Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website, winkrecipe.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using Wink Recipe, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Wink Recipe, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have received parental permission to use the site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use Wink Recipe.

2. Intellectual Property

All content published on Wink Recipe, including but not limited to text, images, recipes, graphics, logos, and website design, is owned by Wink Recipe or used with permission from third parties. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any of the Site’s content without prior written permission from us.

You may:

  • View and print individual pages for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share recipes through social media or personal blogs, provided that you give proper credit to Wink Recipe, including a clear link back to the original page.

Unauthorized use of our content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. You are responsible for ensuring that any use complies with these legal rights.

3. User Content

If you submit any comments, reviews, or other content to Wink Recipe (collectively, “User Content”), you grant Wink Recipe a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content on the Site or in connection with our business. You retain all ownership rights to your User Content, but you agree that we may use it as described.

By submitting User Content, you represent that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to share the content.
  • Your content does not violate the intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of any third party.
  • Your content does not contain any defamatory, abusive, or inappropriate material.

We reserve the right to remove or edit any User Content that we deem inappropriate or in violation of these Terms.

4. Prohibited Use

You agree to use Wink Recipe only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:

  • Using the Site to violate any local, national, or international laws.
  • Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any harmful software.
  • Engaging in any conduct that may harm Wink Recipe’s reputation, users, or security.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, user accounts, or Wink Recipe’s systems.
  • Engaging in fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive practices, including creating links to the Site with the intention of manipulating advertising impressions, clicks, or monetization.

5. Third-Party Links

Wink Recipe may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services that are not owned or controlled by Wink Recipe. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. If you choose to access a third-party website, you do so at your own risk.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

Wink Recipe uses Google AdSense to serve ads to users, and these ads may be based on your interactions with the Site. By using Wink Recipe, you agree to Google’s AdSense Program Policies. Please note that as of November 15, 2024, Google AdSense will update its features related to Auto ads and Related Search.

These updates include:

  • Related Search for Auto Ads and Related Search for Content Pages, which are now integrated features under AdSense for Search (AFS).
  • The use of search terms to generate relevant ads while adhering to all applicable policies, including Google Publisher Policies and AdSense for Search Program Guidelines.

For further details on how Google uses your data, refer to our Privacy Policy and Google’s own Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Wink Recipe is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content on the Site, we do not guarantee:

  • That the Site will be available at all times, error-free, or secure.
  • That the content provided is accurate, complete, or current.

We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content or for any loss or damage that may arise from your reliance on the Site’s content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Wink Recipe, its owners, affiliates, and employees will not be liable for any damages or losses, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive, arising out of your use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Loss of data or personal information.
  • Damage to your device or software.
  • Inability to access or use the Site.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with Wink Recipe is to stop using the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Wink Recipe, its owners, affiliates, and employees from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Your User Content submitted to the Site.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. By continuing to use Wink Recipe after any updates, you accept the revised Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Wink Recipe at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms or any applicable laws.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of your use of Wink Recipe are governed by the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Your City/State].

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: support@winkrecipe.com
Wink Recipe, Townville, South Carolina,