Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to the culinary world of Evlin Ardelo. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Evlin Ardelo website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through evlinardelo.com (the "Site"). Please read these Terms carefully before you start using the Site.

The primary purpose of these Terms is to establish a legally binding agreement between you, the user, and Evlin Ardelo. They outline the rules and guidelines that protect both parties and ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all visitors. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of this agreement. This includes your consent to our collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes means you accept and agree to those revisions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

As a user of our Site, you have certain obligations. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. You are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, or overburden the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, uploading viruses or malicious code, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, or engaging in any form of data harvesting or scraping.

Furthermore, you are responsible for ensuring that all content you contribute to the Site, such as comments or reviews, is appropriate, respectful, and accurate. You must not post any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable. You acknowledge that the recipes, photographs, articles, and other intellectual property on the Site are owned by Evlin Ardelo or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. Your use of the Site does not grant you any ownership rights to our content.

By agreeing to these Terms, you commit to using the Site responsibly and respectfully. Failure to comply with these obligations may result in the termination of your access to the Site. Thank you for taking the time to understand your rights and responsibilities.

Acceptance of Terms

User Accounts

Welcome to the Evlin Ardelo community! Creating an account unlocks a world of culinary inspiration, allowing you to save your favorite recipes, create personalized meal plans, and share your own cooking experiences. To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all our food lovers, please review the following guidelines for your user account.

Account Registration Requirements

To register for an Evlin Ardelo account, you must provide accurate and complete information. This helps us create a authentic community and allows for better personalization of your experience.

• A Valid Email Address: This is essential for account verification, communication, and password resets.
• A Unique Username: Choose a name that represents you but does not impersonate another person or entity.
• A Secure Password: Your password must be strong to protect your account.
• Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account, in compliance with international data protection laws.

Your Account Security Responsibilities

Your account's security is a shared responsibility. While we implement robust measures to protect your data on our end, you also play a crucial role.

• Password Strength: Create a password that is difficult to guess. We recommend using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Confidentiality: Never share your password with anyone. Evlin Ardelo staff will never ask for your password.
• Logging Out: Always log out of your account, especially when using a shared or public computer.
• Reporting Suspicious Activity: If you suspect any unauthorized access to your account or notice any strange activity, please contact our support team immediately.

User Conduct and Duties

As a member of our community, we expect all users to contribute positively. Our platform is built on a shared passion for food and respect for fellow cooks.

• Authentic Content: When submitting recipes, reviews, or comments, ensure they are your own original work or properly attributed.
• Respectful Interaction: Engage with other users respectfully. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, hate speech, or bullying of any kind.
• Accuracy and Helpfulness: Recipe reviews and comments should be constructive and relevant, helping others in their culinary journey.
• Compliance with Laws: You agree not to use our service for any unlawful purpose or to post any content that violates applicable laws.

Account Suspension and Termination

To maintain the integrity of our community, Evlin Ardelo reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our terms. Reasons for account suspension or termination include, but are not limited to:

• Violation of our community guidelines or terms of service.
• Engaging in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activities.
• Impersonating another user, person, or entity.
• Spamming other users or the platform with unsolicited content.
• Any attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the Evlin Ardelo website.

We believe in fair process and will typically issue a warning before suspension, except in cases of severe violations. Our goal is to foster a welcoming space for everyone to explore the joy of cooking.

Content Usage Rights

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I'm Evlin, and I pour my heart into creating the recipes and stories you find here. To keep this space joyful and sustainable for everyone, I've put together these simple guidelines about how you can use my content. Please take a moment to read through them. Your respect for my work means the world to me.

Permitted Personal Use

I am delighted to share my creations with you for your personal, non-commercial enjoyment. This means you are welcome to:

• Cook my recipes for yourself, your family, and your friends. That's what they're here for!
• Save recipes by bookmarking the page or using the website's built-in save functions.
• Share my content on a limited basis as outlined in the "Sharing My Content" section below.

The key principle is that my content should not be used in a way that generates income for you or another business without my explicit permission.

Recipe Printing and Adaptation Rights

I know many of us love having a physical copy of a recipe in the kitchen. To accommodate this, I grant you a limited right to print my recipes.

• You may print one copy of a recipe for your personal use in the kitchen.
• This right is for your convenience only and does not permit mass printing or distribution.
• I encourage you to get creative in your kitchen! You are welcome to adapt my recipes to suit your dietary needs or taste preferences (e.g., substituting ingredients, adjusting quantities).

However, when sharing your adaptations online or with a community, clear and prominent attribution is required, as detailed below.

Sharing My Content & Attribution Requirements

Sharing is caring, and I appreciate when you want to spread the word! Proper attribution is crucial to ensure credit goes where it's due. When sharing, please follow these rules:

• Social Media Sharing: You are encouraged to share one or two of my photographs along with a link directly back to the original blog post on my website. Please do not post the full recipe text in your social media caption.
• Linking to My Site: I love when other bloggers or websites link to my work! You may use one of my photos as a preview image when you link back, but please do not reproduce the entire recipe on your site. A brief intro and a direct link are perfect.
• Required Attribution: Any time you share my content, you must provide clear credit. A proper attribution looks like this:
  • Recipe/Photo by Evlin Ardelo from [YourBlogName].com
  • Link directly to the original post.

What Is Not Permitted

To protect the integrity of my work and this blog, the following actions are strictly prohibited without my prior written consent:

• Republishing my content in its entirety on any other website, blog, or digital platform.
• Using my photographs for any commercial purpose, including on another blog, in a product, or in promotional materials.
• Scraping or systematically copying my recipes or content to create a separate database or compilation.
• Recording my recipes for video or audio content (e.g., YouTube videos, podcasts) without a licensing agreement.

Thank you so much for taking the time to understand these guidelines. They help me continue doing what I love—creating delicious recipes and sharing them with you. If you have any questions about these usage rights, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Prohibited Activities

The intellectual property, including all recipes, images, and written content, associated with Evlin Ardelo is protected by copyright and other applicable laws. To ensure a safe, respectful, and legal environment for all, the following activities are strictly prohibited. Engaging in any of these actions may result in legal consequences.

Your access to and use of our content is a privilege, not a right, and is contingent upon your compliance with these prohibitions. We take the protection of our work and our community seriously.

• Illegal or Unlawful Use: You are forbidden from using our website, content, or any services for any purpose that violates local, state, national, or international laws or regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging in fraud, phishing, or any activity that infringes upon the rights of others.
• Content Scraping and Data Mining: The unauthorized copying, scraping, harvesting, extraction, or collection of any content from the Evlin Ardelo website is expressly forbidden. This includes recipes, blog post text, photographs, user comments, and any metadata. You may not use any automated systems, such as bots, spiders, or scripts, to access, monitor, or copy any portion of the site or its content without our prior written consent.
• Spamming and Malicious Activity: Any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of our website or services is prohibited. This includes transmitting any viruses, malware, or other destructive code. Sending unsolicited messages, comments, or "spam" through any website feature is also a direct violation of these terms.
• Posting Harmful or Offensive Content: You are prohibited from posting, transmitting, or submitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, threatening, invasive of privacy, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, harassment, and content that promotes violence or illegal activities.
• Unauthorized Commercial Use: The content on Evlin Ardelo is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use our recipes, photos, or text for any commercial purpose without obtaining a specific license from us. Prohibited commercial uses include, but are not limited to:
  • Republishing our recipes on another website, blog, or social media platform for promotional or monetary gain.
  • Using our content in printed materials, such as cookbooks, magazines, or newsletters.
  • Creating derivative works or products based on our content for sale.
  • Using our name, brand, or content to endorse or promote a product or service.

Furthermore, you are prohibited from engaging in any actions that violate other applicable laws, including but not limited to trademark law, privacy laws, and data protection regulations. Impersonating Evlin Ardelo or any other person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with us, is also strictly forbidden.

We reserve the right to monitor compliance with these terms and to take any action we deem appropriate in response to violations, including the removal of offending content, termination of user access, and pursuing all available legal remedies. By accessing and using the Evlin Ardelo website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these prohibitions.

Intellectual Property

Welcome to Evlin Ardelo. This Intellectual Property Notice outlines the ownership and permitted use of the content found on our website, including all related social media channels and digital properties. By accessing and using our site, you agree to abide by the terms set forth in this notice.

Content Ownership and Copyright
All content published on Evlin Ardelo, unless otherwise explicitly stated, is the exclusive property of Evlin Ardelo or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes, but is not limited to, the website design, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and the overall look and feel of the site. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Evlin Ardelo. You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, distribute, display, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part.

Trademarks
The names "Evlin Ardelo," our logos, and all related graphics, slogans, and trade dress used on this site are trademarks or service marks of Evlin Ardelo. These trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not offered by Evlin Ardelo in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits Evlin Ardelo. All other trademarks not owned by us that appear on the site are the property of their respective owners.

Recipe Rights and Usage
The recipes created and published by Evlin Ardelo, including the specific combination of ingredients, instructions, and accompanying narrative, are copyrighted works. We are thrilled when you wish to share our recipes; however, we require that you adhere to the following guidelines:

• Personal Use: You are welcome to print or save recipes for your personal, non-commercial use.
• Online Sharing: If you wish to share a recipe on your blog, website, or social media, you may only publish the recipe title, your own unique photographic representation of the finished dish, a link back to the original recipe post on Evlin Ardelo, and a short introductory paragraph in your own words.
• Prohibited Actions: You may not republish the full recipe instructions or ingredient list on any digital or print platform. You may not use our recipes for any commercial purpose without our express written permission.

Image and Photography Rights
All photography and imagery displayed on Evlin Ardelo, unless otherwise credited, is the property of Evlin Ardelo and is protected by copyright. The unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of our photographs, including using them on another website, in print, or for any commercial endeavor, is strictly prohibited. If you are interested in licensing our imagery, please contact us for permission.

User-Submitted Content
By submitting content to Evlin Ardelo, including but not limited to, comments, photos, or recipe variations, you grant Evlin Ardelo a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and display that content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the content you submit and that our use of your content will not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party.

We take the protection of our intellectual property seriously. Any unauthorized use of our content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. If you have any questions regarding the use of our content, please contact us for clarification.

Termination

We hope you have a wonderful experience with Evlin Ardelo, but you are free to stop using our services at any time. Similarly, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, or your access to specific features, under certain circumstances.

Account Suspension and Termination by Us
We may take action if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms of Service or any applicable laws, if you create risk or potential legal exposure for us, or if your account remains inactive for an extended period. In most cases, we will provide you with advance notice and an opportunity to rectify the issue. However, we may suspend your account immediately if we detect severe violations, such as fraudulent activity, unauthorized coupon distribution, or actions that threaten the security of our community.

Termination by You
If you wish to delete your account, you can do so directly through your account settings on our website. This process is designed to be straightforward and puts you in control of your data.

Consequences of Termination
Upon termination of your account, for any reason, the following will occur:

• Your right to access and use the Evlin Ardelo platform will immediately cease.
• All licenses and rights granted to you under these Terms will terminate.
• You will lose access to any saved recipes, meal plans, or profile information associated with your account.
• We will begin the process of deleting your personal data from our active databases, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please note that some anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes.

Survival of Terms
Certain provisions of these Terms are designed to endure beyond the termination of our relationship. Even after your account is closed, the following sections will remain in effect:

• Intellectual Property Rights
• Disclaimer of Warranties
• Limitation of Liability
• Indemnification
• Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
• This Termination section

Thank you for being a part of the Evlin Ardelo community. We appreciate your trust and are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent experience for all our users.

Governing Law

This Governing Law section establishes the legal framework for interpreting these Terms and for resolving any disputes that may arise between you, the user ("User"), and Evlin Ardelo ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, content, and services, you irrevocably agree that the laws of the jurisdiction specified below, without regard to its conflict of law principles, will govern these Terms and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Evlin Ardelo.

Governing Jurisdiction

These Terms and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore. This choice of jurisdiction applies regardless of your place of residence or the location from which you access our services.

Dispute Resolution Process

Our goal is to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently. Accordingly, you and Evlin Ardelo agree to the following dispute resolution process:

• Informal Negotiations: Prior to initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us directly at our designated contact address to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. This initial communication must include a written description of the claim and the specific relief sought. If we are unable to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of receiving your notice, you may then proceed to the formal arbitration process outlined below.
• Binding Arbitration: Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in accordance with its Arbitration Rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be Singapore. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

Arbitration Procedures

The arbitration will be conducted under the rules and procedures of the SIAC, which are incorporated by reference. Key terms of the arbitration agreement include:

• Confidentiality: The arbitration proceedings, including any hearings and the award, shall be confidential.
• Arbitrator's Powers: The arbitrator will have the authority to grant any remedy or relief that would be available in a court of law, solely on an individual basis.
• Class Action Waiver: You and Evlin Ardelo agree that each may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.
• Costs: Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the SIAC's rules, unless otherwise stated in these Terms.

This Governing Law section limits your legal rights and requires you to resolve disputes through binding, individual arbitration. You have the right to opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of accepting these Terms by notifying us in writing. If you do not opt out, you are agreeing to this mandatory dispute resolution process.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, we encourage you to reach out to us. Your understanding of our policies is important, and we are here to provide clarification.

Please direct all inquiries related to these terms to our legal and administrative team at [email protected]. For the swiftest and most accurate response, kindly use the subject line "Terms of Service Query" in your email. This ensures your message is routed correctly and handled with priority.

When you contact us, please provide a detailed description of your question or the specific section of the terms you wish to discuss. Including relevant information will help us understand your request completely and provide a thorough and helpful response.

Our team strives to acknowledge receipt of your inquiry within two (2) business days. While we aim to provide a substantive response as quickly as possible, please allow up to ten (10) business days for a full resolution or detailed reply, depending on the complexity of the matter. We appreciate your patience as we work to address your concerns carefully and accurately.

Please note that communication via email does not constitute legal notice unless specifically required by the terms of a separate agreement. This contact channel is dedicated to helping our users and should not be used for general customer support, for which separate contact details are provided elsewhere on our website.