Terms of Use & Disclosures – Recipes4Foody
Last Modified: May 15, 2025
Acceptance of the Terms
These Terms of Use constitute an agreement between you and Recipes4Foody (“Recipes4Foody,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and govern your access to and use of recipes4foody.com, including any content, features, functionality, services, or products offered through the Website whether as a guest or registered user.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE. These Terms include important provisions such as:
An arbitration agreement
Waivers of jury trials and class actions
Limitations of liability
By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree with these Terms or our Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Website.
This Website is only intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using this Website, you confirm that:
You are at least 18 years old
You are capable of forming a legally binding contract with Recipes4Foody
If you do not meet these eligibility requirements, you must exit the Website and discontinue use immediately.
Changes to These Terms
Recipes4Foody reserves the right to revise and update these Terms of Use at any time. Revisions take effect immediately once posted and apply to all future access and use of the Website.
You are expected to review this page regularly. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
We will not apply material changes to the dispute resolution provisions retroactively. If a dispute arises and you have notice of the change before it is posted, the original terms may still apply to that dispute.
Accessing the Website and Account Security
We reserve the right to withdraw or amend any aspect of the Website or the services and content we offer without notice. We are not liable if any part or all of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.
We may restrict access to parts of the Website (or the entire Website) at our discretion, including to registered users.
You are responsible for:
Making all necessary arrangements to access the Website.
Ensuring that anyone accessing the Website through your internet connection is aware of and complies with these Terms.
If the Website requires you to create an account or provide registration details, you agree to submit accurate, current, and complete information. You also agree that such information is governed by our Privacy Policy, and you consent to all actions we take with respect to your data in accordance with that policy.
If you are provided a username, password, or other account credentials, you must treat this information as confidential. You may not disclose it to any other person or entity. You acknowledge that your account is personal and you agree not to share access credentials with anyone.
Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you believe your account or credentials have been compromised. Be sure to log out after each session, especially when using a public or shared computer.
We reserve the right to disable any account or login credentials if we believe that you have violated these Terms or engaged in unauthorized use of the Website.
Disclosures
Affiliate Program Participation
Recipes4Foody participates in affiliate marketing programs. These programs operate by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, Recipes4Foody may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Examples of affiliate programs we participate in include:
Amazon Associates Program: We link to products on Amazon.com through customized links that include tracking codes. When you click on these links and make a purchase, Amazon pays us a small commission. Amazon uses cookies to track visits and purchases originating from our site.
rewardStyle: When you click on certain product links, you may be redirected to a third-party retailer. rewardStyle uses cookies to assign commission on qualifying sales.
Target Affiliate Marketing Program: We may use Target affiliate links to track referrals and earn advertising fees through sales made after clicking our links.
We also may participate in additional affiliate programs with other retailers or platforms, all of which may use cookies or other technologies to track your visits and purchases.
For details on how cookies and tracking technologies are used on our Website, please see our full Privacy Policy.
Advertising
This Website accepts a variety of compensation forms including:
Sponsored content
Paid insertions
Display ads
Partnerships with advertising networks
Compensation received may influence the advertising content or topics you see. However, we strive to clearly label sponsored or compensated content in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) disclosure requirements.
Health and Nutrition Information
From time to time, Recipes4Foody may provide:
Nutritional breakdowns of recipes
General health and wellness commentary
Suggested modifications for dietary needs
Please note:
This information is provided strictly for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to replace professional medical, health, or dietary advice.
Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This Website does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We urge you to consult a licensed physician or nutritionist before starting any new health or diet program. We are not responsible for adverse outcomes resulting from your use of recipes or advice published on our Website.
Nutritional information, if provided, is an estimate generated using third-party calculators. Factors like product brands, serving sizes, and cooking methods can significantly affect the final values. If nutritional precision is important to you, please calculate the data independently.
Alcohol-Related Content
Some recipes and articles on Recipes4Foody may reference or include alcoholic beverages. These are intended only for users age 21 or older. Please consume responsibly and ensure that any alcohol-related content is accessed and used in accordance with local laws.
Intellectual Property Rights
The entire content and features of the Website—recipes4foody.com—including, but not limited to, text, software, design, graphics, video, images, logos, icons, functionality, layout, and their selection and arrangement, are the property of Recipes4Foody, its licensors, or other content providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You May:
Temporarily store materials on your device’s memory (RAM) incidental to your viewing.
Use browser caching and tools to enhance performance.
Print one copy of any page for personal, non-commercial use.
Download and install one copy of any application we provide, if you agree to the associated end-user license agreement.
Use social media sharing features in the manner enabled by the Website.
You May Not:
Modify, distribute, reproduce, republish, download, store, transmit, or create derivative works from any Website materials without prior written consent.
Use illustrations, photographs, videos, or graphics independently of the text they appear with.
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
Access or use any part of the Website or its services for commercial purposes unless you have obtained written permission from Recipes4Foody.
We do, however, permit limited sharing of our watermarked photos and branded content as long as proper credit is given. If you wish to request special usage or licensing rights, contact us at [email protected].
Violations of these provisions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website and require the destruction or return of any copies made. All rights not explicitly granted in these Terms are reserved by Recipes4Foody.
Trademarks
The name Recipes4Foody, its associated brand names, logos, slogans, and distinctive content—such as RECIPES4FOODY CHALLENGE, R4F FAVORITES, FOODY PICKS, and other marks—are trademarks of Recipes4Foody and/or its affiliates or licensors.
You may not use any of these marks without prior written permission from Recipes4Foody. Any other trademarks or brand names appearing on the Website belong to their respective owners.
Prohibited Uses
You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:
In violation of any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
To exploit or harm minors, including collecting information or exposing them to inappropriate content.
To transmit or solicit spam, “chain letters,” or unsolicited promotions.
To impersonate Recipes4Foody, an employee, another user, or any third party.
To engage in behavior that interferes with other users’ experience, threatens system integrity, or violates privacy.
You also agree not to:
Use robots, scrapers, or other automated methods to collect or copy Website content.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or associated servers or databases.
Introduce malicious software such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or harmful scripts.
Perform a denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
Reverse engineer or try to extract any source code or algorithms.
Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
Any violation of these Terms may result in account termination, legal action, and/or referral to law enforcement authorities.
User Contributions
The Website may include areas where users can submit comments, photos, suggestions, questions, or other content (collectively, “User Contributions”) through:
Recipe comment sections
Discussion forums
Contact forms
Interactive tools
You acknowledge that User Contributions are non-confidential and that you grant Recipes4Foody and its affiliates a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully-paid-up, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content for any purpose.
By submitting content, you affirm that:
You own or control all rights to the User Contributions.
The content complies with these Terms and does not infringe on the rights of others.
You understand you are solely responsible for the material you post.
We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of User Contributions and are not liable for any content shared by third parties. That said, we reserve the right to remove, modify, or refuse to publish any content at our discretion and to disclose your identity to authorities or parties claiming infringement or harm.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Recipes4Foody has the right (but not the obligation) to:
Review, remove, or refuse to publish any User Contribution for any reason.
Take legal or administrative action in response to violations of these Terms.
Terminate user access to the Website, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice.
Cooperate with law enforcement and comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests related to content, accounts, or user activity.
You agree to hold harmless Recipes4Foody, its team members, partners, and service providers from any claims or consequences resulting from your content or use of the Website.
While we aim to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or appropriateness of all third-party content. We assume no liability for any content shared by users or the outcomes resulting from user-generated discussions.
Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)
Recipes4Foody respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), if you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA notice to us.
Please include the following details in your written notification (email or postal mail):
Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
Identification of the infringing material, including its location (URL) on the Website.
Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address).
A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner or the law.
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
You may submit your DMCA takedown request to:
Recipes4Foody
Email: [email protected]
Be advised that under the DMCA, anyone who knowingly makes false claims about infringement may be subject to legal liability.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The information, content, and services provided on this Website are for informational purposes only. Recipes4Foody does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information presented and disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on such materials by users or third parties.
THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, FEATURES, AND SERVICES, IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Recipes4Foody makes no warranties or representations about:
The availability or accuracy of content
The reliability of services or links
Error-free operation or uninterrupted access
The absence of viruses or harmful code
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, and fitness for a particular purpose.
You assume all risks arising from your use of the Website. Any reliance you place on content is strictly at your own discretion and risk.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RECIPES4FOODY AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
This includes but is not limited to:
Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of profits or income
Business interruption
Data loss
Emotional distress
Personal injury or health effects arising from reliance on nutritional information or recipes
Our total liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Recipes4Foody, including its owners, staff, agents, and affiliates, from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of:
Your breach of these Terms
Your User Contributions
Your misuse of the Website or its content
Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
This indemnity obligation survives termination of your use of the Website.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes or claims arising under them are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Baltimore County, Maryland, for the resolution of any legal dispute not subject to arbitration (see below).
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
By using the Website, you agree to resolve any disputes with Recipes4Foody through binding arbitration, rather than in court, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Key arbitration terms include:
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Arbitrator selection: Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience
Governing law: State of Maryland and applicable federal laws
Confidentiality: Arbitration proceedings and outcomes are private
No class actions: Claims must be brought individually
Exception: You may still assert claims in small claims court, if applicable in your jurisdiction.
Waiver and Severability
If Recipes4Foody does not enforce any part of these Terms, it does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. If any term is held unenforceable or invalid, the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy represent the entire agreement between you and Recipes4Foody regarding use of the Website and supersede all prior communications or agreements, whether oral or written.
Comments and Contact Information
This Website is owned and operated by:
Recipes4Foody
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions about these Terms, disclosures, or your use of the Website, please contact us directly.