Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

Welcome to Fond & Flame. By accessing or using this website (fondflame.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

1. Recipe & Nutritional Disclaimer

The recipes, cooking instructions, and nutritional information provided on Fond & Flame are for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.

Use at Your Own Risk

You assume all risks associated with preparing and consuming recipes from this site. We are not liable for any adverse outcomes, including but not limited to foodborne illness, allergic reactions, injuries, or property damage.

Food Safety

You are responsible for following proper food safety practices, including safe food handling, storage, and cooking temperatures. We are not liable for foodborne illness or injury resulting from the preparation or consumption of any recipe.

Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Nutritional information and ingredient lists are estimates. We cannot guarantee that recipes are free from allergens or suitable for specific dietary needs. Always verify ingredients and consult with a healthcare professional if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information provided with recipes is calculated using standard ingredient databases and is intended as an estimate only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on specific brands and products used, preparation methods and portion sizes, ingredient substitutions, and measurement accuracy.

Not Medical Advice: This information is not intended as medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized nutritional guidance.

Cooking Risks

Cooking involves inherent risks including burns, cuts, and other injuries. Use proper safety equipment and exercise caution when following any recipe or technique. Results may vary based on ingredient quality, equipment used, altitude, humidity, and individual technique.

Equipment & Technique

Equipment recommendations and cooking techniques are provided as educational guidance only. We are not responsible for injuries resulting from improper equipment use, equipment malfunctions or defects, damage to property from cooking activities, or results that differ from those described. Always follow manufacturer instructions for equipment use and safety guidelines.

2. Affiliate Disclosure & FTC Compliance

Affiliate Links & Material Connections

Fond & Flame participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and CJ Affiliate. This means we earn commissions when you click on certain links on this site and make a purchase.

What This Means for You

• When you purchase a product through an affiliate link, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale (typically 1–8% depending on the product category)
• This does not increase the price you pay — the retailer covers the commission cost
• We only recommend products we believe will add value to your cooking
• Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate partnerships

Where Affiliate Links Appear

• Recipe Equipment sections (cookware, thermometers, kitchen tools)
• Recipe Ingredients sections (specialty items only, not common pantry staples)
• Foundation pages (equipment guides, cookbook recommendations)
• Bookshelf page (cookbook recommendations)

If you see a product recommendation in a recipe or guide, assume it may be an affiliate link unless stated otherwise.

How Affiliate Commissions Support This Site

Affiliate revenue helps support the ongoing development of free recipe content, technique guides, and educational resources on Fond & Flame. We do not charge for access to recipes or content — affiliate commissions allow us to keep the site free and ad-free.

We recommend products based on quality and performance, relevance to the recipe or technique, value for the price point, and availability. We do not recommend products solely because they offer higher commission rates.

3. Content Ownership & Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Fond & Flame. All rights reserved.

All content on this website, including but not limited to recipes, photographs, text, graphics, logos, and educational materials, is the property of Fond & Flame and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Permitted Use — You May:

• Print recipes for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to recipes on social media
• Cook recipes for personal consumption or to serve to family and friends
• Save recipes to your personal recipe collection or meal planning apps

Prohibited Use — You May Not:

• Republish, reproduce, or distribute recipes or content on other websites, blogs, or publications without written permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without significant modification and attribution
• Remove copyright notices or attribute content to another source
• Scrape, copy, or aggregate content using automated tools or bots
• Use content in AI training datasets without explicit written permission
• Modify recipes and republish them as your own original work without attribution

Sharing & Attribution

If you wish to share a recipe excerpt (up to 3 ingredients or 1 method step) on your own website, blog, or social media, you must provide a clear, prominent link back to the original recipe on Fond & Flame, include attribution ("Recipe from Fond & Flame (fondflame.com)"), and not reproduce the full recipe.

For permission to republish full recipes or use content in commercial projects, contact us at privacy@fondflame.com.

DMCA Takedown Process

If you believe content on Fond & Flame infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA takedown notice to privacy@fondflame.com with identification of the copyrighted work, the infringing material and its URL, your contact information, a statement of good faith belief, and your signature. We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 48 hours.

4. User-Generated Content

By posting a comment, review, rating, or other content on Fond & Flame, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your contribution in any media format.

You represent that you own or have permission to post the content, that it does not infringe on any third-party rights, that it does not contain harmful or offensive material, and that you are at least 13 years old (or have parental consent if under 18).

Prohibited Content

User comments may not contain:

• Hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language
• Spam, advertising, or unsolicited commercial messages
• Personal attacks, abusive language, or threats
• Misinformation or dangerous advice (e.g., unsafe food handling practices)
• Links to malicious websites or malware
• Plagiarized content or copyright infringement

Violations may result in comment removal, account suspension, or reporting to appropriate authorities. We are not responsible for user-generated content and do not endorse opinions expressed by users.

5. Third-Party Links & Services

Fond & Flame contains links to external websites, including affiliate partner sites (Amazon, ShareASale merchants, CJ Affiliate merchants), YouTube videos embedded in recipes, reference materials, and ingredient suppliers.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of third-party websites, products or services purchased through affiliate links, privacy policies of external sites, or changes to third-party websites after we link to them.

Recipe pages include embedded YouTube videos for educational purposes. These videos are hosted by YouTube, subject to YouTube's Terms of Service, and not owned or controlled by Fond & Flame. We are not responsible for video content accuracy, availability, or advertisements shown in embedded videos.

6. Privacy & Data Collection

Your use of Fond & Flame is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key points:

• We use cookies and analytics to improve site performance and understand user behavior
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• User accounts are optional — you can browse recipes without creating an account
• Email addresses are only used for account-related communications

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fond & Flame and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the website
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in recipes, nutritional information, or content
• Food safety issues, allergic reactions, injuries, or property damage resulting from recipe preparation
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Third-party content, links, or products
• Interruption or termination of service

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to access the site in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim (which is $0 for free content).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

No Warranties

Fond & Flame is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that content is accurate, complete, or reliable. You use the site at your own risk.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fond & Flame and its owners, operators, contributors, affiliates, and partners from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to your use or misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms of Service, your violation of any third-party rights, content you post or submit, or your negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of the site.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Fond & Flame shall be resolved exclusively in the applicable state or federal courts. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide notice by posting a prominent notice on the homepage and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of Fond & Flame after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the site. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

11. Account Terms

If you create an account on Fond & Flame, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password, all activity that occurs under your account, and notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, fraudulent or abusive activity, or extended periods of inactivity. You may delete your account at any time by contacting privacy@fondflame.com.

12. Severability & Entire Agreement

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

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fond & Flame regarding your use of the site.

13. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us at privacy@fondflame.com.

For copyright infringement claims (DMCA), please use the process outlined in Section 3. For privacy-related inquiries, see our Privacy Policy.