Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 05, 2026
Welcome to EliPlate (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “EliPlate”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of eliplate.com (“the Site”), a personal food blog operated by Elisa, dedicated to sharing recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen inspiration for a US-based audience. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using EliPlate, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. Eligibility
EliPlate is intended for individuals who are at least 13 years old. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, you may not use the Site or provide any personal information.
3. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site, with the updated effective date. Your continued use of EliPlate after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
4. Site Content and Use
- Personal Use: All content on EliPlate, including recipes, articles, images, and graphics, is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Copyright: All content is the intellectual property of EliPlate and/or its contributors, protected by US and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission from EliPlate.
- Sharing: You may share links to recipes or articles on social media or with friends, provided you do not alter the content or remove attribution.
- Prohibited Uses: You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose, to solicit others to perform or participate in unlawful acts, or to violate any regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances.
5. User Submissions and Communications
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to provide a valid email address and consent to receive periodic emails from EliPlate. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Feedback and Contact: You may submit feedback, questions, or comments via our Contact Page or email. By submitting content, you grant EliPlate the right to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or improving the Site.
- Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. EliPlate reserves the right to remove any content at its sole discretion.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. Cookies and Analytics
EliPlate uses cookies and analytics tools to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience (such as ingredient sources or kitchen tools). EliPlate does not endorse or control these external sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
- Content Accuracy: EliPlate strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content on the Site. Recipes and cooking tips are provided for informational purposes only; results may vary based on individual circumstances.
- Health and Allergies: Recipes may contain ingredients that could cause allergic reactions or health issues. It is your responsibility to review ingredient lists and consult with a healthcare professional if you have dietary restrictions or allergies. EliPlate is not liable for any adverse reactions or outcomes resulting from the use of recipes or advice provided on the Site.
- Site Availability: EliPlate is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or freedom from viruses or other harmful components.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, EliPlate and its owner, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or any content therein. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if EliPlate has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EliPlate, its owner, contributors, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
12. Termination
EliPlate reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
13. Governing Law
These Terms 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 or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.
14. DMCA Policy
EliPlate respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by contacting [email protected]. Please provide a description of the copyrighted work, the location of the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information.
15. Children’s Use
EliPlate does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can promptly remove such information.
16. International Use
EliPlate is intended for users in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: eliplate.com/contact
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and EliPlate regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
20. Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Thank you for visiting EliPlate and being part of our cooking community. We hope you enjoy the recipes and inspiration shared on our Site!