Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to FoodLoom (the “Website”), accessible at foodloom.space. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Website, which is dedicated to providing recipes, food-related content, and a platform for culinary enthusiasts. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
FoodLoom is operated by FoodLoom Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Eligibility
To use the Website, you must be at least 13 years of age. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may:
- Browse, view, and download recipes and other content for personal, non-commercial use.
- Submit recipes, comments, or other user-generated content, provided they comply with our Content Guidelines (see Section 6).
- Participate in community features, such as forums or recipe-sharing platforms, in a respectful and constructive manner.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Engage in unauthorized scraping, data mining, or harvesting of content from the Website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or networks.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Use the Website to distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to recipes, text, images, logos, and design elements, is the property of FoodLoom or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.
By submitting content to the Website (e.g., recipes, comments, or photos), you grant FoodLoom a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute that content in connection with the Website and our services. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
5. User Accounts
Some features of the Website may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, particularly if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to the Website or its users.
6. Content Guidelines
User-generated content must comply with the following guidelines:
- It must not contain offensive, abusive, or hateful language.
- It must not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of others.
- It must be relevant to the Website’s purpose (food and recipes).
- It must not promote illegal activities or harmful practices.
We reserve the right to remove or moderate any content that violates these guidelines or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, without prior notice.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, as well as advertisements or sponsored content. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party websites are at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content, including recipes or nutritional information. Cooking involves inherent risks, and you are responsible for ensuring that recipes are safe and appropriate for your needs (e.g., accounting for allergies or dietary restrictions).
We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, FoodLoom, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or any content, products, or services provided through it. This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from errors in recipes, loss of data, or interruptions in service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FoodLoom and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately, and any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive (e.g., intellectual property, limitation of liability) will remain in effect.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
You agree to attempt to resolve any disputes informally by contacting us before pursuing legal action. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree to submit to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
13. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
14. Miscellaneous
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and FoodLoom regarding your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms at our discretion.
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