Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 17, 2025

Welcome to Simply Taster! These terms govern your use of our website and services. We’ve tried to make this as straightforward as possible while covering the legal basics we need to protect both you and us.

The Simple Version: Use Simply Taster responsibly, respect our content and community, and we’ll provide you with tested high protein recipes and helpful cooking resources. If something goes wrong, we’ll work together to fix it like reasonable people.

Acceptance of Terms

By using Simply Taster (www.simplytaster.com), reading our recipes, subscribing to our newsletter, or interacting with our content, you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree with any part of these terms, please don’t use our site.

These terms apply to everyone who visits Simply Taster, whether you’re a casual reader, newsletter subscriber, or someone who purchases our meal plans or guides.

Use of Content

What You Can Do

We love when people cook our recipes and share their results! You’re welcome to:

• Cook our recipes – Make them for yourself, family, friends, or even small gatherings
• Share links – Direct people to our recipes on social media or your blog
• Print for personal use – Print recipes for your own kitchen reference
• Adapt for dietary needs – Modify our recipes for allergies or preferences (though results may vary)
• Share photos – Post pictures of your finished dishes on social media (we love seeing them!)

What Requires Permission

Please email us at karen.foster@simplytaster.com before:

• Publishing our recipes – In cookbooks, blogs, or commercial publications
• Using our photos – Our food photography is copyrighted
• Teaching our recipes – In cooking classes or professional settings
• Commercial use – Selling food made from our recipes at markets, restaurants, etc.

What You Can’t Do

• Copy and paste entire recipes without permission
• Remove our credits or attribution
• Use our brand name or logo without permission
• Scrape our content for automated distribution
• Claim our recipes as your original creations

User Contributions

Comments and Recipe Reviews

We love hearing from our community! When you leave comments, reviews, or contact us directly, you agree to:

• Be honest and helpful – Share your real experience with the recipe
• Stay on topic – Keep comments relevant to the recipe or cooking question
• Be respectful – No personal attacks, spam, or inappropriate content
• Own your content – Only share things you have the right to share

Recipe Photos and Modifications

When you share photos of our recipes or your modifications:

• You give us permission to feature your photo on Simply Taster (with credit)
• You confirm the photo is your own original work
• You understand we might use it in newsletters, social media, or recipe updates
• You can always ask us to remove it by emailing rachel.whitaker@simplytaster.com

What We Might Remove

We reserve the right to remove comments or content that:

• Contains spam, advertising, or off-topic links
• Is abusive, threatening, or disrespectful to our team or other users
• Violates copyright or other legal rights
• Contains false or misleading information about food safety
• Promotes dangerous cooking practices

Intellectual Property

Our Content

Simply Taster’s recipes, photos, videos, written content, and brand elements are owned by SimplyTaster LLC. This includes:

• Recipe instructions and ingredient lists
• Food photography and step-by-step videos
• Written articles, meal prep guides, and cooking tips
• The Simply Taster name, logo, and brand design
• Our unique recipe testing notes and cooking techniques

Your Content

When you share content with us (comments, photos, recipe suggestions), you retain ownership but give us permission to use it to improve Simply Taster. We’ll always credit you when we feature your contributions.

Third-Party Content

Sometimes we mention specific products, brands, or link to other websites. We don’t control that third-party content and aren’t responsible for it. Our mentions don’t necessarily mean we endorse everything about those companies.

High Protein Recipe Disclaimers

Important: While we focus on high protein recipes, Simply Taster provides cooking information, not medical or nutritional advice.

Nutritional Information

• Estimates only: Our nutrition calculations are estimates based on standard ingredient databases
• Ingredient variations: Different brands and preparation methods can change nutritional values
• Individual needs vary: Consult a healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice
• Allergies and restrictions: Always check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary compliance

Cooking Safety

• Food safety first: Follow safe food handling practices, especially with proteins
• Temperature matters: Use a food thermometer to ensure proteins reach safe internal temperatures
• Kitchen safety: We’re not responsible for injuries from cooking equipment or techniques
• Allergen warnings: Check all ingredients for potential allergens before cooking

Results Not Guaranteed

We test every recipe multiple times, but cooking involves variables we can’t control:

• Different equipment and ingredient brands
• Varying skill levels and technique
• Altitude, humidity, and other environmental factors
• Individual taste preferences and dietary needs

Purchases and Refunds

Meal Plans and Digital Products

When you purchase our meal plans, guides, or digital products:

• Digital delivery: Products are delivered digitally to your email
• Personal use only: Purchases are for your personal use, not for redistribution
• Refund policy: We offer 30-day refunds for digital products if you’re not satisfied
• Technical support: Contact daniel.brooks@simplytaster.com for download or access issues

Affiliate Partnerships

We participate in affiliate programs with cooking equipment and ingredient companies. When you purchase through our affiliate links:

• You pay the same price, but we earn a small commission
• We only recommend products our team actually uses and tests
• All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed
• Your purchase decisions are entirely your own

Limitation of Liability

Here’s the legal part: Simply Taster provides cooking information and recipes “as is.” While we test everything thoroughly, we can’t be responsible for:

• Cooking results: Recipe outcomes that don’t match your expectations
• Kitchen accidents: Injuries from cooking equipment, hot surfaces, or sharp tools
• Food reactions: Allergic reactions or digestive issues from ingredients
• Nutritional outcomes: Whether our recipes meet your specific health goals
• Technical issues: Website downtime, email delivery problems, or download failures

Our total liability for any issue is limited to the amount you paid us (if anything) in the past 12 months. This might sound harsh, but it’s standard for recipe websites and helps us keep Simply Taster running affordably.

Your Responsibilities

When using Simply Taster, you agree to:

• Use good judgment: Apply common sense and safe cooking practices
• Check ingredients: Verify allergen information and dietary compliance yourself
• Follow food safety: Use proper food handling and cooking temperatures
• Respect our community: Keep interactions positive and helpful
• Protect your account: Keep login information secure if you have an account

Age Requirements

Simply Taster is designed for adults (18+) and parents cooking with their families. If you’re under 18:

• Please involve a parent or guardian in cooking our recipes
• Don’t share personal information in comments or emails
• Adult supervision is recommended for recipes involving heat, sharp tools, or allergens

Termination

You can stop using Simply Taster anytime – just unsubscribe from our newsletter or stop visiting the site. We might restrict access if someone repeatedly violates these terms, but we’ll try to resolve issues through communication first.

If we need to terminate someone’s access, we’ll typically:

• Send a warning email explaining the problem
• Give you a chance to correct the issue
• Only permanently restrict access in serious cases

Changes to Terms

We’ll update these terms occasionally as Simply Taster grows and changes. When we make significant updates:

• We’ll email our newsletter subscribers about major changes
• Post a notice on our homepage for 30 days
• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top
• Keep using the site means you accept the updated terms

Governing Law

These terms are governed by New York State law, and any disputes would be handled in New York courts. However, we’re much more interested in resolving issues through friendly communication than legal action.

If you have a problem with something on Simply Taster, please email us first at contact@simplytaster.com. We’re reasonable people who want to make things right.