Terms & Conditions

Introduction

Last updated: [Feb 13, 2026]

Welcome to thecookiegallery.blog (the “Blog”).

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at https://thecookiegallery.blog (the “Site”) and form a binding legal agreement between you and thecookiegallery.blog (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Site.

We are a registered sole proprietorship based in Portugal, European Union. Our business operates in compliance with Portuguese and European Union laws, and all income generated through this Site is liable for tax in Portugal.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email (Primary): info@thecookiegallery.blog
Email (Secondary): thecookiegalleryy@gmail.com

Use of the Site

3.1 Eligibility

By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

3.3 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the Site without our express written permission, except as permitted under Section 8 (Intellectual Property).
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.
Use the Site to transmit spam, harmful code, or malicious content.
Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the Site.
Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site for violating these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

User Comments and Interactions

4.1 Commenting

We welcome comments on our blog posts and encourage community interaction. When you leave a comment, you agree to the following:

You are solely responsible for the content of your comment.
Your comment must not contain offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory language.
Your comment must not contain spam, self-promotion, or irrelevant links.
You must not impersonate any person or entity.

4.2 Our Rights Regarding Comments

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

Moderate, edit, or delete any comments that violate these Terms.
Block or ban users who repeatedly violate these Terms.
Remove comments we deem inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive, without prior notice.

4.3 License to Comments

By submitting a comment, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. This means we may use your comments for promotional purposes or feature them on our Site.

Newsletter and Email Communications

5.1 Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive email communications from us. These may include:

New recipe announcements
Baking tips and techniques
Promotional offers and updates
Blog news and updates

5.2 Consent and Opt-Out

We use a double opt-in process to confirm your subscription. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send. Please allow a reasonable time for your request to be processed.

5.3 Third-Party Services

We use third-party email marketing providers (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to manage our newsletter. Your email address and name will be stored on their servers, and their processing is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

Affiliate Links and Advertising

6.1 Affiliate Disclosure

thecookiegallery.blog participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links we provide to retailer sites.

When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and grow our blog, allowing us to continue providing free recipes and content.

6.2 Transparency and Good Faith

We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will add value to our readers. All opinions expressed are our own. However, you acknowledge that your purchase decisions are your own, and we are not responsible for any issues arising from your purchase from third-party retailers.

6.3 Advertising

We may display third-party advertisements on our Site (such as Google AdSense, Mediavine, or similar networks). These ads may use cookies to serve relevant content to you. We do not endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised by third parties.

Digital Products

7.1 Product Offerings

From time to time, we may offer digital products for sale, including but not limited to e-books, PDF recipe bundles, printable baking guides, and other digital content (collectively “Digital Products”).

7.2 Payment and Pricing

All prices for Digital Products are listed in [Euro/USD]. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions securely. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

7.3 Delivery

Upon successful payment, Digital Products will be made available for immediate download or sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to ensure you provide a valid email address and to download and save your purchased products promptly.

7.4 Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final and non-refundable. Please read product descriptions carefully before purchasing. If you experience technical issues accessing your purchase, contact us at info@thecookiegallery.blog and we will assist you.

7.5 License for Digital Products

When you purchase a Digital Product, you receive a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the product for your own personal purposes. You may not:

Share, resell, or redistribute the Digital Product.
Upload the Digital Product to any public platform.
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Digital Product for commercial purposes.

Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Ownership

All content on thecookiegallery.blog, including but not limited to recipes, text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, and software (collectively the “Content”), is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by Portuguese, EU, and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

8.2 Recipe Sharing and Copyright

We understand that our readers love to share recipes. Our policy on sharing is as follows:

Sharing with Credit: You are welcome to share our recipes with others, provided you give clear and visible credit to thecookiegallery.blog and include a link back to the original recipe post on our Site.
No Full Copying: You may not copy and paste the full text of our recipes, including detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and photographs, onto your own website, blog, social media, or any other public platform without our explicit written permission.
Social Media Sharing: Sharing a link to our recipe on social media platforms (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) is always encouraged and appreciated.

If we discover unauthorized use or reproduction of our Content, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action to protect our intellectual property.

8.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Site (such as comments), you represent that you own the content or have the necessary rights to grant us the license described in Section 4.3. You also agree to indemnify us for any claims arising from your content.

Disclaimer of Liability and Warranties

10.1 Baking at Your Own Risk

All recipes, baking tips, and advice provided on thecookiegallery.blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. Baking is a science, and results may vary based on factors including but not limited to:

Oven calibration and performance
Ingredient quality and substitutions
Altitude and humidity
Individual skill and experience

By using our recipes and advice, you acknowledge that you are doing so at your own risk. We are not responsible for any failed recipes, spoiled ingredients, or any other outcomes resulting from your use of our Content.

10.2 No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Site is not a substitute for professional advice. While we may provide tips on baking techniques, ingredient substitutions, or dietary modifications, we are not professional nutritionists, dietitians, or food scientists. You should consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific situation.

10.3 No Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Site will be available uninterrupted or error-free.
Defects will be corrected.
The Site or servers are free of viruses or harmful components.

10.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THECOOKIEGALLERY.BLOG, ITS OWNER, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT PROVIDED HEREIN.

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services, as well as embedded content (such as videos from YouTube, pins from Pinterest, or posts from Instagram). These third-party sites have their own terms and privacy policies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, practices, or policies of any third-party websites.

Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and that third party. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless thecookiegallery.blog, its owner, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your use of the Site.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
Your content submitted to the Site.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal and the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Portugal.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Terms on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable and valid, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and thecookiegallery.blog regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Acceptance of This Terms

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.