Terms of Service
Last updated: September 17, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Mini Recipe ("we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. These terms apply to all users of the website, including casual visitors and registered users.
Description of Service
Mini Recipe is a food blog providing small-portion recipes, cooking tips, and sustainable cooking practices for busy American women. Our services include:
- Free access to mini recipe content and cooking guides
- Optional newsletter subscription with weekly recipes
- Recipe rating and comment features
- Social sharing capabilities
- Search and filtering functionality
User Accounts and Registration
While most of our content is freely accessible, some features may require registration:
- You must provide accurate and complete information when registering
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
Acceptable Use Policy
When using Mini Recipe, you agree not to:
- Post spam, offensive, or inappropriate content in comments
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our website
- Use automated tools to scrape or download our content
- Impersonate other users or provide false information
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Mini Recipe's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- modify or copy the materials for redistribution
- use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
- attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
- remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
Recipe Usage and Intellectual Property
Our recipes and content are protected by copyright. You may:
- Cook our recipes for personal and family consumption
- Share links to our recipes on social media with proper attribution
- Print recipes for personal use only
- Adapt recipes for dietary restrictions (personal use only)
You may not republish, redistribute, copy, or use our recipes, photos, or content for commercial purposes without written permission. This includes food blogs, restaurants, catering businesses, or any monetized platforms.
User-Generated Content
When you submit comments, reviews, photos, or other content to Mini Recipe, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content
- Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
- Agree that your content may be featured in our marketing materials
- Understand that we may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion
Advertising and Third-Party Links
Mini Recipe may display advertisements and contain links to third-party websites:
- We use Google AdSense and other advertising networks to display relevant ads
- We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites
- Clicking on ads or third-party links is at your own risk
- We may earn commissions from affiliate links (clearly disclosed)
Food Safety and Health Disclaimers
Important: While we strive to provide accurate cooking instructions and food safety guidelines, you are solely responsible for following proper food safety practices.
- Always check ingredient freshness and expiration dates
- Follow proper cooking temperatures and food handling procedures
- Consider any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Consult healthcare providers for specific dietary advice
Mini Recipe is not liable for any foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or health issues resulting from the use of our recipes.
Disclaimers and Warranties
The materials on Mini Recipe's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Mini Recipe makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Mini Recipe or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Mini Recipe's website, even if Mini Recipe or a Mini Recipe authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Privacy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the website, to understand our practices regarding data collection and use. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on Mini Recipe's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Mini Recipe does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Mini Recipe may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, we make every effort to ensure recipe accuracy and provide the best cooking experience possible.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.
Changes to Terms
Mini Recipe may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
legal@minirecipe.net
Mini Recipe
For legal inquiries, please use email contact above
We will respond to legal inquiries within 5-7 business days.
