Last Updated: October 22, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Gentle Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing and using gentlerecipes.com (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our Website, you confirm that you:
- Are at least 18 years old or accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
- Have the legal capacity to accept these Terms
- Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations
3. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
- You may need to create an account to access certain features
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
4.2 Account Security
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- We reserve the right to terminate accounts at our discretion
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
- All content, including recipes, images, text, and logos, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights
- You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission
- AI-generated content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws
5.2 User Content
- By submitting content (comments, photos, reviews), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content
- You retain ownership of your content
- You represent that your content doesn’t violate any third-party rights
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes
- Post inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the Website’s functionality
- Copy or scrape content without permission
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
7. Recipe Usage
7.1 Personal Use
- Recipes are for personal, non-commercial use only
- Attribution is required when sharing recipes
- Modifications to recipes must be noted when shared
7.2 Commercial Use
- Commercial use of our recipes requires written permission
- Contact [email protected] for licensing inquiries
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Content Accuracy
- While we strive for accuracy, we don’t guarantee the completeness or reliability of our content
- AI-generated content is reviewed but may contain errors
- Users should verify information independently
8.2 Food Safety
- Follow proper food safety guidelines
- We’re not responsible for any adverse reactions or outcomes
- Adjust recipes according to dietary needs and restrictions
9. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for:
- Direct or indirect damages from using our Website
- Losses resulting from recipe usage
- Technical issues or Website unavailability
- User-generated content
10. Third-Party Links
- Our Website may contain links to third-party websites
- We’re not responsible for third-party content or practices
- Use third-party links at your own risk
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our Website immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Breach of Terms
- Inappropriate behavior
- Any reason we deem necessary
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims resulting from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your Jurisdiction].
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: Email: [email protected]
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Gentle Recipes regarding the use of the Website.