Last updated: November 6, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to TasteCanvas. By accessing or using TasteCanvas.com (“the Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.
2. Definitions
- “Service” refers to TasteCanvas.com and all related services
- “User,” “you,” and “your” refer to individuals accessing the Service
- “Content” includes recipes, images, text, and other materials
- “Account” means a registered user profile on TasteCanvas
3. Account Registration
By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Maintain confidentiality of your password
- Accept responsibility for account activities
- Be at least 13 years old
- Notify us of unauthorized account use
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
- All content owned by TasteCanvas is protected by copyright
- Our logo, design, and branding are trademarks
- Content may not be used without written permission
4.2 User Content
By submitting content, you:
- Retain your ownership rights
- Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license
- Confirm you have necessary rights to share content
- Accept content may be shared across our platform
5. Acceptable Use
Users must not:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Impersonate others
- Share harmful or malicious content
- Attempt to breach security measures
- Scrape or harvest data
- Share spam or unauthorized advertisements
6. Recipe Usage
- Recipes are for personal, non-commercial use
- Commercial use requires written permission
- Attribution required when sharing
- Modifications should be noted when sharing
7. Liability Limitations
TasteCanvas:
- Provides content “as is”
- Makes no warranties about accuracy
- Is not liable for cooking results
- Reserves right to modify content
8. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- Following food safety guidelines
- Checking ingredients for allergens
- Adapting recipes to dietary needs
- Safe cooking practices
9. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate accounts without notice
- Remove content without warning
- Block access to services
- Modify or discontinue services
10. Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms:
- With reasonable notice
- By posting updates on the website
- Through email notification
- Effective immediately upon posting
11. Dispute Resolution
- Disputes will be resolved through arbitration
- Governing law: [Jurisdiction]
- Users waive right to class action
- 30-day notice required for claims
12. Privacy
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.
13. Copyright Claims
DMCA notices should be sent to:
- Email: [email protected]
- Include required documentation
- Allow time for investigation
14. Disclaimer
TasteCanvas:
- Cannot guarantee recipe outcomes
- Is not responsible for user-generated content
- Makes no warranties about service availability
- Reserves right to modify features
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms:
16. Severability
If any provision is found invalid:
- Remaining terms remain in effect
- Invalid terms will be modified
- Legal requirements will prevail
17. Complete Agreement
These Terms constitute:
- Complete agreement between parties
- Supersede prior agreements
- Include referenced policies
- Govern service usage
By using TasteCanvas, you acknowledge reading and agreeing to these Terms of Service.