Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 12, 2026

Welcome to TwirlTaste (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of twirltaste.com (the “Site”), including all content, features, and services offered by TwirlTaste. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About TwirlTaste

TwirlTaste is a personal food blog operated by Merry, dedicated to sharing approachable recipes, kitchen tips, and stories that celebrate the joy of home cooking. The Site is intended for a U.S. audience and is designed for informational and entertainment purposes only.

2. Eligibility

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian. The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to use the Site.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review these Terms periodically for updates.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of TwirlTaste or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• Personal Use: You may access and use the Site and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may print or download recipes for your own use, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
• Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without our prior written permission. Unauthorized use of the Site’s content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
• User Submissions: If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Site, you grant TwirlTaste a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

6. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site
• Use any automated means (such as robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available

7. Newsletter Subscription

• Subscription: You may subscribe to our newsletter by providing your email address. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails from TwirlTaste related to recipes, updates, and other content.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
• Privacy: Your email address and any other personal information provided are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

• The Site and all content, recipes, and information are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• TwirlTaste makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any recipes, nutritional information, or other content on the Site.
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. You are responsible for ensuring that any recipes or information are suitable for your dietary needs and health conditions. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any dietary or health concerns.

9. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, TwirlTaste and its owner, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
• This includes, but is not limited to, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays, computer viruses, loss of data, or loss of profits.
• Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TwirlTaste, its owner, contributors, affiliates, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience or reference (such as social media platforms). TwirlTaste is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites. Accessing any third-party website is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review the Privacy Policy for more details.

13. Copyright Infringement (DMCA Policy)

If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). Your notice should include:

• A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
• The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on the Site
• Your contact information (name, address, email, and phone number)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
• Your electronic or physical signature

Send DMCA notices to [email protected] or via our Contact Page. We will respond promptly to valid notices and remove infringing content as required by law.

14. Termination

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that is harmful to the Site or its users.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TwirlTaste regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or the Site, please contact us:

• By email: [email protected]
• Via our Contact Page

19. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms by TwirlTaste shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent.

21. International Use

TwirlTaste is intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representations that the Site or its content is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

Thank you for visiting TwirlTaste! We hope you enjoy our recipes and community. By using our Site, you agree to these Terms of Service and help us maintain a safe, respectful, and inspiring space for all food lovers.