Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 25, 2025

Welcome to recommendrecipes.com — your daily dose of culinary inspiration! These Terms of Service (“Terms,” “Agreement”) are a legal agreement between you (“you,” “user”) and recommendrecipes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), owned and operated by Lily Davis.

By accessing or using our website, content, or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our business, content, or applicable laws, including requirements from services like Google AdSense. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

1. Use of the Services

1.1 Eligibility

To use the Services, you must be at least the age of majority in your country or have permission from a parent or guardian. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement.

1.2 Account Registration

Some features of our Services may allow you to register an account. You agree to provide accurate, current information and maintain its accuracy. You’re responsible for all activity that occurs under your account and must safeguard your password. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.

1.3 Content for Personal Use

All recipes, articles, tips, and resources shared on recommendrecipes.com are provided for informational and personal, non‑commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without our written permission.

2. Affiliate and Sponsored Content

We may occasionally share affiliate links or sponsored content. These will always be disclosed in accordance with the FTC guidelines. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. This helps support our blog!

3. User Content and Contributions

3.1 Responsibility for User Content

If you submit, post, or share any content with us—such as comments, recipe reviews, or messages (“User Content”)—you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting it to recommendrecipes.com, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our website and social media platforms for promotional purposes.

3.2 Guidelines for Submissions

We encourage respectful and constructive participation. You agree not to post or share anything that is:

  • False, misleading, or impersonating someone else
  • Offensive, abusive, or unlawful
  • Promotional in nature without our permission (no spam, ads, or self‑promotion)
  • In violation of any copyright, trademark, or other rights

We reserve the right to remove or moderate User Content at our discretion and without notice.

3.3 Public Interaction

Please be mindful when sharing personal information in public areas like comments. We are not responsible for how others may use or respond to information you choose to make public.

4. Third‑Party Links and Services

4.1 External Links

Our website may include links to third‑party websites, such as affiliate partners, food tools, or external resources. We do not control or endorse these third‑party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or any losses or damages arising from their use.

4.2 Third‑Party Advertising (Including Google AdSense)

recommendrecipes.com displays third‑party advertisements, including those provided by Google AdSense. These ads may use cookies or tracking technologies to display relevant content. By using our Services, you agree to the use of such advertising tools, as detailed in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All original content on recommendrecipes.com, including text, images, videos, recipes, and design, is owned by or licensed to Lily Davis unless otherwise stated. This content is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Share our content by linking back to the original page
  • Print or save recipes for personal use only

You may not:

  • Repost our full content elsewhere without permission
  • Use our content commercially without a license
  • Copy or slightly modify our content and claim it as your own

We actively monitor and enforce copyright protection. Repeat infringers may be blocked and subject to legal action.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Informational Content Only

All content on recommendrecipes.com is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we make no guarantees that recipes or other information are error‑free or suitable for your personal dietary needs.

6.2 Not Professional Advice

We are not licensed dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, or medical professionals. Any health‑related or nutritional information on this site is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional advice. Always consult a qualified expert before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

6.3 AdSense & Advertising Content

Advertisements displayed through Google AdSense or other networks may link to external websites or promote products. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third‑party advertisers. Clicking on ads is at your own discretion.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, recommendrecipes.com, Lily Davis, and any associated team members shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use or inability to use the website
  • Issues related to recipe accuracy, food allergies, or results of food preparation
  • Losses or damages resulting from third‑party links or advertisements

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Services is to stop using the website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless recommendrecipes.com, its owner (Lily Davis), and any affiliates or contributors from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the website
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Infringement of any third‑party rights

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice. All surviving provisions (intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability) remain effective post‑termination.

10. Copyright and DMCA Policy

If you believe content on recommendrecipes.com infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@recommendrecipes.com with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • URL/location of infringing content
  • Statement of good‑faith belief
  • Your contact information
  • Your signature (electronic acceptable)

We will investigate and remove infringing content as required.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Disputes will be resolved in California courts. Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder of this Agreement.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Tems of Service or any content on recommendrecipes.com, please reach out:

Thank you for using recommendrecipes.com! We’re so happy to have you in our community, and we hope you find inspiration, joy, and deliciousness in everything we share.