Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 8, 2025
Website: LucyDishes.com
Contact: contact@lucydishes.com

Welcome to Lucy Dishes

Thank you for visiting Lucy Dishes! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of LucyDishes.com (the “Website”) and outline the rights and responsibilities between you and Lucy Dishes. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Lucy Dishes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as the Privacy Policy available at lucydishes.com/privacy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

I reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of Lucy Dishes after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Description of Service

Lucy Dishes is a personal recipe blog that provides:

Original recipes, cooking instructions, and culinary content
Cooking tips, techniques, and kitchen advice
Food photography and instructional images
A community space for comments, reviews, and recipe discussions
Newsletter subscriptions with recipe updates and cooking inspiration
Educational content related to food, cooking, and kitchen practices

The content on Lucy Dishes is provided for informational and entertainment purposes. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, I make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content for your particular needs.

Eligibility and User Accounts

Age Requirements

Lucy Dishes is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you are under 13 years of age, you may not use this Website. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use Lucy Dishes with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

No Account Registration

Currently, Lucy Dishes does not require user account registration. You may interact with the Website by leaving comments, subscribing to the newsletter, or contacting me directly. If account features are added in the future, additional terms may apply.

Acceptable Use of the Website

When using Lucy Dishes, you agree to the following:

You Will

Use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
Respect the intellectual property rights of Lucy Dishes and others
Provide accurate information when subscribing to newsletters or submitting comments
Engage respectfully and constructively with the community
Use recipes and content for personal, non-commercial purposes

You Will Not

Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international laws
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website for commercial purposes without express written permission
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, server, or any connected systems
Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Engage in any automated data collection (scraping, harvesting, bots) without permission
Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of privacy, hateful, or racially or ethnically offensive
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Spam the comment sections or contact forms with irrelevant or promotional content

Violation of these acceptable use provisions may result in removal of your content, blocking of access, and/or legal action.

User-Generated Content

Comments and Reviews

Lucy Dishes allows you to post comments, reviews, ratings, and other content (“User Content”) on recipe posts and blog articles. By submitting User Content, you agree that:

Ownership: You retain ownership of the content you post, but you grant Lucy Dishes a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content on the Website and in promotional materials.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the User Content you post. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to post such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

Accuracy: Comments and reviews should reflect your honest opinions and genuine experiences. Do not post false, misleading, or deceptive content.

Moderation: I reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms, is inappropriate, or is otherwise objectionable at my sole discretion. However, I am not obligated to monitor or remove User Content.

No Compensation: You understand that you will not receive any compensation for User Content you submit to Lucy Dishes.

Prohibited Content

You may not post User Content that:

Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
Is sexually explicit, obscene, or pornographic
Promotes violence or illegal activities
Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
Contains personal information of others without their consent
Includes spam, advertising, or commercial solicitations
Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful components

Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

All content on Lucy Dishes, including but not limited to recipes, text, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, design elements, and layout (collectively, “Content”), is owned by Lucy Dishes or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Recipe Usage

The recipes on Lucy Dishes are provided for your personal, non-commercial use. You may:

Prepare recipes in your own kitchen for personal enjoyment or to share with family and friends
Print recipes for personal use
Share links to Lucy Dishes recipes on social media or other platforms
Adapt recipes for your own personal use

However, you may not:

Republish recipes on your own website, blog, or publication without prior written permission
Copy recipe text and photos for commercial purposes
Claim recipes as your own original creations
Use recipes in commercial products (e.g., meal kits, restaurant menus, packaged foods) without a licensing agreement

If you wish to share a Lucy Dishes recipe on your own platform, you may share the recipe title, a brief description or excerpt (2-3 sentences), and one photo with proper credit and a direct link back to the original recipe on LucyDishes.com. The full recipe must remain on Lucy Dishes.

Photography

All photographs on Lucy Dishes are my original work unless otherwise credited. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use any photographs from Lucy Dishes without express written permission. Unauthorized use of images may result in legal action and financial penalties.

Trademarks

“Lucy Dishes” and associated logos, design marks, and branding elements are trademarks of Lucy Dishes. You may not use these trademarks without prior written permission.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that any content on Lucy Dishes infringes your copyright, please contact me at contact@lucydishes.com with the following information:

A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on Lucy Dishes
Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information you provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
Your physical or electronic signature

Recipe Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranties

While I put great care into developing, testing, and sharing recipes, I make no warranties or guarantees about the results you will achieve. Cooking outcomes can vary based on:

Ingredient quality, freshness, and substitutions
Equipment differences (oven temperatures, stovetop power, pan materials)
Altitude, humidity, and environmental factors
Individual cooking techniques and experience levels
Recipe interpretation and execution

All recipes and content are provided “as is” 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.

Food Safety and Allergies

Food Safety: You are responsible for following proper food safety practices, including safe food handling, storage, and cooking temperatures. I am not responsible for foodborne illness resulting from improper preparation or storage of recipes.

Dietary Restrictions and Allergies: Recipe nutritional information and ingredient lists are provided as a courtesy and may not be completely accurate. Always read ingredient labels carefully and consult with a qualified healthcare professional if you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical conditions. I am not responsible for allergic reactions or adverse health effects resulting from consumption of recipes.

Medical Advice: Nothing on Lucy Dishes constitutes medical, nutritional, or health advice. Consult with qualified professionals for personalized dietary guidance.

Recipe Modifications

If you modify a recipe from Lucy Dishes, I cannot guarantee the results. Substitutions, omissions, or changes to cooking methods may significantly alter the outcome.

External Links and Third-Party Content

Lucy Dishes may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by me. These links are provided for your convenience only.

I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

I encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lucy Dishes, its owner, and its service providers 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 access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
Any content obtained from the Website
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Recipe results, cooking outcomes, or food-related issues
Allergic reactions, foodborne illness, or other health issues related to recipes

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall the total liability of Lucy Dishes exceed one hundred dollars ($100) or the amount you paid to access the Website (if any), whichever is less.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lucy Dishes, its owner, and its service providers from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your User Content posted on the Website

Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to Lucy Dishes, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, without prior notice or liability. This includes, but is not limited to, breach of these Terms, abusive behavior, or any conduct I deem inappropriate.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Lucy Dishes operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any dispute with Lucy Dishes, you agree to first contact me at contact@lucydishes.com to attempt to resolve the matter informally. I’m committed to working with you to reach a fair resolution.

If we cannot resolve a dispute through informal negotiation, you agree that any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve any disputes with Lucy Dishes on an individual basis. You waive any right to bring claims as a class action, collective action, or representative action.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lucy Dishes regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact me:

Email: contact@lucydishes.com
Contact Page: lucydishes.com/contact

I’m here to help and happy to clarify any questions you may have!

Changes to Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time. When changes are made, the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. If changes are significant, I will provide notice through the Website or via email (if you’ve subscribed to the newsletter).

Your continued use of Lucy Dishes after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Thank you for being part of the Lucy Dishes community!

By using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Service and commit to being a respectful, engaged member of our cooking community. Happy cooking!

These Terms of Service were last updated on October 8, 2025.