Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

🍽️ Food Safety & Preparation

All recipes on VitalEaters.com are provided for informational and educational purposes only. While Stephanie White personally tests every recipe, individual results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, skill level, and preparation methods. We strongly recommend following all food safety guidelines when preparing any recipe.

Important Food Safety Notice: Please adhere to proper food handling, storage, and cooking temperatures to prevent foodborne illness. Consult official food safety guidelines (USDA, FDA) for specific concerns. Individuals with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and the elderly should exercise extra caution with certain ingredients.

VitalEaters.com and Stephanie White are not responsible for any adverse reactions, foodborne illnesses, or injuries resulting from the preparation or consumption of recipes from this website.

💪 Health & Nutritional Information

While Stephanie White holds certifications in nutritional science and is a certified culinary nutritionist, nothing on VitalEaters.com constitutes medical, dietary, or professional nutritional advice. The recipes and information provided are for general educational purposes only.

Please Consult Healthcare Professionals: Individuals with medical conditions, dietary restrictions, allergies, or those taking medications should consult with their healthcare provider or registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes. Pregnancy, nursing, and childhood require special nutritional considerations—always seek professional guidance.

Nutritional information provided for recipes (when available) is calculated using standard USDA databases and is approximate. Actual nutritional content may vary based on specific brands, preparation methods, and ingredient variations.

VitalEaters.com and Stephanie White do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Any health claims about recipes are based on general nutritional science and should not be considered medical advice.

⚠️ Allergen & Dietary Warnings

While recipes are categorized by dietary type (gluten-free, vegan, paleo, dairy-free, etc.), we strongly recommend reading all ingredient lists carefully. Cross-contamination can occur during manufacturing and preparation.

Common Allergens: All recipes may contain or come into contact with common allergens including: tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy, gluten, dairy, eggs, fish, and shellfish. Always check ingredient packaging for allergen warnings.

If you have severe allergies or intolerances, please contact us at contact@vitaleaters.com for ingredient clarification or modification suggestions. VitalEaters.com is not responsible for allergic reactions resulting from recipe preparation or consumption.

©️ Copyright & Intellectual Property

All content on VitalEaters.com, including recipes, photography, text, graphics, and design elements, is the property of Stephanie White and VitalEaters.com or used with permission. All rights reserved.

Personal Use Only: You may print or download individual recipes for personal, non-commercial use only. You may share recipes with family and friends by linking to VitalEaters.com.

Prohibited: You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or transmit recipes, photography, or content in any form without written permission. This includes posting on social media, blogs, or commercial platforms without attribution and permission.

Commercial Use: For commercial use of recipes (food businesses, cookbooks, catering, media, publishing), please contact contact@vitaleaters.com to discuss licensing and permissions.

Unauthorized use of VitalEaters content may result in legal action. We respect intellectual property and ask that you respect ours.

💼 Affiliate Disclosure & Recommendations

VitalEaters.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates and other partnerships. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, VitalEaters may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Transparency: We only recommend products, kitchen equipment, and ingredients that Stephanie genuinely uses and believes in. Recommendations are based on personal experience and quality. Affiliate relationships do not influence the integrity of our recipes or recommendations.

Affiliate links are clearly disclosed within recipe posts and product recommendations. Your support through affiliate purchases helps maintain and grow VitalEaters.com, allowing us to continue creating quality recipes and content.

🔗 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, or practices of external sites. External links are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement.

VitalEaters.com and Stephanie White are not liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from the use of external links or third-party content. Please review the privacy policies and terms of external websites before interacting with them.

If you believe an external link is inappropriate or violates intellectual property rights, please contact us at contact@vitaleaters.com for immediate removal.

⚖️ Limitation of Liability

VitalEaters.com provides recipes and content “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations about accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose.

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

By using VitalEaters.com, you acknowledge that you have read this disclaimer and assume all risks associated with cooking and consuming recipes from this website.

🔐 Privacy & Data Protection (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

VitalEaters.com respects your privacy and complies with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other applicable privacy laws. Any personal data collected through our website, contact forms, or newsletter is handled with care and security.

Data Collection & Use: We collect information only when voluntarily provided through contact forms, newsletter signups, or comments. We use this data to respond to inquiries, send recipes and updates (if opted in), and improve our website experience. We do not share personal data with third parties without explicit consent.

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📝 Changes to This Disclaimer

VitalEaters.com reserves the right to update, modify, or change this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated disclaimer.

We recommend reviewing this disclaimer periodically for updates. The most recent update is noted at the top of this page.

📧 Questions or Concerns?

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