Last updated: August 22, 2026
Welcome to The Science Behind Cooking. By accessing or using our website, services, or related platforms (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue your use of the website immediately.
2. General Food Science & Informational Disclaimer
- For Educational and Informational Purposes Only: All content on this website—including articles, scientific summaries, recipes, nutritional breakdowns, food safety guidelines, and research insights—is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
- Not Professional Advice: The content is not intended as medical, nutritional, culinary safety, or regulatory compliance advice. Always consult a qualified food scientist, registered dietitian, medical professional, or food safety authority before making health-related decisions or implementing industrial/commercial food processing practices.
- No Guarantee of Results: We strive to keep information accurate and up to date; however, food science research evolves rapidly. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any scientific data or advice on the site.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: All content, logos, text, graphics, data summaries, images, and software are the intellectual property of The Science Behind Cooking or its content suppliers and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and print/download material for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, scrape, or modify any content without prior written permission from us.
4. Prohibited User Conduct
When using our website, you agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, national, or international regulations.
- Post or transmit any false, misleading, defamatory, offensive, or harassing content in comment sections or contact forms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our site, servers, or user accounts.
- Distribute viruses, malware, or any computer code designed to disrupt or harm website functionality.
- Use automated systems, scrapers, or bots to extract data without explicit written consent.
5. Third-Party Links & Scientific References
Our website contains links to external sites, academic journals, database repositories, and industry partners. We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Science Behind Cooking, its owners, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access/use) the site.
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the food science content or research provided.
- Any food safety, health, or nutritional outcomes resulting from reliance on site content.
8. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website, or to restrict/terminate your access to the site at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business interests.
9. Changes to Terms of Service
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When updates are made, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For material updates, we may notify you via a banner on the website or through email (if subscribed). Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@thesciencebehindcooking.com
- Website: The Science Behind Cooking