Last Updated: October 15, 2023
Important Legal Notice
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using The Hungry Plate website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using The Hungry Plate website (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using these particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will do so by posting updated Terms and Conditions on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for updates or changes.
3. Access and Use
The Hungry Plate grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, damage, or disparage any other party.
Prohibited Activities
When using our Site, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Use any information from our Site to create a similar or competitive website
- Interfere with or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site
- Bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Site
- Use any automated systems, such as "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers"
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
4. User Accounts
To access certain features of our Site, you may be required to create a user account. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account and for keeping your password secure.
You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. The Hungry Plate will not be liable for any losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account.
We reserve the right to disable any user account at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms and Conditions.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, videos, and software, is the property of The Hungry Plate or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Copyright Notice
All recipes, photographs, and written content are copyright © The Hungry Plate unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.
Limited License for Personal Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal, non-commercial use of the content. This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents
- Collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
- Any derivative use of the Site or its contents
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
6. User-Generated Content
Our Site may allow you to post comments, reviews, photos, and other content ("User Content"). You retain any copyright you may have in your User Content, but by posting it on our Site, you grant The Hungry Plate a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.
Content Guidelines
When submitting User Content, you agree that it will not:
- Infringe any third party's copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
- Violate any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation
- Contain false or misleading information
- Contain any viruses or other computer programming routines that may damage, interfere with, or appropriate any system or data
- Contain personal information about any other person without their consent
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these guidelines or that we find otherwise objectionable.
7. Recipe Disclaimer
The recipes provided on The Hungry Plate are for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate recipes, we cannot guarantee that the recipes will work as intended for everyone.
Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
It is your responsibility to check the ingredients in our recipes for potential allergens. We are not responsible for any adverse reactions that might occur from preparing or consuming the recipes on our Site.
Nutritional Information
Any nutritional information provided is an estimate and should not be relied upon as professional nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, consult with a qualified healthcare professional.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Hungry Plate. We 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 The Hungry Plate shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
9. Privacy Policy
Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THE HUNGRY PLATE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE HUNGRY PLATE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE SITE.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Hungry Plate and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Site shall be instituted in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objections to the venue.