Last Updated: [2025-10-05]
Welcome to Cook & Mangia (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using cookandmangia.com (the “Site”) and our content, recipes, images, emails, or related services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Eligibility & Acceptance
You must be at least 16 years old (or the age of digital consent in your country) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Informational Only — No Professional Advice
All content (including recipes, tips, nutrition notes) is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Results may vary. We do not provide professional advice (medical, nutritional, or otherwise). Use your own judgment and consult qualified professionals as needed.
3. Food Safety & Allergens
You are responsible for safe food handling, checking ingredient labels for allergens, and ensuring proper cooking temperatures. Cook & Mangia is not liable for adverse reactions, allergies, or outcomes resulting from the use of our recipes.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all text, recipes, photos, graphics, and trademarks on the Site are owned by Cook & Mangia or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and other laws.
You may:
• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
• Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.
5. User Content (Comments, Submissions)
If you post comments, ratings, reviews, photos, or submit recipes (“User Content”), you grant Cook & Mangia a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with the Site and our Services.
You are solely responsible for your User Content and warrant that it does not infringe third-party rights or applicable laws. We may remove any content at our discretion.
6. Accuracy, Availability & Changes
We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that any content is complete, current, or error-free. We may update, change, or remove content, and suspend or discontinue parts of the Services at any time without notice.
7. External Links & Third Parties
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or products. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.
8. Affiliate Disclosure & Sponsored Content
We may include affiliate links that allow us to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. For details, please read our Affiliate Disclosure. Sponsored content, when present, will be clearly identified.
9. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and any cookie notice or policy provided on the Site.
10. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
• Use the Site for unlawful purposes or violate any applicable law;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems;
• Scrape, harvest, or use automated means to access content without permission;
• Post or transmit harmful, defamatory, infringing, or abusive content.
11. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COOK & MANGIA AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR CONTENT.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Cook & Mangia harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
14. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date indicates the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Italy, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the courts located in Siena, Italy, unless mandatory consumer protection laws provide otherwise.
17. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Cook & Mangia — info@cookandmangia.com