Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 8, 2025

Welcome to Hearty Recipes! By accessing or using our website, services, and content, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our site. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must refrain from using the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting or using Hearty Recipes (the “Site”), including all related content, recipes, articles, tools, features, and services (collectively, the “Services”), you accept and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Changes to Terms

We may update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed about any updates or changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

3. User Responsibilities

By using the website, you agree to:

Provide accurate information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using any forms, subscriptions, or communications with us. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of any information you submit.
Comply with applicable laws: You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and national laws, including those concerning online conduct and acceptable content.
Use the website for lawful purposes: You agree not to use our website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including but not limited to the distribution of harmful or unlawful content, infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others, or engaging in disruptive behavior.
Maintain account security: If you create an account with us (for example, to subscribe to our newsletter), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. User-Generated Content

Hearty Recipes may allow you to post comments, recipes, reviews, or other content (collectively, “User Content”) on our website. By submitting User Content to our site, you agree to the following:

Ownership and License: You retain ownership of the User Content you submit, but you grant Hearty Recipes a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and transferable license to use, display, modify, reproduce, and distribute the content for purposes related to operating our website and promoting our services.
Content Guidelines: You are responsible for ensuring that your content is lawful, non-offensive, and does not infringe on the rights of others. You agree not to post any content that is illegal, defamatory, offensive, or violates intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or our community standards, at our sole discretion.
Moderation: While we may monitor and moderate User Content, we are not obligated to do so. We do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of User Content posted by others.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on the Hearty Recipes website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, videos, and software, are owned by Hearty Recipes or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any part of the website without our express written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use as allowed by these Terms of Service.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the website is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which describe how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you agree to the terms outlined in those policies.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Hearty Recipes provides the website and Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content. We do not guarantee that the website will be free from errors, interruptions, or viruses, and we are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from the use of the site.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hearty Recipes, its affiliates, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or these Terms of Service.

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for access to the Services during the six-month period immediately preceding the claim.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Hearty Recipes. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website and Services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Service or any unlawful conduct. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease, and you must promptly remove any content or materials you have obtained from the site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hearty Recipes, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms of Service.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Hearty Recipes operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the website will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration, except that you may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, while maintaining the original intent as closely as possible.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and any other legal notices published on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hearty Recipes regarding your use of the site and Services. These terms supersede any prior agreements or communications regarding the use of the website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or need assistance, please contact us at:

Hearty Recipes
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.myheartyrecipes.com

Thank you for visiting Hearty Recipes. We hope you enjoy your experience with us!