Last Updated: September 29, 2025
Welcome to SporkTales (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Website”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of sporktales.com (the “Site”). By visiting, browsing, or using the Site in any way, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using SporkTales, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
2. Eligibility
This Website is intended for individuals aged 13 years or older. By accessing or using SporkTales, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 13, you may not use the site or provide any personal information.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use SporkTales only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or user data
You are solely responsible for your use of the site and any content you share or submit.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on SporkTales, including recipes, images, text, graphics, logos, design elements, and other materials, is the property of SporkTales or its licensors and is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may view, print, and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
- You may not copy, distribute, reproduce, or exploit any part of the site without prior written permission.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit any comments, feedback, suggestions, recipes, or other content (“User Content”) to the site, you agree to the following:
- You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish, and display your content in connection with the site.
- You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any third-party rights, contain unlawful material, or infringe any intellectual property.
- We reserve the right to remove or edit any user content at our discretion.
6. External Links & Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
- We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or practices.
- Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk, and their terms and privacy policies will apply.
7. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
SporkTales may display third-party advertisements through platforms such as Google AdSense. These ads may be based on your browsing history and interests.
We may also include affiliate links within our content. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us keep our content free and high-quality.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
All content on SporkTales — including recipes, articles, tips, and recommendations — is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
- We do not guarantee that all recipes or cooking techniques will produce identical results.
- You are responsible for ensuring that the ingredients and methods you use are safe for your dietary needs and preferences.
- Any reliance you place on the content is strictly at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SporkTales and its owners, partners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:
- Your use of or inability to use the site
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content
- Any linked third-party services or websites
- Personal injury, food-related illness, or damages resulting from recipes or advice shared on the site
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SporkTales, its owners, affiliates, contributors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the site.
11. Privacy & Data Use
Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the site, you consent to our data collection, use, and disclosure practices as described in that policy.
12. Termination of Use
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the site, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://sporktales.com
