Terms of Service - Toothsome Recipes

Effective Date: December 14, 2024
Last Updated: December 14, 2024

Welcome to Toothsome Recipes . These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the Toothsome Recipes website located at https://toothsomerecipes.com and all related services provided by Emily Carter.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Toothsome Recipes, 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.

2. Use License

2.1 Personal Use

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (recipes, blog posts, images) on Toothsome Recipes for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title.

2.2 Restrictions

Under this license you may not:

Modify or copy the materials
Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Toothsome Recipes
Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
Transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server

2.3 Recipe Usage

You may prepare recipes from Toothsome Recipes for personal and non-commercial use. If you wish to share a recipe:

You may share a link to the recipe on our website
You may share a brief excerpt (2-3 sentences) with proper attribution
You must NOT republish the entire recipe without written permission
Commercial use of recipes requires explicit written permission

3. Disclaimer

3.1 General Disclaimer

The materials on Toothsome Recipes are provided on an ‘as is’ basis. Toothsome Recipes makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

3.2 Cooking and Food Safety

While we strive to provide accurate recipes and cooking information:

All recipes are provided for informational purposes only
You are responsible for following proper food safety practices
We are not responsible for any allergic reactions, food-borne illnesses, or injuries resulting from the use of our recipes
Always check ingredient labels for allergens
Follow USDA guidelines for safe food handling and storage

3.3 Nutritional Information

Nutritional information, when provided, is an estimate only and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutritional advice. We use third-party calculators that may vary in accuracy. Always verify nutritional information independently if you have specific dietary requirements.

3.4 Medical or Dietary Advice

Content on this Site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary concerns.

4. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall Toothsome Recipes or Emily Carter be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Toothsome Recipes, even if Toothsome Recipes or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

5. User Content and Comments

5.1 Comment Policy

Users may post comments on recipes and blog posts. By posting a comment, you grant us the right to use, modify, and display your comment on our Site.

5.2 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or offensive
Violates any third party’s intellectual property rights
Contains viruses or malicious code
Includes spam or unauthorized advertising
Impersonates any person or entity
Contains personal information about others without consent

5.3 Right to Remove Content

We reserve the right to remove any user content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without notice.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Copyright

All content on Toothsome Recipes, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, photographs, and software, is the property of Toothsome Recipes or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

6.2 Trademarks

“Toothsome Recipes” and related logos are trademarks of Emily Carter. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

6.3 User-Submitted Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Site. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with our Site.

7. Third-Party Links

Toothsome Recipes may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Affiliate Disclosure and Advertising

8.1 Affiliate Relationships

Toothsome Recipes is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate advertising programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links on our Site, at no additional cost to you.

8.2 Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies (including Google AdSense and Ezoic) to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

8.3 Sponsored Content

Any sponsored content or paid partnerships will be clearly disclosed at the beginning of the relevant post.

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of Toothsome Recipes is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that pertains to your privacy.

10. Age Restrictions

Toothsome Recipes is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, you may not use this Site. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Site (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Toothsome Recipes, Emily Carter, and our affiliates from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Any content you post on the Site

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Wisconsin, and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

15.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We’ll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Toothsome Recipes regarding the use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements between you and us relating to your use of the Site.

19. Recipe Attribution Requirements

If you are a food blogger, content creator, or website owner who wishes to reference our recipes:

19.1 Permitted Use

Link back to the original recipe on our website
Share 1-2 sentences describing the recipe with proper attribution
Include your own original photography

19.2 Prohibited Use

Copying and republishing our full recipes
Using our photographs without permission
Presenting our recipes as your own work
Removing or obscuring our attribution

19.3 Permission Requests

For any use beyond what’s specified above, please contact us for written permission.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://toothsomerecipes.com/contact

21. Acknowledgment

By using Toothsome Recipes, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.

Last Updated: December 14, 2024