Terms of Service

Last updated: November 27, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Vibolla Cookbook ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the website www.vibolla.com (the "Website") and all related services.

BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE WEBSITE AND MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

Vibolla Cookbook is a community-driven recipe sharing platform that allows users to:

  • Browse, search, and discover recipes
  • Create a user account
  • Submit recipes for publication (subject to approval)
  • Interact with recipes through likes, saves, and comments
  • Create and manage a public user profile
  • Share recipes on social media
  • Print recipes for personal use

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Not share your account with others or allow unauthorized access
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept full responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EEA) to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including but not limited to violations of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

4. User Content

4.1 Content You Submit

"User Content" includes any recipes, images, comments, profile information, and other content you submit to the Website. By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
  • The content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • The content is not defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
  • The content does not contain viruses or malicious code
  • Any recipes submitted are safe for human consumption when properly prepared

4.2 License Grant

By submitting User Content, you grant Vibolla Cookbook a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content in connection with operating and providing the Website and services.

This license continues even if you stop using our Website, but you may request deletion of your content by contacting us.

4.3 Content Moderation

All submitted recipes are subject to review and approval by our administrators before publication. We reserve the right to:

  • Reject any submission for any reason
  • Remove or modify any content at our discretion
  • Edit content for clarity, formatting, or compliance
  • Provide feedback on rejected submissions

4.4 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting content, you acknowledge that it may be viewed, shared, and used by other users in accordance with the Website's functionality.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Infringe on any intellectual property rights of others
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent content
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or offensive
  • Transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or scrape the Website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's security or functionality
  • Collect or harvest user information without consent
  • Use the Website for any commercial purpose without authorization
  • Submit recipes containing dangerous, illegal, or harmful ingredients
  • Create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
  • Circumvent any content filtering or moderation systems

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Website, including its original content (excluding User Content), features, functionality, design, logos, and branding, are owned by Vibolla Cookbook and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks or branding without written consent
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

6.2 User Content Ownership

Recipe content submitted by users remains the intellectual property of the respective authors, subject to the license granted in Section 4.2.

6.3 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@vibolla.com with:

  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • The location of the allegedly infringing content
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
  • Your physical or electronic signature

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
  • RESULTS FROM USE OF THE WEBSITE

IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY DISCLAIMER

RECIPES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE USER-SUBMITTED AND HAVE NOT BEEN PROFESSIONALLY TESTED OR VERIFIED FOR SAFETY, ACCURACY, OR NUTRITIONAL CONTENT.

  • Always use your own judgment regarding food safety and preparation
  • Be aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions
  • Verify cooking temperatures and times for food safety
  • Consult professional sources for dietary or medical advice
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of nutritional information
  • We are not responsible for any adverse reactions or health issues resulting from recipes

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VIBOLLA COOKBOOK, ITS OWNERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CONTENT POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT ON THE WEBSITE
  • PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE
  • ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vibolla Cookbook and its owners, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your User Content
  • Any misrepresentation made by you

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Violation of applicable laws
  • Conduct harmful to other users or the Website
  • Request by law enforcement or government agencies
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical or security issues

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at legal@vibolla.com to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes within 30 days.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for disputes that qualify for small claims court. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts for the resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration.

14. 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.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vibolla Cookbook regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified through:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Email notification for significant changes (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

18. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Vibolla Cookbook

Email: legal@vibolla.com

Website: www.vibolla.com