Last updated: December 15, 2024
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using Our Service.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
- Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.
- Country refers to: New York, United States.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to recipesbycathy.com.
- Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Terms and Conditions (also referred to as “Terms”) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
- Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products, or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included, or made available by the Service.
- Website refers to recipesbycathy.com, accessible from https://www.recipesbycathy.com.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
2. Acknowledgment
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You disagree with any part of these Terms, You may not access the Service.
You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.
3. User-Generated Content
Our website may allow users to submit, post, or share content, including but not limited to recipes, comments, reviews, and feedback. By submitting content, You grant recipesbycathy.com a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, and display the content in connection with the operation of the website.
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content that violates our Terms or is deemed offensive, inappropriate, or otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion.
4. Intellectual Property
All materials on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, recipes, and other content, are the intellectual property of recipesbycathy.com unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use any of these materials without prior written permission from the Company. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to violate any local, state, national, or international law. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Impersonating another person or entity.
- Spamming, phishing, or distributing malware.
- Attempting to breach the website’s security.
- Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper working of the Service.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users who engage in prohibited activities.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
recipesbycathy.com may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that if You click on certain links to products or services, We may earn a commission at no additional cost to You. The inclusion of affiliate links does not influence our editorial content.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance Your experience, understand user behavior, and provide personalized advertising. You can opt out of cookies through Your browser settings. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites You visit.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or personal injury) resulting from Your use of the Service.
10. “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service’s availability, accuracy, or reliability.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States. Any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New York, and You consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless recipesbycathy.com, its affiliates, and its agents from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) that arise from Your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or content You submit.
13. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be held liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond Our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, power outages, or technical failures.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be modified to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right. The waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
16. Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at Our sole discretion. If a revision is material, We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:
- By email: [email protected]