Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Culinary Network (the "Website," "Platform," or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all of these terms, please do not use the Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this platform—including but not limited to original recipes, culinary techniques, instructional videos, high-resolution photography, and chef biographies—is the exclusive property of Culinary Network Media Group and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Personal Use License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and print recipes for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, reproduction, or commercial exploitation of any content without express written consent is strictly prohibited.

3. User Conduct & Recipe Disclaimer

While our recipes and techniques are developed by industry professionals, the outcome of any recipe depends on various factors including equipment, ingredient quality, and skill level. Culinary Network is not responsible for:

• Any adverse reactions to ingredients (allergies, etc.).
• Performance of your kitchen appliances or tools.
• The nutritional accuracy of recipes, which are provided as estimates only.

4. Membership & Subscription

Certain sections of the Service, such as the Culinary Academy and original shows, may require a paid subscription ("Culinary+"). By subscribing, you agree to provide accurate billing information and authorize recurring payments. You may cancel your subscription at any time; however, we do not provide refunds for partial billing periods.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Culinary Network, its directors, employees, or chefs be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service. Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.

6. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Website shall be instituted in a state or federal court in New York County.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.