Terms and Conditions

Welcome to spoonnspice.com (“Website”). By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

Definitions

In these Terms, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

“Content” means all text, graphics, images, audio, video, data, information, and other materials available on the Website;

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all intellectual property rights, including without limitation, patents, trademarks, trade names, service marks, copyright, design rights, database rights, and all similar rights or forms of protection of a similar nature or having equivalent effect anywhere in the world;

“User” means any person who accesses or uses the Website.

Use of the Website

License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

Restrictions

You may not use the Website or its Content for any purpose other than as expressly authorized by these Terms. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not:

modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content;

use the Website or its Content to engage in any illegal or unauthorized activity;

attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, or any systems or networks connected to the Website, by hacking, password mining, or any other means;

interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or its Content;

use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website or its Content for any purpose without our express written permission; or

use the Website or its Content in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Website.

Termination

We may terminate your access to and use of the Website and its Content at any time and for any reason without notice to you.

User-Generated Content

General

The Website may allow you to post, upload, publish, and share content, including but not limited to recipes, comments, reviews, and other material (collectively, “User-Generated Content”). By posting User-Generated Content on the Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User-Generated Content throughout the world in any media. You also grant other Users of the Website the right to access, view, and use your User-Generated Content in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not post, upload, publish, or share any User-Generated Content on the Website that:

is illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable;

infringes any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of any third party;

contains any viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful or destructive content;

is false, misleading, or inaccurate;

promotes or advocates illegal activity;

violates the privacy rights of any third party

Ownership

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish and share your User-Generated Content on the Website, and that the publication and sharing of your User-Generated Content on the Website does not violate any third party rights, including without limitation, Intellectual Property Rights.

Monitoring

We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove any User-Generated Content that we determine in our sole discretion violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate. We do not endorse, approve, or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or usefulness of any User-Generated Content, and we disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any User-Generated Content.

Registration

Account Creation

In order to access certain features of the Website, you may need to register for an account (“Account”). You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your Account, and to update your information as necessary to ensure that it remains accurate and complete. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login information, and for all activities that occur under your Account.

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from you when you register for an Account, including without limitation, your name, email address, and phone number. We will use such personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

The Website and its Content, including without limitation, all text, graphics, images, audio, video, data, information, and other materials available on the Website, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by Intellectual Property Rights.

Use of Content

Subject to these Terms, you may access and use the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use any Content for any commercial purpose without our express written permission.

Trademarks

The names, logos, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans appearing on the Website are trademarks of us or our affiliates or licensors. You may not use any of our trademarks without our prior written permission.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your work has been copied and posted on the Website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Disclaimer of Warranties

No Warranties

The Website and its Content are provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We do not warrant that the Website or its Content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

No Endorsement

We do not endorse, approve, or guarantee any User-Generated Content or any products, services, or information offered by third parties through the Website.

Recipe Disclaimer

The recipes provided on the Website are for informational purposes only and are not intended as medical or nutritional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any recipe, and we disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any recipe.

Limitation of Liability

No Liability

In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Website, or its Content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us and our affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees harmless from any claims, damages, or other expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website or its Content, your User-Generated Content, or your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation.

International Data Transfer Addendum

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United Kingdom, you acknowledge and agree that we may transfer your personal information to the United Kingdom and process it there. By using the Website, you consent to such transfer and processing.

Compliance with Laws

We will comply with all applicable data protection laws in connection with the collection, use, storage, and transfer of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about the transfer or processing of your personal information, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of the United Kingdom. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us at info@spoonnspice.com.

Google AdSense

Ads on the Website

We may display third-party advertisements on the Website through Google AdSense. By using the Website, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Google AdSense program, which may be updated from time to time.

Personalized Advertising

We may use cookies and other technologies to provide personalized advertising based on your interests and browsing history. For more information about how we use cookies and other technologies, please see our Privacy Policy.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Headings

The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

Amendments

We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the amended terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such amendments shall constitute your acceptance of the amended terms.

Effective Date

These Terms are effective as of the date you first access or use the Website.

Disclaimer of Liability

No Warranties

We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or any information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose.

No Liability

In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of or inability to use the Website or for any information, products, services, or related graphics obtained through the Website, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website or any violation of these Terms.

Intellectual Property

Ownership

We own all right, title, and interest in and to the Website, including all intellectual property rights therein.

Trademarks

“SpoonNSpice” and any related logos are our trademarks and may not be used without our prior written consent.

Copyrights

All content on the Website, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is our property or the property of our content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, distribute, transmit, perform, display, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Website without our prior written consent.

Termination

We may terminate your access to the Website at any time without notice and for any reason, including, without limitation, if we determine that you have violated these Terms.

Survival

The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or any of our rights or obligations hereunder without notice or your consent.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, acts of government, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or power outages.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us at info@spoonnspice.com.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the United Kingdom.

International Users

The Website is controlled, operated, and administered by us from our offices within the United Kingdom. If you access the Website from a location outside the United Kingdom, you are responsible for compliance with all local laws.

UK International Data Transfer Addendum

Introduction

This UK International Data Transfer Addendum (the “Addendum”) forms part of the Terms of Use for spoonnspice.com (“the Website”) and applies to any transfer of Personal Data (as defined below) outside of the United Kingdom that is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Definitions

In this Addendum, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

“Controller” means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.

“Data Subject” means the identified or identifiable natural person to whom Personal Data relates.

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“Data Subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

“Processor” means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

“Standard Contractual Clauses” or “SCCs” means the Standard Contractual Clauses for the transfer of Personal Data to processors established in third countries, as approved by the European Commission from time to time.

Application of Addendum

This Addendum applies to the processing of Personal Data by the Processor on behalf of the Controller where such processing involves the transfer of Personal Data outside of the United Kingdom and is subject to the GDPR.

Obligations of the Processor

The Processor shall:

only process the Personal Data on behalf of and in accordance with the instructions of the Controller, unless required to do so by law;

ensure that all personnel who have access to the Personal Data are subject to confidentiality obligations;

take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of the processing of Personal Data;

not engage another Processor without the prior written consent of the Controller;

provide the Controller with all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the obligations laid down in this Addendum and allow for and contribute to audits, including inspections, conducted by the Controller or another auditor mandated by the Controller;

upon termination of the processing services, either return or securely dispose of all Personal Data to the Controller, unless required to retain the Personal Data by law; and

provide the Controller with written confirmation of its compliance with this Addendum upon request.

Obligations of the Controller

The Controller shall:

ensure that the processing of Personal Data by the Processor complies with applicable data protection laws;

provide the Processor with all necessary instructions for the processing of Personal Data;

ensure that Data Subjects are informed of the transfer of their Personal Data to a third country and the appropriate safeguards in place to protect their Personal Data;

ensure that any transfers of Personal Data to the Processor are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws; and

assist the Processor in complying with its obligations under this Addendum.

SCCs

The Controller and the Processor agree to enter into the SCCs for the transfer of Personal Data to processors established in third countries as approved by the European Commission from time to time.

Data Protection Impact Assessment

If the processing of Personal Data by the Processor is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of Data Subjects, the Processor shall assist the Controller in carrying out a Data Protection Impact Assessment.

Data Subject Rights

The Processor shall assist the Controller in responding to any requests from Data Subjects exercising their rights under applicable data protection laws.

Liability

Each party’s liability for any breach of this Addendum shall be subject to the limitations and exclusions of liability set forth in the Terms of Use.

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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@spoonnspice.com.