Terms and Conditions of Use
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using Various Meals (variousmeals.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the website.
2. Recipe and Health Disclaimer
⚠️ CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The recipes and culinary information provided on Various Meals are for informational purposes only. Cooking is an inherent risk, and results can vary significantly based on individual factors.
2.1 No Guarantees of Results
While we strive for perfection through our Triple-Tested process, Various Meals does not guarantee the outcome of any recipe. Factors such as oven calibration, altitude, ingredient quality, humidity, and individual skill level can all affect the final product. You acknowledge that you are using these recipes at your own risk.
2.2 Food Safety Responsibility
You are solely responsible for following safe food handling procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Cooking meats, poultry, and seafood to the USDA-recommended internal temperatures.
- Properly washing produce and hands during preparation.
- Ensuring that dairy and perishable items are stored at safe temperatures.
- Understanding the risks of consuming raw or undercooked foods.
2.3 Allergy and Dietary Warning
Various Meals provides recipes that may include common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, soy, etc.). It is your responsibility to read all ingredient labels carefully to ensure they are safe for your specific dietary needs or allergies. We are not responsible for any adverse reactions, illnesses, or medical emergencies that may result from following our recipes.
2.4 Nutritional Information
Any nutritional information (calories, macros, etc.) provided is an estimate only and should not be used for medical purposes. We calculate these using third-party databases, and actual values will vary based on the specific brands and portions you use.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, recipes, instructions, graphics, logos, and original photographs, is the property of Various Meals and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
3.1 Limited License for Personal Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to print or download recipe content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may share links to our content on social media platforms, provided that proper credit is given to variousmeals.com.
3.2 Prohibited Commercial Use
You may NOT republish, sell, rent, or sub-license material from this website. This includes "scraping" recipes to be used on other blogs, AI training models, or commercial meal-planning apps without our express written consent. Unauthorized use of our photography is strictly prohibited and will be pursued legally.
4. User Comments and Conduct
We encourage our community to leave helpful comments and reviews. However, you agree not to post any content that is:
- Defamatory, abusive, or threatening.
- Infringing on any third party's intellectual property.
- Spam or commercial solicitation.
We reserve the right to remove any comment for any reason without notice.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Various Meals, its authors, or its owners be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this website, its recipes, or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, food poisoning, kitchen fires, equipment damage, or personal injury.
6. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which our primary operations are located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
7. Contact Us
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