Terms of Service
Terms of Service for RecipeGateway
Welcome to RecipeGateway. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through RecipeGateway. Please read these Terms carefully before using our site. By accessing or using RecipeGateway, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using RecipeGateway, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, or if you are under 18, that you have the permission of a parent or guardian to use this site. If you are accessing or using the site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
RecipeGateway reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. If the alterations constitute a material change to the Terms, we will notify you by posting an announcement on the site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
3. Use of the Site
RecipeGateway grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site.
4. Content Ownership
All content available on RecipeGateway, including but not limited to text, recipes, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of RecipeGateway or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without express written permission from RecipeGateway.
5. User-Generated Content
Users may submit comments, reviews, and other content ("User Content") on RecipeGateway. By submitting User Content, you grant RecipeGateway a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such User Content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the User Content you submit and that it does not infringe upon any third-party rights.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
RecipeGateway provides the content on an "as is" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. RecipeGateway does not warrant that the content is accurate, reliable, or free from errors or that the site will be uninterrupted or free from viruses or other harmful components.
7. Food Safety and Allergies
Users of RecipeGateway are responsible for ensuring the safety of the ingredients and recipes they choose to prepare. RecipeGateway does not guarantee that any recipe is safe for individuals with allergies or dietary restrictions. Users are advised to consult with a physician for any concerns regarding food allergies or other health-related issues prior to preparing or consuming any recipes found on this site.
Additionally, users are encouraged to follow recommended food safety practices, including but not limited to:
- Washing hands, surfaces, and vegetables thoroughly.
- Cooking food to the appropriate internal temperatures.
- Storing food at the right temperatures to prevent spoilage.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RecipeGateway, its owners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use of or inability to use the site or any content therein, even if RecipeGateway has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the site or any content is to stop using the site.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RecipeGateway, its owners, affiliates, and licensors from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, costs, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
10. Third-Party Links
RecipeGateway may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by RecipeGateway. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that RecipeGateway shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at recipegateway@outlook.com.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RecipeGateway regarding the use of the site and supersedes any prior agreements between you and RecipeGateway regarding the same subject matter.
By accessing and using RecipeGateway, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.