Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 25, 2025
Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Welcome to Emma Yum!

Thanks for visiting emmayum.com! I’m Emma, and I’m excited to share my recipes, cooking adventures, and kitchen stories with you. Before you dive into the delicious content, please take a moment to read these Terms of Service (also called “Terms” or “Agreement”).

These Terms govern your use of emmayum.com and create a legal agreement between you and Emma Yum. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don’t agree with any part of these Terms, please don’t use the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using emmayum.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the website.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use this website. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian.

2. About Emma Yum

Website: emmayum.com
Contact Email: contact@emmayum.com
Contact Page: emmayum.com/contact

Emma Yum is a personal food blog operated by Emma, sharing original recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen experiences. The content is created for home cooks who love approachable, tested, and delicious recipes.

3. Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use emmayum.com for personal, non-commercial purposes, including:

Reading and enjoying recipe content
Printing recipes for personal use in your home kitchen
Sharing links to recipes on social media
Leaving respectful comments and engaging with the community
Subscribing to newsletters or updates

Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

Copy, reproduce, or republish entire recipes or blog posts on other websites, blogs, or publications without permission
Remove or alter any copyright notices, author attribution, or branding from the content
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect content from the website
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the website’s security or functionality
Use the website for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
Impersonate me or falsely claim affiliation with Emma Yum
Post spam, malicious content, or offensive material in comments or contact forms
Collect or harvest email addresses or other user information from the website
Frame, mirror, or create derivative works from the website content without permission

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership

All content on emmayum.com, including recipes, photographs, text, graphics, logos, videos, and design elements, is owned by Emma Yum and protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Original Work: The recipes and content on this blog represent my original work, creative testing, and personal kitchen experiments. Some recipes may be inspired by traditional dishes or family favorites, but all have been developed, tested, and written by me.

Recipe Usage Rights

Personal Use: You are welcome to make any recipe from Emma Yum in your own kitchen for personal, non-commercial use. Cook away and enjoy!

Sharing Recipes: If you want to share a recipe from this blog:

Permitted: Share the recipe title and a brief description (1-2 sentences) along with a link back to the original recipe on emmayum.com
Permitted: Pin recipe photos to Pinterest with proper attribution and a direct link to the recipe
Not Permitted: Copy and paste the entire recipe, ingredients list, or instructions on your own website, blog, or social media without written permission
Not Permitted: Publish my recipes in cookbooks, magazines, or other publications without written permission

Proper Attribution: If you adapt or modify one of my recipes, please provide attribution such as: “Adapted from [Recipe Name] by Emma at emmayum.com” with a link to the original post.

Photos and Images

All photographs on emmayum.com are my original work or licensed for use. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any photos from this website without express written permission.

Trademarks

“Emma Yum” and the associated logo (if applicable) are trademarks of Emma Yum. You may not use these marks without written permission.

5. Recipe Results and Cooking Disclaimer

No Guarantees

While every recipe on Emma Yum has been tested multiple times in my kitchen, I cannot guarantee that you will achieve the same results. Cooking involves many variables, including:

Ingredient quality and freshness
Oven and appliance variations (every oven is different!)
Measurement accuracy
Altitude and climate conditions
Cooking skill and experience level
Personal substitutions or modifications

Your Results May Vary: You are responsible for following recipes carefully and using your best judgment in the kitchen.

Cooking Safety

Assumption of Risk: Cooking involves inherent risks, including the use of heat, sharp tools, and kitchen appliances. You assume all risks when preparing recipes from this website.

You are responsible for:

Following proper food safety practices
Cooking foods to safe internal temperatures
Handling raw meats, eggs, and other potentially hazardous ingredients safely
Using kitchen equipment properly and safely
Supervising children in the kitchen

Fire Safety: Always stay attentive when cooking with heat. Never leave stovetops or ovens unattended.

6. Dietary and Allergy Information

Not Medical or Nutritional Advice

The content on Emma Yum is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Nutritional Information: Any nutritional information provided is an estimate based on standard ingredient databases and should be used as a general guide only. Actual nutritional values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.

Dietary Claims: While I may label recipes as “vegetarian,” “gluten-free,” “dairy-free,” or similar, you are responsible for verifying that all ingredients meet your specific dietary needs.

Allergy Warning

Your Safety is Your Responsibility: If you have food allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions:

Carefully read all ingredient lists
Check product labels for allergen information
Verify cross-contamination risks in your kitchen
Consult with your doctor or dietitian before trying new foods

I am not responsible for allergic reactions or adverse health effects resulting from recipes on this website.

Cross-Contamination: My kitchen is not allergen-free. Recipes may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

7. User-Generated Content

Comments and Submissions

Emma Yum may allow users to post comments, reviews, questions, or other content. By submitting content to the website, you:

Grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the website and social media
Represent that you own or have the right to submit the content
Agree not to post anything that is illegal, offensive, abusive, defamatory, or infringes on others’ rights
Understand that you are responsible for your submissions

Content Moderation: I reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any user content at my discretion without notice. This includes comments that are:

Spam or promotional
Offensive, abusive, or harassing
False or misleading
Violate intellectual property rights
Contain personal information of others
Are off-topic or irrelevant

Recipe Reviews and Ratings

If you leave a review or rating for a recipe, please be honest and fair. Reviews should reflect your genuine experience making the recipe.

Fraudulent Reviews: Do not post fake reviews or attempt to manipulate ratings.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

Emma Yum may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services (such as ingredient suppliers, kitchen equipment, or other food blogs).

No Endorsement: These links are provided for your convenience. I do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Your Risk: When you click on external links, you leave emmayum.com and are subject to the terms and policies of those third-party sites. Please review their terms before using their services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

AS IS BASIS: Emma Yum is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
That the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or virus-free
That recipe results will meet your expectations
The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

No Professional Advice: Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional culinary, medical, nutritional, or legal advice.

Technical Issues: I do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free from bugs, viruses, or technical problems. Use of the website is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Emma Yum and its owner, Emma, shall not be liable for any:

Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
Personal injury, property damage, or illness resulting from recipes or content
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
Unauthorized access to the website or your information
Interruption or termination of website access

Maximum Liability: In no event shall my total liability exceed the amount you paid to access the website (which is zero, since it’s a free blog).

Your Responsibility: You assume full responsibility for any decisions you make based on content from this website, including cooking and food preparation.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Emma Yum, Emma (the owner), and any affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use of the website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Your submission of content to the website
Any injuries, illnesses, or damages resulting from your use of recipes

12. Copyright Infringement and DMCA

I respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same.

DMCA Compliance

If you believe that content on Emma Yum infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to contact@emmayum.com with the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing (URL or location)
Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to contact@emmayum.com.

13. Modifications to the Website and Terms

Changes to Content

I reserve the right to:

Modify, update, or remove any content on the website at any time
Change recipe ingredients, instructions, or photos
Discontinue features or functionality
Temporarily or permanently suspend the website

Changes to Terms

I may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When changes are made:

The “Last Updated” date will be revised
Significant changes may be announced on the website or via email to newsletter subscribers
Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

I encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Termination

Your Rights

You may stop using emmayum.com at any time.

My Rights

I reserve the right to:

Terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, with or without cause
Remove any content that violates these Terms
Ban users who repeatedly violate these Terms or engage in harmful conduct

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

15. Geographic Scope and Governing Law

United States Focus

Emma Yum is operated in the United States and primarily serves a US audience. I make no representation that content is appropriate or available for use outside the United States.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which Emma Yum is operated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: If you have a dispute, please contact me first at contact@emmayum.com. I’ll do my best to resolve issues amicably.

Arbitration Agreement: Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than in court.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits.

Exceptions: Claims related to intellectual property infringement may be brought in court.

16. Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Emma Yum regarding use of the website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

My failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without my written consent. I may assign these Terms at any time without notice.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns about these Terms? I’d love to hear from you:

Email: contact@emmayum.com
Contact Form: emmayum.com/contact

17. A Note from Emma

Thank you for taking the time to read these Terms of Service! I know legal documents aren’t as fun as chocolate chip cookie recipes, but they’re important for protecting both of us.

My goal with Emma Yum is to create a welcoming space where we can share the joy of cooking, celebrate kitchen wins, and learn from the occasional disaster. I’m committed to respecting your rights while protecting the creative work I pour into every recipe.

If you ever have questions about using content from this blog, sharing recipes, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to chat!

Now, let’s get back to what really matters—making delicious food! 🍳💕

By using emmayum.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

These Terms of Service are designed to comply with US law. For specific legal questions, please consult with a qualified attorney.