1. Introduction

Welcome to berkeleio.website (hereinafter referred to as “the Website”), a platform dedicated to the art and science of baking. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.

The Website is owned and operated by berkeleio.website (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use the Website, you must be at least 13 years of age. By accessing the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Website.

We reserve the right to refuse access to the Website to anyone at our sole discretion, including if we believe you are not eligible to use the Website or are in violation of these Terms.

3. Use of the Website

The Website is intended to provide information, resources, and a community platform for baking enthusiasts. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are prohibited from:

• Using the Website in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website, or which may harm us or other users.
• Using the Website to transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Website.
• Introducing any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Website.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website without notice if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. User Content

The Website may allow you to submit, post, or share content, such as recipes, comments, reviews, or images related to baking (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content.
• Your User Content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
• Your User Content complies with all applicable laws and these Terms.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content at our sole discretion, including if we believe it violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, and software, is the property of berkeleio.website or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from the Website without our prior written consent.

The name “berkeleio.website” and its associated logo are trademarks of berkeleio.website. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Similarly, the Website may display third-party content, such as advertisements or sponsored posts. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content displayed on the Website.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.
• The content on the Website, including recipes or baking advice, is accurate, complete, or suitable for your needs.
• The Website is free from viruses or other harmful components.

Your use of the Website is at your own risk. You are responsible for verifying the accuracy and suitability of any content, including recipes, before relying on it.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, berkeleio.website, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

In no event shall our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access the Website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless berkeleio.website, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the Website.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your User Content.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease, and any licenses granted to you under these Terms will be revoked.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, including but not limited to intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, and indemnification, shall survive termination.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Alameda County, California. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such disputes.

We encourage you to contact us to resolve any issues informally before pursuing legal action. Please use the contact form below to reach out to us.

13. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and berkeleio.website regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Contact: If you have any questions about these Terms, please use the contact form below.