Terms & Conditions

✅ Acceptance of Terms

By accessing WholePlates, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website. Your continued use of the site constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms, including any updates or modifications.

🌐 Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may access and use WholePlates for personal, non-commercial purposes. This includes viewing recipes, reading blog posts, leaving comments, and subscribing to the newsletter. You may print or download content for personal use only.

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the website without permission
• Scrape, mine, or harvest data using automated tools or bots
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website

©️ Intellectual Property Rights

All content on WholePlates, including but not limited to recipes, blog posts, photographs, graphics, logos, text, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Tessa Holliday and WholePlates or its content suppliers. This content is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Recipe Sharing Guidelines

You may share recipes from WholePlates under these conditions:

• You may rewrite recipes in your own words with proper attribution
• You must include a clear, visible link back to the original recipe on WholePlates
• You may use ONE photograph from the recipe with credit and a link
• You may NOT republish the entire recipe post verbatim
• You may NOT use multiple photos without written permission
• Commercial use requires prior written consent from contact@wholeplates.com

💬 User-Generated Content

When you submit comments, reviews, photos, or other content to WholePlates, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content on the website and in marketing materials. You retain ownership of your content but give me permission to use it.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to use the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content is not defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Your content does not contain viruses or malicious code

I reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable, without notice.

🔗 External Links

WholePlates may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by me. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that I shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services. I recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

💰 Affiliate Links & Advertising

WholePlates participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

• Amazon Associates
• ShareASale
• Other retailer affiliate programs

This means I may earn a small commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the blog and allow me to continue creating free content. All product recommendations are genuine and based on my honest opinion. The website may also display third-party advertisements. I do not control the content of these ads.

⚠️ Disclaimer of Warranties

WholePlates and all content on the website are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. I do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. I make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content, including recipes, nutritional information, or advice. Your use of the website is at your sole risk.

🛡️ Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tessa Holliday and WholePlates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the website, including but not limited to: loss of profits, data, or use; personal injury; property damage; or any other damages resulting from recipe preparation, food consumption, equipment use, or reliance on website content. This limitation applies even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

🔒 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tessa Holliday, WholePlates, and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from: (a) your use of the website; (b) your violation of these Terms and Conditions; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights; or (d) any content you submit to the website.

⚖️ Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of WholePlates shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

🚫 Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to WholePlates immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

🔄 Changes to Terms

I reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at my sole discretion. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. I will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes through website notices or email. Your continued use of WholePlates after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.