Terms of Use for HomeCookLab

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HomeCookLab (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Definitions

  • HomeCookLab: The cooking recipes, food blog, and culinary resource website
  • User: Any individual accessing or using the HomeCookLab service
  • Content: Recipes, articles, images, videos, and other materials on the platform

3. User Eligibility

Users must be at least 13 years old to use HomeCookLab. Users between 13-18 require parental or guardian consent. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

4. User Rights and Obligations

4.1 User Rights

  • Access recipes and culinary content
  • Submit comments and user-generated content
  • Interact with the HomeCookLab community

4.2 User Obligations

  • Provide accurate information
  • Respect community guidelines
  • Not post offensive, inappropriate, or copyrighted content
  • Use the Service for lawful purposes only

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Platform Content

All original content on HomeCookLab is protected by copyright and owned by HomeCookLab or its content creators.

5.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting content, users grant HomeCookLab a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content.

6. Content Licensing

Users may use HomeCookLab content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use requires explicit written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

HomeCookLab is not liable for:

  • Accuracy of recipes or cooking techniques
  • User-generated content
  • Indirect, special, or consequential damages
  • Any damages arising from use of the Service

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1 Informal Resolution

Users should first contact HomeCookLab to resolve disputes.

Any legal disputes will be resolved in the courts of the United States, specifically in the jurisdiction of New York State.

9. Service Termination

HomeCookLab reserves the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate user accounts
  • Modify or discontinue the Service
  • Refuse service to any user

10. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact:

12. Privacy

Please review our Privacy Policy for information about data collection and usage.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States.

By using HomeCookLab, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.