Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: June 13, 2025
Welcome to The Host Notes (the “Site”), a recipe blog and hospitality resource. By accessing and using this Site, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. Use of Site
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old and legally able to enter into a binding agreement.
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and not to:
- Upload or transmit malicious content
- Spam or solicit users
- Violate the rights of others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or server
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including but not limited to images, text, logos, recipes, and branding—is the property of The Host Notes unless otherwise noted and is protected by copyright laws.
You may:
- Share links to our blog posts
- Use one image with a link back to the original post for non-commercial purposes
You may not:
- Copy and paste full recipes
- Republish or distribute content without permission
- Use our branding or photos for your own commercial purposes without written consent
3. Affiliate Disclosure
This Site contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click and purchase through those links. This comes at no additional cost to you.
We only promote products and services we personally use or recommend in good faith.
4. E-commerce & Digital Products
If we offer digital downloads or products for sale:
- All purchases are final unless otherwise stated
- You may not resell, share, or redistribute purchased content
- It is your responsibility to download and back up any digital goods
5. Limitation of Liability
This Site is provided on an “as-is” basis. We make no warranties or guarantees regarding content accuracy, availability, or results from following recipes or recommendations.
In no event shall The Host Notes be held liable for any damages resulting from:
- Use or inability to use the Site
- Mistakes or omissions in content
- Product recommendations or third-party links
6. External Links
This Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site means you accept the revised terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of Washington state, without regard to conflict of law principles.
9. Contact
For questions about these Terms, email us at:
[email protected]