Question 1

What is FODCON?

Accepted Answer

FODCON is a comprehensive culinary social platform that connects chefs, food enthusiasts, culinary educators, and recruiters. It offers features like recipe sharing, cooking classes, job opportunities, social networking, and advanced culinary tools all in one place.

Question 2

Who can use FODCON?

Accepted Answer

FODCON is designed for anyone passionate about food and cooking. This includes professional chefs, home cooking enthusiasts, culinary students, food bloggers, restaurant owners, culinary educators, and recruiters in the food industry.

Question 3

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Creating an account is simple! Click the "Sign Up" button, choose your user type (Chef, Enthusiast, Educator, or Recruiter), fill in your basic information, verify your email address, and complete your profile. You can start using FODCON immediately after verification.

Question 4

How do I switch my user role?

Accepted Answer

You can change your user role anytime by going to Settings > Account > User Type. Select your new role and update your profile accordingly. Note that some features may change based on your selected role.

Question 5

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

To delete your account, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. Please note that this action is permanent and will remove all your data, including recipes, posts, and connections. Consider downloading your data first if needed.

Question 6

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Click "Forgot Password" on the login page, enter your email address, and check your inbox for a reset link. Follow the instructions in the email to create a new password. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder.

Question 7

What does the FODCON Wallet do?

Accepted Answer

The FODCON Wallet is your digital payment hub for the platform. It allows you to purchase cooking classes, premium features, tip creators, buy ingredients through partner stores, and receive payments if you're an educator or chef offering paid services.

Question 8

How can I join or host a culinary event?

Accepted Answer

To join events, browse the Events section and click "Join" on events that interest you. To host events, click "Create Event," fill in the details (type, date, capacity, price if applicable), and publish. Both virtual and in-person events are supported.

Question 9

What features are available to different user types?

Accepted Answer

Chefs get advanced recipe tools, business profiles, and monetization options. Enthusiasts can follow chefs, join classes, and share experiences. Educators can create courses and manage students. Recruiters can post jobs and search for talent. All users can access basic social features.

Question 10

How do I use the Recipe Manager?

Accepted Answer

The Recipe Manager lets you create, organize, and share recipes. Click "Create Recipe," add ingredients, instructions, photos, and cooking tips. You can organize recipes into collections, set privacy levels, and share them with the community or keep them private.

Question 11

What is the AI Chat Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Our AI Chat Assistant helps with cooking questions, recipe suggestions, ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and platform navigation. It's available 24/7 and learns from culinary experts to provide accurate, helpful responses.

Question 12

How do Live Cooking Sessions work?

Accepted Answer

Live Cooking Sessions are real-time interactive classes where you can cook along with chefs. Join scheduled sessions, follow along with the recipe, ask questions in chat, and interact with other participants. Sessions are often recorded for later viewing.

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