Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Changes to Terms

CookZeal reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. All changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your account.

4. Content Ownership and Use

All content on CookZeal, including but not limited to text, images, videos, recipes, and other materials (the "Content"), is the property of CookZeal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any Content without our prior written consent.

5. User-Generated Content

CookZeal allows users to submit comments, reviews, and other content (collectively, "User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant CookZeal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any medium. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the User Content you submit, and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights.

6. Food Blog Risks

Cooking and food preparation involve certain inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Allergies: Users are responsible for understanding their own allergies and dietary restrictions before trying any recipes or food products mentioned on CookZeal. CookZeal is not liable for any allergic reactions or adverse effects resulting from the use of any recipes or ingredients.
• Cooking Safety: Users must exercise caution when preparing food. This includes following proper cooking techniques, ensuring food is cooked to safe temperatures, and using kitchen equipment safely to avoid injury.
• Food Safety: Users are responsible for adhering to food safety guidelines, including proper food storage and handling, to prevent foodborne illnesses.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with food preparation and consumption, and CookZeal shall not be held liable for any injuries or damages resulting from your use of our Content or Services.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CookZeal, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Services or any Content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CookZeal and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

9. Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CookZeal. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that CookZeal shall not be liable for any damages or losses caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party websites or services.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@cookzeal.com.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CookZeal regarding your use of the Services and supersede any prior agreements between you and CookZeal regarding your use of the Services.