Welcome to Recipears
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Recipears website located at recipears.com (“Website,” “Service,” or “Site”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Recipears, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. 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 after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Use of Website
Permitted Use
You may use Recipears for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
Permitted activities include:
- Browsing recipes and content
- Saving and sharing recipes for personal use
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Leaving comments and feedback
- Printing recipes for personal, non-commercial use
Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Website for commercial purposes without our express written consent
- Modify, adapt, or hack the Website
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
- Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Collect user information without consent
- Post spam or unsolicited promotional content
- Violate any intellectual property rights
- Use the Website to distribute copyrighted material without permission
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on Recipears, including but not limited to recipes, text, images, videos, graphics, logos, design elements, and software, is the property of Recipears or our content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Recipe Usage
- Personal Use: You may use our recipes for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Sharing: You may share links to our recipes on social media or other platforms
- Reproduction: You may print recipes for personal use only
- Commercial Use: Commercial use of our recipes requires written permission
Recipe Attribution
If you share or adapt our recipes on your own blog, website, or social media:
- Provide proper credit to Recipears and the specific chef
- Link back to the original recipe on our Website
- Do not copy the entire recipe; provide a summary with a link
- Do not present our recipes as your own original work
User-Generated Content
By submitting comments, reviews, photos, or other content to Recipears, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our Website and business operations.
Recipes and Cooking Information
No Guarantees
While our recipes are carefully developed and tested by our expert chefs, we cannot guarantee specific results. Cooking outcomes may vary based on:
- Ingredient quality and freshness
- Kitchen equipment differences
- Individual cooking skills and techniques
- Environmental factors (altitude, humidity)
- Ingredient substitutions
Dietary and Allergy Information
- Nutritional information provided is approximate
- We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee allergen-free recipes
- Always verify ingredients if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Consult healthcare professionals for specific dietary needs
- Cross-contamination may occur during preparation
Food Safety
You are responsible for:
- Following proper food safety practices
- Cooking food to safe temperatures
- Storing ingredients and prepared food properly
- Checking food freshness and quality
Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure
External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for:
- The content of third-party websites
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Products or services offered by third parties
Affiliate Relationships
Recipears may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means:
- We may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our recipe content or recommendations
- We only recommend products and services we believe in
- Affiliate links will be disclosed where applicable
Comments and Community Guidelines
Comment Policy
We welcome comments and feedback on our recipes. When commenting, you agree to:
- Be respectful and courteous
- Avoid offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
- Not post spam or promotional content
- Not share personal information of others
- Stay on topic and relevant to the recipe
Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Monitor and moderate all comments
- Remove comments that violate these Terms
- Block or ban users who repeatedly violate our guidelines
- Edit comments for clarity or appropriateness
Disclaimer of Warranties
Recipears is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
We do not warrant that:
- The Website will meet your requirements
- The Website will be available at all times
- Content will be accurate, reliable, or current
- Defects will be corrected
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Recipears and its chefs, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Website
- Damages from recipes, cooking instructions, or nutritional information
- Food-related illness or injury
- Damages from third-party content or links
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Recipears, its chefs, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Content you submit to the Website
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at hello@recipears.com with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing content on our Website
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
- Your electronic or physical signature
Account Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to the Website
- Remove or disable content
- Take legal action for violations
Grounds for termination include:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harmful behavior toward other users
- Abuse of Website resources
Privacy
Your use of Recipears is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Recipears regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
Recipears
Email: hello@recipears.com
Website: www.recipears.com
Acknowledgment
By using Recipears, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You are at least 13 years of age (or have parental consent)
- You will use the Website responsibly and lawfully