Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Welcome to YumNode! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website yumnode.com (the “Website”), including all content, recipes, and functionality offered. This Website is owned and operated by Amanda Rodriguez (“I”, “me”, “my”).

Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Website. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality—including but not limited to all information, text, recipes, photographs, videos, and the design and arrangement thereof—are owned by Amanda Rodriguez and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

• Republish, reproduce, duplicate, or distribute any material from this Website, including full recipes and photographs.
• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Website.
• Use any of my photographs or content for commercial purposes without my express prior written consent.

Sharing links to the original content on YumNode is welcome and encouraged!

2. User Conduct and Responsibilities

Your use of the Website is conditional on your compliance with the rules of conduct set forth in these Terms. You agree that you will not use the Website to:

• Post any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engage in spamming, “chain letters,” or any other form of unsolicited communication.
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.

I reserve the right to remove any comments or user-submitted content and to terminate or suspend access to the Website for any user who violates these terms, without prior notice or liability.

3. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The content and recipes provided on YumNode are for informational purposes only.

General Disclaimer: The Website is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. While I strive to provide accurate and reliable information, I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the content on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Recipe Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional. The nutritional information provided with recipes is an estimate calculated using online tools and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Recipe outcomes may vary based on factors such as ingredient quality, kitchen equipment, and your individual cooking skills. I am not responsible for any personal injury, allergic reactions, or unsatisfactory recipe results. Always use caution and common sense in the kitchen.

Limitation of Liability: In no event will Amanda Rodriguez be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this Website.

4. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by YumNode. I 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 I 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.

5. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

6. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right, at my sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. By continuing to access or use the Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me at contact@yumnode.com or through the form on our Contact Page.