Effective Date: March 7, 2026
Welcome to CookingWithPenelope.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, located at https://CookingWithPenelope.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction.
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership
All original material on CookingWithPenelope.com — including but not limited to recipes, articles, photos, videos, graphics, website design, and branding (“Content”) — is the intellectual property of Penelope, Founder of Cooking With Penelope, or her licensors.
Content is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws in the United States and internationally.
3.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, distribute, or modify any Content without our express written consent.
4. User Contributions
4.1 Ownership & License
If you post or submit any material to the Website — including comments, reviews, photos, or recipe ideas (“User Content”) — you retain ownership of your work.
However, by submitting User Content, you grant CookingWithPenelope.com a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, publish, store, modify, and display such content on our Website and related social media channels4.2 Standards for Contributions
User Content must not:
- Violate copyright, intellectual property, or privacy rights
- Include hateful, obscene, defamatory, harmful, or discriminatory material
- Promote illegal, misleading, or dangerous activities
We reserve the right to remove, edit, or moderate User Content at our discretion.
5. Restrictions on Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful or malicious purposes
- Attempt to breach security or disrupt Website operations
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to extract data
- Harvest personal information from other users
- Access restricted areas of the Website without authorization
6. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We do not control or operate these external websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy policies. Access them at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
All Content and services on this Website are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
While we strive to provide helpful and accurate information, we do not guarantee:
- Completeness
- Reliability
- Accuracy
- Suitability for a particular purpose
Use of the Website and its content is at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CookingWithPenelope.com and its owner (Penelope) shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to:
- Loss of data
- Website downtime or service interruptions
- Lost revenue or profits
- Indirect or consequential damages
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold harmless CookingWithPenelope.com, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of any third-party rights
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time, with or without notice.
Any provisions that should reasonably survive termination — including intellectual property rights, indemnification, and limitations of liability — will remain in effect.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be resolved in appropriate courts within the United States.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Contact Page: https://CookingWithPenelope.com/contact/