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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 1, 2026. These terms govern your use of andreasmith. Please read them carefully.

1Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using andreasmith ("the Site," "we," "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this Site.

2The Service

andreasmith is a food and culinary blog dedicated to authentic Turkish cuisine, providing recipes, articles, and editorial content free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3User Accounts

If we offer account registration in the future, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized use.

4Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including recipes, photographs, written articles, graphics, and the andreasmith brand — is the exclusive property of andreasmith and protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.

5Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Scraping or harvesting content for commercial purposes without permission.
  • Posting or transmitting spam, malware, or any harmful code.
  • Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with andreasmith.
  • Violating any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

6User-Submitted Content

By submitting comments, recipe adaptations, or other content to the Site, you grant andreasmith a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish that content. You represent that you own or have the rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

7Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided "as is" 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. andreasmith does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Recipes and culinary information are provided for general informational purposes; always exercise your own judgment regarding food safety, allergies, and dietary needs.

8Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, andreasmith and its owners, editors, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid us in the preceding twelve months, whichever is greater.

9Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference. andreasmith does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.

10Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive shall continue in effect.

11Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Istanbul, Turkey.

12Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

These Terms of Service apply to all visitors and users of andreasmith. By continuing to browse, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms.