Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using SpicesMasala.com ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Definitions
- "Website" refers to SpicesMasala.com and all its pages and tools
- "Service" refers to the spice calculation tools and content we provide
- "User" or "You" refers to anyone who accesses or uses our website
- "Content" refers to all text, images, tools, and materials on the website
- "Tools" refers to our spice calculators, converters, and guides
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily use the materials on SpicesMasala.com for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Use automated systems to scrape or harvest data from our tools
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
Spice Tool Usage
Acceptable Use
Our spice calculation tools are provided for:
- Personal cooking and recipe development
- Educational purposes about spices and cooking
- Home culinary experimentation
- Recipe scaling and measurement conversion
Prohibited Use
You may not use our tools for:
- Commercial food production without proper food safety certification
- Automated or bulk calculation requests that may overload our servers
- Creating competing tools or websites
- Any illegal or harmful activities
Tool Accuracy
User Responsibilities
As a user of SpicesMasala.com, you agree to:
- Accurate Information: Provide accurate information when using our contact forms
- Lawful Use: Use the website and tools only for lawful purposes
- Respect Others: Not engage in any activity that could harm other users or our website
- Food Safety: Follow proper food safety guidelines when cooking
- Age Requirement: Be at least 13 years old to use our services
- Account Security: Keep any account information secure and confidential
Disclaimer
Tool Accuracy and Results
The materials on SpicesMasala.com are provided on an 'as is' basis. SpicesMasala.com makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
Cooking and Food Safety
⚠️ Important Food Safety Notice
Our spice calculations and cooking recommendations are for general guidance only. We are not responsible for:
- Food poisoning or allergic reactions
- Cooking failures or poor results
- Individual dietary restrictions or health conditions
- Commercial food safety compliance
Always consult with healthcare professionals for dietary advice and follow established food safety guidelines.
No Medical or Professional Advice
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as:
- Medical or health advice
- Professional culinary consulting
- Nutritional or dietary guidance for specific health conditions
- Commercial food production advice
Limitations of Liability
In no event shall SpicesMasala.com or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on SpicesMasala.com, even if SpicesMasala.com or a SpicesMasala.com authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Maximum Liability
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these terms or the website shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is less.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on SpicesMasala.com, including but not limited to:
- Spice calculation algorithms and formulas
- Tool interfaces and designs
- Educational content and articles
- Images, graphics, and logos
- Website code and structure
...is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
User-Generated Content
By submitting content to us (through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute that content for website improvement and marketing purposes.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.
Cookies and Tracking
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party services including:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Social Media Widgets: For content sharing
These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices or policies.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the website shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
📝 Contact Form
📍 Legal Address
Available upon request
Acknowledgment
These terms and conditions are effective as of February 25, 2026.