Terms & Conditions

📋 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using VitalEaters.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use this Website.

VitalEaters.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

📖 2. License to Use Website

VitalEaters.com grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify or copy any content or materials
• Reproduce, distribute, or transmit content for commercial purposes
• Remove any proprietary notices or labels
• Use automated systems or bots to access the Website
• Compile or download content for resale or distribution
• Frame or use the Website within another website
• Use the Website for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes

This license terminates automatically if you violate any of these restrictions. VitalEaters.com may revoke this license at any time.

👤 3. User Responsibilities

As a user of VitalEaters.com, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials
• Not engage in harassment, spam, or abusive behavior
• Not submit illegal, defamatory, or offensive content
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not interfere with Website functionality or security
• Respect intellectual property rights and third-party rights
• Report any security vulnerabilities or misuse to contact@vitaleaters.com

VitalEaters.com reserves the right to terminate your access if you violate any of these responsibilities.

©️ 4. Content & Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All recipes, photographs, text, graphics, designs, logos, and other content on VitalEaters.com are the property of VitalEaters.com or used with permission. These materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Personal Use Only

You may view, download, and print recipes for personal, non-commercial use only. You may share recipes with family and friends by linking to VitalEaters.com. Any other use requires written permission from VitalEaters.com.

Prohibited Uses

You may not:
• Reproduce, republish, or distribute recipes or content without permission
• Use recipes for commercial purposes, including food businesses or selling food
• Claim content as your own or remove attribution to Stephanie White
• Sell, license, or rent any content
• Use content in books, cookbooks, or publications without licensing
• Create derivative works based on recipes without permission

Commercial Use & Licensing

For commercial use, including food businesses, catering, media, publishing, or merchandise, please contact contact@vitaleaters.com to discuss licensing and permissions. Unauthorized commercial use may result in legal action.

💬 5. User-Submitted Content

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to VitalEaters.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute such content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have rights to all submitted content
• Content does not violate any intellectual property rights
• Content is not defamatory, obscene, or illegal
• You have obtained consent from any identifiable persons in content

VitalEaters.com reserves the right to moderate, edit, or delete any user-submitted content at our discretion.

⚠️ 6. Health & Food Safety Disclaimers

Not Medical Advice: Content on VitalEaters.com is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes medical, dietary, or professional nutritional advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare providers or registered dietitians before making significant dietary changes.

Allergen Warnings: Recipes may contain common allergens. Cross-contamination can occur during manufacturing. Always read ingredient labels carefully. Individuals with allergies should exercise extreme caution and consult medical professionals.

Food Safety: Follow proper food handling, preparation, and storage guidelines. VitalEaters.com is not responsible for foodborne illness or allergic reactions resulting from recipe preparation or consumption.

⚖️ 7. Limitation of Liability

VitalEaters.com and its content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. We make no representations about accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law: VitalEaters.com, Stephanie White, and our service providers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages—including but not limited to foodborne illness, allergic reactions, injury, loss of data, or any health complications—resulting from your use of the Website or recipes.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so this may not apply to you. Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid for products/services, if any.

🛡️ 8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VitalEaters.com, Stephanie White, and our officers, employees, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses—including legal fees—resulting from your violation of these Terms & Conditions, your use of the Website, or your submission of content.

🔗 9. External Links & Third-Party Content

VitalEaters.com may contain links to external websites, resources, and third-party content. We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or policies of external sites. External links are provided for informational purposes only.

We do not endorse external content and are not liable for any damages from your use of external links. Review third-party privacy policies before interacting with external websites.

🔄 10. Website Availability & Modifications

VitalEaters.com aims to maintain uninterrupted service, but we do not guarantee continuous availability. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any features at any time without notice.

We are not responsible for service interruptions, downtime, or data loss resulting from maintenance, updates, or technical issues beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify content, features, or functionality of the Website at any time. Major changes will be communicated when possible.

🚫 11. Termination

VitalEaters.com may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without notice or cause, if we determine that you have violated these Terms & Conditions, engaged in illegal activity, or compromised Website security.

You may discontinue use of the Website at any time. Upon termination, all rights granted to you cease immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded materials.

⚖️ 12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms & Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Some jurisdictions may not permit exclusive jurisdiction clauses, so this may not apply to all users. We encourage resolution through informal communication before pursuing legal action.

✂️ 13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. We will modify the invalid provision to achieve the original intent where possible.

📧 14. Questions or Disputes?

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, concerns about Website use, disputes, or complaints, please contact us: