Effective Date: 2/25/25
Welcome to The Delicate Dish! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of delicate-dish.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using The Delicate Dish, you confirm that you:
✅ Are at least 18 years old or have parental permission.
✅ Agree to follow all applicable laws and these Terms.
✅ Understand that we may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
2. Content & Intellectual Property Rights
2.1 Ownership of Content
All content, including recipes, blog posts, images, videos, graphics, and text, is owned by or licensed to The Delicate Dish unless otherwise stated. This content is protected under copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
2.2 Permitted Use
You may:
✔ Share links to blog posts on social media.
✔ Use recipes for personal, non-commercial cooking.
You may NOT:
❌ Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission.
❌ Use our recipes or images for commercial purposes (e.g., selling eBooks, creating a competing blog, monetized YouTube videos) without our consent.
❌ Modify, adapt, or claim ownership of our content.
If you wish to use our content beyond personal use, please contact us at [your email] for permission.
3. User Contributions & Comments
3.1 Posting Comments
Users may post comments on our blog. However, you agree that your comments:
✅ Are respectful and free of hate speech, harassment, or offensive content.
✅ Do not contain spam, promotions, or misleading links.
✅ Do not violate the intellectual property rights of others.
3.2 Comment Moderation
We reserve the right to edit, delete, or refuse any comments that violate these guidelines.
3.3 User-Submitted Content
If you submit content (e.g., a recipe variation, testimonial), you grant The Delicate Dish a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish it on the Website and promotional materials.
4. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
4.1 Amazon Associates & Other Affiliates
The Delicate Dish participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs. This means:
- Some links on the Website are affiliate links—if you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- We only recommend products we genuinely believe in, but we cannot guarantee your experience with third-party vendors.
Affiliate partners include but are not limited to:
📌 Amazon Associates
📌 Other kitchen brands (as applicable)
4.2 Sponsored Content
We may feature sponsored blog posts or product reviews. Sponsored content will always be clearly disclosed per FTC guidelines.
5. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
5.1 General Information Disclaimer
All information provided on The Delicate Dish is for educational and informational purposes only.
🚫 We do not provide medical, nutritional, or professional health advice.
🚫 Always consult a qualified expert before making dietary changes.
5.2 Recipe Disclaimer
Our recipes are tested, but your results may vary based on ingredients, substitutions, and cooking methods. We are not responsible for any cooking mishaps, food allergies, or injuries related to the use of our recipes.
5.3 External Links Disclaimer
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.
5.4 No Warranties
We make no warranties about:
❌ The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of our content.
❌ The Website being error-free or always available.
❌ Third-party products or services linked from our site.
6. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. By using this Website, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which explains:
- What data we collect (e.g., cookies, analytics, email subscriptions).
- How we use and protect your information.
- Your rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other laws.
For privacy concerns, email [your email].
7. Restrictions on Use
You may not use this Website to:
❌ Post harmful, defamatory, or illegal content.
❌ Disrupt Website operations via hacking, malware, or spam.
❌ Copy or scrape content using automated tools (bots, AI, etc.).
❌ Misrepresent yourself as an admin or representative of The Delicate Dish.
8. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to The Delicate Dish if you violate these Terms.
Grounds for termination include:
🚨 Violating our intellectual property rights
🚨 Harassing or abusing other users
🚨 Spamming or engaging in malicious activity
Termination may occur without prior notice.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Delicate Dish, its owners, partners, and affiliates against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or legal fees resulting from:
- Your use of the Website
- Violations of these Terms
- Any content you submit or share on the Website
10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
In the event of disputes:
✔ We aim to resolve issues amicably.
✔ If unresolved, disputes shall be settled in the courts of [Your Location].
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website after changes signifies acceptance.
12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms, contact us at:
🌍 Website: delicate-dish.com/contactus
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