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Effective date: July 26, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of modernculinarian.com (the “Site”), a publication operated by Savore Media LLC (“Modern Culinarian,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to misuse the Site, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, scrape or harvest content or data, or use it in violation of any law.
Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including articles, recipes, guides, text, images, graphics, and logos — is owned by Savore Media LLC or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations with attribution and a link.
User submissions and comments
If you submit comments or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with the Site. You are responsible for what you submit, and you agree not to post unlawful, infringing, or abusive material. We may remove content or restrict access at our discretion.
No professional advice
Content on the Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not professional culinary, nutritional, medical, food-safety, or allergen advice. Cooking involves inherent risks, including foodborne illness and allergic reactions. You are responsible for verifying temperatures, handling, sourcing, and ingredient suitability for your circumstances. See our Disclaimer.
Advertising and affiliate links
The Site may display third-party advertising and may contain affiliate links. See our Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure and Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Savore Media LLC, its members, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Savore Media LLC and its contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
Third-party links
The Site links to third-party sites we do not control and for which we are not responsible.
Governing law and changes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. We may update these Terms at any time; changes are effective when posted.
Contact
chef@modernculinarian.com · Savore Media LLC, 2108 N St, Ste C, Sacramento, CA 95816.
