Terms of Use

Welcome to LizTable! These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Liz E. Pepper (“I,” “me,” or “LizTable”) governing your access to and use of the LizTable website located at https://liztable.com/ (the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using LizTable, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

LizTable is a recipe and food blog that provides:

• Original recipes and cooking instructions
• Food photography and culinary content
• Cooking tips, techniques, and advice
• Nutritional information and ingredient guidance
• Blog posts and articles related to food and cooking
• Comment sections for user engagement

The Website is provided for personal, non-commercial use only, unless otherwise specified.

3. User Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• If you are under 18, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Website
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on LizTable, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, images, graphics, videos, logos, icons, and software, is the exclusive property of Liz E. Pepper and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

Subject to these Terms, I grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Any right to modify, reproduce, or distribute the content
• Any right to use the content for commercial purposes
• Any right to create derivative works
• Any right to reverse engineer or decompile any aspect of the Website

Permitted Uses

You may:

• View and read content on the Website
• Print individual recipes for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to LizTable content on social media
• Pin images to Pinterest with proper attribution and a link back to the original post
• Make recipes from the Website for personal enjoyment

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish entire recipes, posts, or substantial portions thereof on your website, blog, or any other platform without written permission
• Use my photographs, images, or graphics without explicit written permission
• Remove watermarks, copyright notices, or attribution from any content
• Claim my content as your own
• Use my recipes or content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Create derivative works based on my content without permission
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website using automated means
• Frame or embed content from LizTable without permission

5. Recipe Attribution and Sharing Guidelines

If you wish to share or reference a recipe from LizTable:

• On Your Blog or Website: You may share a brief description or one step from the recipe with a link back to the full recipe on LizTable. You must not republish the entire recipe or ingredient list.
• On Social Media: You may share the recipe link with a brief description. Tag or mention LizTable when possible.
• In Print: You must obtain written permission before publishing any of my recipes in printed materials, cookbooks, or publications.
• For Commercial Use: Any commercial use of recipes requires explicit written permission and may involve licensing fees.

6. User Conduct

When using LizTable, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not engage in any unlawful, harmful, or abusive behavior
• Not post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harmful
• Not harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Not impersonate any person or entity
• Not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Not introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers

7. User-Generated Content

Comments and Submissions

LizTable may allow users to post comments, reviews, ratings, and other content (“User Content”). By posting User Content, you grant me a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Be relevant to the recipe or post being discussed
• Not contain offensive, discriminatory, or hateful language
• Not contain personal information about others
• Not infringe on any intellectual property rights
• Not contain spam, advertisements, or promotional content

Moderation Rights

I reserve the right to:

• Review, monitor, and moderate all User Content
• Remove or edit any User Content at my sole discretion
• Block or ban users who violate these Terms
• Refuse to publish any User Content

I am not responsible for User Content and do not endorse any opinions expressed by users.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

LizTable may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by me. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge and agree that I shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such links. I recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Affiliate Relationships and Advertising

LizTable may contain affiliate links and advertisements. I may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you. The presence of affiliate links does not influence my editorial content or recipe recommendations.

All opinions expressed on LizTable are my own and are not influenced by affiliate partnerships or advertising relationships.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

I do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Website is free from viruses or harmful components
• The content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date
• Recipe results will meet your expectations

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LIZ E. PEPPER AND LIZTABLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Website
• Any other matter relating to the Website

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Liz E. Pepper, LizTable, and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content
• Your conduct in connection with the Website

13. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

14. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

If you believe that content on LizTable infringes your copyright, please send a notice to [email protected] with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Website
• Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

15. Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Engaging in prohibited conduct
• Posting inappropriate User Content
• At my sole discretion for any other reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with LizTable, you agree to first contact me at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue formal legal remedies.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. My failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and LizTable regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without my prior written consent. I may assign or transfer these Terms at any time without restriction.

22. Changes to the Website

I reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice or liability. I may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Website without notice or liability.

23. No Professional Relationship

Your use of the Website does not create any professional relationship between you and me. I am not your nutritionist, dietitian, doctor, or health care provider. The content on LizTable is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

24. Contact Information for Legal Notices

All legal notices, requests, or other communications regarding these Terms should be sent to:

Thank you for taking the time to read and understand these Terms of Use. I appreciate your respect for my work and look forward to sharing delicious recipes with you!