Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website smartcookingrecipes.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

Eligibility

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, or if you are under 18, you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Use License and Restrictions

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, smartcookingrecipes.com grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • Republish, sell, rent, or sublicense any content from the Site without prior written permission;
  • Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the Site’s content;
  • Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems;
  • Use any automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site.

User Content

You may have the opportunity to submit, post, or share content on the Site, including but not limited to comments, recipe reviews, photos, and suggestions (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant smartcookingrecipes.com a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such User Content in any media. You represent that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights. We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion.

Intellectual Property and DMCA Notice

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, and software, is the property of smartcookingrecipes.com or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any content may violate these laws.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. ยง 512). If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please provide our Designated Copyright Agent with a written notice containing the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed;
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Site;
  • Your contact information (address, telephone number, email);
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner;
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA notices should be sent to: [email protected].

Disclaimers

The recipes, nutritional information, and other content provided on the Site are for informational and entertainment purposes only. smartcookingrecipes.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any recipe, nutritional data, or dietary advice. You acknowledge that:

  • Recipes and cooking instructions are not a substitute for professional culinary advice;
  • Nutritional information is provided as an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, preparation methods, and other factors;
  • You should consult a qualified professional (e.g., dietitian, nutritionist, or medical provider) before making any dietary changes or relying on any content from the Site;
  • Use of the Site is at your own risk. The Site is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, smartcookingrecipes.com and its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall our total liability to you exceed $100.00 USD.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless smartcookingrecipes.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by smartcookingrecipes.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such third-party links. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting a notice on the Site or sending an email to registered users. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use the Site 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 State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Contact

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

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.smartcookingrecipes.com

Effective Date: June 07, 2026