Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the balancedtreats.net website (the “Service”) operated by Balanced Treats (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you do not have permission to access the Service.
2. Intellectual Property Rights (IP)
- Ownership: The Service and its original content (excluding user-submitted comments), features, and functionality—including recipes, photographs, blog posts, graphics, and video content—are and will remain the exclusive property of Balanced Treats and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and foreign countries.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only.
- Restrictions: You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display, or in any way exploit any content from the Service in whole or in part without our prior written permission.
3. User-Generated Content (Comments)
- Responsibility: You are solely responsible for all content (including text, photos, videos, and links) that you post or upload to the Service, including in the comments section (“User Content”).
- Prohibited Content: You agree not to post any User Content that is:
- Defamatory, libelous, or harassing.
- Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit.
- In violation of any laws or regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or any other applicable jurisdiction.
- Infringing upon the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.
- Promotional in nature (spam) without our express written permission.
- License to Us: By posting User Content, you grant Balanced Treats a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable, 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.
- Right to Monitor/Remove: We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, if we deem it inappropriate or in violation of these Terms.
4. Food, Safety, and Nutritional Disclaimer
- No Professional Advice: The content provided on balancedtreats.net (including recipes, cooking techniques, nutritional estimations, dietary suggestions, and allergy information) is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed professional, registered dietitian, or physician.
- Personal Risk: You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any food preparation, consumption, and resulting health outcomes based on information from the Service. Always exercise caution and use good judgment when cooking and consuming food.
- Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: While we strive to provide good information, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy of allergy, ingredient, or nutritional information. Always cross-check ingredients, especially if you have food allergies or special dietary needs. Balanced Treats is not liable for any adverse reactions, injuries, or illnesses you may sustain as a result of using the recipes or information on the Service.
5. Future Monetization and Third-Party Links
- Affiliate Links & Advertising: You acknowledge that the Service may include links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Balanced Treats (e.g., in future affiliate programs, sponsored posts, or display advertising).
- No Control: We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Balanced Treats shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
- Recommendation: We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
6. Governing Law and Contact Information
- Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Disputes: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Changes to Terms: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
- Contact Information: If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: thebalancedtreats@gmail.com.
