These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website, located at www.dishessence.com. By accessing or using Dish Essence, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Use of Content
All content provided on Dish Essence, including but not limited to text, recipes, images, videos, and graphics, is the intellectual property of Erin Rains and Dish Essence unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from our site without prior written consent from us.
You may:
- Print or download content for your personal, non-commercial use.
- Share our content on social media, provided that you give appropriate credit to Dish Essence and link back to the original content on our website.
2. User-Generated Content
If you choose to submit content to Dish Essence, such as comments, recipe contributions, or other user-generated content, you agree to the following:
- You grant Dish Essence a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on our website and social media platforms.
- You warrant that any content you submit is your original work and does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
- Dish Essence reserves the right to edit, remove, or refuse any user-generated content at our discretion.
3. Prohibited Activities
When using Dish Essence, you agree not to:
- Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or infringing on the rights of others.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, servers, or networks.
- Use our content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
Dish Essence is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information on our site.
We do not warrant that:
- Our website will be available at all times or be free from errors or interruptions.
- The content on our website is free from viruses or other harmful components.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dish Essence and its owner, Erin Rains, will not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use our website or content. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
Dish Essence may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
Your use of any third-party sites is at your own risk, and we recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Affiliate Links and Advertising
Dish Essence participates in affiliate marketing programs, and we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our site. These commissions help support our blog and allow us to continue providing free content to our readers.
We also display advertisements on our website. While we strive to ensure that these ads are relevant and trustworthy, we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of any third-party advertisements.
8. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit Dish Essence.
9. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Dish Essence reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated terms will take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at dishtalk@dishessence.com. We’re here to help and will do our best to address your inquiries promptly.
