Terms of Service for Almas Healthy Cooking

Effective Date: September 20, 2025
Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting Almas Healthy Cooking. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and email services. By accessing our website, subscribing to our email list, or using any of our content or services, you agree to these Terms.

If you don't agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our services.

1. About Almas Healthy Cooking

Almas Healthy Cooking provides:

Free recipes and cooking content via email and website
Wellness tips and healthy living guidance
Meal planning resources and guides
Digital products related to healthy cooking and nutrition (future offerings)

2. Email Subscription Terms

Subscribing to Our List

When you subscribe to our email list:

You consent to receive emails containing recipes, wellness tips, meal planning guidance, and updates from Almas Healthy Cooking
You confirm that the email address you provide is accurate and belongs to you
You confirm you are at least 16 years of age

What You'll Receive

Our emails may include:

Recipes and cooking instructions
Wellness and nutrition tips
Meal planning guides and resources
Announcements about new content or products
Exclusive subscriber-only content

Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email
Contacting us at hello@almashealthycooking.com

We will process your request within 10 business days.

3. Use of Our Content

What You Can Do

You may:

✅ Use our recipes for personal, non-commercial purposes
✅ Cook and share the food you make from our recipes
✅ Print recipes for your own use
✅ Share links to our website or emails with others

What You Cannot Do

You may not:

❌ Copy, reproduce, or republish our content on other websites, blogs, or publications without written permission
❌ Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
❌ Remove copyright notices or attributions from our content
❌ Claim our recipes or content as your own
❌ Sell or redistribute our digital products

Copyright

All content on this website, including recipes, text, images, graphics, and digital products, is owned by Almas Healthy Cooking and protected by copyright law.

4. Intellectual Property

Our Trademarks

"Almas Healthy Cooking" and related logos are trademarks of Almas Healthy Cooking. You may not use our trademarks without express written permission.

Recipe Attribution

If you share our recipes (with permission), you must:

Provide clear attribution to Almas Healthy Cooking
Include a link back to our website
Not modify the recipe in a way that misrepresents our original content

5. Important Disclaimers

Not Medical or Nutritional Advice

Please read this carefully:

The information provided by Almas Healthy Cooking is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, nutritional, or health advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

We are not doctors, registered dietitians, or licensed healthcare providers (unless specifically stated)
Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, especially if you have health conditions, allergies, or dietary restrictions
Individual results may vary
We make no guarantees about weight loss, health improvements, or other outcomes

Food Safety and Allergies

Your safety is important:

You are responsible for following proper food safety practices when preparing recipes
Always check ingredients for potential allergens
We cannot guarantee that our recipes are free from specific allergens unless explicitly stated
If you have food allergies or sensitivities, carefully review all ingredients before preparing any recipe
We are not liable for allergic reactions or food-borne illnesses

Recipe Results

While we test our recipes, we cannot guarantee:

Exact results (cooking times, appearances, and outcomes may vary)
Compatibility with all dietary needs or preferences
Success with ingredient substitutions

6. User Conduct

When using our website or services, you agree to:

✅ Provide accurate information
✅ Use our services lawfully and respectfully
✅ Respect the intellectual property rights of Almas Healthy Cooking and others
✅ Not engage in harmful, abusive, or illegal activities

You agree not to:

❌ Use our services to send spam or malicious content
❌ Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our website security
❌ Impersonate Almas Healthy Cooking or others
❌ Collect user information without consent

7. Third-Party Links

Our website or emails may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not endorse or take responsibility for third-party content
We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of third-party websites
Third-party websites have their own terms and privacy policies

8. Digital Products

Free Products

All free digital products (including meal plans and guides) are provided as-is with no warranties. By downloading free content, you agree to use it for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Paid Digital Products

When we offer paid digital products for sale, the following terms apply:

What You're Purchasing

When you purchase a digital product from Almas Healthy Cooking, you receive:

A non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the product for personal use
The right to download the content for your own use
Access to any updates we choose to provide (not guaranteed)

You do NOT receive:

The right to resell, redistribute, or share the content
Commercial usage rights (unless explicitly stated)
Ownership or copyright of the content

Refund Policy

All sales of digital products are final. Due to the nature of digital downloads, once you have downloaded or accessed the content, no refunds will be issued.

Limited Exceptions:

Refunds are ONLY available if:

Technical issues on our end - You cannot access the product due to broken download links, corrupted files, or other technical problems caused by us
Duplicate purchase - You accidentally purchased the same product twice
Within 48 hours - The issue is reported within 48 hours of purchase

Refunds are NOT available for:

Change of mind after downloading or accessing the content
Not reading the product description before purchasing
Incompatibility with your device (if requirements were stated)
Technical issues on your end (insufficient storage, incompatible software, etc.)
Claims that you "didn't know it was digital"

How to Request a Refund for Technical Issues

If you experience a legitimate technical issue:

Email us at hello@almashealthycooking.com within 48 hours of purchase
Include your order number and describe the specific technical problem
We will first attempt to resolve the technical issue
If we cannot resolve it within 48 hours, we will issue a full refund

Your Responsibilities Before Purchasing

Before completing your purchase, you agree to:

Read the entire product description carefully
Verify the product meets your needs
Check device/software compatibility requirements
Understand this is a digital product (not physical)
Accept that all sales are final once downloaded

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this refund policy.

EU and UK Buyers - Important Notice

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you normally have a 14-day right to change your mind and request a refund under consumer protection laws.

However, for digital content with immediate access, you can waive (give up) this right.

When you purchase from us:

You will receive immediate access to download the digital product
You will be asked to confirm: "I agree to immediate access and waive my 14-day withdrawal right"
Once you agree and download, our standard "no refunds" policy applies
You will NOT be able to request a refund based on the 14-day rule

In simple terms: By choosing immediate download, you're agreeing that our "no refunds on digital products" policy applies to you, just like everyone else.

This is standard practice for all digital content providers (Amazon, Apple, Etsy, etc.).

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Almas Healthy Cooking, its owner, and affiliates are not liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services
Any injuries, illnesses, allergic reactions, or other harm resulting from recipes or advice
Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
Any errors or omissions in our content

You use our website and services at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Almas Healthy Cooking from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of our website or services
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of any third-party rights

11. Changes to Our Services

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website or services at any time
Change our content, recipes, or offerings without notice
Update these Terms (see below)

We are not liable for any modifications or discontinuations of our services.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
We'll notify you of significant changes via email or website notice
Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the new Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to:

Terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, for any reason, without notice
Remove your email from our list for violations of these Terms

Upon termination:

Your right to use our services ends immediately
You must stop using any downloaded content (unless purchased with different terms)

14. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Albania, without regard to conflict of law principles. However, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under the mandatory laws of your country of residence.

Dispute Resolution

We value our relationship with you and want to resolve any issues amicably.

Step 1: Contact Us First If you have any dispute or concern, please contact us first at hello@almashealthycooking.com. Most issues can be resolved through friendly communication, and we're committed to finding a fair solution.

Step 2: Informal Resolution If we can't resolve the issue through direct communication, we'll work with you to find an informal resolution that works for both parties.

Step 3: Formal Action (if necessary) Only if Steps 1 and 2 don't work:

For disputes related to Albanian law, they will be resolved in the courts of Albania
For EU residents: You may also be able to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
For other jurisdictions: Local consumer protection laws may provide additional remedies

Small Claims: For small-value disputes (under $100 USD), we encourage using informal resolution rather than legal action, as legal costs would exceed the dispute value.

15. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Almas Healthy Cooking regarding use of our services.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Almas Healthy Cooking
Email: hello@almashealthycooking.com
Website: almashealthycooking.com
Address: Shera Qender 00750076; Nd.2;H Manez; Rade Durres - 33170 Albania

Your Acknowledgment

By using our website or subscribing to our email list, you acknowledge that:

You have read and understood these Terms of Service
You agree to be bound by these Terms
You understand the disclaimers regarding health, nutrition, and food safety

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