun performance of the contract after the user

(a) has explicitly agreed that the Provider begins performance of the contract before the end of the withdrawal period, and

(b) has confirmed their knowledge that by their agreement, once performance of the contract begins, they lose their right of withdrawal (Section 356(5) German Civil Code).

Before purchasing digital content, the user is informed accordingly and asked for explicit confirmation.

6.3 Notes on Subscriptions and Voluntary Contributions

(1) For subscriptions (“Happi Plus”), the right of withdrawal under Section 6.1 applies. If the subscription is already used at the explicit request of the user during the withdrawal period and the user subsequently withdraws in a timely manner, the user owes the Provider a proportionate amount for the services already performed up to the withdrawal (Section 357(8) German Civil Code).

(2) Voluntary support contributions (“Tip Jar”) are paid without direct consideration. They may be withdrawn up to receipt by the Provider; thereafter, reimbursement may be made at the Provider’s discretion or through the refund procedures of the respective app store.

6.4 Model Withdrawal Form

If you wish to withdraw from this contract, please complete and return this form.

To: Anja Müllner, Zuspitzstraße 12b, 83026 Rosenheim · [email protected]

I/We () hereby give notice that I/We () withdraw from my/our () contract of sale of the following goods ()/for the provision of the following service (*)

Ordered on ()/received on (): ___________

Name of consumer(s): _____________

Address of consumer(s): ________

Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper):

Date: ____________

(*) Delete as appropriate.

6.5 Cancellation Button

For paid continuing obligations concluded online (in particular Happi Plus), an easily accessible cancellation option is available. The app provides a direct link to the management of the respective subscription (for subscriptions concluded through an app store in its subscription management, for subscriptions concluded through Paddle in the cancellation or management portal provided by Paddle) (Section 312k German Civil Code). In addition, cancellation can be effected informally by email to [email protected].

Section 7 - User Obligations / Prohibited Content

(1) The user undertakes not to misuse the Service. Prohibited in particular are:

  • posting unlawful, insulting, discriminatory, harmful to minors, infringing copyright, or otherwise illegal content;
  • using the Service for advertising, spam, or other commercial purposes without explicit consent from the Provider;
  • automated scraping of content, circumventing security measures, and attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts;
  • sharing one’s own access credentials with third parties;
  • uploading malware, viruses, or content capable of disrupting or damaging the Service;
  • importing or uploading third-party content in violation of copyright, trademark, personality rights, or other rights.

(2) If the user violates subsection (1), the Provider may remove the affected content, temporarily lock the account, or permanently delete it. The assertion of further claims is reserved.

(3) The user is solely responsible for self-posted and imported content via the import function (Section 2(2)) (recipes, notes, photos, comments, etc.). The user certifies that they possess all necessary rights to this content. When importing from external sources, the user must independently verify whether the adoption of the content into their account is permissible under copyright law.

(4) The user indemnifies the Provider against all claims by third parties asserted against the Provider due to unlawful or rights-infringing content, to the extent the user is responsible for the violation.

Section 8 - Rights of Use in Content

(1) The user retains all rights to content posted or imported by them.

(2) By posting, the user grants the Provider a simple, limited in space and time to the provision of the Service, royalty-free right of use to the extent necessary for the operation of the Service (storage, copying for display, transmission to authorized other users for shared content, processing via the import function including the necessary transmission to the Gemini API of Google Ireland Ltd. for imports via photo or PDF).

(3) If the user withdraws content or deletes their account, the Provider’s right of use expires. Copies already shared via the sharing function (e.g., in other users’ cookbooks or as a “fork” of a shared recipe) remain unaffected, as they have become independent content of the respective recipients.

(4) Outputs generated or structured via the AI interface are not copyrighted works of the Provider. The user alone remains responsible for the legal assessment of imported or AI-processed content (Section 7(3)).

Section 9 - Availability, Maintenance, Data Loss

(1) We strive for the highest possible availability of the Service. However, uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed.

(2) Maintenance work, software updates, or disruptions beyond our control may cause temporary unavailability.

(3) The user is obligated to create their own backups of important content. This applies in particular to self-created recipes and photos. No guarantee is provided for recovery of deleted or lost data.

Section 10 - Liability

(1) The Provider is liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence, for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health, and under the provisions of the German Product Liability Act.

(2) In case of slight negligence, the Provider is liable only for breach of a material contractual obligation (cardinal obligation), whose performance is essential for proper performance of the contract and on whose observance the user regularly relies. Liability is limited to the foreseeable, contract-typical damage at the time of contract conclusion.

(3) Otherwise, liability of the Provider is excluded.

(4) Notice regarding recipe content and allergies: Happi Happi provides recipe content and allergen labels created by users and included via the import function only as non-binding information. The Provider provides no warranty for the correctness, completeness, or currency of recipes, ingredient information, or allergen notices - this applies in particular to imports structured via the AI interface. For known food intolerances or allergies, independent verification of ingredients is always required.

Section 11 - Data Protection

Information on the processing of personal data can be found in our separate Privacy Policy, which is available in the app and at https://happihappi.app/en/legal/datenschutz/.

Section 12 - Changes to These Terms

(1) The Provider reserves the right to modify these Terms prospectively to the extent this is necessary for good reason, particularly due to changed legal circumstances, court decisions, technical changes, or changed functions of the Service, and the user is not unreasonably disadvantaged thereby.

(2) The Provider informs the user of changes at least six weeks before they become effective by email or in-app notice. If the user does not object within this period and continues to use the Service, the modified Terms are deemed accepted. This consequence is explicitly stated in the change notice.

(3) In case of timely objection, the Provider is entitled to terminate the contractual relationship.

Section 13 - Final Provisions

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Mandatory consumer protection provisions of the country in which the user has their habitual residence remain unaffected.

(2) If the user is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a public-law special fund, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contract is the seat of the Provider.

(3) EU Dispute Resolution: The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. Our email address can be found in the Legal Notice. We are neither willing nor obligated to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration body.

(4) Should any individual provision of these Terms be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions is unaffected.

Last updated: 24 June 2026