Terms and Conditions

By accessing or using Cooktly, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our related policies. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

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1. Intellectual Property Rights & Recipe Sharing

All content published on Cooktly—including, but not limited to, original recipes, text, blog posts, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and overall design—is the exclusive intellectual property of Isla Hayes and Cooktly, protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

What You May Do:

• Personal Use: You are welcome to print, save, and prepare our recipes for your personal, non-commercial use.
• Sharing Content: You may share a link back to any recipe on social media or your own website, provided that you credit Cooktly and provide a direct hyperlink back to the original recipe page on https://cooktly.com.
• Short Quotes & Roundups: You may use a short excerpt (up to 75 words) and/or one original image in a recipe roundup or feature, provided you include explicit credit and a prominent link back to the specific post on Cooktly.

What You May NOT Do:

• You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, republish, or distribute full recipes (ingredients and instructions) or entire articles onto any website, app, printed media, or social platform without prior written permission.
• You may not use our images or text for commercial gain or to promote third-party products without a written licensing agreement.

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2. User-Generated Content & Comments

We encourage conversation, feedback, and questions in the comments section of our recipes! However, by posting comments or submitting material to Cooktly, you agree that:

• You will not post content that is defamatory, abusive, threatening, hateful, obscene, or offensive.
• You will not post unsolicited promotional material, affiliate links, or commercial spam.
• You grant Cooktly a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to display and distribute your comments on the website.
• We reserve the right to review, edit, or delete any comment at our sole discretion without notice.

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3. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The recipes, nutritional estimations, cooking methods, and lifestyle tips provided on Cooktly are for general informational and inspiration purposes only.

• Cooking & Food Safety: Cooking involves inherent risks (such as sharp knives, hot surfaces, and raw foods). You are solely responsible for taking appropriate kitchen safety precautions and ensuring ingredients are prepared to safe temperatures.
• Allergens & Nutrition: You are responsible for inspecting ingredients for allergens. For full details regarding nutritional estimations and health advice, please review our comprehensive Disclaimer: 
• Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Cooktly, Isla Hayes, or affiliates be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of this website, kitchen accidents, or recipe results.

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4. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is extremely important to us. By using this website, you also acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy , which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as our use of cookies and third-party advertising partners.

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5. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure

Cooktly may contain links to external third-party websites, including social media platforms, culinary resources, and affiliate partners.

• We do not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
• Cooktly participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases made through our links at no additional cost to you. For more information, please read our full Disclaimer

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6. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of Cooktly following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, licensing inquiries, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please feel free to reach out to us:

• Email: contact@cooktly.com
• Contact Page: https://cooktly.com/contact/