Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing RecipesBend, you agree to these terms of use and acknowledge our commitment to providing authentic French-American recipe content. These terms govern your use of our website, recipe content, and culinary resources.
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About RecipesBend
RecipesBend is a culinary platform created by Camille, a French-trained pastry chef specializing in adapting European techniques for American kitchens. Our terms of use ensure fair access to our classic desserts, breakfast favorites, and drinks & treats.
Permitted Uses
Recipe Content Access
You may use our terms of use protected content for:
- Personal cooking and baking in your home kitchen
- Sharing recipes with family and friends (with proper attribution)
- Educational purposes in non-commercial cooking classes
- Social media sharing with appropriate RecipesBend credit
Attribution Requirements
When sharing our recipes, please include:
- Credit to “Camille from RecipesBend”
- Link back to the original recipe page
- Reference to our French-American culinary approach
Prohibited Uses
Commercial Restrictions
Under our terms of use, you may not:
- Republish our recipes in cookbooks or commercial publications without permission
- Use our content for commercial cooking classes or workshops
- Copy our unique French-American recipe adaptations for restaurant use
- Sell or license our culinary content to third parties
Content Integrity
You agree not to:
- Modify our recipes and present them as original creations
- Remove attribution when sharing our cookie recipes or pancake techniques
- Use automated tools to scrape our recipe database
- Distribute malware or harmful code through our platform
Intellectual Property Rights
Recipe Ownership
Our terms of use protect the following intellectual property:
- Original recipe adaptations and modifications
- Photography and food styling
- Written content and cooking instructions
- French-American technique descriptions
Traditional recipes remain in the public domain, but our unique adaptations and presentations are protected under U.S. copyright law, as outlined in the U.S. Copyright Office guidelines.
Trademark Information
“RecipesBend” and associated logos are trademarks. Unauthorized use of our brand elements is prohibited under these terms of use.
User-Generated Content
Recipe Comments and Reviews
When you contribute to our community:
- You grant RecipesBend rights to display and moderate your content
- You confirm your contributions are original and non-infringing
- You agree to respectful communication with other home bakers
- You understand we may edit or remove inappropriate content
Recipe Modifications
We encourage sharing your adaptations of our recipes, but please:
- Clearly identify your modifications when commenting
- Respect the original French-American inspiration
- Share constructive feedback through our contact page
Disclaimer of Warranties
Recipe Results
Our terms of use include important disclaimers:
- Recipe results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, and technique
- We provide guidance based on French culinary training and American kitchen testing
- Individual results with our breakfast recipes may differ
- Altitude, humidity, and ingredient brands can affect outcomes
Nutritional Information
When provided, nutritional information is estimated:
- Calculations are based on standard ingredient databases
- Actual nutrition may vary based on specific products used
- Consult healthcare providers for dietary restriction guidance
- We are not liable for adverse reactions to our recipes
Limitation of Liability
RecipesBend and Camille are not liable for:
- Kitchen accidents or injuries while following our recipes
- Allergic reactions to ingredients mentioned in our content
- Equipment damage during recipe preparation
- Economic losses from recipe modifications or variations
Privacy and Data Protection
These terms of use work in conjunction with our Privacy Policy to protect your information. We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including considerations for international visitors accessing our American-based recipe content.
Recipe Accuracy and Updates
Content Verification
We strive for accuracy in our terms of use protected content:
- Recipes are tested in American kitchens using standard equipment
- Ingredients are verified for availability in U.S. markets
- French techniques are adapted for home baker accessibility
- Updates are made based on community feedback and testing
Content Changes
We may update recipes to:
- Improve clarity of instructions
- Reflect seasonal ingredient availability
- Incorporate user feedback from our recipe community
- Correct any identified errors in measurements or techniques
Termination
We reserve the right to restrict access to RecipesBend for violations of these terms of use, including:
- Unauthorized commercial use of our recipe content
- Harassment of other community members
- Distribution of harmful or inappropriate content
- Attempts to compromise website security
Governing Law
These terms of use are governed by the laws of Illinois, United States, reflecting our Chicago-based operations as described in our About page.
Contact for Terms Questions
For questions about these terms of use or to request permissions for commercial use, please use our contact form. We review all requests promptly and work to accommodate legitimate educational and commercial interests.
Thank you for being part of the RecipesBend community and respecting these terms as we share the joy of French-American cooking together.