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Notice / Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to mediterraneantaste.com website (the “Site” or “Website”). These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and mediterraneantaste.com. The Site is offered to you on condition of your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein (the “Terms”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or replace these Terms under which the Site is offered at any time. The most current version of the Terms will supersede all previous versions, and your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to periodically review the Terms to stay informed of our updates.

Permitted Users

This website is intended for individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may not access or use the Website, its services, or any of its content or materials contained herein without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, and in compliance with applicable laws.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which also governs data collection and usage. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

Purpose of the Website

This Website operates as an informational food and lifestyle blog and may also offer free and paid digital and physical products, recipes, resources, and services.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site strictly in accordance with these Terms. As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree not to use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms, or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of it. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, or obtain materials or information through any means not intentionally made available.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site—including, without limitation, text, recipes, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, images, audio, video (including all recipe demonstrations, tutorials, and other audiovisual materials and related scripts), design, HTML, software, and their compilation (collectively, “Content”)—is the property of mediterraneantaste.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Any unauthorized use of the content may violate applicable laws, and could result in legal action.

You may view, download, and print Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

You may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, distribute, reproduce, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, participate in the transfer or sale of, rent, or otherwise exploit any Content, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of our Site and, if applicable, the copyright owner, or unless otherwise permitted by applicable law (such as fair use). All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by the Site and its licensors.

Recipe and Photo Use

All recipes, photographs, and other creative works on the Site are protected property of the Site. Sharing is only permitted provided that your use complies with these Terms and applicable fair use guidelines, such as the following:

  • No commercial use without written consent from the Site.
  • Always include credit and a clear clickable link back to the original post.
  • Do not share full recipes or copy instructions verbatim without permission. You must write your own instructions.
  • Photos may not be used without written permission from the Site. If permission is granted, photos may not be altered, and must credit mediterraneantaste.com with a clear clickable link to the original recipe post.

Some photos, recipe excerpts, and related images may also appear on third-party platforms such as Pinterest, Flipboard, Instagram, or Facebook. When viewing or interacting with our content on these platforms, you are also subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of the respective platforms. Any permitted sharing of such content must be done through the platform’s official sharing tools, must include proper attribution, and must link directly to the original post on mediterraneantaste.com or the official account hosting the content. Unauthorized downloading, alteration, or re-uploading of such content is strictly prohibited. These restrictions apply regardless of whether the Content appears on our website, on our official accounts on third-party platforms, or is otherwise distributed by us.

Video Use

All videos on the Site, including recipe demonstrations, tutorials, and other audiovisual materials, are protected by copyright and may not be downloaded, reproduced, embedded, distributed, or otherwise used without our prior written consent, except where sharing tools (such as an embedded player) are expressly provided by the Site or the applicable hosting platform.

Some videos may be hosted on or accessible through third-party platforms such as YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. When viewing or interacting with our content on these platforms, you are also subject to the terms of service and privacy policies of the respective platforms.

Any permitted sharing must be done using the platform’s official share or embed features, must include proper attribution, and must link directly to the original video page on mediterraneantaste.com or the official account hosting the video. These restrictions apply regardless of whether the Content appears on our website, on our official accounts on third-party platforms, or is otherwise distributed by us.

User Contributions & Use of Communication Services

The Site may offer features such as comment sections, forums, communities, chat areas, or other message or communication tools (collectively, “Communication Services”) that allow users to post, submit, or share content (“User Contributions”).

By using these Communication Services, you agree to:

  • Post only content that is respectful, relevant to the topic, and lawful.
  • Keep feedback focused on recipes, cooking tips, related questions, or constructive discussion.
  • Share only your own content or content you have the legal right to use.
  • Avoid sharing unsafe or misleading information, especially relating to food handling, health, or nutrition.
  • Not post any promotional, spam, or commercial content without our prior written consent.
  • Not defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
  • Not post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information.
  • Not upload or transmit viruses, malicious code, or any content that could harm the Site or other users.
  • Not post links in comments (for security reasons).

We appreciate feedback that is respectful and relevant to the topic, including thoughtful recipe-related questions, constructive tips, success stories, and genuine ratings from readers who have tried our recipes.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, or remove any User Contributions at our sole discretion. This may include content we consider to be offensive, unlawful, irrelevant, unsafe, or otherwise in violation of these Terms. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Communication Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

By posting content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and adapt your content for purposes related to operating and promoting the Site.

You remain solely responsible for your User Contributions, including ensuring they do not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. For information on how we collect and handle comment data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the content provided on this website is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and reflects personal views and experiences, or publicly available information. While we strive to provide content that promotes healthy living, the information presented does not constitute and is not intended as a substitute for professional, nutritional, dietary, health, fitness, psychological or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not be relied upon as such. You are solely responsible for any decisions and actions you take based on the information presented here.

We are not licensed nutritionists, dietitians or medical professionals. Always seek the guidance of a qualified professional before making decisions that could affect your health, well-being, or livelihood. Individual dietary needs and health conditions vary, and you are responsible for consulting with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or wellness practices.

Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of specific outcomes. We make no guarantees regarding the results you may achieve and disclaim all liability for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use or misuse of any content provided.

Recipes

Please be aware that while we make efforts to provide accurate ingredient lists and preparation instructions, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, or other common allergens in any recipe. It is your responsibility to read labels, verify ingredients, and use caution, especially if you or anyone consuming the recipe has known food allergies or sensitivities. Additionally, proper food handling, preparation, and storage are essential for your safety. We are not responsible for any illness, injury, or outcome resulting from the use or misuse of the recipes or recommendations on this Site.

Nutrition Information

Nutritional Information on this Site is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Please keep in mind that all nutrition information is an estimate and varies according to the products used. You are solely responsible for ensuring that the nutritional information you use is as accurate as possible. We are not responsible for any liability or damage directly or indirectly caused or alleged to be caused as a result of interpretation or application of the nutritional information available on this Site.

Alcohol

Any content on the Site including alcohol is intended for those 21 and over, or of legal drinking age. This content always intends responsible use or consumption.

No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and its Content are provided “as is” and without any representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, up-to-date, uninterrupted, secure, or free from defects. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or results obtained from the use of any Content. Any reliance you place on the Content is strictly at your own risk, and we are not liable for any loss, damage or harm arising from inaccuracies or incompleteness, or from problems caused by or inherent to the dissemination of information through the internet, including but not limited to disruptions, interruptions, or security breaches.

Responses and privacy inquiries submitted by email or using a web form will be treated in the same way as letters. This means that you can expect a response from us within a period of 1 month at the latest. In the case of complex requests, we will let you know within 1 month if we need a maximum of 3 months. Any personal data you provide us with in the context of your response or request for information will only be used in accordance with our privacy statement.

We take reasonable steps to protect our systems from unauthorized access, misuse, and other unlawful activity, implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures that reflect current industry standards. However, we shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental, consequential, or other loss, damage, or harm arising from the unlawful or unauthorized use of our systems by a third party.

Any links or reference on this Website are provided for your convenience. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility or liability for, the content, availability, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites, products, or services. Products or services offered by third parties are subject to their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies and we are not responsible for any transactions, agreements, or disputes that arise between you and such third parties, including but not limited to disputes over purchases, delivery, quality, or performance of goods or services. Any personal information you provide to third parties is governed by their privacy policies, not ours. Accessing any third-party link from this Website is at your own risk, and we encourage you to verify all details directly with the manufacturer, provider, or other relevant party before making any purchase or decision.

Affiliate Marketing

The Site may engage in affiliate marketing. This means we may make a small commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Use of affiliate links does not influence our editorial content. Any links—whether non-affiliate or affiliate—reflect products, services, or resources we genuinely use, recommend, or believe may be helpful, based on our honest experiences and opinions.

We disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Accessibility

The Site makes every effort to guarantee the accessibility of the website and to continuously improve it. This includes for people who use special software due to a disability. This website is therefore built according to the WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines. These guidelines are internationally recognised agreements on accessibility, sustainability, interchangeability, and findability of websites. For inquiries or assistance regarding the accessibility of this website, please use the contact form.