Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website https://cookingbymum.com (the “Site”) operated by cookingbymum (“we”, “us”, or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, or “your”) and cookingbymum. They govern your access to and use of all content, features, and services provided through the Site.

2. Usage Rights

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, cookingbymum grants you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to:

• • Browse, view, and print recipes, articles, videos, and other materials made available on the Site for personal, non‑commercial use;
• • Create a personal collection of saved recipes using the Site’s built‑in bookmarking tools;
• • Share a link to any publicly available content on the Site via social media, email, or other electronic means, provided you do not alter the original content or imply endorsement by cookingbymum.

Any other use—including but not limited to reproducing, distributing, modifying, creating derivative works, publicly performing, or commercially exploiting any part of the Site—requires prior written permission from cookingbymum.

3. Content License

All original content published on the Site—including recipes, photographs, videos, blog posts, and instructional guides—is the intellectual property of cookingbymum unless otherwise noted. This content is protected by United States copyright law and international treaty provisions.

We grant you a royalty‑free, worldwide, perpetual license to:

• • View and download content for personal use;
• • Print recipes for personal, non‑commercial cooking purposes;
• • Share a direct URL to the content, provided the original attribution (“© cookingbymum”) remains intact.

You may not:

• • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;
• • Use the content in any manner that suggests cookingbymum endorses your product, service, or brand;
• • Sell, license, or otherwise distribute the content for monetary gain without explicit written consent.

Any user‑generated content you submit to the Site (e.g., comments, reviews, photos) grants cookingbymum a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide license to reproduce, display, distribute, and create derivative works of such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Site.

4. Disclaimers

The Site and all content provided therein are offered on an “as‑is” and “as‑available” basis. cookingbymum makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information, recipes, or any other material on the Site.

Specifically, cookingbymum disclaims all:

• • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement;
• • Guarantees that any cooking instructions will result in a specific outcome, taste, or health benefit;
• • Liability for any allergic reactions, foodborne illnesses, or injuries that may arise from following any recipe or cooking advice on the Site.

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of any recipe or cooking technique for your personal circumstances, dietary restrictions, and skill level.

5. Liability Limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, cookingbymum shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Site, even if cookingbymum has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall cookingbymum’s total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms exceed the amount you have actually paid, if any, for access to the Site in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is asserted—whether contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

6. Dispute Resolution

All disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved in the following manner:

1. Negotiation: The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good‑faith negotiations. Either party may initiate negotiations by sending a written notice to the other party’s contact address listed below.
2. Mediation: If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of the initial negotiation notice, the parties agree to submit the matter to non‑binding mediation administered by a mutually agreed‑upon mediator.
3. Arbitration: Should mediation fail, the dispute shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in a location mutually agreed upon by the parties, or in the absence of agreement, in New York, NY.
4. Governing Law: These Terms and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles.
5. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

All arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding on the parties.

7. Modifications to the Terms

cookingbymum reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace any part of these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on the Site and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

9. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any additional policies or guidelines referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and cookingbymum regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether oral or written.