Terms of Service - Yum In Minutes

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Welcome to Yum in Minutes (www.yuminminutes.com). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Yum in Minutes, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

View and read recipe content
Subscribe to our newsletter
Leave comments on blog posts
Share our content on social media (with proper attribution)
Print recipes for personal home use

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes
Republish our recipes on other websites or in publications without written permission
Scrape, harvest, or extract data from our website using automated tools
Remove copyright notices, author credits, or watermarks from our content
Use our content to train AI models or large language models without permission
Claim our recipes or content as your own
Use our website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Impersonate us or falsely claim affiliation with Yum in Minutes
Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
Interfere with or disrupt the website’s functionality

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Yum in Minutes, including but not limited to:

Recipes and cooking instructions
Photography and images
Written articles and blog posts
Graphics, logos, and designs
Videos and multimedia content
Website layout and structure

…is owned by Emily Smith and Rihanna Smith or our content licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

“Yum in Minutes” and our logo are trademarks owned by Emily Smith and Rihanna Smith. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

Recipe Usage

Personal Use: You may print or save our recipes for personal, non-commercial home cooking use.

Sharing on Social Media: You may share our content on social media platforms by:

Linking directly to our website
Sharing one photo with proper credit to “Yum in Minutes”
NOT copying the full recipe text

Blogs and Websites: If you wish to share our recipes on your blog or website:

You may share the recipe title and a brief description (2-3 sentences maximum)
Include ONE photo (with permission and proper credit)
Link back to the original recipe on our website
Do NOT republish the full recipe or instructions

Commercial Use: For any commercial use (cookbooks, magazines, apps, products), you must obtain written permission from yinminutes@gmail.com before using our content.

4. User-Generated Content

Comments and Submissions

When you leave comments, submit feedback, or otherwise contribute content to Yum in Minutes, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content on our website and related platforms (social media, newsletters, etc.).

Your Responsibilities

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

You own the rights to the content or have permission to submit it
Your content does not violate any third-party rights
Your content is not defamatory, offensive, or illegal
You are at least 13 years of age

Content Standards

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that:

Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
Is offensive, abusive, or harassing
Infringes on intellectual property rights
Contains personal information about others without consent
Violates these Terms or applicable laws

5. Recipe Disclaimer

No Guarantees

While we test all recipes multiple times and strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that:

Every recipe will work perfectly in your kitchen
Cooking times will be identical for all users
Results will match our photos exactly
Ingredient substitutions will produce the same results

Your Responsibility

When following our recipes, you are responsible for:

Reading instructions carefully and completely before starting
Using appropriate food safety practices
Checking for allergies and dietary restrictions
Supervising cooking processes (especially heat sources)
Verifying ingredient safety and freshness
Making informed decisions about ingredient substitutions

Recipe Variations

Cooking results can vary based on:

Equipment differences (oven calibration, stove heat levels, pan sizes)
Ingredient variations (brand differences, freshness, quality)
Altitude and climate
Personal cooking skill and experience
Measurement precision

If a recipe doesn’t work as expected, please contact us at yinminutes@gmail.com so we can investigate and improve it.

6. Health and Nutrition Disclaimer

Not Medical or Nutritional Advice

Content on Yum in Minutes is for informational and educational purposes only. It is NOT intended as:

Medical advice or treatment
Professional nutritional counseling
Diagnosis of health conditions
Substitute for professional healthcare guidance

Nutritional Information

When we provide nutritional information:

It is calculated using standard nutrition databases and may not be 100% accurate
Actual nutritional content may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used
We are not registered dietitians or licensed nutritionists
You should consult a healthcare professional for personalized nutrition advice

Dietary Restrictions and Allergies

While we may label recipes as “vegetarian,” “vegan,” “gluten-free,” or “dairy-free”:

We cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination
Ingredient formulations can change without notice
You are responsible for reading all ingredient labels
Always consult your doctor about managing food allergies or dietary restrictions

Health Claims

Any statements about health benefits of foods or recipes are:

Based on general nutrition research and common understanding
Not evaluated by the FDA or other regulatory agencies
Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
Should not replace medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals

If you have health conditions, food allergies, or dietary concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian before making dietary changes.

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Affiliate Relationships

Yum in Minutes may contain affiliate links to products and services. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links may include:

Kitchen equipment and tools
Ingredients and food products
Cookbooks and resources

We only recommend products we genuinely believe in or have personally used.

Advertising

We display advertisements on our website through third-party advertising partners. These ads may be based on your browsing behavior and interests. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (ingredient suppliers, equipment retailers, recipe sources, etc.). We are not responsible for:

The content of external websites
The privacy practices of third-party sites
Products or services offered by external sites
Any damages or losses caused by third-party sites

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Yum in Minutes, Emily Smith, and Rihanna Smith shall not be liable for any:

Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, revenue, or data
Personal injury or property damage
Food-related injuries or illness
Allergic reactions or adverse health effects
Cooking accidents or kitchen injuries
Damages resulting from recipe failures or errors
Losses resulting from use or inability to use our website

You use our website and recipes at your own risk. We provide content “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Kitchen Safety

You acknowledge that cooking involves inherent risks including but not limited to:

Burns from hot surfaces, liquids, or steam
Cuts from sharp utensils
Food-borne illness from improper food handling
Allergic reactions to ingredients
Fire hazards from cooking equipment

You are responsible for following safe cooking practices and using appropriate caution in your kitchen.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yum in Minutes, Emily Smith, Rihanna Smith, and our affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of our website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content you submit to our website
Your use of our recipes or cooking instructions

11. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our website without authorization, please contact us with the following information:

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (with URL)
Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use is unauthorized
A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: yinminutes@gmail.com with subject line “DMCA Notice”

12. Modifications to Website and Terms

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website at any time
Change these Terms at any time without prior notice
Refuse service to anyone for any reason
Remove or edit content at our discretion

Changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
Unexpected technical issues or security concerns

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our website shall be resolved in the courts located in New York, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Yum in Minutes regarding use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: yinminutes@gmail.com
Subject Line: “Terms & Conditions Question”
Response Time: Typically 24-48 hours

Mailing Address:
Emily Smith and Rihanna Smith
Yum in Minutes
New York, NY
United States

Website: www.yuminminutes.com

Acceptance

By using Yum in Minutes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.