Below is the consolidated, revised version of your Terms & Conditions, incorporating your existing document and the changes we discussed. It is formatted so you can copy it into Word or your website.

I’ve preserved your private-chef booking cancellation schedule, added a comprehensive final-sale policy, updated the gift-card provisions to reflect the California rules effective April 1, 2026, and retained the sections covering staffing, liability, privacy, and governing law.

I’ve also avoided stating that the training program is exempt from educational regulations or that every purchase is non-refundable in circumstances where California law might require a different outcome.

Important: This is a carefully prepared draft, not a certification that every provision complies with every law applicable to your business. In particular, the regulatory status of the training program still needs to be confirmed.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Arnaud Jullien — French Private Chef

Last updated: October 16, 2026
Effective date: October 16, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website frenchprivatechef.com (the “Site”) and the products, services, programs, and other offerings provided by Arnaud Jullien, also known as Chef Arno Jullien, French Private Chef (“Chef,” “I,” “me,” or “my”).

Individuals and entities accessing the Site, purchasing products, booking services, or participating in programs are referred to as the “Client,” “you,” or “your.”

These Terms apply to private-chef services, event bookings, cooking classes, private-chef trials, digital products, educational and training programs, gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, and any other offerings made available by me, subject to the specific terms applicable to each purchase.

Where a product or service is sold through a third-party platform, reseller, broker, affiliate, distributor, or other intermediary, these Terms apply to the extent relevant to my relationship with the purchaser and consistent with applicable law and any separate agreement governing that transaction.

These Terms, together with any applicable booking confirmation, purchase terms, privacy notice, or separate written agreement, govern the relevant transaction. In the event of a conflict, a separate written agreement will control only to the extent it expressly addresses the conflicting subject and is legally enforceable.

1.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accepting these Terms through a designated checkbox or other affirmative acceptance mechanism, submitting an order that clearly incorporates these Terms, or entering into a booking or purchase agreement that incorporates these Terms, you agree to be bound by the applicable provisions.

Where required, acceptance of the Terms and consent to the processing of personal information or use of cookies will be obtained separately through the appropriate mechanism.

Merely browsing the Site does not, by itself, establish acceptance of every contractual provision where affirmative assent is legally required.

If you do not agree to the applicable Terms, do not complete the relevant purchase or booking.

1.2 Capacity

You represent that you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.

If you purchase a product or service on behalf of a business or another legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to the applicable agreement.

1.3 Updates to These Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be published on the Site with a revised “Last updated” date. Changes will apply prospectively to transactions entered into after the applicable effective date, unless a different application is permitted by law or agreed to by the parties.

Changes will not retroactively eliminate rights or remedies already accrued under an existing agreement.

Where required by law or the nature of the change, I will provide notice and obtain any necessary acceptance before applying the revised Terms to an existing customer relationship.

You should review the applicable Terms before making a purchase or booking.

2. Orders and Payment

2.1 Orders

Products and services may be booked or purchased through the Site or through authorized third-party payment processors and sales platforms.

Availability, prices, product descriptions, delivery methods, and applicable purchase conditions will be disclosed through the relevant sales channel.

2.2 Payment Authorization

You agree to provide accurate billing and payment information and authorize the applicable payment processor or seller to collect the agreed purchase price, fees, and applicable taxes.

Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers in accordance with their applicable terms and privacy policies.

2.3 Payment Due

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the full invoiced amount for private-chef services must be paid before the services are delivered.

For online products, training programs, and other purchases, payment is due at the time specified during checkout or in the applicable purchase agreement.

2.4 Order Verification and Cancellation

I may verify information supplied with an order and reserve the right to reject or cancel an order where permitted by law, including where an item is unavailable, a payment cannot be authorized, fraud is reasonably suspected, or a material pricing or listing error has occurred.

If I cancel a paid order and the product or service has not been supplied, I will provide any refund required by law and any additional refund expressly promised in the applicable purchase terms.

Nothing in this provision permits me to retain payment where a refund is legally required.

2.5 Travel

Travel by the Chef and servers is included in the quoted price within 25 miles of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA).

For events beyond that distance, additional travel charges may apply to reimburse the Chef’s and staff’s travel costs.

Any additional travel charges will be disclosed and quoted in writing before the booking is confirmed.

3. Booking, Cancellation, Refunds, and Menu Planning

3.1 Private-Chef Event Cancellation Policy

Unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise, private-chef event bookings are subject to the following cancellation schedule:

More than 14 days before the event: 100% refund.
7 to 14 days before the event: 70% refund.
At least 72 hours but fewer than 7 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 72 hours before the event: No refund, except where required by law or expressly agreed in writing.

The applicable refund is calculated against the amount paid for the relevant event booking, subject to any mandatory legal requirements and the specific terms disclosed when the booking is confirmed.

This schedule applies to private-chef event bookings. It does not automatically apply to separately purchased gift cards, digital products, training programs, merchandise, or other products governed by Section 3.6.

3.2 Rescheduling

Bookings may be rescheduled up to 72 hours before the event, subject to availability.

Requests made within 72 hours of the event are subject to my discretion and operational feasibility.

If rescheduling is not possible because of staffing commitments, ingredients already purchased, preparation already undertaken, or other logistical constraints, the cancellation terms in Section 3.1 will apply, subject to applicable law.

3.3 Menu Planning

Menus must be confirmed at least 72 hours before the event unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Failure to confirm a menu by the required deadline may result in cancellation of the booking where the failure materially prevents delivery of the service.

Menus may need to change because of ingredient availability, quality, safety, or other reasonable operational requirements. Where a material change is necessary, I will communicate it to the Client as reasonably practicable.

3.4 Allergies and Dietary Requirements

Clients must communicate allergies, dietary restrictions, and relevant food-related requirements clearly and accurately before the event.

I will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requirements that have been disclosed in advance and that can safely be accommodated within the scope of the agreed service.

I do not guarantee an allergen-free environment or the absence of cross-contact unless that specific commitment has been expressly agreed in writing and can reasonably be fulfilled.

Clients are responsible for communicating relevant dietary information accurately. I am not a licensed physician or registered dietitian, and culinary information provided through the Services is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability or remedies that cannot legally be excluded in connection with food safety, negligence, misrepresentation, or other legally actionable conduct.

3.5 Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, Promotions, and Credits

Except where required by law or expressly agreed in writing, purchases of gift cards and gift certificates are final and non-refundable.

This policy does not eliminate any statutory cash-redemption rights or other protections applicable to gift cards and gift certificates under California law.

Gift cards and gift certificates will be issued and administered in accordance with applicable law, including California Civil Code Section 1749.5, as amended from time to time.

In particular:

Gift certificates and gift cards will not carry expiration dates where prohibited by law.
Service fees will not be imposed where prohibited by law.
Cash redemption will be provided whenever required by applicable law, including the statutory requirements applicable to qualifying gift certificates with a remaining cash value of less than $15 under the California law operative April 1, 2026, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Any additional statutory rights applicable to the particular gift card or certificate will be honored.

Promotional offers, discounts, and credits are subject to the conditions disclosed when issued. They are not redeemable for cash or transferable unless expressly stated otherwise or required by law.

3.6 Online Purchases, Digital Products, Training Programs, and Other Offerings — Final-Sale Policy

3.6.1 Scope

This Section applies to products, programs, services, and other offerings sold, licensed, supplied, or made available by me through frenchprivatechef.com or through authorized third-party platforms, resellers, brokers, affiliates, distributors, or other sales channels.

Covered purchases include, without limitation:

Gift cards and gift certificates, subject to Section 3.5 and applicable law.
The Chef to Private Chef / 7 Chapter Private Chef Training Program, including enrollment, online lessons, recorded content, downloadable materials, educational resources, program access, and associated products.
Online courses, cooking classes, workshops, instructional programs, and training materials.
Digital downloads, recipes, ebooks, guides, recordings, templates, membership access, and other digital content.
Physical products, merchandise, printed materials, culinary products, and product bundles.
Other current or future products, programs, services, and offerings sold through the sales channels described above.

3.6.2 All Sales Final and Non-Refundable

All purchases covered by this Section are final and non-refundable, except where a refund, cancellation, return, or other remedy is required by applicable law or expressly agreed to in writing by me.

To the extent permitted by law, I do not provide refunds, exchanges, or purchase-price credits solely because a purchaser:

Changes their mind after completing the purchase.
Makes an incorrect purchase or purchases the wrong product.
Decides not to use, access, download, attend, complete, or continue a purchased product or program.
Does not have sufficient time, availability, interest, experience, or technical capability to use the product or complete the program.
Fails to attend a scheduled session or use an included benefit.
Purchases a product or program for another person who subsequently decides not to use it.
Is dissatisfied with their personal progress or results where the product or program was supplied substantially as described and the dissatisfaction does not otherwise give rise to a legal remedy.

This policy applies to purchases made directly from me and, to the extent legally applicable, purchases made through authorized third-party sales channels.

Nothing in this Section limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived, including remedies that may arise from non-delivery, material misrepresentation, a legally actionable defect, breach of contract, or another circumstance in which applicable law requires a refund or other remedy.

3.6.3 Digital Products and Electronic Delivery

Digital products and online materials may be delivered electronically through downloads, email, online learning platforms, membership areas, or other designated delivery methods.

Where applicable, access may begin after payment or enrollment.

To the extent permitted by law, a purchaser is not entitled to a refund solely because digital content has been accessed, viewed, downloaded, or partially completed, or because the purchaser subsequently chooses not to continue using it.

Failure to access or complete purchased content does not, by itself, create a right to a refund where the content or access has been supplied as agreed.

If access is not supplied as agreed, the content materially differs from its description, or another circumstance gives rise to a mandatory legal remedy, the applicable rights and remedies will be preserved.

3.6.4 Training Programs and Educational Offerings

The final-sale policy applies to the Chef to Private Chef / 7 Chapter Private Chef Training Program and other educational or instructional offerings to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

However, certain vocational, career-oriented, or other educational programs may be subject to mandatory licensing, approval, enrollment-agreement, cancellation, withdrawal, disclosure, or refund requirements.

If a program is subject to the California Private Postsecondary Education Act or another applicable education law, the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements will prevail over any inconsistent provision of these Terms.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive a student’s non-waivable statutory rights or to represent that a program is exempt from licensing, approval, or refund requirements when those requirements apply.

3.6.5 Third-Party Platforms, Resellers, Brokers, and Affiliates

Products and programs may be advertised, marketed, distributed, or sold through third-party platforms, resellers, brokers, affiliates, distributors, or other authorized intermediaries.

The applicable purchase terms and payment arrangements may differ depending on the sales channel.

Purchasers must review any additional terms disclosed by the applicable seller or platform before completing a transaction.

I do not control the independent refund policies or payment systems of third parties and cannot guarantee that I can reverse a payment processed by another seller.

However, the involvement of a third party does not eliminate any obligations imposed on me by applicable law. Where I am the seller of record or otherwise responsible for supplying the purchased product or program, I remain responsible for the obligations that applicable law imposes on me.

Nothing in this Section limits any mandatory rights a purchaser may have against the relevant seller, platform, or other responsible party.

3.6.6 Pre-Purchase Disclosure

The final-sale and non-refundable policy is intended to be disclosed clearly and conspicuously before a purchaser completes payment.

Where applicable, the policy should appear on the relevant product page, program sales page, checkout page, order form, or third-party sales listing.

Where legally required, purchasers will be asked to affirmatively acknowledge the applicable policy before completing the transaction.

Order confirmations and receipts may also identify the applicable product, purchase terms, and refund policy.

3.6.7 Relationship to Event Bookings

This Section does not replace the private-chef event cancellation schedule in Section 3.1.

Private-chef event bookings remain subject to Section 3.1 unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.

Where a transaction includes both an event booking and separately priced products, gift cards, digital materials, or training programs, the applicable terms will be determined by the nature of each item, the disclosures made before purchase, any applicable separate agreement, and applicable law.

3.6.8 Mandatory Legal Rights

Nothing in this Section excludes, restricts, or waives any consumer, purchaser, or student right, remedy, or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted, or waived.

If any provision of this Section conflicts with a mandatory legal requirement, that requirement will apply to the extent of the conflict. The remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

4. Private-Chef Trials

The standard private-chef trial daily rate is $700, excluding applicable taxes and ingredients.

Additional hours are charged at $125 per hour, calculated in 15-minute increments, excluding applicable taxes.

Trial bookings are subject to the payment and cancellation terms in Sections 2 and 3 unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.

Acceptance of a trial does not guarantee future availability, continued employment, an ongoing engagement, or any further contractual commitment.

5. Staffing and Independent Contractors

5.1 Substitution and Availability

Where necessary, other chefs or staff may be provided if I am unavailable or if another chef or staff member is better suited to the menu, dietary requirements, or operational needs of the booking.

Any material change to the agreed service will be communicated to the Client as reasonably practicable.

5.2 Types of Staff

Services may include back-of-house personnel, including sous chefs, kitchen assistants, and dishwashers, as well as front-of-house personnel, including bartenders, sommeliers, wait staff, maître d’hôtel staff, butlers, and other event personnel.

The specific staffing arrangement will depend on the agreed service and booking requirements.

5.3 Independent Contractors

Where staff are engaged as independent contractors, their contractual status and responsibilities will be determined by the applicable agreements and law.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to determine employment status contrary to applicable law or to eliminate any non-waivable obligations arising from the actual working relationship.

5.4 Beverages

Beverages are not included in the service unless expressly stated in the applicable quotation or written agreement.

6. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

Provide a safe, reasonably clean, and suitable kitchen and event space.
For private dining and at-home cooking classes, provide an oven, stove, microwave, pots, pans, general kitchen utensils, chopping boards, a cleared refrigerator shelf and freezer shelf, and sufficient crockery and cutlery for each guest, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Inform me in advance if any required equipment is unavailable or unsuitable.
Pay any additional equipment-hire costs that have been disclosed and accepted before the relevant expense is incurred.
Understand that missing equipment may require changes to the menu or service.
Arrange suitable parking, venue access, and compliance with applicable venue restrictions.
Communicate relevant logistical requirements and known hazards before the event.
Pay additional cleaning or logistical charges only where the applicable charge has been reasonably disclosed and is permitted by the booking agreement and applicable law.

If required equipment is unavailable on the day, the menu or service may need to be modified. I will make reasonable efforts to communicate material limitations and agree on a practical alternative where possible.

Nothing in this Section excludes responsibility for obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

7. Property, Liability, and Damages

I will exercise reasonable care when working in the Client’s premises or other event location.

To the extent permitted by law, I am not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, pre-existing damage, equipment failure not caused by my negligence or misconduct, or hazards that existed before the service and were not created by me.

Any claim for property damage should be supported by reasonably available evidence identifying the damage, the relevant circumstances, and the alleged connection to the service.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, liability for direct property damage arising from the relevant service is limited to the total fees paid for that service.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded, including where applicable law prohibits a limitation for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or other specified conduct.

I maintain commercial general liability insurance with stated limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. A certificate of insurance is available upon request.

8. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, the Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless me, my staff, and my subcontractors against third-party claims, losses, damages, and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

The Client’s material breach of these Terms.
The Client’s negligence or willful misconduct.
The negligent or wrongful acts of the Client’s guests or invitees at the event.

This provision does not require the Client to indemnify me or another protected party for that party’s own negligence, willful misconduct, or other conduct to the extent such indemnification is prohibited by applicable law.

Nothing in this Section limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived.

9. Force Majeure

Neither party will be responsible for a failure or delay in performing an obligation to the extent caused by circumstances beyond that party’s reasonable control, including natural disasters, wildfires, earthquakes, power outages, strikes, pandemics, or government restrictions.

The affected party will make reasonable efforts to notify the other party and mitigate the consequences.

Where an event booking is materially affected, I will make reasonable efforts to arrange rescheduling or another practical solution.

Any refund, cancellation, or payment entitlement will be determined by the applicable written agreement and mandatory law. A force majeure event does not automatically eliminate a refund obligation where applicable law requires one.

10. Photography and Media

I may photograph dishes, food preparation, or event arrangements for marketing purposes.

Clients may request that no photographs or recordings be taken by notifying me at least 48 hours before the event.

I will respect reasonable requests concerning identifiable images of clients and guests and will obtain any consent required by applicable law before using identifiable individuals in marketing materials.

A request not to photograph an event does not prevent photography of food or arrangements that do not identify the Client or guests, provided such photography is otherwise lawful and consistent with any agreement between the parties.

11. Website Use, Cookies, and Data Privacy

11.1 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support marketing where applicable.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies or tracking technologies will not be activated until the necessary consent has been obtained.

Where a cookie notice or preference mechanism is provided, users may exercise the choices made available through that mechanism. Applicable opt-out preferences will be honored as required by law.

The use of cookies and similar technologies is also subject to the applicable privacy notice and any disclosures provided through the Site.

11.2 Personal Information

Personal information collected through the Site or in connection with services may include names, contact information, billing information, dietary information, booking details, and information necessary to deliver products or programs.

Personal information will be processed for legitimate business purposes, including order fulfillment, payment processing, event coordination, customer service, security, legal compliance, and other purposes disclosed at the time of collection.

Information may be shared with service providers and other third parties where reasonably necessary to fulfill these purposes, process payments, coordinate staff, provide digital access, or comply with law.

Personal information will be handled in accordance with the applicable privacy notice and relevant legal requirements.

Any statement concerning the sale or sharing of personal information will reflect the actual data practices of the business.

11.3 California Privacy Rights

To the extent applicable, California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, including rights to know about, access, correct, or delete certain personal information and to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.

Additional rights may apply depending on the nature of the information, the purpose of its use, and the applicability of statutory exceptions.

Requests concerning privacy practices or the exercise of applicable privacy rights may be submitted using the contact details in Section 16.

I will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising privacy rights protected by applicable law.

11.4 Opt-Out Preference Signals

Where required by applicable law, the Site will recognize and honor qualifying opt-out preference signals, including Global Privacy Control signals, in accordance with the legal requirements applicable to the business and the relevant processing activity.

12. No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Site or provided as part of the Services, including recipes, menus, ingredient information, nutritional information, business commentary, training materials, or other content, constitutes medical, nutritional, legal, or individualized business advice.

Such content is provided for general informational, educational, or culinary purposes.

Before making a medical, dietary, legal, or business decision, you should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare provider, registered dietitian, lawyer, or business adviser, as applicable.

Participation in a cooking class or training program does not guarantee a particular employment outcome, business result, income, certification, qualification, or professional achievement unless a specific outcome is expressly promised in a separate written agreement and is legally enforceable.

Nothing in this Section excludes responsibility for express contractual commitments, legally required disclosures, or other obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

13. Gratuity

Gratuity is not included in quoted prices unless expressly stated.

Tips for chefs and staff are appreciated but optional.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where another law is mandatorily applicable.

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising from these Terms will be brought in courts located in California that have jurisdiction over the dispute and the relevant parties.

Nothing in this Section limits a consumer’s right to bring a claim in a court or forum where applicable law requires that right to be preserved.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited or severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

14.3 No Waiver

A failure to enforce a provision of these Terms on one occasion does not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce that provision on another occasion.

Any waiver must be consistent with applicable law.

15. Suspension and Termination

I may suspend or terminate access to the Site or a service where reasonably necessary for security, suspected fraud, unlawful conduct, material breach of the applicable terms, operational requirements, or another legitimate reason, subject to applicable law and any existing contractual commitments.

Termination does not automatically eliminate payment, refund, or other obligations that have already accrued.

Where access to a purchased product or program is suspended or terminated, any resulting rights and remedies will be determined by the applicable agreement and law.

Nothing in this Section authorizes arbitrary denial of a paid service or the forfeiture of amounts where a refund is legally required.

16. Contact

Arnaud Jullien — French Private Chef

Website: frenchprivatechef.com
Email: info@frenchprivatechef.com
Phone: (424) 341-9452

For questions about these Terms, purchases, bookings, or applicable refund policies, please contact me using the details above.

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