Welcome to Tales Recipes. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, located at https://www.talesrecipes.com (the “Site”). By using Tales Recipes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction and Definitions

Throughout these Terms, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Tales Recipes, while “user,” “you,” and “your” refer to all visitors and users of our Site. The term “Content” encompasses all materials available on Tales Recipes, including but not limited to recipes, photographs, articles, and videos. We provide these Terms to establish clear guidelines for using our platform and to protect both our users and our content.

2. Account and Site Usage

Tales Recipes is committed to providing a safe and enriching culinary experience for all users. To access our Site, you must be at least 13 years of age. When using our platform, you agree to conduct yourself in a respectful manner that contributes positively to our cooking community.

Our newsletter service is designed to keep you informed about new recipes, cooking tips, and site updates. When you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from Tales Recipes. We respect your privacy, and you may unsubscribe from these communications at any time through the link provided in each email.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

All content published on Tales Recipes is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. This includes our recipes, photographs, videos, and written content. While we encourage you to use our recipes for personal cooking and enjoyment, any commercial use or mass distribution of our content requires explicit written permission from Tales Recipes.

We understand that cooking is a social experience, and we welcome you to share your experiences with our recipes. When doing so, we ask that you provide proper credit to Tales Recipes and link back to the original recipe whenever possible.

4. User Comments and Community Interaction

Tales Recipes values the insights and experiences shared by our community. When you post comments on our Site, you agree that your contributions will be constructive, respectful, and relevant to the recipe or topic being discussed. We maintain the right to moderate all user-generated content and may remove comments that contain inappropriate language, spam, promotional content, or that violate our community guidelines. By submitting comments, you grant Tales Recipes a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and share your contributions within our platform.

5. Recipe Usage and Nutritional Information

Our recipes are carefully developed and tested to provide you with the best possible cooking experience. While we strive for accuracy in our recipe instructions and nutritional information, please note that the nutritional values provided are estimates generated by online calculators. These values may vary based on specific ingredients used, portion sizes, and cooking methods. We recommend using this information as a general guide and consulting with a qualified nutrition professional for specific dietary needs.

6. Disclaimers and Quality Commitment

Tales Recipes is dedicated to providing high-quality culinary content. However, we cannot guarantee specific recipe outcomes, as results may vary based on individual cooking conditions, ingredient variations, and user experience. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our content, we provide it for informational purposes only and cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of our recipes or Site.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

We take your privacy seriously at Tales Recipes. Our data collection and usage practices are thoroughly detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information and ensure a safe browsing experience.

8. Site Modifications and Updates

Tales Recipes may periodically update these Terms to reflect changes in our practices or services. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site. Your continued use of Tales Recipes after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our policies.

9. Restrictions

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to Tales Recipes for users who violate these Terms or engage in behavior that compromises the community experience. In such cases, we may also remove any content associated with the violation. Our decision to terminate access will be made thoughtfully and in consideration of maintaining a positive community environment.

10. Communication and Support

We value open communication with our community. If you have questions about these Terms or need assistance, our support team is available at [email protected]. We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during our business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.

11. Legal Framework

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from the use of our Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New York.

12. Advertising and Third-Party Content

Tales Recipes displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may incorporate other third-party content. By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Third-party advertisers may collect and use information about your visits
• We are not responsible for third-party advertising content or practices
• Clicking on advertisements will redirect you to external websites
• Your interactions with advertisements are subject to the respective advertiser’s terms and policies

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tales Recipes and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Damages resulting from food preparation or consumption
• Allergic reactions or other adverse effects from following recipes
• Technical issues, including website downtime or errors
• Loss of data or personal information
• Any damages exceeding the amount paid to us for services, if any

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tales Recipes, its operators, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, including legal fees, arising out of:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Site
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you post or share on the Site

15. Recipe Adaptation and Attribution

When adapting or sharing our recipes:

• You may modify recipes for personal use
• Commercial use requires written permission
• Attribution must include:
  
  • The recipe name
  • A link to the original recipe on Tales Recipes
  • Clear acknowledgment of Tales Recipes as the source
• You may not copy or republish our recipe images without explicit permission

16. Force Majeure

Tales Recipes shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is a result of Acts of Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

18. Assignment

Tales Recipes may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without prior written consent from Tales Recipes.

19. Electronic Communications

By using our Site, you consent to receive electronic communications from Tales Recipes. These may include:

• Operational communications about your account
• Updates about new recipes and features
• Newsletter communications (if subscribed)
• Legal notices and Terms updates
• Customer service responses

20. Compliance with Food Safety Guidelines

While we strive to provide accurate cooking instructions:

• You are responsible for ensuring proper food handling
• Follow appropriate food safety guidelines
• Be aware of common allergens and cross-contamination risks
• Use appropriate food thermometers and safety equipment
• Exercise caution when preparing raw or partially cooked foods

Last Updated: February 19, 2024