Last Updated: 28 September 2025
Welcome to Food Epicurean. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at [foodepicurean.com] (the “Service”) operated by Food Epicurean (“us,” “we,” or “our”).
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 using our website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You may:
- Browse and read our blog content
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments on blog posts
- Share our content on social media (with proper attribution)
- Print recipes for personal, non-commercial use
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website for commercial purposes
- Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website or related systems
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our content without permission
- Republish our recipes or content on other websites without permission
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Food Epicurean or our content creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Recipe Usage
Our recipes are provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may:
- Cook our recipes for yourself, family, and friends
- Share links to our recipes on social media
- Print recipes for personal use
You may not:
- Republish our complete recipes on other websites, blogs, or publications
- Use our recipes for commercial purposes without permission
- Copy our recipe photos without permission
User-Generated Content
By submitting comments, reviews, or other content to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display that content. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
Comments and Community Guidelines
We encourage respectful discussion in our comments section. Comments must:
- Be respectful and constructive
- Stay on topic
- Not contain spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- Not include personal attacks, hate speech, or discriminatory language
- Not violate any laws or third-party rights
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate these guidelines.
Recipe Disclaimer
Food Safety and Allergies
- All recipes are provided for informational purposes only
- We are not responsible for food allergies, dietary restrictions, or adverse reactions
- Always check ingredient labels for allergens
- Follow proper food safety practices when preparing and storing food
- Cooking times and temperatures may vary based on equipment and ingredients
Recipe Results
While we test our recipes, we cannot guarantee results due to variations in:
- Ingredient quality and brands
- Kitchen equipment and altitude
- Cooking experience and technique
- Personal taste preferences
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimers
Website Availability
We strive to keep our website available, but we do not guarantee:
- Continuous, uninterrupted access to the website
- That the website will be error-free or virus-free
- The accuracy or completeness of information on the website
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Food Epicurean shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Food-related injuries or illnesses
- Damage to equipment or property
- Data loss or corruption
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Food Epicurean, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website at any time without notice.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.