Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 17, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to MagnetMeal! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the MagnetMeal website located at magnetmeal.com, operated by Chef Sophia Rivera. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.
Acceptance of Terms
By using MagnetMeal, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to use our website. You also confirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
Use of Our Website and Content
Permitted Use
You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:
- View and read recipes and culinary content
- Print recipes for personal use
- Share recipes on social media with proper attribution
- Leave comments and reviews on recipes
- Subscribe to our newsletter
Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content for commercial purposes
- Claim our recipes or content as your own
- Use our content to create competing recipe websites or publications
- Remove copyright notices or attribution from our content
- Use automated tools to scrape or harvest our content
- Post harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content in comments
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on MagnetMeal, including recipes, photographs, videos, text, graphics, and design elements, is owned by Chef Sophia Rivera or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Recipe Usage
Our recipes are shared for your personal enjoyment and use. When sharing our recipes:
- Always provide proper attribution to Chef Sophia Rivera and MagnetMeal.com
- Include a link back to the original recipe page
- Do not republish entire recipes without permission
- You may share brief excerpts with proper attribution
User-Generated Content
When you post comments, reviews, or other content on our website:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
- You confirm that your content is original and does not infringe on others’ rights
- You remain responsible for your content and any consequences of posting it
Recipe Disclaimer and Liability
Cooking at Your Own Risk
Recipes and cooking techniques on MagnetMeal are provided for informational and educational purposes. When preparing our recipes:
- Follow all food safety guidelines and use proper cooking temperatures
- Be aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Use caution with kitchen equipment and hot surfaces
- Adapt recipes based on your skill level and available ingredients
No Warranties
We provide recipes and culinary content “as is” without warranties of any kind. We cannot guarantee that recipes will work perfectly in every kitchen or produce identical results.
Limitation of Liability
Chef Sophia Rivera and MagnetMeal shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, or adverse reactions resulting from the use of our recipes or cooking techniques. This includes, but is not limited to, food poisoning, allergic reactions, kitchen accidents, or unsatisfactory results.
User Conduct
When using our website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when required
- Respect other users and maintain a friendly, constructive tone
- Not post spam, promotional content, or unrelated material
- Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our website security
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
Newsletter and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails
- We will only send content related to recipes, cooking tips, and MagnetMeal updates
- We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website will be resolved in the appropriate courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: contact@magnetmeal.com
Website: magnetmeal.com/contact
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
These Terms of Service help ensure that MagnetMeal remains a positive, inspiring space for culinary enthusiasts to explore Chef Sophia Rivera’s magnetic cuisine philosophy and share their love of cooking.
