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Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Feed My Life (“Feed My Life”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of https://feedmylife.co.za and any content, features, or services offered on or through the website (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Who We Are

Feed My Life is a chef‑run food blog that shares recipes, hosting ideas, restaurant reviews, and curated kitchen tools, including affiliate recommendations.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you:

  • Confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your place of residence, or have parental/guardian consent to use the Website.
  • Agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you use the Website on behalf of another person or entity, you represent that you are authorised to accept these Terms on their behalf.

3. Changes to These Terms

We may update or change these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Website.

4. Use of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, server, or related systems.
  • Interfere with the security or proper functioning of the Website.
  • Use the Website to transmit spam, viruses, malicious code, or any harmful content.
  • Scrape, copy, or collect content from the Website for commercial use without our prior written consent.

The Website and its content are intended for personal, non‑commercial use unless we give you express written permission otherwise.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website is owned by or licensed to Feed My Life, including but not limited to:

  • Text, recipes, instructions, and blog posts
  • Photos, graphics, and images
  • Logos, branding, and design elements
  • Videos and multimedia content
  • Layout, design, and overall “look and feel”

These are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View, read, and print content for your own personal, non‑commercial use.
  • Share links to our pages on social media or other platforms, provided you do not misrepresent the content as your own.

You may not, without our prior written consent:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, distribute, or otherwise exploit content for commercial purposes.
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Feed My Life.

6. User Content (Comments, Reviews, Submissions)

The Website may allow you to submit content such as:

  • Comments on recipes or blog posts
  • Reviews
  • Messages or feedback through forms

By submitting any content (“User Content”) to the Website, you:

  1. Represent and warrant that:

    • You own or have the necessary rights to share that content.
    • Your content does not infringe any third‑party rights or violate any law.

  2. Grant Feed My Life a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free licence to:

    • Use, display, reproduce, modify (for formatting purposes), and publish your content on the Website and in our communications (for example, showcasing reviews).

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

  • Monitor, edit, or remove User Content that we consider inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, or in violation of these Terms.

You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit.

7. Prohibited Content

You agree that you will not submit or share any content that:

  • Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory.
  • Contains personal or private information of others without their consent.
  • Promotes or encourages criminal activity or self‑harm.
  • Infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

We may remove or disable access to any User Content at our discretion.

8. Recipe & Nutritional Information Disclaimer

Feed My Life provides recipes, cooking tips, and hosting ideas for informational and inspirational purposes only.

  • While we strive to ensure that recipes are accurate and tested, results may vary due to factors such as ingredient brands, equipment, and individual cooking skills.
  • Any estimated nutritional information, diet tags, or health‑related notes (if provided) are approximations and should not be relied upon as exact or as a substitute for professional dietary advice.

You are responsible for:

  • Checking ingredients for allergens and ensuring the food you prepare is safe for you and anyone you serve.
  • Adjusting recipes as needed for dietary restrictions, allergies, or personal health needs.

Feed My Life is not responsible for any adverse reactions, damages, or outcomes resulting from following recipes, ideas, or suggestions on the Website.

9. No Professional or Medical Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only.

Nothing on the Website should be taken as:

  • Medical, nutritional, or dietary advice
  • Professional health or fitness advice
  • Legal, financial, or other professional advice

Always consult a qualified professional (such as a doctor, dietitian, or other advisor) regarding any health‑related questions, dietary changes, or concerns.

You use the information on this Website at your own risk.

10. Affiliate Links & Advertising

Feed My Life may contain:

  • Affiliate links, including links to products on Amazon and other retailers.
  • Sponsored content or product recommendations.
  • Display advertising (for example, Google AdSense, once implemented).

This means:

  • If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • We only recommend products or services that we genuinely believe are helpful or relevant to our audience, but we do not guarantee any results or experiences.

Any reviews or opinions expressed about products, restaurants, or services are our own and based on our experiences, unless otherwise stated.

11. Third‑Party Websites & Services

The Website may contain links to third‑party websites, services, or content, including:

  • Online stores (e.g. Amazon)
  • Social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, TikTok, Discord)
  • Other blogs, resources, or tools

We do not control or endorse these third‑party sites and are not responsible for:

  • Their content, privacy practices, or terms of use
  • Any products, services, or actions of these third parties

If you visit or use any third‑party sites or services, you do so at your own risk and should review their own terms and policies.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Website will be error‑free, secure, or available at all times.
  • Any defects will be corrected.
  • The information on the Website is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Feed My Life and its owner(s), contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill

arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, the Website
  • Any content, recipes, products, or services obtained through the Website
  • Any actions or decisions you take based on information found on the Website

Even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Feed My Life, its owner(s), contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Your User Content

15. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Website,
  • Remove or disable any User Content,

at any time, for any reason, without prior notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in inappropriate or unlawful conduct.

Upon termination, any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive (such as intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will remain in effect.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You agree that any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa, unless otherwise required by the laws of your place of residence.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, you can contact us at:

Email: josh@feedmylife.co.za
Website: https://feedmylife.co.za