Effective Date: July 26, 2026
Welcome to The Cookly.
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of thecookly.com and any content, features, recipes, services, or materials made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
About The Cookly
The Cookly is a food and recipe website that provides recipes, cooking ideas, nutrition information, meal inspiration, kitchen tips, and related lifestyle content.
The content provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only.
Eligibility
By using this website, you represent that you are legally able to enter into these Terms of Use.
If you are under the age required to enter into a binding agreement in your jurisdiction, you should use this website only with the involvement or permission of a parent or legal guardian.
Use of the Website
You may use The Cookly for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to use the website in any way that:
- Violates applicable laws or regulations
- Infringes the rights of another person or business
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
- Interferes with website security or operation
- Introduces viruses, malicious code, or other harmful technology
- Uses automated tools to scrape, copy, extract, or reproduce substantial portions of the website without permission
- Attempts to impersonate The Cookly, its owners, contributors, or other users
- Uses website content for misleading, fraudulent, or unlawful purposes
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the content published on The Cookly is owned by or licensed to The Cookly and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This may include:
- Recipes and written content
- Articles
- Photographs
- Graphics
- Videos
- Logos
- Branding
- Website design
- Downloadable materials
- Original text and descriptions
You may access and use our content for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, redistribute, modify, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
Recipe Sharing
We appreciate when readers share our recipes.
You may share a link to a recipe published on The Cookly and may briefly describe the recipe in your own words.
You may not reproduce an entire recipe, article, photograph, or other substantial portion of our content on another website, social media account, publication, application, or platform without permission.
If you would like to use our content for commercial, editorial, or promotional purposes, please contact us first.
Recipe and Cooking Disclaimer
Recipes are provided for general informational purposes.
Cooking results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment, preparation techniques, substitutions, altitude, oven performance, and other factors.
You are responsible for following proper food handling and food safety procedures when preparing recipes.
The Cookly does not guarantee that every recipe will produce identical results for every user.
Nutrition Information
Any nutritional information provided on The Cookly is an estimate only.
Nutrition values may vary depending on ingredient brands, quantities, substitutions, serving sizes, preparation methods, and other factors.
You should not rely on estimated nutritional information as medical advice.
If you have specific dietary, nutritional, or medical needs, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Please also review our Medical Disclaimer for additional information.
Food Allergies
Recipes may contain or come into contact with common food allergens.
You are responsible for checking ingredient labels and determining whether a recipe is appropriate for you or anyone you are cooking for.
The Cookly does not guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens, including cross-contamination.
If you have a serious food allergy or medical dietary restriction, consult a qualified professional and follow appropriate safety precautions.
User Comments and Submitted Content
If the website allows comments, reviews, recipe feedback, photographs, or other user submissions, you remain responsible for the content you submit.
By submitting content to The Cookly, you represent that:
- You have the right to submit the content
- The content does not violate applicable law
- The content does not infringe the rights of others
- The content is not intentionally harmful, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, or misleading
You grant The Cookly a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and use submitted content in connection with operating and promoting the website, unless otherwise agreed.
We may remove user-submitted content at our discretion, including spam, offensive material, promotional content, or content that violates these Terms.
Third-Party Links
The Cookly may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, social media platforms, or other external resources.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their:
- Content
- Accuracy
- Security
- Products
- Services
- Privacy practices
- Terms or policies
Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk.
Affiliate Links
Some links on The Cookly may be affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Our use of affiliate links does not guarantee or represent that a product or service is suitable for every visitor.
You should make purchasing decisions based on your own needs and judgment.
Advertising
The Cookly may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.
We are generally not responsible for the content, claims, products, services, or practices of third-party advertisers.
Your interaction with an advertiser is between you and that advertiser.
No Professional Advice
Content on The Cookly should not be considered medical, nutritional, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
Any health, nutrition, or lifestyle information is provided for general educational purposes only.
You should consult an appropriately qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances.
Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep The Cookly available and functioning properly.
However, we do not guarantee that the website will always be:
- Available
- Error-free
- Secure
- Uninterrupted
- Free from technical problems
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time without notice.
Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate content.
However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated details, or inaccuracies.
We reserve the right to correct or update content at any time.
We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of all information published on the website.
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Cookly and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website or its content, including warranties of:
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Merchantability
- Non-infringement
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Cookly and its owners, contributors, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages resulting from:
- Your use of or inability to use the website
- Reliance on website content
- Preparation or consumption of recipes
- Third-party links or services
- Website errors or interruptions
- Loss of data
- Unauthorized access to information
- Any other use of the website
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Cookly, its owners, affiliates, contributors, and service providers from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, or costs arising from:
- Your misuse of the website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of applicable law
- Your infringement of another person’s rights
Privacy
Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
Those policies explain how information may be collected, used, stored, and processed when you visit The Cookly.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time.
Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
No Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.
Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by applicable law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer protection rights that cannot legally be waived under the laws applicable to you.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: thecookly.com