TERMS OF SERVICE
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to CuisineBite (cuisinebite.com). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.
📋 1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing CuisineBite, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
🌐 2. Use of the Website
2.1 Permitted Use
You may use CuisineBite for:
- Personal, non-commercial purposes
- Browsing recipes and cooking content
- Sharing recipes on social media with proper attribution
- Saving recipes for personal use
2.2 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our website using automated tools
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website or servers
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Impersonate CuisineBite or our team members
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
📝 3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Website Content
All content on CuisineBite, including but not limited to:
- Recipes and cooking instructions
- Text, articles, and blog posts
- Images and photographs
- Videos and multimedia content
- Website design, layout, and graphics
- Logo and branding materials
…is owned by CuisineBite or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- View and print recipes for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our content on social media
- Save recipes for personal cooking purposes
3.3 Attribution Requirements
If you share our recipes or content:
- Provide proper attribution to CuisineBite
- Include a link back to the original recipe
- Do not present our content as your own
3.4 Recipe Republishing
You may NOT republish or reproduce our full recipes on your own website, blog, or publication without written permission. Brief excerpts (1-2 sentences) with a link back to the original recipe are acceptable.
To request permission for republishing, contact: contact@cuisinebite.com
👤 4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Comments and Submissions
When you submit comments, reviews, or other content on CuisineBite, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify your content
- Represent that you have the right to submit the content
- Agree that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
4.2 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content
- Remove content that is offensive, inappropriate, or violates these terms
- Block or ban users who violate our community guidelines
4.3 User Conduct
When posting comments or content, you must NOT:
- Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- Use offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
- Share false or misleading information
- Violate the privacy of others
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
🔗 5. Affiliate Links and Advertising
5.1 Affiliate Disclosure
CuisineBite participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- Other affiliate networks
When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
5.2 Advertising
Our website displays advertisements through:
- Google AdSense
- Ezoic
- Other third-party ad networks
These ad networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized ads.
5.3 Third-Party Products
We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or performance of products purchased through affiliate links. All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective merchants.
⚠️ 6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1 “As Is” Basis
CuisineBite is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do NOT warrant that:
- The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Recipes will produce identical results for all users
- The website or server is free of viruses or harmful components
- Information on the website is accurate, complete, or current
6.2 No Professional Advice
Content on CuisineBite does not constitute professional advice (medical, nutritional, legal, financial, etc.). Always consult qualified professionals for specific concerns.
🛡️ 7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CuisineBite, its owner Marcus Bennett, contributors, and affiliates shall NOT be liable for:
- Any injuries, accidents, or damages resulting from using our recipes
- Food allergies, foodborne illnesses, or adverse health reactions
- Equipment damage or kitchen accidents
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any damages exceeding the amount you paid to access our website (which is $0 for free content)
🔗 8. External Links and Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Recipe sources and food blogs
- Cooking equipment retailers
- Ingredient suppliers
- Social media platforms
We are NOT responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or practices of external websites
- Privacy policies of third-party sites
- Products or services offered by external sites
Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.
🌍 9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your Jurisdiction].
📧 10. Contact and Copyright Infringement
10.1 General Inquiries
For questions about these Terms of Service:
Email: contact@cuisinebite.com
Website: cuisinebite.com/contact
10.2 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on CuisineBite without authorization, please contact us with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- URL of the infringing content
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Email copyright notices to: contact@cuisinebite.com with “Copyright Notice” in the subject line.
🔄 11. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time
- Modify or discontinue the website without notice
- Remove or disable content that violates these terms
Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you will immediately cease.
📜 12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
✅ 13. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and CuisineBite regarding your use of the website.
🔔 14. Acknowledgment
By using CuisineBite, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms of Service
- You agree to be bound by these terms
- You are at least 18 years old or have parental consent
- You will use the website in compliance with all applicable laws
📧 Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: contact@cuisinebite.com
Website: cuisinebite.com/contact
🔗 CuisineBite – Thank You for Being Part of Our Cooking Community!
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Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CuisineBite from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Last Updated: January 2026