Terms & Conditions

📋 Agreement & Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of FitFlavorful.com (the “Website”) and all content, services, and products offered through it. By accessing, browsing, or using FitFlavorful in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately. FitFlavorful reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

📖 Use License & Restrictions

Grant of License: FitFlavorful grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license is revocable at any time. You may view and print individual recipes for personal use only.

Prohibited Activities: You may not: reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any content without permission; use the Website for commercial purposes; attempt to gain unauthorized access; interfere with Website functionality; upload malware or harmful code; scrape or automate content collection; engage in harassment or abusive behavior; post spam or misleading information; use bots or automated tools; or violate any applicable laws. Violations may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.

© Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership: All content on FitFlavorful, including recipes, photographs, text, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements, is the exclusive property of FitFlavorful and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Derek Focter retains all rights to original recipes and nutritional guidance developed exclusively for FitFlavorful.

Permitted Use: You may share individual recipes on social media with proper attribution to FitFlavorful and Derek Focter. You must include a link back to the original recipe page. You may not modify, translate, or create derivative works from our recipes without express permission.

Licensing & Permissions: For commercial use, translations, republication, or licensing inquiries, contact us at contact@fitflavorful.com. Unauthorized commercial use is prohibited and will result in legal action including claims for damages and attorney fees.

👤 User Responsibilities

Account Information: If you create an account or provide information to FitFlavorful, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify FitFlavorful immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate, truthful, and complete information when contacting us or using our services. You are responsible for updating information as needed. Providing false information violates these Terms.

Responsible Use: You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment. Prohibited behavior includes harassment, obscenity, disruptive conduct, and violating laws or third-party rights.

💬 User-Generated Content

Content Ownership: Any content you submit to FitFlavorful (comments, feedback, suggestions, recipes, photos, messages) remains your property. However, by submitting content, you grant FitFlavorful a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute your content for any purpose.

Content Standards: You guarantee that any content you submit is original, does not infringe third-party rights, is not defamatory or illegal, and does not violate any laws. You are solely responsible for content you submit.

Content Removal: FitFlavorful reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is inappropriate. Repeated violations may result in account termination. We do not actively monitor user content but act on reports of violations.

⚠️ Disclaimers of Warranties

FitFlavorful and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content. Your use of the Website is at your own risk. You assume all responsibility and risk for your use of the Website and your reliance on any content.

⚖️ Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FitFlavorful, Derek Focter, and all associated entities are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to: loss of profits, revenue, or data; business interruption; personal injury; property damage; or emotional distress. This includes damages from errors, omissions, recipes, nutrition advice, or third-party content. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so this limitation may not apply to you. In such cases, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

🛡️ Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FitFlavorful, Derek Focter, and all associated entities from any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from: your use of the Website; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any laws or rights of third parties; any content you submit; or any injury or damage resulting from your use of recipes. This indemnification applies to all claims regardless of whether FitFlavorful had knowledge of the potential violation.

🚫 Termination & Service Modifications

Right to Terminate: FitFlavorful reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access immediately and without notice for any reason, including violation of these Terms, illegal activity, or inappropriate behavior. You may discontinue your use at any time.

Service Modifications: FitFlavorful may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any services at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all rights granted to you immediately cease. You must cease use of the Website. Provisions that are meant to survive termination (including indemnification, limitation of liability, and intellectual property) shall continue in effect.

🔗 Third-Party Links & Services

No Endorsement: FitFlavorful contains links to third-party websites, products, and services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites, content, or services.

Independent Terms: Third-party websites have their own terms of service and privacy policies. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms, not ours. We are not responsible for third-party content, practices, or policies.

Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate links. Your purchase through these links helps support FitFlavorful. We only link to products we believe provide value to our community.

⚖️ Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction.

Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall first be addressed through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than litigation. Each party bears its own costs unless arbitration rules or law provide otherwise.

Waiver of Class Action: You agree that any arbitration or legal action shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, representative action, or collective action. You waive the right to participate in class actions against FitFlavorful.

💬 Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions or need clarification on any provision, please contact us at contact@fitflavorful.com. Include “Terms Question” in your subject line, and we’ll respond within 24 business hours. We’re happy to discuss any concerns or provide clarification on how these terms apply to you.