Terms of Service

Welcome to Thomascookbook. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of thomascookbook.com, including all recipes, articles, cooking guides, meal ideas, photographs, written materials, and other content made available on the website. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the website.

Thomascookbook is an informational food blog intended to provide general cooking inspiration, recipe content, educational materials, and related editorial content. The website is offered for personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

Your use of thomascookbook.com constitutes your agreement to these Terms of Service, as they may be updated from time to time. Your continued use of the website following any modification to these terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service periodically to remain informed of any changes.

Thomascookbook publishes food-related content for general informational and educational purposes only. Content may include recipes, ingredient suggestions, preparation methods, storage tips, kitchen techniques, meal planning ideas, and general food-related opinions. Nothing on this website is intended to constitute professional medical, nutritional, dietary, health, or food safety advice, nor should any content be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional.

Recipes and cooking guidance may vary in outcome depending on ingredients, equipment, skill level, environmental conditions, product substitutions, and individual interpretation. Thomascookbook does not guarantee that any recipe or method will produce identical results for every user.

You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You agree not to use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, impair, or interfere with the proper functioning of the website or any other party’s use of it.

You further agree not to:

• Use the website in violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, or related systems.
• Copy, scrape, reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit website content beyond what is permitted by these Terms of Service.
• Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful technological materials.
• Misrepresent the source, ownership, or authorship of content from Thomascookbook.

All content on thomascookbook.com, including without limitation text, recipes, recipe descriptions, graphics, photographs, logos, design elements, page layout, and compilations of content, is owned by or licensed to Thomascookbook and is protected by applicable intellectual property, copyright, trademark, and related laws.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, Thomascookbook grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit website content except as expressly permitted by law.

You may reference or share a brief excerpt of content for non-commercial purposes only if proper and clear attribution to Thomascookbook is provided and the content is not altered in a misleading way. Republishing full recipes, articles, or substantial portions of website content without prior written permission is prohibited.

Recipes and cooking instructions on Thomascookbook are provided as general guides. Cooking times, temperatures, ingredient amounts, serving sizes, and preparation steps may require adjustment based on your equipment, ingredients, altitude, climate, experience level, and personal preferences. You are solely responsible for evaluating whether a recipe or method is appropriate for your circumstances.

Ingredient brands, substitutions, freshness, measurement methods, and equipment differences can materially affect outcomes. Thomascookbook makes no representation or warranty that any recipe will be successful, suitable, or satisfactory for your intended purpose. You assume full responsibility for any modifications, substitutions, omissions, or adaptations you make.

Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions can involve serious health risks. Recipes and food content on this website may include or reference common allergens and ingredients that may not be suitable for all individuals. These may include, without limitation, nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, shellfish, fish, and other potential allergens.

Thomascookbook does not guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens, cross-contact risk, or ingredients that may trigger adverse reactions. Ingredient labels, manufacturing practices, and product formulations may change without notice. You are solely responsible for reviewing ingredient packaging, verifying allergen information, and determining whether any recipe or ingredient is safe for you or anyone for whom you prepare food.

If you have food allergies, medical conditions, dietary restrictions, or specific nutritional needs, you should consult an appropriately qualified professional before relying on any content found on the website.

Cooking and food preparation involve inherent risks, including but not limited to cuts, burns, fires, smoke, equipment malfunction, contamination, undercooking, spoilage, and foodborne illness. By using the website, you acknowledge these risks and agree that you are solely responsible for exercising appropriate caution, judgment, and supervision while preparing any recipe or using any cooking technique described on the website.

You are responsible for:

• Using kitchen tools, appliances, knives, ovens, stovetops, grills, and other equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
• Monitoring cooking temperatures, doneness, and food handling practices.
• Ensuring that food is stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, and served safely.
• Supervising minors or anyone requiring assistance in the kitchen.
• Determining whether a method or instruction is appropriate for your skill level and equipment.

Thomascookbook disclaims liability for injuries, losses, damages, or adverse outcomes arising from the use or misuse of any recipe, technique, or kitchen-related information presented on the website.

Any nutritional information presented on Thomascookbook is provided as a general estimate only and should not be treated as exact, complete, or guaranteed. Nutritional values may vary significantly based on ingredient brands, substitutions, portion sizes, preparation methods, measurement accuracy, and other variables.

Thomascookbook does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any nutritional estimate, including values related to calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, sugar, sodium, fiber, or other nutrients. If nutritional accuracy is important to you, you should independently calculate nutritional values using the specific ingredients and quantities you use, or consult a qualified professional.

The content on this website is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional dietary counseling. Statements regarding ingredients, nutrition, wellness, or food choices have not been made to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Reliance on any information provided by Thomascookbook is solely at your own risk.

The website may contain links to third-party websites or references to third-party products, ingredients, tools, or resources for convenience and informational purposes. Thomascookbook does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, policies, or practices of any third-party website or resource. The inclusion of any link or reference does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or approval.

Your use of third-party websites or resources is at your own risk and subject to the applicable terms and policies of those third parties.

Thomascookbook uses standard website analytics and similar technologies to understand website traffic and improve performance. In connection with such analytics, the website may collect limited technical information such as cookies, IP addresses, browser information, device or usage data, and page visit information. By using the website, you acknowledge and agree to the use of such technologies and data collection practices as part of the operation, maintenance, security, and improvement of the website.

You may be able to control certain cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality or your browsing experience.

The website and all content made available through thomascookbook.com are provided on an “as is,” “as available,” and “with all faults” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thomascookbook disclaims all warranties, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, availability, reliability, and freedom from viruses or harmful components.

Thomascookbook does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, complete, or current, or that defects will be corrected. No oral or written information obtained from the website shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms of Service.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thomascookbook and its owners, operators, affiliates, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, revenue, profits, goodwill, business opportunities, health-related harm, personal injury, property damage, or other losses arising out of or related to your access to, use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website or any content made available through it.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if Thomascookbook has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Thomascookbook and its owners, operators, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service, your misuse of the website, your breach of any law or third-party right, or your preparation, consumption, or sharing of any food or recipe based on website content.

Thomascookbook reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to all or any part of the website for any reason, including if it believes that a user has violated these Terms of Service or engaged in conduct that may harm the website, its content, or others.

Thomascookbook also reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or remove any content or feature of the website at any time without liability.

These Terms of Service shall be interpreted to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term, and any failure by Thomascookbook to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and Thomascookbook regarding your use of thomascookbook.com and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings, communications, or agreements relating to the subject matter addressed herein.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or wish to contact Thomascookbook regarding the website, you may email: ccntact@thomascookbook.com.