Last Updated: September 08, 2024
Welcome to sophiefood.com ("Site"), operated by Sophie ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1. By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. Your use of the Site signifies your acceptance of these Terms and your agreement to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Site.
1.2. We may modify these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of Site
2.1. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
- Post, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functionality, servers, or networks.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.
- Engage in any automated data collection activities, such as harvesting or scraping, without our express permission.
2.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. All content available on the Site, including but not limited to text, recipes, images, graphics, logos, and software (collectively, "Content"), is the property of sophiefood.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2. You may access and view the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of any Content without our prior written permission.
- Use any Content for commercial purposes without our explicit consent.
- Alter, modify, or create derivative works based on the Site or its Content.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1. By submitting any content to the Site, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or recipes, you grant sophiefood.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.
4.2. You represent and warrant that:
- You have all necessary rights and permissions to grant the above license.
- Your content does not infringe any third-party rights and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Your content is accurate and truthful.
4.3. We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-generated content at our sole discretion.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
5.1. The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by sophiefood.com. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party websites or services.
5.2. Your interactions with these third parties are solely between you and the third party. We are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party websites or services.
6. Advertisements and Monetization
6.1. sophiefood.com may display advertisements and use monetization networks such as Google Ads, Mediavine, and others to generate revenue.
6.2. We are not responsible for the content of any advertisements or for any transactions that occur between you and third-party advertisers. Any dealings with advertisers are at your own risk.
6.3. The inclusion of ads does not imply endorsement of the advertised products or services. We do not make any warranties regarding the products or services advertised on the Site.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, sophiefood.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Site.
7.2. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for accessing the Site.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
8.1. The Site and its Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. sophiefood.com makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site or its Content, including but not limited to:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information.
- The Site’s uninterrupted or error-free operation.
- The Site being free of viruses or other harmful components.
8.2. We do not warrant that the Site will meet your requirements or expectations or that any errors in the Site will be corrected.
9. Indemnification
9.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless sophiefood.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Site.
- Any content you submit.
- Any violation of these Terms.
- Any infringement of third-party rights.
10. Governing Law
10.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
10.2. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts located in [Your State/Country]. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.
11. Termination
11.1. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.
11.2. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
12. Privacy Policy
12.1. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available [insert link to Privacy Policy]. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. Miscellaneous
13.1. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13.2. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and sophiefood.com regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
13.3. Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.4. Assignment: We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
13.5. No Third-Party Beneficiaries: These Terms are intended for the benefit of you and us, and not for the benefit of any third party.