Last Updated: February 7, 2026
AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS
We are Kya Cooking ("Company," "we," "us," "our"), based in Evansville, Indiana, United States. We operate the website kyacooking.com (the "Site"), and other related products and services that refer to or link to these Legal Terms (the "Legal Terms") (collectively, the "Services").
Kya Cooking is a recipe and cooking blog that offers access to original recipes, cooking tips, food photography, and related culinary content (the "Content"). The website is run by Kya Anderson and her team, providing culinary inspiration for home cooks.
These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Kya Cooking, regarding your access to and use of the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to have read, understood, and accepted all of these Legal Terms. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please discontinue use immediately.
By using our Services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old. Persons under 18 years of age are prohibited from using or registering for the Services.
We recommend printing a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.
1. OUR SERVICES
The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction where such distribution would be illegal or require registration. If you choose to access the Services from another location, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
The Services are not tailored to comply with industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA or FISMA. You may not use the Services in ways that would violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Our Intellectual Property
We own or license all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics (collectively, the "Content"). All trademarks, service marks, and logos contained in the Services (the "Marks") are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
Your Use of the Services
Subject to these Legal Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Access the Services
- Download or print portions of the Content, solely for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the Services for commercial purposes without prior written consent. Requests for such permission can be made at [email protected].
Any breach of these Intellectual Property Rights will result in immediate termination of your access to the Services.
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:
- You have the legal capacity to comply with these Legal Terms.
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- You will not use the Services for any illegal purpose.
- Your use of the Services will not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
If any information you provide is inaccurate, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services.
4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You may not use the Services for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use. Prohibited activities include:
- Using automated systems to access the Services
- Posting offensive or illegal content
- Disrupting the functioning of the Services
- Impersonating another user or entity
- Engaging in data scraping or unauthorized data collection
5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
The Services may allow you to post or contribute content (e.g., comments, reviews). You are solely responsible for your Contributions and must ensure they comply with these Legal Terms. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use and distribute your Contributions.
6. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
By posting your Contributions, you grant us an irrevocable, worldwide license to use, copy, reproduce, publish, and display your content for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without compensation. This license applies to all Contributions, including your image, name, and voice.
7. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS
When posting reviews, you agree to:
- Only review based on firsthand experience.
- Refrain from using offensive, discriminatory, or illegal language.
- Not post misleading or false statements.
We reserve the right to remove reviews or content that violates these guidelines.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT
The Services may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review their privacy policies.
9. ADVERTISERS
We allow advertisers to display their content on the Services. We are not responsible for any advertisements and do not endorse the products or services offered by third-party advertisers.
10. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
We reserve the right to monitor the Services for compliance with these Legal Terms and take necessary actions, including suspending accounts or removing content that violates our terms.
11. PRIVACY POLICY
Please review our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Legal Terms. By using the Services, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
12. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS
If you believe any content on the Services infringes your copyright, please notify us immediately. We will take appropriate action in compliance with applicable laws.
13. TERM AND TERMINATION
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time without notice or liability, particularly for violations of these Legal Terms.
14. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services at any time. We are not responsible for any disruptions or unavailability of the Services.
15. GOVERNING LAW
These Legal Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes shall first attempt informal resolution. If unsuccessful, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in Indiana, according to AAA Consumer Rules.
17. CORRECTIONS
We may correct any errors on the Services at our discretion. Please note that we do not guarantee continuous accuracy of the information.
18. DISCLAIMER
The Services are provided "AS IS" without warranties. We are not responsible for damages or losses resulting from your use of the Services, including any third-party content.
19. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Services, including indirect or consequential damages, even if we have been advised of such risks.
20. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify Kya Cooking from any claims or liabilities arising from your use of the Services, including content you post or any violations of these Legal Terms.
21. USER DATA
We retain certain data related to your use of the Services. You are responsible for all data you transmit and may not hold us liable for loss or corruption of such data.
22. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
By using the Services, you consent to receiving electronic communications, including contracts, notices, and other records.
23. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS
If a complaint is not resolved, California residents may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs at (800) 952-5210.
24. MISCELLANEOUS
These Legal Terms constitute the entire agreement. If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the rest will remain in effect.
25. CONTACT US
For questions or concerns regarding these Legal Terms, please contact us at:
Kya Cooking
Evansville, Indiana
Email: [email protected]