Terms & Conditions
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## Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using The Goods website ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
## Use of the Site
### Permitted Use
You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site.
### Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
- Scrape, data mine, or harvest content from the Site
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
## Intellectual Property Rights
### Our Content
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and software, is owned by The Goods or our licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices from any content
### Recipe Usage
Our recipes are provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may:
- Cook our recipes at home
- Share links to our recipes on social media
- Pin our recipe images to Pinterest (with proper attribution)
You may NOT:
- Republish our full recipes on your website or blog
- Use our recipes in cookbooks or publications without permission
- Modify our recipes and present them as your own original work
If you wish to share our recipes:
- Provide a link back to the original recipe on our Site
- You may share a brief excerpt or introduction
- Use your own photos, not ours
### User-Generated Content
By submitting comments, feedback, or other content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any medium.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the right to submit the content
- The content does not violate any third-party rights
- The content is not defamatory, obscene, or offensive
## Comments and User Conduct
### Comment Policy
We welcome comments on our blog posts and recipes. By posting a comment, you agree to:
- Be respectful and courteous to others
- Stay on topic
- Not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- Not post offensive, abusive, or discriminatory content
- Not share personal information of others
- Not post copyrighted material without permission
### Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Moderate, edit, or remove any comments
- Ban users who violate our comment policy
- Disable comments on any post
Comments do not reflect the views of The Goods and are the sole responsibility of the commenter.
## Affiliate Links and Advertising
### Affiliate Disclosure
This Site contains affiliate links to products and services. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products we believe will provide value to our readers. Our opinions and recommendations are always our own.
Current affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates
- Kitchen and cooking-related brands
### Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other advertising services to display ads on this Site. Advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
We do not control the content of advertisements and are not responsible for the products or services advertised.
## Recipe Accuracy and Cooking Safety
### No Warranty
Recipes and cooking instructions are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we strive for accuracy:
- We cannot guarantee results will match photos or descriptions
- Cooking times and temperatures may vary based on your equipment
- Ingredient substitutions may affect results
### Food Safety
You are responsible for:
- Following proper food safety practices
- Storing and handling ingredients correctly
- Being aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Consulting a healthcare professional for dietary advice
We are not liable for any illness, injury, or adverse reactions resulting from recipes on this Site.
## External Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of external sites
- The privacy practices of external sites
- Products or services offered by external sites
Accessing external links is at your own risk. We do not endorse or warrant any third-party websites.
## Newsletter Subscription
### Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive:
- Recipe updates and new blog posts
- Special offers and promotions
- Occasional sponsored content
### Unsubscribe
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
- Contacting us at [your-email@thegoods.ca]
## Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Site is free of viruses or harmful components
## Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE GOODS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from your use of the Site
- Damages resulting from recipes, advice, or information on the Site
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE SITE (IF ANY).
## Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Goods and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit to the Site
## Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
If you believe content on this Site infringes your copyright, please provide:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing material on our Site
- Your contact information
- A statement that you believe in good faith the use is unauthorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Send DMCA notices to: [your-email@thegoods.ca]
## Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Province/State, Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
## Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
## Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Goods regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.
## Contact Information
For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
**Email:** [your-email@thegoods.ca]
**Website:** thegoods.ca
**Address:** [Your Business Address]
## Acknowledgment
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
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