Effective Date: May 15, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using Gen Recipes.com (the “Website”) operated by Gen Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
1.2 Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms of Service:
- Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.
- Account means a unique account created for you to access our Website or parts of our Website.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Gen Recipes.
- Content refers to content such as text, images, recipes, or other information that can be posted, uploaded, linked to, or otherwise made available by you, regardless of the form of that content.
- Country refers to: United States of America
- Device means any device that can access the Website such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
- Feedback means feedback, innovations, or suggestions sent by you regarding the attributes, performance, or features of our Website.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Terms of Service (also referred as “Terms”) mean these Terms of Service that form the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Website.
- Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products, or services) provided by a third party that may be displayed, included, or made available by the Website.
- Website refers to Gen Recipes, accessible from genrecipes.com
- You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.
2. Acknowledgment
These are the Terms of Service governing the use of this Website and the agreement that operates between you and the Company. These Terms of Service set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Website.
Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Service. These Terms of Service apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these Terms of Service, then you may not access the Website.
You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Website without parental supervision.
Your access to and use of the Website is also conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you use the Website and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. Please read our Privacy Policy carefully before using our Website.
3. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our Website.
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Website and for any activities or actions under your password, whether your password is with our Website or a third-party social media service.
You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.
You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than you without appropriate authorization, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar, or obscene.
4. User Content
4.1 Content Restrictions
You may post Content on our Website, including recipes, comments, and other materials. You are solely responsible for the Content that you post on the Website, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.
By posting Content on the Website, you represent and warrant that:
- The Content is yours (you own it) or you have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms.
- The posting of your Content on the Website does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person.
You may not post Content that:
- Is false, inaccurate, or misleading
- Infringes on any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights of any party
- Contains software viruses or any other computer code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware
- Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonates any person or entity or falsely states or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity
- Interferes with or disrupts the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
- Promotes or provides instructional information about illegal activities
- Contains “hate speech,” “fighting words,” obscenities, pornographic material, or anything that an ordinary person using prevailing community standards would find objectionable
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Website and its original content (excluding Content provided by you or other users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Gen Recipes and its licensors. The Website is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the Country and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Gen Recipes.
5.2 Recipe Usage
All recipes posted by the Company on the Website are protected by copyright. You may use our recipes for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:
- Republish our recipes in any medium, including on other websites or in print, without our explicit consent
- Sell our recipes or include them in any product for sale without our explicit consent
- Modify our recipes and claim them as your own
- Present our recipes as your own work on other platforms
If you wish to use our recipes for commercial purposes, please contact us for licensing options.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Gen Recipes.
Gen Recipes has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Gen Recipes shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
7. Affiliate Links
7.2 Affiliate Links
The Website contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase. This does not result in any additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate and affiliate for other companies, we earn from qualifying purchases.
All affiliate links on the Website are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. We only recommend products or services that we believe will add value to our users. We do not guarantee that you will be satisfied with any product or service that you purchase using our affiliate links.
8. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Website, or you may contact us to request account deletion.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Gen Recipes, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates 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 Website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
- Any content obtained from the Website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
10. “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer
The Website is provided to you “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, Gen Recipes, on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, with respect to the Website, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage, or trade practice.
Without limitation to the foregoing, Gen Recipes provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Website will meet your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems, or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards, or be error-free, or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.
11. Recipe Disclaimer
The recipes and cooking advice provided on the Website are for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate information, we make no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any recipes or cooking information on the Website.
We are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the Website is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or of the results obtained from the use of this information.
Cooking involves variables that we cannot control, including but not limited to:
- Differences in cooking equipment
- Ingredient substitutions or variations
- Different environmental conditions
- User skill level and experience
Always use your judgment when preparing and consuming food. We do not assume liability for food-related illnesses or allergic reactions.
12. Health and Nutrition Disclaimer
The Website contains general information about nutrition, health, and cooking. This information is not medical advice and should not be treated as such.
The nutritional information provided for recipes on the Website is an estimate only. We strive to provide accurate nutritional information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of these values. If precise nutritional information is important to your health and wellbeing, please independently verify any information obtained from or through the Website.
Before making any changes to your diet, cooking methods, or health regimen, we recommend consulting with qualified healthcare providers or registered dietitians. The Website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
13. Governing Law
The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern these Terms and your use of the Website. Your use of the Website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.
14. Disputes Resolution
If you have any concern or dispute about the Website, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company at [email protected].
15. Severability and Waiver
15.1 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15.2 Waiver
Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not affect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
16. Translation Interpretation
These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if we have made them available to you on our Website. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.
17. Changes to These Terms of Service
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to 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 Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the Website.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, you can contact us:
- By email: [email protected]
- By visiting this page on our website: https://genrecipes.com/contact