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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TheGourmetAnimal.com ("Website," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of TheGourmetAnimal.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

By accessing or using our Website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Ownership

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by TheGourmetAnimal.com, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

2.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

  • Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
  • You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.
  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate TheGourmetAnimal.com, a TheGourmetAnimal.com employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm TheGourmetAnimal.com or users of the Website, or expose them to liability.

4. User Contributions

4.1 User Content

The Website may contain interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials ("User Contributions"). All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms.

4.2 License Grant

By providing any User Contribution on the Website, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns, a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Contribution throughout the world in any media.

4.3 Content Standards

User Contributions must not:

  • Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights of any other person.
  • Violate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations.
  • Be likely to deceive any person.
  • Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act.
  • Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.

5. Product Information and Food Safety

5.1 Product Information

TheGourmetAnimal.com strives to provide accurate descriptions and images of food products, recipes, and related content. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, images, pricing, or other content on the Website is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

5.2 Food Safety and Allergies

Any recipes, cooking instructions, or food preparation guidance provided on TheGourmetAnimal.com are offered for informational purposes only. Users are responsible for ensuring proper food handling, preparation, and storage according to established food safety guidelines. We assume no liability for any foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or other negative outcomes that may result from preparing or consuming food based on information provided on our Website.

6. E-Commerce Terms (if applicable)

6.1 Purchases

All purchases through our Website are subject to product availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any products at any time. Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us.

6.2 Payment

We accept the following forms of payment: [list payment methods]. By submitting your payment information, you warrant that you have the legal right to use any payment method(s) utilized in connection with any purchase.

6.3 Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and delivery terms for any products purchased through the Website will be as specified during the checkout process. We are not responsible for delays in delivery due to actions of shipping carriers or events outside our control.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THEGOURMETANIMAL.COM NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THEGOURMETANIMAL.COM MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

8. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL THEGOURMETANIMAL.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TheGourmetAnimal.com, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes relating hereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in [Your County, State/Country] for any actions related to these Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other terms and policies referenced herein constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and TheGourmetAnimal.com regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

14. Contact Information

Questions or comments about the Website or these Terms may be directed to:

TheGourmetAnimal.com
Email: chris@thegourmetanimal.com
Phone: 310-310-5405