Terms of Service

Welcome to RecipeShape. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our site. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and RecipeShape ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional guidelines or future modifications.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using the site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

3.2 Account Registration

In order to access certain features of the website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer.

4. Content Ownership and Use

All content provided on RecipeShape, including but not limited to recipes, articles, videos, images, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), is owned by RecipeShape or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.1 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without our prior written consent.

5. Risks Associated with Cooking

Cooking can involve certain risks, including but not limited to food allergies, foodborne illnesses, and personal injury. By using our website and following our recipes, you acknowledge and accept the following:

5.1 Food Allergies

You are solely responsible for identifying any food allergies or intolerances you may have. We advise consulting with a healthcare professional before attempting any new recipe or consuming unfamiliar ingredients.

5.2 Food Safety

We provide general food safety information, but it is your responsibility to ensure that food is cooked to the appropriate temperatures and handled safely. You should always follow local health guidelines regarding food safety.

5.3 Personal Injury

Cooking can involve the use of sharp utensils, hot equipment, and other hazards. You agree to exercise caution and to use common sense while cooking. We are not liable for any injuries that may result from your use of our recipes or content.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Content on RecipeShape is provided for informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on the Content.

6.1 No Medical Advice

The information provided on RecipeShape is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary concern.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by RecipeShape. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RecipeShape, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which RecipeShape operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located within that jurisdiction.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at recipeshape@outlook.com.

12. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RecipeShape regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements between you and RecipeShape regarding the same. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.