Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to The Cooking Network. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of thecooking.net (the "Site"), including any content, functionality, products, and services offered on or through the Site, whether as a guest or a registered user.

Please read these Terms carefully before you start using our Site. By using the Site, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

Eligibility

The Site is offered and available to users who are 13 years of age or older. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Site.

Account Registration

To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to take sole responsibility for any activities or actions under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities or actions.

We reserve the right to disable any user account at any time if, in our opinion, you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these Terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by The Cooking Network, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

User Content

By posting, uploading, inputting, providing, or submitting content to the Site, you grant The Cooking Network and our affiliated companies and necessary sublicensees a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to such content and the right to grant the license set forth above
All of your content does and will comply with these Terms

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
To exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way
To transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate The Cooking Network, a Cooking Network employee, another user, or any other person or entity
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm The Cooking Network or users of the Site or expose them to liability

User Contributions

The Site may contain message boards, chat rooms, personal web pages or profiles, forums, bulletin boards, recipe submission forms, and other interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content on or through the Site.

All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms. Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary.

Content Standards

User Contributions must:

Be accurate (where they state facts)
Be genuinely held (where they state opinions)
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

User Contributions must not:

Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person
Violate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability
Be likely to deceive any person
Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act
Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person
Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
Involve commercial activities or sales without our prior written consent

E-commerce and Product Sales

Products and Services

Our Site may offer products for sale. We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products or services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction and to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer.

Pricing and Payment

All product prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice, at our sole discretion.

We accept various forms of payment for orders placed through our Site. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use any payment method(s) you provide. You agree to pay all charges incurred by you or any users of your account and credit card (or other applicable payment mechanism) at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred.

Shipping and Delivery

We will arrange for the shipment of the products to you. Please check the individual product page for specific delivery options. You agree to pay any shipping and handling charges shown at the time you make a purchase.

Returns and Refunds

Please refer to our Return Policy posted on the Site for information about returns and refunds.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE), AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN WRITING. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS (INCLUDING SOFTWARE), OR SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SITE.

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL THE COOKING NETWORK, 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 SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Cooking Network, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the state where The Cooking Network's principal place of business is located.

Changes to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them, and apply to all access to and use of the Site thereafter. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and The Cooking Network regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

Contact Information

This website is operated by The Cooking Network. Questions about the Terms should be sent to us at info@thecooking.net

When preparing a recipe, it's important to keep in mind that the images accompanying the instructions may not accurately reflect your final product. These photos serve purely for representation purposes and maybe wrong. Variations in ingredients, cooking techniques, and even personal touches can lead to differences in appearance and presentation. Therefore, rather than focusing solely on achieving the exact look depicted, embrace the unique outcome of your cooking endeavor. Enjoy the process of creating and experimenting, knowing that every dish carries its own character and story. Ultimately, the true satisfaction comes from the flavors and experiences shared around your table, rather than a perfect picture.