Terms of Service for Fork Mila
Effective Date: May 11, 2026
Welcome to Fork Mila (“we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website forkmila.com (the “Site”), a personal food blog sharing recipes and kitchen stories. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Fork Mila, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with the updated effective date. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
3. Website Content
Fork Mila provides original recipes, kitchen tips, and food-related stories for informational and inspirational purposes. All content, including text, images, graphics, and videos, is owned by Fork Mila or its content creators unless otherwise stated. You may view, print, and share content for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of content is strictly prohibited.
4. User Conduct
By using the Site, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms
- Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or user data
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its services
- Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with Fork Mila
5. Newsletter Subscription
Fork Mila offers a newsletter subscription service. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails with recipes, kitchen tips, and updates. Your email address will be used solely for this purpose and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
6. User Submissions
If you submit content (such as comments, feedback, or recipes) via the Site or our Contact Page, you grant Fork Mila a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your submission in connection with the Site. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to your submission and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on Fork Mila, including but not limited to recipes, articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission. Fork Mila and its logo are trademarks of Fork Mila. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
8. No Affiliate Services
Fork Mila does not participate in affiliate marketing or display affiliate links. All content is created and shared for informational and inspirational purposes only. We do not endorse or promote products or services for compensation.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. Fork Mila is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Fork Mila does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.
Recipes and kitchen tips are provided for informational purposes only. Results may vary based on individual skill, ingredients, equipment, and other factors. Fork Mila is not responsible for any adverse outcomes, injuries, or damages resulting from the use of our recipes or advice.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fork Mila and its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, its content, or newsletter, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or goodwill. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to discontinue use.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Fork Mila, its owners, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
13. Data Collection and Privacy
Fork Mila collects minimal personal information, primarily your email address for newsletter subscription and contact inquiries. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as described therein.
14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Fork Mila uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
15. Children’s Use
Fork Mila is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the Site or provide any personal information. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.
16. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive will remain in effect, including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are 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 from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California.
18. California Consumer Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Fork Mila does not sell your personal information. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
19. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Fork Mila does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
20. International Use
Fork Mila is based in the United States and intended for US audiences. 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.
21. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: forkmila.com/contact
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fork Mila regarding your use of the Site. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
23. Waiver and Severability
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. If any provision is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
24. Acceptance of Terms
By using Fork Mila, you signify your acceptance of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site. Continued use following changes to these Terms will be deemed acceptance of those changes.
Thank you for visiting Fork Mila. We hope our recipes and kitchen stories inspire your culinary adventures!