Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to SpreadRecipes.com! I’m Soukaina, and I’m so happy you’re here to explore recipes, tips, and the joy of cooking. Before you get started, please take a moment to read these Terms of Service (ToS). They’re the rules for using my site, and by visiting or interacting with SpreadRecipes.com, you’re agreeing to follow them. Let’s keep things fair and fun for everyone.

1. Who I Am

I’m Soukaina, the creator and operator of SpreadRecipes.com, a blog where I share American recipes with a Moroccan twist. I’m based in New York city, and I run this site to inspire home cooks like you. If you have questions about these terms, reach out to me at [your contact email] or through the Contact Us page.

2. Using SpreadRecipes.com

You’re welcome to browse, read, and try the recipes on SpreadRecipes.com for personal, non-commercial use. That means you can cook for yourself, your family, or friends but you can’t use my content for business purposes (like selling my recipes or using them in a restaurant) without my written permission. Also, you must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU/EEA) to use this site.

3. Content Ownership

Everything on SpreadRecipes.com like recipes, photos, text, and design is my intellectual property, unless stated otherwise. I work hard to create this content, and it’s protected by copyright laws. Here’s what that means for you:

  • You can share my recipes on social media or with friends, but please give credit and link back to SpreadRecipes.com.
  • You can’t copy, republish, or distribute my content (like posting entire recipes on your own site) without my written consent.
  • You can’t modify my content or claim it as your own.

If you’d like to use my content in a way that’s not covered here, just ask I’m happy to chat!

4. User Contributions

Love sharing your thoughts? You can leave comments on my posts, and I’m excited to hear from you! But there are a few rules:

  • Be respectful. No hateful, offensive, or inappropriate comments.
  • Don’t post spam, ads, or irrelevant links.
  • Don’t share personal info (like your address) in comments I can’t guarantee its safety.

I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments that break these rules. By posting a comment, you’re giving me permission to display it on SpreadRecipes.com indefinitely.

5. Third-Party Links and Ads

SpreadRecipes.com may include links to other websites like a store for ingredients or a cooking tool I recommend. I don’t control those sites, so I’m not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Click at your own risk.

I also use ads (like Google AdSense) to help keep the blog free. These ads might be personalized based on your browsing habits. I don’t control the ad content, but you can learn more about how they work in my Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

6. Affiliate Links

Some links on SpreadRecipes.com might be affiliate links like to a kitchen gadget I love. If you buy something through these links, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely like, but always do your own research before purchasing.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

I do my best to make SpreadRecipes.com a great place to visit, but I can’t promise it’ll be perfect. The site and its content are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. That means:

  • I can’t guarantee the site will always be available, error-free, or secure.
  • Recipes might not turn out exactly as expected due to differences in ingredients, equipment, or skill.
  • I’m not responsible for any issues like a recipe not working out or a device glitch while using the site.

For more details, check out my Disclaimer.

8. Limitation of Liability

I’m not liable for any damages that might come from using SpreadRecipes.com. That includes:

  • Issues from trying a recipe (like food allergies or kitchen mishaps).
  • Problems from third-party links or ads.
  • Any loss or damage like data loss or emotional distress from using the site.

You use SpreadRecipes.com at your own risk. If something goes wrong, I’ll do my best to help, but I’m not legally responsible.

9. Prohibited Behavior

Let’s keep things friendly. You agree not to:

  • Use the site for anything illegal.
  • Try to hack, damage, or disrupt SpreadRecipes.com (like spreading viruses or overloading the server).
  • Scrape or copy my content without permission.
  • Post harmful or misleading content in comments.

If you break these rules, I may block your access to the site and take legal action if needed.

10. Changes to the Site

I might update, modify, or even shut down SpreadRecipes.com at any time sometimes without notice. I’ll try to keep you in the loop, but I’m not liable for any inconvenience this might cause.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of [Your State, e.g., California], USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. If there’s a legal dispute, it’ll be handled in the courts of [Your State/County]. That said, if you’re in the EU/EEA, you may also have rights under your local laws.

12. Updates to These Terms

I might update these Terms of Service as the blog grows or laws change. I’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top, and for big changes, I’ll post a notice on the site. Keep checking back to stay informed. By continuing to use SpreadRecipes.com after changes, you’re agreeing to the updated terms.

13. Contact Me

Questions about these Terms of Service? I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected] or use the Contact Us page. Let’s make sure your time on SpreadRecipes.com is as delicious as the recipes!

Thanks for being here I can’t wait to cook with you!