Terms of Service
Last updated: 23 September 2024
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website www.cottagegourmetrecipes.com (the “Site”) and the services we offer. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Cottage Gourmet Recipes, you agree to be bound by these Terms, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you must stop using the Site.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
3. Use of Our Site
You agree to use Cottage Gourmet Recipes in a manner that is lawful and respectful of our community. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Post or transmit any unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or obscene content.
- Attempt to interfere with the functionality of our Site, including attempting to hack, introduce malware, or otherwise disrupt services.
- Collect any personally identifiable information about other users without their consent.
- Use the Site for any unauthorized commercial purpose or in violation of any laws.
We reserve the right to block access to the Site to any user who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content, including text, images, recipes, graphics, and logos provided on Cottage Gourmet Recipes, is the exclusive property of Cottage Gourmet Recipes unless otherwise noted. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
You may use content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of the content may violate intellectual property rights and result in legal action.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to our Site, such as comments, suggestions, or recipe ideas (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your User Content in any media.
By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the right to use and submit the User Content.
- The User Content does not infringe upon any third party’s intellectual property or privacy rights.
- The User Content does not contain unlawful, offensive, or defamatory material.
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Cottage Gourmet 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. By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by the use of third-party websites.
We recommend that you read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Site or the content, including but not limited to:
- The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Site.
- That the Site will be available at any particular time or location, uninterrupted or secure.
- That any defects or errors on the Site will be corrected.
You use the Site at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cottage Gourmet Recipes and its affiliates, employees, agents, or licensors will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Damages for loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
- Personal injury or property damage.
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and personal information.
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the theory of liability, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Cottage Gourmet Recipes, its affiliates, employees, and agents harmless from any claim, demand, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Site.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the courts located in United States of America.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]