PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS AND INCLUDE VARIOUS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.

WHEREAS HausChef.com (hereafter referred to as “HäusChef”) provides an online platform that connects people who wish to host food events with buyers seeking to book a reservation to such events (an “Event” or collectively the “Events”), which Events are accessible at www.hauschef.com  and any other websites or mobile applications through which HäusChef may make such Events and information available (collectively, the “Site”, ” Service”).  By becoming a Member of HäusChef, or by attending a HäusChef Event as a non-member guest, you hereby agree to comply with and be legally bound by the following terms and conditions of these

Terms of Use:

  1. In consideration of receiving a Membership or by receiving the rights and privileges of Membership by attending an Event as  non-member guest (hereafter collectively referred to as a  “Membership”), I hereby release, forever, waive and discharge HäusChef, its officers, agents, contractors, employees, successors, subsidiaries, or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any losses, damages, or injuries, including death, that may be sustained by me, by any third parties or to any of the property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees, or otherwise, arising out of or connected to the Site, my Membership or an Event.
  2. I am fully aware of the risks involved and the hazards connected with my Membership and Events, including without limitation, the entering upon certain properties or venues that may contain hazards or risks, the risk of eating food that may be prepared outside of a traditional restaurant setting, and participating in or attending an Event, including but not limited to the risk of injury to myself, my property, my invitees, guests, and third parties, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said activities through my Membership or an Event with full knowledge that said activities may be hazardous to myself and my property. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me, my invitees, guests or agents, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, my invitees, guests or agents, as a result of being engaged in such an activity whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.
  3. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any losses, liabilities, damages, claims, demands, liabilities, liens, debts, rights of action or costs, including court costs and legal fees, with respect to, arising out of, or in any way related to me or my invitee’s or agent’s entry on a property for the purpose of participation in an Event or any related activity, whether caused by negligence of Releasees or otherwise.
  4. I understand that HäusChef’s insurance policy may not cover any circumstance arising from my Membership or participation in an Event or any activity associated with either.
  5. I acknowledge and understand that HäusChef and its sponsors, vendors, and partners may from time to time take photos and/or videos at HäusChef Events, and later use them for promotional or marketing purposes. By participating in or attending any HäusChef Event, I hereby agree that HäusChef may take these photos and videos, and I authorize their use in this fashion and hereby grant HäusChef and its licensed vendors and partners permission to photograph and/or record myself and my invited guests at an Event, and to distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
  6. It is my express intent that this Term of Use Agreement shall bind my heirs, successors, administrators and assigns and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge, and covenant not to pursue legal action against the Releasees.  I hereby further agree that this Term of Use Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
  7. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision(s) shall be excluded from this Agreement to the extent they are held to be unenforceable and the remainder of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision(s) were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
  8. I confirm and acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Terms of Use, understand them and voluntarily agree to them and that no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made.  I also confirm that I am at least nineteen (19) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this agreement for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.