Terms & Conditions

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using homeandfed.com ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use You may use our website for:

  • Personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Viewing and reading content
  • Printing recipes for personal use
  • Sharing content via social media
  • Subscribing to our newsletter
  • Leaving comments and feedback

Prohibited Use You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent
  • Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools to collect our content
  • Republish our recipes or articles on other websites without permission
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution
  • Use our website in any way that violates applicable laws
  • Impersonate Home & Fed or its owner
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Interfere with the website's functionality

Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright All content on Home & Fed is protected by copyright law. This includes:

  • Original recipes and recipe photographs
  • Blog posts and articles
  • Photography and graphics
  • Logo and branding
  • Website design and layout
  • Video content

Ownership Unless otherwise stated, Home & Fed and/or Sherisse' own the intellectual property rights for all material on the website.

Recipe Use You may:

  • Make our recipes for personal use
  • Print recipes for personal use
  • Share links to our recipes on social media
  • Pin our images to Pinterest with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Republish our recipes on your own website without permission
  • Copy recipe text word-for-word without attribution
  • Use our recipe photographs without permission
  • Claim our recipes as your own
  • Remove our watermarks or attribution from images

Asking Permission For permission to use our content:

  • Email us at [your email]
  • Describe how you'd like to use the content
  • Include where it will be published
  • We typically respond within 5-7 business days

Fair Use You may reference or quote small portions of our content with:

  • Proper attribution to Home & Fed
  • A link back to the original source
  • Clear indication it's a quote (quotation marks)
  • Not copying substantial portions

User-Generated Content

Comments When you leave comments on our website:

  • You grant us the right to display your comment
  • You're responsible for the content of your comment
  • You agree your comment doesn't violate laws or third-party rights
  • We reserve the right to remove comments that violate our community guidelines

Prohibited Comments We will remove comments that are:

  • Hateful, abusive, or threatening
  • Spam or promotional
  • Off-topic or disruptive
  • In violation of others' privacy
  • Containing offensive language
  • Infringing on intellectual property rights

Your Responsibilities You agree not to post:

  • Copyrighted material you don't own
  • Personal information about others
  • Malicious links or code
  • False or misleading information
  • Content that violates any laws

Recipe Results Disclaimer

No Guaranteed Results While we test all recipes multiple times, we cannot guarantee specific results because:

  • Ovens, ingredients, and techniques vary
  • Altitude and humidity affect baking
  • Substitutions change outcomes
  • Individual skill levels differ
  • Equipment varies

Your Responsibility When making our recipes, you're responsible for:

  • Following food safety guidelines
  • Checking for allergens and dietary restrictions
  • Using proper cooking techniques
  • Adapting recipes for your conditions
  • Using common sense and caution

Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

  • We make reasonable efforts to note common allergens
  • You're responsible for checking ingredients for your specific allergies
  • We cannot guarantee recipes are safe for your dietary restrictions
  • Cross-contamination may occur in our kitchen
  • Always verify ingredients meet your dietary needs

Health & Medical Disclaimer

Not Medical Advice Content on Home & Fed is for informational purposes only and is not:

  • Medical advice
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Treatment for medical conditions
  • A substitute for professional medical advice

Consult Professionals Always consult:

  • Your doctor for medical concerns
  • A registered dietitian for nutrition advice
  • An allergist for allergy-related questions
  • Appropriate professionals for health issues

Nutrition Information

  • Nutritional data is estimated and may not be accurate
  • We use automated calculators which may have errors
  • Values depend on specific brands and ingredients used
  • Always verify nutrition information for your needs

Limitation of Liability

To the Maximum Extent Permitted by Law:

Home & Fed and its owner shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss or damage arising from using our website or recipes
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
  • Unauthorized access to our servers
  • Any third-party content or links
  • Technical difficulties or interruptions

Use at Your Own Risk You use our website and recipes at your own risk. We provide content "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Disclaimer of Warranties

No Warranties We make no warranties that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The website is free from viruses or harmful components
  • Content is accurate, complete, or current
  • Recipes will produce specific results

Third-Party Content We're not responsible for:

  • Embedded content from other websites
  • Comments left by users
  • Third-party advertising
  • Links to external websites
  • Social media content

External Links Our website contains links to third-party websites including:

  • Affiliate partners (Amazon, ShareASale, etc.)
  • Social media platforms
  • Reference sources
  • Other food bloggers
  • Product manufacturers

No Endorsement Links to third-party sites do not imply endorsement of:

  • Their content
  • Their products
  • Their privacy policies
  • Their business practices

Your Responsibility When you click external links:

  • You leave our website
  • You're subject to their terms and policies
  • We're not responsible for their content or practices
  • Review their terms before using their services

Disclosure Our website contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links:

  • We may earn a commission
  • You pay the same price
  • This supports our blog
  • See our full Affiliate Disclosure policy for details

Changes to Content

We reserve the right to:

  • Update or remove content at any time
  • Modify recipes based on testing and feedback
  • Change website design and functionality
  • Discontinue features or sections
  • Update policies and terms

Termination

We May Terminate We reserve the right to:

  • Block access to users who violate these terms
  • Remove user-generated content that violates policies
  • Terminate accounts without notice
  • Refuse service to anyone for any reason

You May Terminate You may stop using our website at any time by:

  • Simply discontinuing use
  • Unsubscribing from our newsletter
  • Deleting your account if you have one

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Home & Fed, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your user-generated content

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and other policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Home & Fed regarding use of the website.

Changes to Terms & Conditions

Updates We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time by:

  • Posting revised terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Notifying users via newsletter (for major changes)

Your Acceptance Continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Review Regularly Please review these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Contact Information

Questions About Terms & Conditions?

Contact us at:

We'll respond to all inquiries within 5-7 business days.

Age Restrictions

13 Years or Older Our website is intended for users 13 years and older. If you're under 13:

  • Do not use our website
  • Do not provide any personal information
  • Ask a parent or guardian for permission

Parents: Please monitor your children's internet use.

Electronic Communications

By using our website, you consent to:

  • Receiving electronic communications from us
  • Electronic contracts and notices
  • Digital delivery of information
  • Email newsletters (if you subscribe)

Force Majeure

We're not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • War or terrorism
  • Internet service disruptions
  • Government actions
  • Technical failures beyond our control

Assignment

We may assign these terms and our rights/obligations to another company. You may not assign your rights under these terms without our written consent.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these terms doesn't waive our right to enforce it later. Any waiver must be in writing.