Terms of Service
Effective Date: June 25, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to RuhamasFood ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at ruhamasfood.com (the "Service") operated by RuhamasFood.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
2. Description of Service
RuhamasFood is a food blog that provides recipes, cooking tips, newsletter content, and related culinary information. Our content focuses on Israeli, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine, along with family-friendly recipes and cooking techniques.
3. User Accounts and Newsletter
3.1 Newsletter Subscription
You may subscribe to our newsletter by providing your email address. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails containing recipes, cooking tips, and related content.
3.2 Unsubscribing
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
- To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
- To submit false or misleading information
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
- To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
- For any obscene or immoral purpose
- To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of RuhamasFood and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
5.2 Recipe Content
Our recipes are created by Ruhama Shitrit and are protected by copyright. You may use our recipes for personal, non-commercial purposes. If you share or republish our recipes, you must provide proper attribution and link back to our website.
5.3 Photography
All photographs on our website are original content owned by RuhamasFood unless otherwise noted. You may not use our photographs without express written permission.
6. Affiliate Links and Advertising
6.1 Amazon Associates
RuhamasFood is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
6.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. These ads may be targeted based on your interests and browsing behavior.
6.3 Disclosure
We will clearly disclose any sponsored content, affiliate relationships, or paid partnerships in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
7. Food Safety and Recipe Disclaimer
Important Notice: All recipes and cooking instructions are provided for informational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for food safety and preparation.
7.1 Food Safety
- Always follow proper food safety guidelines when preparing meals
- Cook foods to appropriate internal temperatures
- Be aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Use fresh ingredients and follow expiration dates
- Practice proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation
7.2 Dietary Information
While we strive to provide accurate nutritional and dietary information, we cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Always consult with healthcare professionals regarding specific dietary needs or restrictions.
8. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices. Our Privacy Policy can be found at /privacy-policy.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9.1 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Service, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors.
9.2 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall RuhamasFood, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
9.3 Recipe Results
We cannot guarantee that following our recipes will produce the expected results. Cooking outcomes may vary based on ingredients, equipment, skill level, and environmental factors.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RuhamasFood and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ruhamasfood.com