Terms of Service

Last updated: 1/11/2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to UniversalRecipes. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and UniversalRecipes regarding your use of our recipe sharing platform. We encourage you to read these Terms carefully before using our Service, as they affect your legal rights and obligations. Your continued use of the Service following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Description of Service

UniversalRecipes is a comprehensive recipe sharing and discovery platform that allows users to explore, create, share, and organize recipes from cuisines around the world. Our Service provides features including but not limited to:

• Browsing and searching our extensive recipe database with advanced filtering capabilities
• Creating and publishing your own original recipes for the community
• Saving recipes to personal collections and creating custom cookbooks
• Rating and reviewing recipes shared by other community members
• Following other users and building a cooking community network
• Generating shopping lists from recipe ingredients
• Accessing nutritional information for recipes
• Participating in community discussions about food and cooking

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any security breach

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

User Content and Conduct

Our Service allows you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, images, or other material ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for the User Content you post on our platform, and you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, and permissions to use and authorize us to use your User Content
• Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights of any third party
• Your recipes and content are original or properly attributed to their sources
• Your User Content does not contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
• Your User Content does not contain false or misleading information, including inaccurate nutritional data

By posting User Content, you grant UniversalRecipes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such content on and through our Service. This license allows us to make your recipes available to other users and to promote our Service. You retain all ownership rights in your original User Content.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities while using our Service:

• Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Posting content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Posting spam, advertising, or promotional material without authorization
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or our systems
• Using automated scripts or bots to access or interact with the Service
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our Service
• Creating multiple accounts for deceptive or abusive purposes
• Impersonating another person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
• Posting recipes with intentionally harmful, dangerous, or misleading instructions

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of UniversalRecipes and its licensors. Our Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without prior written consent.

The recipes and content contributed by users remain the intellectual property of their respective creators. However, by sharing recipes on our platform, users grant other community members the right to view, save, and cook those recipes for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use of user-submitted recipes requires explicit permission from the original creator.

Third-Party Links and Advertising

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by UniversalRecipes. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that UniversalRecipes shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such third-party content.

Our Service displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements help support the free operation of our platform. Advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. For more information about advertising cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

UniversalRecipes does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any recipes, nutritional information, or other content available through our Service. Users should exercise their own judgment when following recipes and consult healthcare professionals regarding dietary concerns or food allergies.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, UniversalRecipes and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service, including recipes and nutritional information
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Any errors or omissions in any recipes or content posted on the Service

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless UniversalRecipes and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another user or third party.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@universalrecipes.recipes
• Website: Contact Us

We value your feedback and questions about our Terms of Service. Our team is committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring a positive experience on our platform. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need clarification on any aspect of these Terms.

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