🧀 Castleton Cheese

Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using castletoncheese.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Site.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to view and use the recipes, information, and content on Castleton Cheese's Site for personal, non-commercial use only. Under this license you may not:

• Republish or reproduce recipes or content for commercial purposes
• Sell or rent content from the Site
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use automated systems to scrape or download Site content

You may share recipes with proper attribution and a link back to our Site.

3. Recipe Disclaimer

Important: The recipes and information on this Site are provided for educational and entertainment purposes. While we test our recipes carefully:

• We cannot guarantee results, as outcomes depend on ingredients, equipment, and technique
• Cheese making involves working with bacteria and molds - proper sanitation is essential
• Some recipes involve high temperatures and sharp tools - use caution
• We are not responsible for any foodborne illness, injury, or damage resulting from use of our recipes
• If you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or health concerns, consult a healthcare provider

4. User Content

If you post comments, photos, or other content ("User Content"), you grant Castleton Cheese a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content.

You represent that:

• You own or control rights to the User Content
• The content is accurate and lawful
• Use of the content does not violate any rights or cause harm

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Post offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Attempt to hack or disrupt the Site
• Upload viruses or malicious code
• Spam or harass other users
• Collect user information without permission

6. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, recipes, features, and functionality are owned by Castleton Cheese and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our recipes may be shared with proper attribution, but wholesale reproduction without permission is prohibited.

7. Third-Party Links and Advertising

The Site may contain:

• Links to third-party websites or services
• Third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and other networks
• Affiliate links to products we recommend

We have no control over third-party content and assume no responsibility for it. Advertisements are delivered by advertising partners and may be targeted based on your browsing.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." Castleton Cheese makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• Accuracy or completeness of content
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Results from using recipes or techniques
• Availability or reliability of the Site

9. Limitation of Liability

Castleton Cheese shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Site
• Following recipes or cheese-making techniques
• Food safety issues or foodborne illness
• Equipment malfunction or injury
• Third-party content or advertisements

10. Food Safety

Cheese making involves working with dairy products and bacterial cultures. You are responsible for:

• Following proper sanitation procedures
• Using quality ingredients from reputable sources
• Understanding food safety principles
• Proper storage and handling of finished cheeses
• Discarding any cheese that shows signs of contamination

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Castleton Cheese from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post on the Site

12. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our data practices.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with these laws.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Castleton Cheese regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be sent via our contact page or emailed to legal@castletoncheese.com

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.