Terms of Use for HerTaste.net

Effective Date: August 23, 2024

Welcome to HerTaste.net. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website https://hertaste.net (the "Site"), including all content, features, and services provided on or through the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not access or use the Site. These Terms are a legally binding agreement between you and HerTaste.net. We encourage you to read these Terms carefully and to review them periodically for any updates or changes. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including any additional guidelines and future modifications. Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, regardless of whether you have registered for an account.

If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and representing that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use the Site.

Description of Service

HerTaste.net is a website dedicated to providing culinary content, including but not limited to recipes, cooking tips, restaurant reviews, food-related articles, and community features. Our goal is to inspire and empower food enthusiasts of all levels to explore the world of cooking and dining.

The Site may also include interactive features, such as comment sections, forums, and user profiles, where users can share their own content and engage with other members of the community. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site. The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in a responsible and lawful manner. You are solely responsible for your conduct and any content you submit, post, or display on the Site. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations: This includes, but is not limited to, copyright laws, trademark laws, and privacy laws. You must comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations that apply to your use of the Site.
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable: We have a zero-tolerance policy for content that is offensive, discriminatory, or harmful to others. This includes content that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity: You must not use a false identity or misrepresent your relationship with any individual or organization.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site: You must not attempt to disrupt the normal operation of the Site, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other user accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Site: You must not attempt to bypass security measures or gain access to areas of the Site that are not intended for public access.
• Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our express written consent: The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not use the Site to promote or sell products or services without our prior authorization.
• Collect or store personal information about other users without their consent: You must respect the privacy of other users and not collect or store their personal information without their explicit permission.
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site: You must not engage in any activity that could negatively impact the performance or availability of the Site.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission: You must not use automated tools to collect data from the Site without our prior authorization.
• Post or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation: You must not use the Site to send unsolicited commercial messages or engage in any form of spamming.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms, including removing offending content, suspending or terminating user accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement authorities. We also reserve the right to monitor user activity on the Site to ensure compliance with these Terms.

Intellectual Property

The Site and all of its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, trademarks, videos, audio clips, software, and other materials (collectively, "Content"), are owned by HerTaste.net or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You acknowledge and agree that you do not acquire any ownership rights in the Content by using the Site.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and its Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, subject to these Terms. You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any Content without our express written consent: You must not use the Content for any commercial purpose or in any way that infringes upon our intellectual property rights.
• Use any trademarks, logos, or service marks displayed on the Site without our express written consent: You must not use our trademarks or logos in any way that could cause confusion or imply an endorsement by us.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Content: You must not remove or alter any notices that indicate our ownership of the Content.
• Use any Content in a manner that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of any third party: You must not use the Content in any way that violates the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below. We will investigate your claim and take appropriate action.

User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or display any content on the Site (collectively, "User Content"), you retain ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting User Content, you grant HerTaste.net a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display your User Content in any media, for any purpose, without any compensation to you.

You also grant us the right to use your name and likeness in connection with your User Content. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant us this license and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that we deem to be in violation of these Terms or otherwise objectionable.

User Accounts

In order to access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account: You must provide truthful and accurate information when registering for an account.
• Keep your account credentials secure: You must not share your username or password with anyone else.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account: If you suspect that your account has been compromised, you must notify us immediately.
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account: You are responsible for all actions taken using your account, whether or not you authorized them.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. We may also remove any User Content associated with your account that we deem to be in violation of these Terms or otherwise objectionable.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all of its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HerTaste.net disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site. Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

We make no representations or warranties about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, or accuracy of the information, software, products, services, and related graphics contained on the Site for any purpose. We do not endorse any opinions, advice, or statements made by users of the Site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall HerTaste.net, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation of liability applies to all claims, regardless of whether they are based on breach of contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access the Site.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HerTaste.net, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

This includes, but is not limited to, claims arising from your User Content, your breach of any warranty or representation, or your violation of any applicable laws or regulations. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HerTaste.net. 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 HerTaste.net 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 third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.

If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Site.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State Name], without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Insert City and State]. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, while preserving its intent to the greatest extent possible.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HerTaste.net with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of HerTaste.net.

Contact Information

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

• By email:
• By visiting this page on our website: https://hertaste.net/contact/