Effective Date: 12/12/2024
Introduction
Welcome to Cato Recipes! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, app, and services (collectively referred to as “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.
Eligibility
To use our Services, you must:
Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction).
Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
Not have been previously banned from using our Services.
Account Registration
- Creating an Account
To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
Keep your login credentials confidential.
Be responsible for all activities under your account.
- Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in unlawful behavior.
Use of Services
By using our Services, you agree to:
Use the Services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Refrain from engaging in activities that:
Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
Disrupt or harm the Services or our systems.
User-Generated Content
- Content Submission
You may submit recipes, comments, or other content (“User Content”). By doing so, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, distribute, and create derivative works of your User Content in connection with our Services.
- Content Guidelines
You agree not to submit content that:
Is false, misleading, or offensive.
Contains harmful or illegal material (e.g., malware, hate speech, copyrighted material without permission).
Violates the rights of others.
- Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove or refuse any User Content at our discretion.
Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, and logos provided by Cato Recipes are the intellectual property of Cato Recipes or its licensors. You agree not to use, copy, or distribute our intellectual property without explicit permission.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:
The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content.
That our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cato Recipes and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services. This includes damages for:
Loss of profits or data.
Service interruptions.
Unauthorized access to your account.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cato Recipes and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
Modifications to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Services after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.