Terms of Service for ForkGem

Welcome to ForkGem, your ultimate destination for delicious recipes and culinary inspiration. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read these Terms carefully before using our site.

By accessing or using ForkGem, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website.

ForkGem reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of ForkGem following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

You agree to use ForkGem only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not use the site:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way.
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material.
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate ForkGem, a ForkGem employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

ForkGem may allow you to post, submit, or transmit content, including but not limited to comments, recipes, and images (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant ForkGem a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

All content on ForkGem, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ForkGem or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without the prior written consent of ForkGem.

ForkGem provides the website and its content on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the site, the accuracy of the information, or the reliability of any content provided. To the fullest extent permissible by law, ForkGem disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

ForkGem is committed to promoting food safety and health. However, you acknowledge that food preparation and consumption carry inherent risks. ForkGem does not guarantee that any recipe or cooking method will be safe or suitable for your individual dietary needs or preferences.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have. Always consult with a healthcare provider or nutritionist regarding your dietary choices, especially if you have food allergies or specific health concerns.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ForkGem will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website or any content provided therein, including but not limited to losses or damages arising from foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or any other health-related issues.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ForkGem, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, violation of these Terms, or violation of any law or regulation.

ForkGem may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in your jurisdiction.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at forkgem@outlook.com.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ForkGem regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.