1. Eligibility & Acceptance

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Permitted Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks.
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Site except as allowed by public search engines’ standard practices.
• Upload, post, or transmit content that is illegal, harmful, infringing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

3. User Content & License

If you submit or post content (e.g., comments, recipe photos, feedback), you retain ownership of your content. You grant Friend Recipes a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, modify, publish, display, and distribute such content solely for operating, promoting, and improving the Site.

You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant the above license and that your content does not infringe any third party’s rights or violate any law.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials on the Site are the property of Friend Recipes or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as permitted by law or as expressly authorized in writing, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any part of the Site.

5. Advertising, Affiliates & Google AdSense

The Site is monetized via advertising and may include affiliate links. Ads on the Site are served by third-party networks, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads and to personalize content. See our Privacy Policy for details and your choices regarding cookies and personalized advertising.

Editorial content is independent; advertising does not influence our recipes or guides.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Copyright Notices & DMCA

If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice that includes: (a) identification of the work claimed to be infringed; (b) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized; (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (f) your physical or electronic signature. We may remove content alleged to be infringing and may terminate repeat infringers’ access where appropriate.

Submit notices to: [email protected].

8. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.

9. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FRIEND RECIPES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND AVAILABILITY.

Recipes and related information are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Use your own judgment and consult professionals where appropriate (e.g., dietary or allergy concerns).

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FRIEND RECIPES AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

IN NO EVENT WILL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SITE IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Friend Recipes and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

12. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York, for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.

13. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new “Last updated” date and will be effective when posted. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Us