Terms of Service for TomYumy.com

Welcome to My Kitchen!

Hi there! I’m Tom, and I’m thrilled you’ve found your way to TomYumy.com. Just like any good host, I want to make sure we’re all on the same page about how things work around here. These terms of service are like the house rules for my digital kitchen – they help ensure everyone has a great experience.

By using TomYumy.com, you’re agreeing to these terms. I’ve tried to write them in the same friendly, straightforward way I write my recipes, because nobody needs legal jargon when we’re talking about food and family.

What TomYumy.com Is All About

TomYumy.com is my personal recipe blog where I share:

Home-tested recipes that have earned my family’s seal of approval
Cooking tips and techniques I’ve learned over the years
Kitchen stories that celebrate the joy of cooking
A community space for fellow home cooks to connect and share

This is a personal project born from my love of cooking and sharing good food. While I put my heart into every recipe and story, please remember this is a personal blog, not a professional cooking service.

Using My Website

What You Can Do

You’re welcome to:

Browse and enjoy all my recipes and cooking content
Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly recipe updates
Leave thoughtful comments on recipes and share your cooking experiences
Share my recipes with friends and family (with proper credit to TomYumy.com)
Print recipes for personal, non-commercial use

What You Can’t Do

To keep TomYumy.com a warm, welcoming space for everyone, please don’t:

Copy or republish my recipes, photos, or content without permission
Use my content for commercial purposes without explicit written consent
Leave spam, offensive, or inappropriate comments
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website
Impersonate me or others in comments or communications
Share content that’s illegal, harmful, or violates others’ rights

My Recipe Content

My Intellectual Property

All the recipes, photos, stories, and content on TomYumy.com represent my creative work and personal experiences. While I’m happy to share them with you, they remain my intellectual property.

Recipe Sharing Guidelines

I love when my recipes inspire your cooking! Here’s how you can share them respectfully:

Personal Use: Print, save, and cook my recipes for you and your family
Social Sharing: Share links to my recipes on social media (I appreciate the love!)
Recipe Adaptations: Make my recipes your own, but please credit TomYumy.com if you share your version

What I Ask in Return

If you share my recipes elsewhere, please:

Link back to the original recipe on TomYumy.com
Credit “Tom from TomYumy.com”
Don’t copy the entire recipe text – share a link instead

Your Comments and Contributions

Community Guidelines

I love hearing about your cooking adventures! When you comment on recipes or contact me, you’re helping build our kitchen community. I ask that your contributions be:

Respectful and kind to me and other readers
Relevant to the recipe or cooking topic
Helpful to other home cooks

Your Rights and Mine

When you leave a comment or send me a message:

You keep ownership of your words
You give me permission to display your comment on my website
I reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that don’t fit our community guidelines
You’re responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of what you share

Newsletter Terms

What to Expect

When you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ll receive:

Weekly recipe roundups and new posts
Seasonal cooking tips and ingredient spotlights
Occasional special content just for subscribers

Your Choices

Easy unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email
No spam, ever – I respect your inbox
Your email stays private – I don’t sell or share subscriber lists

Recipe Disclaimers

Cooking is Personal

Every kitchen is different, and cooking is both art and science. While I test every recipe thoroughly:

Results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, and technique
Dietary needs differ – please check ingredients if you have allergies or restrictions
Food safety matters – always follow safe food handling practices
When in doubt, trust your instincts – you know your kitchen best

Nutritional Information

If I provide nutritional information, it’s estimated and for general guidance only. For specific dietary needs, please consult with a healthcare professional or use professional nutritional analysis tools.

Limitation of Liability

My Promise and Limits

I put love and care into every recipe I share, but I can’t guarantee perfect results in every kitchen. By using TomYumy.com:

I’m not liable for cooking mishaps, ingredient reactions, or kitchen accidents
You’re responsible for food safety and following recipes appropriately
Common sense applies – if something seems off, trust your judgment

This doesn’t affect your statutory rights, and nothing here excludes liability for death, personal injury, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Website Availability and Changes

Keeping Things Running

I do my best to keep TomYumy.com running smoothly, but sometimes things happen:

Technical issues may occasionally affect site availability
Updates and maintenance might temporarily interrupt service
Content changes – I may update or remove content as needed

No Guarantees

While I strive for reliability, I can’t guarantee that:

The website will always be available
All features will work perfectly all the time
Content will never change or be removed

Privacy and Data

These terms work alongside my Privacy Policy, which explains how I handle your personal information. Please read both documents to understand how I protect your privacy while you enjoy TomYumy.com.

Changes to These Terms

Staying Current

Just like I update my recipes based on what I learn in the kitchen, I may need to update these terms occasionally. When I do:

I’ll update the date at the top of this page
Significant changes will be announced to newsletter subscribers
Your continued use of the website means you accept the updated terms

Why Changes Happen

Terms might change due to:

New features or content types on the website
Legal requirements or best practices
Community feedback and growth

Termination

If Things Don’t Work Out

While I hope you’ll always feel welcome at TomYumy.com, either of us can end this relationship:

You can stop using the website at any time
I may restrict access if these terms are violated
Some sections (like limitations of liability) survive even after termination

Legal Details

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Ohio, United States, where I live and operate TomYumy.com.

Dispute Resolution

If we have a disagreement, let’s try to work it out like neighbors. Contact me first, and we’ll see if we can resolve things over a friendly conversation. For any legal disputes, Ohio state courts have jurisdiction.

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest still applies – think of it like removing one ingredient from a recipe; the dish can still work.

Contact Me

Questions about these terms? Want to discuss recipe sharing or have concerns about the website? I’m here to help!

Get in touch:

Use the contact form on TomYumy.com
Email me directly (check my contact page)
Connect through social media

I believe in good communication, whether we’re talking about cooking techniques or website terms. I’ll respond as quickly as I can, usually within 48 hours.

Thank You

Thanks for taking the time to read these terms and for being part of the TomYumy community. I’m excited to share this cooking journey with you, and I hope my recipes bring as much joy to your kitchen as they do to mine.

Happy cooking!

Tom
Founder, TomYumy.com

These terms of service were last updated on September 26, 2025. By using TomYumy.com, you agree to these terms and my Privacy