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Terms of Service

Effective Date: 31.10.2025
Last Updated: 31.10.2025

Welcome to Pin DESSERTS (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website pindesserts.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Pin DESSERTS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of the Site

2.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

  • Browse recipes and content
  • Save and print recipes for personal use
  • Share recipes on social media with proper attribution
  • Leave comments on posts (subject to our comment policy)

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

  • Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest personal information from other users
  • Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content in comments
  • Republish, redistribute, or resell our content without permission
  • Remove copyright notices or watermarks from images
  • Frame or embed our content without authorization

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on Pin DESSERTS, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and design elements, is owned by Pin DESSERTS or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Recipe Usage

You may:

  • Make our recipes in your own kitchen for personal use
  • Share recipes on social media, blogs, or websites with proper credit and a link back to the original Pin DESSERTS recipe
  • Adapt or modify recipes for personal use with attribution to Pin DESSERTS

You may NOT:

  • Copy and paste entire recipes on your own website, blog, or publication without permission
  • Republish our recipes in cookbooks, magazines, or commercial publications without written consent
  • Claim our recipes as your own original work

Proper Attribution: When sharing, you must include a clear link back to the original recipe on pindesserts.com and credit “Pin DESSERTS” as the source.

3.3 Photography and Images

All photographs and images on Pin DESSERTS are copyrighted and may not be used, reproduced, distributed, or modified without our express written permission. This includes:

  • Recipe photos
  • Step-by-step images
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Site design elements

If you wish to use our images, please contact us at chloe@pindesserts.com for permission.

3.4 User-Generated Content

When you submit comments or other content to the Site, you grant Pin DESSERTS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content on the Site and in promotional materials.

You represent that:

  • You own or have rights to any content you submit
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content does not contain illegal or harmful material

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion.

4. Affiliate Links & Advertising

4.1 Affiliate Relationships

Pin DESSERTS participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and potentially others. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and use ourselves. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recipe development.

4.2 Third-Party Advertising

We display advertisements from third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense and potentially Mediavine). These ads may use cookies and tracking technologies. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 Recipe Results Disclaimer

Results May Vary: While we test all recipes multiple times, baking results can vary based on factors including:

  • Oven temperature accuracy
  • Ingredient brands and quality
  • Altitude and humidity
  • Measurement techniques
  • Equipment differences

We provide recipes in good faith but cannot guarantee identical results in every kitchen.

5.2 Food Allergy & Dietary Restrictions Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: We are not medical professionals or registered dietitians. Information on this Site is for general informational purposes only.

Food Allergies: Always check ingredient labels carefully. Manufacturers may change formulations without notice. We cannot guarantee that any recipe is safe for specific allergies or dietary restrictions.

Cross-Contamination: Our recipes are developed in a home kitchen that may contain common allergens including dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.

Substitutions: If you make ingredient substitutions due to allergies or dietary needs, results may differ from the original recipe.

Medical Advice: If you have food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs, consult with your healthcare provider before trying new recipes.

5.3 Nutritional Information Disclaimer

If nutritional information is provided, it is an estimate only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. Values are calculated using online tools and may vary based on:

  • Specific brands used
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Recipe modifications
  • Calculation method

For accurate nutritional information, consult a registered dietitian or use your specific ingredients with a nutritional calculator.

5.4 General Disclaimer

The Site and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components
  • Fitness for a particular purpose

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pin DESSERTS and its owners, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
  • Damages resulting from following recipes or advice on the Site

This includes but is not limited to:

  • Food allergies or adverse reactions
  • Kitchen accidents or injuries
  • Equipment damage
  • Unsatisfactory recipe results

Your use of the Site and recipes is entirely at your own risk.

7. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Amazon, Pinterest, ingredient suppliers, or kitchen equipment retailers). These links are provided for your convenience.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:

  • Content on external websites
  • Privacy practices of third-party sites
  • Products or services offered by third parties

You access third-party websites at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.

8. Comment Policy

We welcome thoughtful comments and community engagement. However, we reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that:

  • Contain spam or advertisements
  • Are abusive, offensive, or harassing
  • Violate others’ privacy or intellectual property
  • Contain false or misleading information
  • Are off-topic or disruptive
  • Violate any laws or regulations

Repeated violations may result in being banned from commenting.

By submitting a comment, you agree that:

  • Your comment may be displayed publicly
  • Your name (or username) and Gravatar will be visible
  • We may use your comment in promotional materials

9. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

If you believe content on Pin DESSERTS infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location on our Site
  • Your contact information (email, phone, address)
  • A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
  • A statement that your notice is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: chloe@pindesserts.com

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pin DESSERTS and its owners, employees, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you submit to the Site

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time
  • Remove any content at our discretion
  • Modify or discontinue any part of the Site without notice

You may stop using the Site at any time.

The following sections survive termination: Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and the country where Pin DESSERTS is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through:

  1. Informal Resolution: First, contact us at chloe@pindesserts.com to attempt resolution
  2. Arbitration or Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration or mediation
  3. Jurisdiction: Legal actions must be brought in courts with jurisdiction over our registered business location in the EU

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pin DESSERTS regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

Email: chloe@pindesserts.com
Website: https://pindesserts.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we may provide additional notice through:

  • A prominent announcement on the homepage
  • Email notification to newsletter subscribers
  • Social media announcement

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

By using Pin DESSERTS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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