TERMS AND CONDITIONS

www.amanikhazaal.com

Effective date: 25^th February 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.amanikhazaal.com (the “Website”), a premier destination for chef-created and photographed recipes. This Website is owned and operated by Amani Khazaal, located in Sydney, Australia, and serves a global audience with content available in multiple languages.

By accessing our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”), and other policies posted on our website. These Terms govern your use of our Website and its features, including account creation, commenting, subscribing to our newsletter, and contacting us through our form. Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.

2. Definition of Terms

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

• “Content” refers to all text, images, recipes, and any other material posted on the Website.
• “User,” “You,” and “Your” refer to any individual who accesses or uses the Website.
• “We,” “Us,” and “Our” refer to Amani Khazaal and the Website’s administrative team.
• “Affiliate Links” are links to products or services for which we receive a commission through the Amazon Associates program.
• “Services” encompass all functionalities provided by the Website, including but not limited to recipe sharing, commenting, and newsletter subscription.

3. Content Accuracy and Safety

• While we strive to provide accurate recipes, cooking instructions, and related content on our site, we are not responsible for the outcomes of any recipes attempted by users or for the accuracy of any user-submitted content.
• Users must exercise their judgment and take precautions when cooking, including adhering to food safety guidelines. We are not liable for any health issues or damages resulting from the preparation or consumption of food based on recipes or information obtained from the website.

4. User Account and Registration

To access certain features of the Website, such as saving your favourite recipes, commenting on recipes, and subscribing to our newsletter, you may be required to create an account. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.

5. Content on the Website

The Website and its content, including but not limited to recipes, photographs, and articles, are the exclusive property of Amani Khazaal or are used with permission from their respective owners. The Website provides users with access to a rich collection of resources for personal and non-commercial use. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Website.

6. Use of the Website

You are granted a limited license to access and make personal use of the Website. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the Website or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. The Website or any portion of the Website may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written consent from us.

7. Recipe Attribution and Sharing

• When users share or repost recipes from the website on other platforms or social media, they must provide clear attribution to the website and the original author (if applicable), including a link back to the original recipe page on the website.
• Modification or adaptation of recipes for sharing or publication must also include a note of the changes made and attribution to the original source on this website.

8. Privacy Policy Reference

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is accessible via a link from the Website’s homepage, outlines the types of personal information we collect when you use our services, how we use this information, and the steps we take to protect your privacy. By agreeing to these Terms, you also acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy.

9. Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer

Please refer to the Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer Policy for more information on this section.

10. User Conduct

We expect all users of Amani Khazaal’s food blog to engage respectfully and constructively with the website and its community. Users are prohibited from posting content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Additionally, users must not:

• Engage in any activity that disrupts the website or its services.
• Post or transmit any form of malware or spam.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or the website’s backend systems.
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws.
• Use the website’s content, including recipes and photographs, for commercial purposes without obtaining a license or written permission from this website owner. This includes, but is not limited to, selling recipes, photographs, or compilations of website content, or using website content to promote other commercial ventures.

Violations of these guidelines may result in the termination of your account and access to the website.

11. User-Generated Content

Users may post content, including comments, photos, and other materials, on Amani Khazaal’s food blog. By posting content, you grant the website a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish the content you submit; and that the posting of your content on or through the website does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademarks, or any other rights of any third party.

12. Copyright and Trademark Information

All content included on Amani Khazaal’s food blog, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the site, is the property of Amani Khazaal or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends, or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Amani Khazaal does not warrant that the website will operate error-free or that the website and its servers are free of computer viruses or other harmful mechanisms. If your use of the website or the content results directly or indirectly in the need for servicing or replacing equipment or data, Amani Khazaal is not responsible for those costs.

14. Limitation of Liability

Amani Khazaal, including its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, shall not 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 (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the website; (iii) any content obtained from the website; and (iv) 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, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose.

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Amani Khazaal and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the website, by you or any person using your account and password; b) a breach of these Terms, or c) Content posted on the website.

16. Termination and Account Cancellation

Amani Khazaal reserves the right, without notice and in its sole discretion, to terminate your license to use the website and to block or prevent your future access to and use of the website if we determine that you have violated these Terms or other agreements or guidelines which may be associated with your use of the website. If your account is terminated, your rights to use the website will cease immediately. Account termination may include deletion of your account and all related information, files, and content associated with or inside your account.

17. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the website.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

19. Dispute Resolution

You agree to first try to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or Amani Khazaal may bring a formal proceeding. You agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms or the website through final and binding arbitration, except as set forth under Exceptions to Agreement to Arbitrate below.

20. International Use

Amani Khazaal’s food blog is controlled and operated from Sydney, Australia, and is not intended to subject us to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country, or territory other than that of Australia. Amani Khazaal does not represent or warrant that the website or any part thereof is appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction other than Australia. In choosing to access the website, you do so on your own initiative and at your own risk, and you are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules, and regulations.

21. Future E-Commerce Offerings

While Amani Khazaal’s food blog currently does not sell products directly, it may, in the future, offer e-commerce facilities directly on the website. Such offerings will be subject to additional terms and conditions relating to the sale of goods and services, which will be made available at that time. By using the website, you agree to comply with such future terms and conditions.

22. Contact Information

For any inquiries or questions regarding our Terms and Conditions, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact us at:

• Email: admin@amanikhazaal.com

We are committed to responding promptly and effectively to all communications.

23. Miscellaneous Provisions

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
• Waiver: No waiver of any provision of these Terms by us 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.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms or any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our express written consent. We may assign these Terms or any of our rights or obligations under these Terms at any time without notice to you.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with any amendments and any additional agreements you may enter into with us in connection with the website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Amani Khazaal concerning the website.

24. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements to Amani Khazaal’s food blog. You can submit feedback by emailing us. If you provide us with any feedback or suggestions, you hereby assign to us all rights in such feedback and agree that we shall have the right to use and fully exploit such feedback and related information in any manner we deem appropriate. We will treat any feedback or suggestions you provide to us as non-confidential and non-proprietary.

25. Effective Date and Updates

The Terms and Conditions are effective as of 25^th February 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

We reserve the right to update or change our Terms and Conditions at any time and you should check these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the service after we post any modifications to the Terms and Conditions on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Terms and Conditions.