Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Recipes Marketplace (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at recipesmarketplace.com (the “Service”) operated by Recipes Marketplace.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you represent that:

  • You are at least 13 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • All information you provide is accurate and truthful

Description of Service

Recipes Marketplace is a platform that provides:

  • Recipe sharing and discovery
  • Cooking tips and culinary content
  • Community features for food enthusiasts
  • User-generated recipe content
  • Cooking-related information and resources

User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You may be required to create an account to access certain features
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You may not transfer your account to another person
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • You may delete your account at any time through your account settings

User Content and Conduct

Content Submission

When you submit recipes, comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”), you represent that:

  • You own all rights to the content or have proper authorization
  • The content does not infringe on any third-party rights
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content complies with all applicable laws

Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:

  • Use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content
  • Modify and adapt your content for technical requirements
  • Create derivative works based on your content
  • Sublicense your content to third parties for Service operation

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Promotes illegal activities or harmful behavior
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language
  • Includes spam, advertising, or promotional material
  • Contains malicious code or security threats
  • Violates any applicable laws or regulations

Recipe Content Guidelines

  • Recipes should be original or properly attributed
  • Include accurate ingredient lists and instructions
  • Provide honest difficulty levels and cooking times
  • Respect dietary restrictions and allergy warnings
  • Do not submit copyrighted recipes without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Recipes Marketplace and are protected by:

  • Copyright laws
  • Trademark laws
  • Patent laws
  • Other intellectual property rights

User Content

  • You retain ownership of your original recipes and content
  • We do not claim ownership of User Content
  • You grant us the license described above to operate the Service
  • We may remove content that violates these Terms

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content infringes your copyright:

  • Send a DMCA notice to our designated agent
  • Include all required information per DMCA guidelines
  • We will respond to valid notices as required by law

Community Guidelines

Respectful Interaction

  • Treat all users with respect and courtesy
  • Engage in constructive discussions about recipes and cooking
  • Provide helpful feedback and suggestions
  • Respect diverse dietary preferences and cooking styles

Prohibited Behavior

  • Harassment, bullying, or threatening other users
  • Impersonating other individuals or entities
  • Sharing personal information of other users
  • Attempting to hack, spam, or disrupt the Service
  • Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or practices of third-party services
  • Any damages resulting from third-party interactions
  • The availability or functionality of external links

Disclaimers

Recipe Safety

  • We do not guarantee the safety or accuracy of recipes
  • Users are responsible for food safety and proper cooking techniques
  • Consider dietary restrictions, allergies, and health conditions
  • Consult healthcare professionals for dietary advice

Service Availability

  • We strive for consistent service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
  • The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time

Content Accuracy

  • User-generated content may not be accurate or reliable
  • We do not verify the accuracy of recipes or cooking information
  • Use recipes and cooking advice at your own discretion and risk

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or completeness

Damage Limitations

We shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage from recipe use
  • Damages exceeding the amount paid for Service access

User Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

  • Use of recipes and cooking information is at your own risk
  • You are responsible for food safety and proper cooking techniques
  • We are not liable for allergic reactions or food-related illnesses

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Recipes Marketplace, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your User Content or activities
  • Your infringement of third-party rights

Termination

Your Rights

  • You may stop using the Service at any time
  • You may delete your account through account settings
  • Termination does not affect previously granted content licenses

Our Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or harmful activities
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Business or technical reasons

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • We may delete your account and associated data
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, we encourage contacting us directly to resolve issues informally.

Binding Arbitration

Any disputes not resolved informally will be settled through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Insert Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration will be conducted in [Insert Location].

Class Action Waiver

You agree not to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration related to the Service.

Changes to Terms

Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when:

  • Posted on our website
  • The “Last Updated” date is revised
  • You are notified through the Service (for material changes)

Continued Use

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Recipes Marketplace regarding the Service.