Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 29, 2025

Welcome to Leila Meals (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Leila Meals”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of leilameals.com (“Website”), a personal food blog sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and culinary inspiration for a US audience. 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, browsing, or using Leila Meals, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with the revised “Effective Date” indicated above. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

3. Website Content

• Personal Food Blog: Leila Meals is a personal blog focused on sharing recipes, cooking tips, and food stories. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
• No Professional Advice: The content on Leila Meals is not intended as professional culinary, nutritional, or medical advice. Please consult qualified professionals for specific dietary, health, or cooking concerns.
• Accuracy: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. Recipes, tips, and information may change over time.

4. Intellectual Property

• Ownership: All content on Leila Meals, including text, recipes, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of Leila Meals or its content creators, unless otherwise noted.
• Limited License: You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content without prior written permission from Leila Meals.
• User Contributions: If you submit comments, feedback, or other content (“User Content”), you grant Leila Meals a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Website. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content.

5. Newsletter Subscription

• Subscription: You may subscribe to our newsletter by providing your email address. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic emails with recipes, updates, and kitchen inspiration.
• Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].
• Privacy: Your email address and any personal information provided are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. User Conduct

By using Leila Meals, you agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, other users’ information, or our systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website.
• Use any automated means (such as bots, spiders, or scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Leila Meals may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement or responsibility for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or terms of use of external sites. Please review the terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. No Affiliate Services

Leila Meals does not participate in affiliate marketing programs and does not include affiliate links or sponsored content. All recommendations and reviews are based solely on personal experience and opinion.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

• Website Provided “As Is”: Leila Meals is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website’s operation, content, or availability.
• No Guarantee: We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• Use at Your Own Risk: Your use of the Website and reliance on any content is at your own risk. We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Leila Meals and its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website, content, or newsletter. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays, computer viruses, loss of data, or unauthorized access.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Leila Meals, its owners, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your use of the Website, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

12. Privacy

Your use of Leila Meals is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review the Privacy Policy for details regarding your rights and our data practices.

13. Children’s Use

Leila Meals is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can promptly remove it.

14. Termination

• Right to Terminate: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to Leila Meals or other users.
• Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Page: leilameals.com/contact

17. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Leila Meals regarding your use of the Website.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

18. California and US Residents

Leila Meals is intended for US residents, particularly those in California. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under state law. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about your privacy rights.

19. International Use

Leila Meals is operated from the United States and intended for US visitors. If you access the Website from outside the US, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

20. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve Leila Meals. By submitting feedback, you grant us the right to use it without restriction or compensation to you.

Last Updated: November 29, 2025