Terms of Service for SofiaSpice.com
Effective Date: December 01, 2025
Welcome to SofiaSpice.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “SofiaSpice”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SofiaSpice.com website, including all content, features, and newsletter subscription services provided by SofiaSpice. By accessing or using SofiaSpice.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Who We Are
SofiaSpice.com is a personal food blog operated by Sofia, dedicated to sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and culinary inspiration. Our website is intended for a United States audience and does not offer affiliate services, sell products, or provide professional culinary advice. The only personal data we collect is for our newsletter subscription.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using SofiaSpice.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.
3. Eligibility
SofiaSpice.com is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years old. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use this website or provide any personal information.
4. Use of Website and Content
- Personal Use Only: All content on SofiaSpice.com, including recipes, articles, images, and newsletter materials, is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.
- No Commercial Use: You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on SofiaSpice.com for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
- Respect for Copyright: All content is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content, but you may not copy or republish our recipes, articles, or images without attribution and permission.
- Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use SofiaSpice.com for any unlawful purpose, to violate any applicable laws, or to engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the website or interfere with other users’ enjoyment.
5. Newsletter Subscription
- Subscription: You may subscribe to our newsletter by providing your email address. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails containing recipes, updates, and kitchen tips.
- Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate and current information when subscribing. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate subscriptions that contain false or misleading information.
6. Privacy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using SofiaSpice.com, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SofiaSpice.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: All content on SofiaSpice.com, including text, images, graphics, logos, and recipes, is the property of SofiaSpice or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission.
9. User Content and Feedback
- Comments and Feedback: If you submit comments, feedback, or suggestions via our Contact Page or email, you grant SofiaSpice a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for any purpose.
- Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
- Moderation: We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-submitted content at our discretion.
10. Third-Party Links
SofiaSpice.com may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
- Informational Purposes Only: All content on SofiaSpice.com is provided for informational and entertainment purposes. Recipes, tips, and advice are based on personal experience and are not professional culinary or nutritional guidance.
- No Guarantees: We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content. Your use of the website and reliance on any information is at your own risk.
- Website Availability: We do not guarantee that SofiaSpice.com will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website without notice.
12. Limitation of Liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, SofiaSpice.com and its owner(s) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, newsletter, or any content, including but not limited to errors, omissions, interruptions, or loss of data.
- This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SofiaSpice.com, its owner(s), affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another person or entity.
14. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of SofiaSpice.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
15. Termination
- We may terminate or suspend your access to SofiaSpice.com at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease, and any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
16. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of SofiaSpice.com shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices posted on SofiaSpice.com, constitute the entire agreement between you and SofiaSpice regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
21. Summary of Key Points
- SofiaSpice.com is a personal food blog for informational purposes only.
- No affiliate services, product sales, or professional advice are provided.
- Newsletter subscription requires only your email address; you can unsubscribe at any time.
- All content is protected by copyright and may not be used for commercial purposes without permission.
- We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the website or reliance on its content.
- Contact us for any questions or concerns about these Terms.
Thank you for visiting SofiaSpice.com. We hope you enjoy our recipes and culinary inspiration. Please use our website responsibly and respect our content and community guidelines.