Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
Welcome to Piper Plate (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of piperplate.com (the “Site”), including all content, features, and services offered by Piper Plate. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
Piper Plate is a personal food blog operated by Mandy, a Midwest mom and recipe developer, sharing approachable recipes and kitchen wisdom for a US-based audience. Our mission is to make home cooking joyful, simple, and accessible to everyone.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.
3. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
4. Eligibility
The Site is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements. If you are under 18, please do not use the Site.
5. Use of the Site
- Personal Use: The Site and its content are provided for your personal, non-commercial use only.
- Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Post or transmit any content that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available
- Use any automated means (such as bots, spiders, or scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our express written permission
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
6. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, recipes, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Piper Plate or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent.
- User Submissions: If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, 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.
7. Newsletter Subscription
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to provide a valid email address and consent to receive periodic emails from Piper Plate. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].
8. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review the Privacy Policy for more details.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Piper Plate. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies before using them.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
- Content Accuracy: The information, recipes, and tips provided on the Site are for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any content.
- Health & Allergies: Recipes and nutritional information are provided as a general guide. You are responsible for ensuring that ingredients and recipes are suitable for your dietary needs and for checking for allergens. Piper Plate is not liable for any adverse reactions or outcomes resulting from the use of recipes or information on the Site.
- General Disclaimer: THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Piper Plate and its owner(s), affiliates, contributors, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your use of or inability to use the Site
- Any errors or omissions in the content
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site
- Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party
- Any third-party content or conduct
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Piper Plate, its owner(s), affiliates, contributors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
13. Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that may harm Piper Plate or its users.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Illinois for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site.
15. DMCA and Copyright Complaints
If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us at [email protected] with the following information:
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
- A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf
- Your electronic or physical signature
We will respond to valid DMCA notices and remove infringing content as required by law.
16. Children’s Use
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete such information.
17. International Use
Piper Plate is intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Piper Plate regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements.
20. Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms by Piper Plate 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.
21. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: /contact
Thank you for visiting Piper Plate and being part of our community. We hope you enjoy our recipes and resources!