Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HomeFood.com.au ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Content Disclaimer - Recipe Stories

IMPORTANT: Recipe Stories are Fictionalized Narratives

The personal stories, family narratives, and contributor accounts accompanying recipes on this Website are creative, fictionalized narratives designed to illustrate cultural heritage and cooking traditions. While inspired by real Australian multicultural food culture and traditional cooking methods:

• Contributor names and personal details are fictional - Any resemblance to real persons, living or deceased, is purely coincidental
• Stories are representative, not testimonials - They represent typical experiences and cultural traditions, not specific verified accounts
• Not intended as factual personal histories - Stories are literary devices to convey cultural context and emotional connection to recipes
• Recipes themselves are authentic - All cooking techniques, ingredients, and methods are genuine and functional

These narratives serve the Website's mission to celebrate Australian multicultural food heritage through storytelling, but should not be interpreted as verified personal testimonials or historical documentation.

3. Recipe Information & Liability

While we strive to provide accurate recipes and cooking information:

• No Warranty: Recipes are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
• Cooking Results: We cannot guarantee specific outcomes - cooking results vary based on ingredients, equipment, skill level, and environmental factors
• Food Safety: Users are responsible for following proper food safety practices, checking ingredient freshness, and cooking foods to safe temperatures
• Allergies & Dietary Restrictions: Always verify ingredients for allergens and dietary requirements - we provide general categories but cannot guarantee absence of all allergens or suitability for all diets
• Nutritional Information: Nutritional data is approximate and should not be relied upon for medical dietary requirements
• Personal Responsibility: Users assume all risk when preparing and consuming recipes from this Website

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to recipes, stories, text, images, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by HomeFood.com.au or used under license.

• Personal Use: You may print or download recipes for personal, non-commercial use
• Prohibited Uses: Commercial reproduction, republication on other websites, or distribution without written permission is prohibited
• Image Credits: Images are sourced from Unsplash and used in accordance with their license terms
• Attribution: If sharing recipes on social media or personal blogs, please provide clear attribution to HomeFood.com.au

5. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code

6. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Links do not imply endorsement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• HomeFood.com.au shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website
• This includes, but is not limited to, damages for injury, illness, property damage, or loss of profits
• We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Website's content
• Your use of the Website is at your own risk

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HomeFood.com.au, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your preparation or consumption of recipes from the Website
• Your violation of these Terms & Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another party

9. Changes to Content

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or remove recipes and content at any time without notice
• Correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
• Update nutritional information or ingredient lists

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us via the information provided on our About page.