Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to **Yumcascade.com** (the “Site”), a recipe blog provided by Yumcascade (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Site and all content provided therein. By accessing or using the Site, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including recipes, text, photos, graphics, user interface, and the selection and arrangement thereof, is owned by Yumcascade or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

• **Personal Use:** You may print or download recipe content for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove or obscure any proprietary rights notices.
• **Commercial Use & Sharing:** Reproduction, redistribution, or modification of any content for commercial purposes without explicit prior written consent from Yumcascade is strictly prohibited. You may share a link to the original recipe post on the Site.

3. Recipe Content Disclaimer

The recipes and cooking advice provided on Yumcascade.com are for informational purposes only. We make no guarantee as to the results you may achieve or the suitability of any recipe for your specific dietary needs or health concerns.

• **Health & Safety:** You are responsible for consulting a physician or medical professional before making any dietary changes. Always exercise caution when cooking, especially concerning hygiene, heat, sharp tools, and managing food allergies.
• **Ingredient Changes:** Recipe results can vary based on ingredient quality, equipment, and user skill. We are not responsible for unsatisfactory cooking results.

4. User-Submitted Content and Comments

By submitting comments, reviews, or other content (“User Content”) to the Site, you grant Yumcascade a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content in connection with the Site and our business.

• **Acceptable Use:** You agree that your User Content will not be illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise injurious or objectionable.
• **Moderation:** We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we deem inappropriate or in violation of these Terms.

5. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Site may contain links to external websites and resources provided by third parties (e.g., affiliate links to products). These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Any revenue generated from affiliate links helps support the Site.

6. Prohibited Uses

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including “junk mail,” “chain letter,” or “spam.”
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm Yumcascade or users of the Site.

7. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Site, and any service or material we provide on the Site, in our sole discretion without notice. We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms of Use.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER YUMCASCADE NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH YUMCASCADE MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL YUMCASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE, OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Site and these Terms of Use, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of [**INSERT GOVERNING JURISDICTION HERE**] without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts of [**INSERT GOVERNING JURISDICTION HERE**].