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A chef's culinary journey

    Terms of Use

    Welcome to melaniecarling.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by Melanie Carling (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

    Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

    Recipe Disclaimer

    All recipes shared on melaniecarling.com are for informational and entertainment purposes only. We develop and test these recipes in our own kitchen, but your results may vary.

    Factors such as ingredient brands and substitutions, oven temperatures, cooking skill, and altitude can all impact the outcome of a recipe. We cannot guarantee that your results will be identical to ours.

    • Nutritional Information: Any nutritional information provided (such as calorie counts) is an estimate calculated using third-party tools. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.
    • Food Safety: You are responsible for using safe food handling practices, checking for allergens, and using your best judgment in the kitchen. Melanie Carling is not responsible for any adverse reactions, kitchen mishaps, or other outcomes from following any recipe on this Site.

    Comment Policy

    We love hearing from our readers and encourage you to leave comments! This is a space for friendly and constructive discussion. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comments that are:

    • Spammy or promotional in nature.
    • Abusive, hateful, defamatory, or threatening.
    • Off-topic or irrelevant to the post.
    • Contain personal attacks against the author or other commenters.

    Let’s work together to keep this a warm and welcoming community.

    Content and Image Use Policy

    All content on melaniecarling.com, including text, photographs, and recipes, is the property of Melanie Carling unless otherwise credited. All rights are reserved.

    • Sharing Recipes: We love when you share our recipes! However, please do not copy and paste the full recipe text (ingredients and instructions) onto your own website, blog, or social media page. Instead, please link back to the original recipe post on our Site.
    • Using Photos: If you would like to share one (1) of our photos on your website or social media, you may do so only under the following conditions:
      1. You must provide clear, prominent credit to melaniecarling.com.
      2. You must include a direct link back to the original recipe post where the photo appeared.

    You may not use our photos for any commercial purposes or in any way that implies you are the creator of the content. You may not edit, crop, or alter our photos without prior written permission.

    Changes to These Terms

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will do so by posting the updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.