Terms and Conditions of Use
Last Updated: January 1, 2023
Welcome to The Culinary Canvas ("Website," "Site," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through The Culinary Canvas.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.
1. Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by The Culinary Canvas, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
These Terms permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:
- Republish material from The Culinary Canvas
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Website for commercial purposes
- Redistribute content from The Culinary Canvas (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)
- Modify or create derivative works from our content
2. User Responsibilities
By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You will use the Website in accordance with these Terms
- All information you submit is truthful and accurate
- Your use of the Website does not violate any applicable law or regulation
You agree not to use the Website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate The Culinary Canvas, a The Culinary Canvas employee, another user, or any other person or entity
- To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm The Culinary Canvas or users of the Website or expose them to liability
3. Recipe Content and Nutritional Information
The recipes and nutritional information provided on The Culinary Canvas are for general informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the recipes or nutritional information.
It is your responsibility to:
- Determine whether recipes are suitable for your dietary needs and restrictions
- Check for food allergies before preparing or consuming any recipes
- Consult with a healthcare professional if you have specific dietary concerns
- Use proper food handling and preparation techniques to prevent foodborne illness
The Culinary Canvas is not responsible for any adverse reactions, health problems, or other issues that may result from preparing or consuming the recipes featured on this Website.
4. User Comments and Submissions
The Culinary Canvas may allow users to post comments, reviews, and other content ("User Contributions"). All User Contributions must comply with these Terms.
By posting any User Contribution on the Website, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your User Contribution in any existing or future media.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions
- Your User Contributions are accurate and not misleading
- Your User Contributions do not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person
We reserve the right to:
- Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any or no reason in our sole discretion
- Take any action with respect to User Contributions that we deem necessary or appropriate
- Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights
5. Third-Party Links and Resources
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
THE CULINARY CANVAS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL THE CULINARY CANVAS, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Culinary Canvas, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters relating to the Website and these Terms and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of California in each case located in the City of San Francisco and County of San Francisco.
10. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter.
Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and The Culinary Canvas regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
The Culinary Canvas
123 Gourmet Avenue
Foodie City, FC 12345
United States
Email: legal@culinarycanvas.com