Terms of Service - Stir & Smile

Effective Date: November 17, 2025

Welcome to Cookful Hub! These Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Service”) govern your use of the Cookful Hub website located at https://stirandsmile.com (the “Site” or “Service”) operated by Cookful Hub (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our Site. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this Service.

1.1 Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cookful Hub. Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.

1.2 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

Posting the updated Terms on this page
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms
Providing notice through email or a notice on our Site (for material changes)

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes.

1.3 Additional Terms

Some parts of the Service may be subject to additional terms and conditions, which will be provided to you in connection with such parts. Those additional terms and conditions are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

2. Use of the Service

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2.2 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.

2.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site:

a) Illegal Purposes

For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
To violate or encourage others to violate any right of a third party, including intellectual property rights

b) Harmful Activities

To transmit any viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, malware, or any items of a destructive nature
To engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service
To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other systems or networks

c) Spam and Abuse

To send spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
To harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information of other users
To use the Service for any commercial solicitation purposes without our express written consent

d) Impersonation and Misrepresentation

To impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
To use a false email address or other identifying information
To forge headers or manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of any content

e) Content Violations

To post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, or hateful
To post or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
To post any content containing child sexual abuse material

f) Scraping and Automated Access

To use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission
To interfere with or circumvent any security feature of the Service

g) Reverse Engineering

To reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Site or underlying software

2.4 Account Security

If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for:

Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, recipes, design, selection, and arrangement) are owned by Cookful Hub, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

3.2 Trademarks

“Cookful Hub” and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Cookful Hub or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

3.3 Limited License

You may access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as permitted by these Terms
Use any content from the Site for commercial purposes without obtaining a license to do so from us or our licensors

3.4 Permitted Uses

You may:

Print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use
Share individual recipes through social media share buttons (where provided)
Link to the Site in accordance with Section 3.6

3.5 Recipe Usage

Recipes on this Site are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may:

Prepare recipes for yourself, family, and friends
Print recipes for personal use
Share a link to a recipe (not the full recipe text)
Reference a recipe with proper attribution and a link back to the original

You may not:

Republish entire recipes on other websites, blogs, or publications without written permission
Use recipes for commercial purposes (including restaurants, catering, or food sales) without written permission
Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices

Proper Attribution: If you wish to share or reference our recipes, you must provide clear attribution to Cookful Hub and include a direct link to the original recipe on our Site. You may share the recipe title, a brief description (2-3 sentences), and 1-2 photos, but the complete recipe must remain on our Site.

3.6 Linking to Our Site

You may link to our Site, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not:

Establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists
Frame the Site on any other website
Link to any part of the Site other than the homepage without our express written permission

3.7 Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@stirandsmile.com with:

A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Site
Your contact information
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid copyright infringement notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Your Content

Our Site may allow you to post, submit, publish, or display content such as comments, reviews, ratings, photos, or other materials (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it to our Site, you grant us certain rights as described below.

4.2 License Grant

By posting User Content on or through the Site, you grant Cookful Hub a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.

You also grant other users of the Site the right to access your User Content in connection with their use of the Site.

4.3 Content Standards

You represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights to your User Content
Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

Your User Content must not:

Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
Violate the legal rights (including privacy and publicity rights) of others
Be likely to deceive any person or be used to impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Promote any illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act
Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us when this is not the case
Contain any advertising, promotional materials, or commercial solicitations

4.4 Monitoring and Enforcement

We have the right to:

Remove or refuse to post any User Content for any or no reason at our sole discretion
Take any action with respect to any User Content that we deem necessary or appropriate, including if we believe it violates these Terms
Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights
Take appropriate legal action, including referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site

4.5 No Obligation

We are not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any User Content posted by you or any other user of the Site. We have no obligation to monitor User Content, but we may do so at our discretion.

4.6 Comment Policy

Comments on our recipes and blog posts should be:

Relevant to the recipe or article
Respectful and constructive
Free from spam, advertising, or self-promotion
Appropriate for all ages

We reserve the right to delete comments that violate these standards.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

5.1 Third-Party Websites

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

5.2 No Endorsement

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Cookful Hub of the linked site or service. Use of any such linked website is at your own risk.

5.3 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party websites or services is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those third parties.

5.4 Affiliate Links

Our Site may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This does not affect the price you pay. All opinions and recommendations are our own. Affiliate relationships include:

Amazon Associates Program
ShareASale
Other merchant affiliate programs

5.5 Release

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for:

The content, products, or services offered by third parties
Any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, products, or services

6. Advertising

6.1 Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

6.2 Google AdSense

We participate in the Google AdSense program. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6.3 No Guarantees

We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any products or services advertised on our Site. Transactions between you and third-party advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Recipes and Cooking Information

IMPORTANT: All recipes, cooking instructions, and food-related information on this Site are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

a) Food Safety

You are solely responsible for food safety when preparing our recipes
Follow proper food handling, storage, and cooking procedures
Use a food thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperatures
Be aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions

b) Recipe Results

While we test our recipes, results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, technique, and environmental factors
We do not guarantee that any recipe will turn out exactly as described or pictured
Cooking times and temperatures are approximate and may need adjustment

c) Dietary Information

Nutritional information (if provided) is approximate and should not be considered a substitute for professional nutritional advice
We are not responsible for verifying or updating nutritional information
If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions, please verify all ingredients and nutritional information independently

d) Allergies and Intolerances

We cannot guarantee that any recipe is free from allergens
Always check ingredient labels for allergen information
Cross-contamination may occur in our kitchen or yours
If you have severe food allergies, consult with a medical professional before trying new recipes

e) Medical Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical, health, or nutritional advice
Consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Site

7.2 “As Is” and “As Available”

The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

7.3 No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Site is not intended as professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should consult with appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

7.4 Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that:

The Service will meet your requirements
The Service will be available at any particular time or location
Any defects or errors will be corrected
The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COOKFUL HUB, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
Damages resulting from any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

8.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF COOKFUL HUB FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8.3 Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge that Cookful Hub has offered its products and services, set its prices, and entered into these Terms in reliance upon the disclaimers of warranty and the limitations of liability set forth herein, that the disclaimers of warranty and the limitations of liability set forth herein reflect a reasonable and fair allocation of risk between you and Cookful Hub, and that the disclaimers of warranty and the limitations of liability set forth herein form an essential basis of the bargain between you and Cookful Hub.

8.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the limitations above may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cookful Hub, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the Service
Your User Content
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have created an account, you may request deletion of your account by contacting us at contact@stirandsmile.com.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability
We may delete your User Content and any information associated with your account

10.4 No Liability

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Service.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [INSERT YOUR STATE], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be instituted in the state or federal courts located in [INSERT YOUR COUNTY AND STATE]. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

11.3 Dispute Resolution

a) Informal Resolution Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at contact@stirandsmile.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email.

b) Arbitration Agreement If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in [INSERT YOUR STATE], and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

c) Class Action Waiver YOU AND COOKFUL HUB AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

d) Exceptions Either party may bring a lawsuit in court solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Service or infringement of intellectual property rights without first engaging in arbitration or the informal dispute resolution process.

11.4 Time Limit for Claims

You agree that any claim you may have arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arose; otherwise, your claim is permanently barred.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cookful Hub regarding the use of the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Cookful Hub.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.

12.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

12.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than you and Cookful Hub.

12.7 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email (to the email address associated with your account), regular mail, or postings on the Site. You agree that electronic notices satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

To give us notice under these Terms, you must contact us at contact@stirandsmile.com. We may update this email address from time to time by updating these Terms.

12.8 Language

These Terms are prepared and executed in English, which shall be the controlling language in all respects. Any translation is provided for convenience only.

12.9 Headings

The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

13. Special Provisions for International Users

13.1 Users Outside the United States

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States or other countries for processing and storage.

13.2 Export Control

You may not use or export the Service except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Service was obtained. You represent that you are not:

Located in a country that is subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country
Listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties

14. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

14.1 Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of the Service to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us.

14.2 DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Site, please notify our copyright agent:

DMCA Agent: Cookful Hub Email: contact@stirandsmile.com

Your notice must include:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

14.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our copyright agent containing:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if outside the United States, for any judicial district in which we may be found
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original complaint or an agent of such person

14.4 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Cookful Hub

Email: contact@stirandsmile.com

Website: https://stirandsmile.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.