Terms of Service

Welcome to Surprise Recipe! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.surpriserecipe.com(the "Website"), operated by Daniel Miller ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Surprise Recipe, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Use of Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Website for personal, non-commercial purposes to view recipes, cooking tips, and related content. You may print or download recipes for your own personal use.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute content from this Website without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Website's security
• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Collect personal information of other users
• Use content for commercial purposes without written permission

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, recipes, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the property of Surprise Recipe or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

3.2 Recipes

While recipes themselves (lists of ingredients and basic instructions) cannot be copyrighted, the specific expression, presentation, photography, and original commentary on this Website are protected by copyright. You may use our recipes for personal use but may not republish them elsewhere without attribution and permission.

3.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, reviews, photos, or other content to our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content. You represent that you own or have rights to any content you submit.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Surprise Recipe is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our Website at no additional cost to you.

We may also partner with other brands and companies. All affiliate relationships and sponsored content will be clearly disclosed.

5. Recipe Disclaimer

5.1 Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate recipes and cooking information, we cannot guarantee that all recipes will work perfectly in every kitchen. Results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, altitude, and cooking skills.

5.2 Food Safety

You are responsible for following proper food safety practices when preparing recipes, including proper cooking temperatures, food storage, and hygiene. We are not liable for any foodborne illness or allergic reactions.

5.3 Dietary Information

Nutritional information and dietary labels (e.g., "gluten-free," "vegan") are provided for informational purposes only and may not be 100% accurate. If you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or health concerns, please verify ingredients and consult with a healthcare professional.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, other recipe blogs). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. Clicking on third-party links is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SURPRISE RECIPE, ITS OWNER, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any recipes, content, or information obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any food-related illness, injury, or allergic reaction
• Any other matter relating to the Website

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Surprise Recipe, Daniel Miller, and our affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

10. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at hello@surpriserecipe.com with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• URL of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in [Your County/State].

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Surprise Recipe regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: