1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Sharing My Recipes ("we," "our," "us," or the "Service"), 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.
Key Agreement Points:
- You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
- By using our Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Service
- Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any updates to these Terms
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and Sharing My Recipes ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the sharingmyrecipes.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto.
2. Description of Service
Sharing My Recipes is a cooking and recipe website that provides:
🍳 Recipe Collection
- Curated American comfort food recipes
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Ingredient lists and nutritional information
- Recipe ratings and reviews
📝 Content & Resources
- Cooking tips and techniques
- Food culture and history articles
- Kitchen equipment recommendations
- Seasonal recipe collections
👥 Community Features
- User recipe submissions
- Comments and recipe reviews
- Newsletter subscription
- Social sharing capabilities
📊 Additional Services
- Recipe search and filtering
- Mobile-responsive access
- Email newsletters and updates
- Third-party integrations and advertising
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this Service, and any service or material we provide on the Service, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period.
3. User Accounts and Registration
While many features of our Service are available without registration, some features may require you to create an account or provide personal information.
3.1 Account Creation
Account Requirements:
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You must be at least 13 years of age
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- One person or legal entity may not maintain more than one account
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Account Security: Safeguarding your password and login credentials
- Account Activity: All activities that occur under your account
- Information Accuracy: Keeping your account information current and accurate
- Compliance: Ensuring all account usage complies with these Terms
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:
🚫 Prohibited Activities
Illegal or Harmful Activities
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
- To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
Technical Misuse
- To submit false or misleading information
- To upload viruses or any other type of malicious code
- To spam, phish, farm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
- To interfere with or circumvent security features of the Service
Content Violations
- To post inappropriate, offensive, or objectionable content
- To impersonate any person or entity
- To post content that promotes violence or illegal activities
- To share copyrighted material without permission
Enforcement: We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service for violating any of the prohibited uses. We may also report illegal activities to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
5. Content Guidelines
Our Service allows users to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material. The following rules apply to user-generated content:
📋 Content Standards
✅ Acceptable Content
- Original recipes and cooking experiences
- Constructive recipe reviews and feedback
- Helpful cooking tips and techniques
- Food photography and cooking videos
- Respectful discussions about food and cooking
❌ Unacceptable Content
- Spam, promotional content, or commercial solicitations
- Offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
- False or misleading recipe information
- Copyrighted content without proper attribution
- Content that violates food safety guidelines
- Political or religious content unrelated to cooking
5.1 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Monitor all user-generated content
- Remove or modify content that violates these guidelines
- Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate guidelines
- Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
5.2 Content Accuracy
Important: While we strive to provide accurate recipe information, users are responsible for verifying ingredient safety, dietary restrictions, and cooking techniques. We are not responsible for cooking failures, food allergies, or health issues resulting from recipe use.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Sharing My Recipes and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Protected Elements Include:
- Website Design: Layout, graphics, and user interface
- Original Recipes: Our curated and developed recipes
- Written Content: Articles, cooking tips, and descriptions
- Photography: Food photos and cooking images
- Branding: Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
- Software: Website functionality and features
6.2 Permitted Use
You may:
- View and use recipes for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Share recipe links on social media with proper attribution
- Print recipes for personal kitchen use
- Adapt recipes for personal dietary needs
6.3 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright notices or attributions
- Create derivative works based on our content
- Use our trademarks or branding
6.4 DMCA Compliance
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Service infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. User Generated Content
7.1 Content Ownership
You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in content that you submit to us. However, by submitting content to our Service, you grant us certain rights to use that content.
License Grant
By posting content on our Service, you grant Sharing My Recipes a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to:
- Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content
- Create derivative works based on your content
- Display your content in connection with the Service
- Use your content for promotional and marketing purposes
7.2 Content Representations
By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the content
- The content does not infringe any third-party rights
- The content is accurate and not misleading
- The content complies with these Terms and applicable laws
7.3 Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove any user content that:
- Violates these Terms of Service
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Contains inappropriate or offensive material
- Poses safety or legal concerns
8. Disclaimers
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Please read these disclaimers carefully as they limit our liability and your legal rights.
8.1 Service Availability
We provide our Service on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Service or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Service.
8.2 Recipe and Food Safety
🍳 Food Safety Notice
- Recipe Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all recipes will work perfectly in every kitchen
- Dietary Restrictions: Always check ingredients for allergens and dietary compliance
- Food Safety: Follow proper food handling and cooking temperature guidelines
- Health Conditions: Consult healthcare providers for specific dietary needs
- Ingredient Substitutions: Recipe modifications may affect taste and safety
8.3 Third-Party Content
Our Service may include content from third parties, including user-generated content, advertisements, and links to external websites. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content.
8.4 Technical Disclaimers
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Warranties regarding the security of data transmission
- Warranties about the accuracy or completeness of content
9. Limitation of Liability
🛡️ Liability Limitations
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Sharing My Recipes BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
9.1 Types of Damages Excluded
We shall not be liable for:
- Direct Damages: Including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Indirect Damages: Including consequential, incidental, or punitive damages
- Personal Injury: Including food poisoning, allergic reactions, or cooking injuries
- Property Damage: Including damage to kitchen equipment or property
- Business Losses: Including loss of business opportunities or relationships
9.2 Maximum Liability
In any event, our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you have paid us, if any, for accessing the Service during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to such liability.
9.3 Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sharing My Recipes, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to:
Indemnification Includes:
- Your Use: Your violation of these Terms or use of the Service
- Your Content: Any content you submit, post, or make available through the Service
- Rights Violations: Your violation of any rights of another party
- Legal Violations: Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Account Activity: Any activity related to your account by you or others using your account
10.1 Defense Obligations
This indemnification obligation includes your agreement to defend us against any claims and to pay all costs associated with such defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
10.2 Cooperation
You agree to cooperate fully with us in defending any claim. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter that is subject to indemnification under this section.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account and discontinue use of the Service at any time by contacting us or simply ceasing to use the Service.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms of Service
- Illegal or fraudulent activity
- Violation of intellectual property rights
- Inappropriate or harmful behavior
- Non-payment of fees (if applicable)
- Any other reason at our sole discretion
11.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will cease immediately
- We may delete your account and all associated data
- You remain liable for any obligations incurred prior to termination
- Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination
11.4 Survival
The following sections will survive termination of these Terms:
- Intellectual Property Rights
- User Generated Content (license grants)
- Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- Indemnification
- Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law provisions.
12.2 Jurisdiction
You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Sharing My Recipes for any purpose concerning these Terms or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in [Your City, State].
12.3 Dispute Resolution Process
📞 Step 1: Direct Communication
Before initiating any formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us directly to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.
🤝 Step 2: Mediation
If direct communication fails, both parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation before pursuing litigation.
⚖️ Step 3: Binding Arbitration
Any disputes not resolved through mediation shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
12.4 Class Action Waiver
Important: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
12.5 Time Limitation
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
13. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
How We Notify You of Changes:
- Website Notice: Posting updates prominently on our website
- Email Notification: Sending notice to registered users' email addresses
- Service Notification: In-app or on-site notifications
- Effective Date Updates: Updating the effective date at the top of these Terms
13.1 Your Acceptance
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
13.2 Rejection of Changes
If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the Service. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
13.3 Version History
We will maintain records of previous versions of these Terms for transparency. Significant changes will be documented with effective dates and summaries of modifications.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:
📅 Response Timeline
- Legal Inquiries: We aim to respond within 5-7 business days
- General Questions: Response within 24-48 hours
- Urgent Matters: Please mark as "Urgent" in the subject line
- Terms Questions: We're here to help clarify any confusion
Final Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sharing My Recipes concerning the Service. If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understand them, and agree to be bound by them.