Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 2nd, 2024

Welcome to HourlyRecipes.com. By using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please review these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HourlyRecipes.com, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all other policies or notices posted on the website. These terms apply to all users, including visitors, customers, or anyone who accesses the website.

2. Modifications to Terms

HourlyRecipes.com reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest update will be indicated at the top. It is your responsibility to review these terms regularly to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Use of the Website

HourlyRecipes.com grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the website in accordance with these terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

3.1. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the proper functioning of the website, including the introduction of viruses, malware, or any other harmful technology.
  • Use any automated system, software, or device to access or scrape content from the website without permission.
  • Use the website to transmit unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or spam.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, or any computer systems or networks connected to the website.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership of Content

All content on HourlyRecipes.com, including but not limited to text, recipes, images, graphics, logos, videos, and any other materials, is the property of HourlyRecipes.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited license to access and use this content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.

4.2. Restrictions on Use

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content obtained from HourlyRecipes.com without express written consent from HourlyRecipes.com. Any unauthorized use of the content is prohibited.

5. User-Generated Content

HourlyRecipes.com may allow users to submit, post, or share content, such as comments, reviews, or recipe submissions (collectively referred to as “User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant HourlyRecipes.com a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, display, and create derivative works from your User Content for any purpose.

5.1. Prohibited User Content

You agree not to submit or post any User Content that:

  • Violates any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.
  • Contains false, misleading, or deceptive information.
  • Is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promotes illegal activities or violates any applicable laws.
  • Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful technology.
  • HourlyRecipes.com reserves the right to remove any User Content at its sole discretion.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

HourlyRecipes.com may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by HourlyRecipes.com. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites or services. Your interactions with these third-party websites are governed by their respective terms and policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

HourlyRecipes.com is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website.

7.1. No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HourlyRecipes.com disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title. We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
  • The website will be free from viruses, malware, or harmful components.
  • The content on the website is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HourlyRecipes.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall HourlyRecipes.com’s total liability to you for any damages arising out of or related to these Terms of Service exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access or use the website during the six months prior to the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HourlyRecipes.com, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of the website.
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.

10. Termination

HourlyRecipes.com reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise inappropriate. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to them or the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which HourlyRecipes.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.1. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules. Both parties agree to waive any right to a trial by jury.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.2. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices posted on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and HourlyRecipes.com regarding the use of the website.

12.3. No Waiver

The failure of HourlyRecipes.com to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: [email protected] or at our contact form.

Thank you for using HourlyRecipes.com.