Terms of Service

Last updated: December 27, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Shelf Recipes, a unique culinary platform based in Morocco, where we harness the power of AI to bring you an array of recipes, culinary tips, and engaging content. By accessing or using Shelf Recipes, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

Please note that all recipes, content, and interactions on Shelf Recipes are generated or influenced by artificial intelligence (AI). This means:

Recipes: Generated by AI to provide a diverse and innovative cooking experience.
Tips and Guides: AI-crafted to offer insights and enhance your culinary skills.
Community Interaction: AI may play a role in moderating or generating responses to foster a dynamic community environment.

All content on Shelf Recipes is under continuous supervision and monitoring, ensuring quality, relevance, and adherence to our community standards. This includes not only the generation and publication of content but also the review and management of all contributions, possibly with the assistance of AI image analysis:

AI Monitoring

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website, where you can:

Discover AI-generated recipes and cooking techniques,
Share your culinary creations,
Connect with a community of food enthusiasts,
Learn through AI-curated guides and tutorials,
Plan meals, and
Participate in AI-influenced community challenges and events.

We encourage an environment of creativity, innovation, and mutual learning. However, your use of Shelf Recipes is subject to certain conditions detailed in these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully to understand your rights, obligations, and the rules governing the use of our AI-driven services.

Remember, these Terms may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes, but it’s always a good practice to review these Terms periodically.

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or your use of Shelf Recipes, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Contact Form: https://shelfrecipes.com/contact-us

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Shelf Recipes website (“Website”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), including any future modifications. If you are using our Website on behalf of an organization or entity, you affirm that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2.1 Agreement to Terms

Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old, or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use our services. By using Shelf Recipes, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
Consent: Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.

2.2 Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your consent to such changes. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of major changes through email or by posting a notice on our Website.

2.3 Account Creation

By creating an account, you agree to these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that all information provided during account creation is accurate and up-to-date.

2.4 Legal Compliance

Your use of the Website must not violate any applicable laws, including copyright or trademark laws.

2.5 Electronic Communications

By using our services, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

2.6 Binding Nature

These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Shelf Recipes. They govern your access to and use of our Website and constitute the entire agreement between us concerning your use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements between you and Shelf Recipes.

2.7 Limitations on Use

Use of the Website is personal to you, and you may not use the Website for commercial purposes without express written consent from Shelf Recipes, except as permitted under these Terms.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To fully access and use certain features of Shelf Recipes, you may be required to create an account. Account creation requires you to provide certain personal information, such as your name, email address, and potentially a password.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
Your account is personal to you and you may not share your account credentials with others. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Security

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. We will not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account, either with or without your knowledge.
You may be held liable for losses incurred by Shelf Recipes or another party due to someone else using your account or password.

3.3 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for all content you post and activity that occurs under your account, including maintaining the security of your password.
If you believe that your account is no longer secure, please change your password immediately and contact us.

3.4 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and prevent access to the Website at our sole discretion, without prior notice or liability, for any reason including, but not limited to, if you breach these Terms of Service or if we suspect fraudulent activity.
You can delete your account at any time by following the instructions on the Website or by contacting us. Note that deleting your account may not immediately remove all your data from our servers, as we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

3.5 Account Information

We will handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

3.6 Multiple Accounts

Creating multiple accounts for the same user is not allowed unless explicitly permitted by Shelf Recipes for specific reasons (e.g., for testing purposes with our consent).

3.7 Account Obligations

By creating an account, you agree not to use Shelf Recipes for any unlawful or prohibited purposes. You must not, in the use of the service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content on Shelf Recipes, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Shelf Recipes or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property laws.
The trademarks, logos, and service marks (“Marks”) displayed on the Website are the property of Shelf Recipes or other third parties. You are not permitted to use these Marks without our prior written consent.

4.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms.
No part of the Website or its content may be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.

4.3 User Content

When you submit content to Shelf Recipes, including but not limited to recipes, comments, and images (“User Content”), you retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in that User Content.
By submitting User Content, you grant Shelf Recipes a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Website and our business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Website in any media formats and through any media channels.

4.4 Restrictions

You must not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Website or any part of it, except as expressly permitted by law.
You must not remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices from the Website or materials originating from the Website.

4.5 Infringement Notifications

If you believe that any content on Shelf Recipes infringes your copyright, you can send us a notice of infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or equivalent local laws. We will respond to valid notices by removing or disabling access to the infringing material.

4.6 Third-Party Content

The Website may contain content owned or licensed by third parties. Such content is subject to the rights of those third parties, and you must respect those rights accordingly.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Submission of Content

Shelf Recipes allows users to submit, upload, post, or share content such as recipes, comments, photos, and other materials (“User Content”). When you provide User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Shelf Recipes to use all intellectual property rights in such content in the manner contemplated by these Terms.
- The User Content does not infringe any third party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.
- The User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.

5.2 License to User Content

By posting User Content on Shelf Recipes, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as translations, adaptations, or other changes we deem necessary), communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display, and distribute such content for the purposes of operating, promoting, and improving our Website. This license persists even if you stop using our services unless you delete your User Content or your account.

5.3 Ownership and Removal

You retain ownership of your User Content, but you acknowledge that Shelf Recipes has no obligation to retain your User Content and may remove it at any time in our sole discretion.

5.4 Content Moderation

We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, or edit User Content. We may remove or refuse to display any User Content that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5.5 User Conduct

You agree not to post User Content that:
- Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable;
- Contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.
- Impersonates any person or entity or otherwise misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity;
- Violates or encourages others to violate any applicable law or regulation.

5.6 Responsibility for User Content

You are solely responsible for the User Content that you post. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and we expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User Content.

5.7 User Content Limitations

We reserve the right to limit the amount and type of User Content that you can post, store, or share on Shelf Recipes.

6. Prohibited Activities

6.1 General Restrictions

While using Shelf Recipes, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Violating Laws: Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation (including, without limitation, any laws regarding the export of data or software to and from the US or other countries).
Harmful Actions: Attempt to harm, disrupt, or interfere with the Website, including but not limited to, using viruses, worms, or any code of a destructive nature.
Unauthorized Access: Access or attempt to access the Website by any means other than through the interface provided by Shelf Recipes, including accessing data not intended for you or logging onto a server or account that you are not authorized to access.
Security Breaches: Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any Shelf Recipes system or network or breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization.
Data Extraction: Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website.
Impersonation: Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Shelf Recipes, a Shelf Recipes employee, another user, or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses or screen names associated with any of the foregoing).
Interference with Service: Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Website.
Malicious Use: Engage in any harassing, threatening, intimidating, predatory, or stalking conduct.

6.2 Content Restrictions

Intellectual Property: Do not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website, use of the Website, or access to the Website without express written permission by us.
Inappropriate Content: Post, upload, or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable.
False Information: Provide false, misleading or inaccurate information to Shelf Recipes or to any other user.

6.3 Commercial Misuse

Commercial Use: Do not use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent, except where such uses are expressly permitted by these Terms.
Advertising: Do not advertise or offer to sell goods or services except in areas specifically designated for such purposes on the Website.

6.4 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this section, including without limitation, removing the offending content from the Website, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting you to law enforcement authorities.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

7.1 External Links

The Shelf Recipes Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links only for your convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party websites.
By accessing third-party websites through our links, you acknowledge and agree that Shelf Recipes is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources.

7.2 Third-Party Services

Sometimes, we might integrate or offer access to services provided by third parties. This includes, but is not limited to, social media plugins, payment processors, or analytics services.
Your interaction with any third-party content or service is solely between you and the third party, and we are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of these services.

7.3 Disclaimer

We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the Website or any hyperlinked website or featured in any banner or other advertising.
We will not be a party to or in any way responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.

7.4 User Responsibility

It’s your responsibility to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit or use.
You should be aware that these third parties may use their own cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about you.

7.5 Linking to Shelf Recipes

If you wish to link to our Website, you may do so without express permission, provided that the link does not portray Shelf Recipes or our products or services in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive manner. However, you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists.
We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

7.6 Liability

Shelf Recipes will not be liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites or services. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction.

8. Privacy and Cookies

8.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. We have a separate Privacy Policy that outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using Shelf Recipes, you consent to our practices as described in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed at shelfrecipes.com/privacy-policy/.

8.2 Use of Cookies

Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and provide secure access to our services. Our use of cookies is detailed in our Privacy Policy.
Cookie Consent: By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can control or opt out of cookies through your browser settings, but this might affect the functionality of the Website.

8.3 Data Collection

We collect personal data when you register an account, submit content, or interact with our services. This data might include your name, email address, and other details you provide.
We also collect non-personal data like usage statistics, which helps us improve our service.

8.4 Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent. However, we may share information with third parties to provide or improve our services, for example, with service providers who work on our behalf.

8.6 Third-Party Privacy Practices

Please note that third-party services or websites linked to Shelf Recipes have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices employed by these third parties.

8.7 Your Rights

Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

8.8 Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take the necessary actions.

8.9 Changes to Privacy Practices

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top of the policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 General Disclaimer

The use of Shelf Recipes’ services, including all content, features, and functionality, is at your sole risk. The services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

9.2 No Warranties

Shelf Recipes expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
- The services will meet your specific requirements or expectations;
- The services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
- The results that may be obtained from the use of the services will be accurate or reliable;
- The quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you through the services will meet your expectations;
- Any errors in the software will be corrected.

9.3 User Content

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any User Content or other information provided through the services, and you rely on such information at your own risk.

9.4 External Sites and Content

Any external sites or content linked to from Shelf Recipes are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or reliability.

9.5 Internet Delays

You acknowledge that accessing and using our services involves inherent risks associated with internet connectivity. We are not responsible for any delays, delivery failures, or other damage resulting from such problems.

9.6 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the services complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

9.7 Limitation on Advice

Any advice, guidance, or information received through Shelf Recipes should not be relied upon for personal, medical, legal, or financial decisions. Always consult with professionals for advice specific to your situation.

9.8 Beta Services

If you use any beta features or services, you understand that these may contain bugs, errors, or other issues, and we offer no warranty for these services whatsoever.

9.9 Applicability

This disclaimer applies to the fullest extent permitted by law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Shelf Recipes, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services;
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the services;
- Any content obtained from the services;
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

10.2 Direct Damages

In any case, our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, including negligence, or otherwise) will not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using the services within the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

10.3 User Responsibility

You agree that you are solely responsible for your use of the services and any damages that may result from your actions. You assume all risks associated with your use of the services, your interaction with other users, and your reliance on content posted by users.

10.4 No Liability for Third Parties

We are not liable for the actions, content, information, or data of third parties, and you release us from any claims and damages, known or unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with any claim you have against any such third parties.

10.5 Statute of Limitations

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the services or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

10.6 Exclusions and Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. However, this limitation of liability shall be applied to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation.

11. Indemnification

11.1 Agreement to Indemnify

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shelf Recipes, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Website or services, including any use under your account by any person whether or not authorized by you;
- Your violation of these Terms of Service or any law or the rights of a third party;
- Your User Content or any content that is submitted via your account, including, but not limited to, any misleading, false, or inaccurate information;
- Any other party’s access and use of the services with your unique username, password, or other appropriate security code.

11.2 Indemnification Process

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and in such case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.

11.3 Notification Requirement

You will promptly notify Shelf Recipes of any third-party claim that you become aware of and which may be subject to this indemnification obligation.

11.4 Survival

The indemnification obligations in this section will survive any termination or expiration of these Terms or your use of the Website or services.

11.5 No Waiver

Your indemnification obligations under this section do not constitute a waiver by Shelf Recipes of any other rights or remedies we may have under these Terms or by law.

12. Governing Law

12.1 Applicable Law

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, existence, negotiation, validity, termination, or enforceability (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Morocco, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between Shelf Recipes and you for any purpose concerning these Terms or the parties’ obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Morocco.
By using Shelf Recipes, you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

12.3 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, we encourage you to first contact us to resolve any issues amicably.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to these Terms or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by a recognized mediation service in Morocco, before resorting to litigation.

12.4 Waiver of Class Actions

You agree that any claims or disputes must be resolved in individual actions, and you waive the right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration against Shelf Recipes.

12.5 Limitation on Time to File Claims

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues, otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.

12.6 Compliance with Laws

Your use of the services must comply with all applicable laws, including those of Morocco and your country of residence.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your relationship with Shelf Recipes at any time by closing your account or by ceasing to use our services. If you have an account, you can do this by following the instructions provided in your account settings or by contacting us.

13.2 Termination by Shelf Recipes

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms of Service;
- Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies;
- Discontinuation or material modification to the services, or any part thereof;
- Unexpected technical or security issues or problems;
- Extended periods of inactivity (as determined by us in our sole discretion);
- Engagement in fraudulent or illegal activities;
- Non-payment of any fees associated with our services, if applicable.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Termination may result in the deletion of your account or access to your account, including all associated User Content. We are not obligated to retain any information or User Content after termination.
Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, but the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, such as Ownership, Warranty Disclaimers, Indemnity, and Limitations of Liability, will remain in effect.

13.4 User Content Post-Termination

After termination, you understand and agree that we may retain or delete your User Content at our sole discretion, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

13.5 Refunds

Termination does not entitle you to any refund of any payments made to us, except as may be expressly provided in our refund policy, if applicable.

13.6 Legal Remedies

Termination of your access to the Website or services does not limit any of Shelf Recipes’ other rights or remedies at law or in equity.

14. Feedback and Suggestions

14.1 Submission of Feedback

We welcome and encourage feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements to our services (“Feedback”). You may provide Feedback by contacting us via email, our contact form, or through other means we provide for such communication.

14.2 Ownership of Feedback

By providing Feedback, you grant Shelf Recipes a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, sub-licensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such Feedback in any manner, including for commercial purposes, without any obligation to compensate you or provide you with credit.

14.3 No Confidentiality

Any Feedback you submit is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. Shelf Recipes is not under any obligation of confidentiality, express or implied, with respect to the Feedback.

14.4 Use of Feedback

We may use the Feedback to improve, enhance, or otherwise modify our services, without any obligation to you. We are not responsible for any ideas similar to your Feedback which may already be under development or consideration by Shelf Recipes or subsequently developed by Shelf Recipes.

14.5 No Obligation

Shelf Recipes does not have any obligation to consider, respond to, implement, or acknowledge any Feedback you may provide.

14.6 Indemnity for Feedback

You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to submit the Feedback and grant the licenses described here, and that the Feedback does not infringe upon the rights of any third party or violate any laws.

15. Data and User Information

15.1 Collection of Information

We collect various types of information when you interact with Shelf Recipes, including personal information you provide when you register an account, submit content, or communicate with us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on data collection practices.

15.2 Use of Information

We use the information collected to operate, maintain, and improve our services, to personalize your experience, and to communicate with you. This may include sending you service announcements, administrative messages, and marketing communications.

15.3 Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

15.5 User Data Control

You may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us, and we will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

15.6 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in our Privacy Policy. However, we may retain certain data for longer periods when required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or as part of our records retention policy.

15.7 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction. If you are located outside Morocco and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to Morocco and process it there.

15.8 Compliance with Laws

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

16. Special Conditions for Ads and Affiliates

16.1 Advertising

Control over Ads: We may display advertisements and promotions from third parties on the Shelf Recipes Website. These third-party advertisers are responsible for ensuring that their materials comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Ad Content: We do not endorse or control the content of these advertisements, and we are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, products, or services advertised on or through our services.
Ad Revenue: We may earn revenue from these advertisements based on user interactions or purchases made through these ads.

16.2 Affiliate Links

Affiliate Programs: Shelf Recipes may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases or actions when you click on links to other websites from our Website.
Disclosure: We aim to be transparent about our affiliate relationships. Links to affiliate partners may be clearly marked or otherwise indicated.
No Endorsement: The presence of affiliate links on our site does not constitute an endorsement of the linked website or the products/services it offers.

16.3 Conditions for Ad and Affiliate Partners

Compliance: Advertisers and affiliates must comply with our policies and these Terms. We reserve the right to reject or remove any advertisement or affiliate link that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.
User Interaction: Interaction with any advertisement or affiliate link is at your own risk. We are not liable for any damage or loss arising from such interactions.

16.4 Use of Cookies for Ads

Tracking: Advertisers and affiliate partners might use cookies or other tracking technologies to track the effectiveness of their campaigns. These are controlled by third parties, and you should refer to their privacy policies for more information.

16.5 Prohibited Practices

Deceptive Ads: We prohibit deceptive or misleading advertisements. This includes ads that disguise their nature or mislead users about the product or service being offered.
Unwanted Content: Ads or affiliate content that promote illegal activities, hate speech, or content that is offensive or harmful are not allowed.

16.6 User Responsibility

Due Diligence: It is your responsibility to evaluate the credibility and reliability of any product or service advertised or linked from Shelf Recipes.
Purchase Decisions: Decisions to purchase or engage with products or services through our advertising or affiliate links are made at your own risk.

17. Force Majeure

17.1 Definition

“Force Majeure” refers to any event beyond the reasonable control of Shelf Recipes, including but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, war, riots, civil unrest, terrorism, strikes or other labor disputes, embargoes, government orders or actions, cyber attacks, pandemics, or any other event that is beyond our control.

17.2 Effect of Force Majeure

Shelf Recipes will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is due to a Force Majeure event.

17.3 Notification

If a Force Majeure event occurs, we will attempt to notify you as soon as reasonably possible of the nature and expected duration of the event.

17.4 Suspension of Obligations

During the period of a Force Majeure event, the obligations of Shelf Recipes under these Terms will be suspended. We will use reasonable efforts to find a solution by which our obligations may be performed despite the Force Majeure event.

17.5 Termination

If the Force Majeure event continues for an extended period (e.g., more than thirty (30) days), either party may terminate this agreement by giving written notice to the other party. However, this does not affect any rights or remedies which have already accrued to either party.

17.6 No Liability

We shall not be liable for any losses, damages, costs, or expenses that you or any third party may suffer as a result of a Force Majeure event, including but not limited to, any delays, interruption, or failure of our services.

17.7 Resumption of Service

Once the Force Majeure event has passed, we will make every effort to resume normal operations and fulfill our obligations as soon as it is practical to do so.

18. Changes to Terms

18.1 Right to Modify

Shelf Recipes reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, update, or replace any part of these Terms of Service at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes.

18.2 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any material changes to these Terms either by posting the new Terms on this page with a revision date or by sending an email to the last email address you provided to us. In some cases, we may provide notice by posting a prominent notice on our Website or through our services.

18.3 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of or access to our Website or services following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

18.4 Objection to Changes

If you do not agree to the modified terms for any reason, you should stop using Shelf Recipes and, if you have an account, delete it or contact us to have it deleted.

18.5 Effective Date

Changes to these Terms are effective immediately upon posting, unless we specify a different effective date for the changes.

18.6 Exceptions

If we revise these Terms and you continue to use Shelf Recipes after such changes, you are agreeing to be bound by the revised terms. However, if you have previously placed an order or entered into a contract with us, the Terms in effect at the time of the order or contract will apply to that transaction unless we notify you otherwise.

18.7 Modifications to the Service

We may also change or discontinue any aspect, content, or feature of Shelf Recipes, at any time, without notice to you.

19. Entire Agreement

19.1 Comprehensive Agreement

These Terms of Service, including any documents referenced herein (such as our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and Shelf Recipes with respect to your use of our Website and services. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Shelf Recipes.

19.2 No Oral Modifications

No oral or written information or advice given by Shelf Recipes or its authorized representatives shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of these Terms unless it is set forth in a document explicitly amending these Terms.

19.3 Waiver

The failure of Shelf Recipes to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.

19.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.

19.5 Integration

All amendments or modifications to these Terms must be made in writing and signed by both parties. However, we can amend these Terms as described in the “Changes to Terms“ section without a separate signature.

19.6 Interpretation

Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or extent of any section.

19.7 Language

In case of any discrepancy between the English version of these Terms and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

19.8 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without Shelf Recipes’ prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms, without such consent, will be null and void. Shelf Recipes may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction.

20. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, our Website, or any of our services, please contact us using the following methods:
- Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
- Contact Form: You can submit your inquiries through our contact form available at https://shelfrecipes.com/contact-us/.
We aim to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner, but please understand that response times may vary depending on the volume of inquiries we receive.
If you have issues with privacy or security, please reference our Privacy Policy for specific contact details related to those concerns.
When contacting us, please provide sufficient detail so that we can efficiently address your concern or respond to your query.
We reserve the right to update this contact information at any time. Please check back periodically to ensure you have our most current contact details.