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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 16, 2026

πŸ“… Effective Date: April 16, 2026 | By using GoodFoods, you agree to these terms in full.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the GoodFoods website (goodfoods.in), its mobile applications, newsletters, or any other digital properties operated by GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd. ("GoodFoods," "we," "our," or "us"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GoodFoods.

⚠️ You must be at least 13 years of age to use GoodFoods. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian.

2. Use of the Website

You may use GoodFoods for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. By using our site, you agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without prior written permission
  • Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract data from the site
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other harmful code to our systems
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or connected systems
  • Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, offensive, abusive, or harmful
  • Impersonate any person, including GoodFoods staff or other users
  • Use the site for commercial solicitation or spam without our written consent

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to any user who violates these usage rules, without notice or liability.

3. User Accounts

Certain features of GoodFoods (such as saving recipes, leaving comments, or subscribing to premium content) may require you to create a user account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your password confidential and not share it with anyone
  • Be solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately at hello@goodfoods.in of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to disable your account at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Content & Recipes

4.1 Recipe Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate, thoroughly tested recipes and culinary content, GoodFoods makes no warranty that all information on the site is error-free, complete, or current. Recipes may need to be adapted based on individual equipment, altitude, ingredient brands, and personal dietary needs.

4.2 Dietary & Allergen Disclaimer

Our recipes are provided for general informational purposes. GoodFoods is not a licensed medical or nutritional authority. You should not rely solely on information from our site if you have food allergies, intolerances, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or dietitian for medical dietary advice.

⚠️ Always check ingredient labels independently for allergen information. GoodFoods cannot guarantee the accuracy of nutritional data provided on the site.

4.3 Food Safety

GoodFoods follows best-practice food safety guidelines in our published content, but we are not responsible for any illness, injury, or adverse outcome resulting from the preparation or consumption of recipes published on our site. Users cook at their own risk.

5. User Submissions

When you submit recipes, photos, comments, reviews, or any other content ("User Content") to GoodFoods, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and display such content across our platforms.

By submitting User Content, you represent that:

  • You own the content or have the right to grant the above license
  • The content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights
  • The content is not false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, moderate, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion without notice.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on GoodFoods β€” including but not limited to text, recipes, photography, videos, graphics, logos, and the website's design and code β€” is the intellectual property of GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd. or its licensed contributors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may share links to our content and use short excerpts (under 50 words) for personal, non-commercial purposes with clear attribution and a link back to the original page. Any other reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of our content requires our prior written consent. To request permission, email us at hello@goodfoods.in.

πŸ“Œ The "GoodFoods" name and logo are registered trademarks of GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

7. Affiliate Relationships & Advertising

GoodFoods participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links to products and services on our website are affiliate links β€” if you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in or have personally tested.

Sponsored content, if any, will always be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Paid Partnership." Our editorial opinions are always independent and honest, regardless of any commercial relationships.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

GoodFoods is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GoodFoods disclaims all warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee that any content on the site is accurate, complete, reliable, or up to date.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd. and its directors, employees, partners, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages β€” including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or use β€” arising from or in connection with your use of the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of GoodFoods shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the six months preceding the claim, or β‚Ή500 (Indian Rupees), whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms, your use of the website, or any content you submit to the site.

11. Termination

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to GoodFoods at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination include (but are not limited to) violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or conduct we deem harmful to GoodFoods or other users.

Upon termination, your license to use the site immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The courts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of GoodFoods.

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@goodfoods.in. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter within 30 days.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The updated Terms will be effective as of the "Last Updated" date displayed at the top. For significant changes, we will provide notice via email or a prominent website notification.

Your continued use of GoodFoods after the effective date of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you disagree with the changes, your sole remedy is to stop using the website.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, wish to report a violation, or need legal clarification, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@goodfoods.in
  • General: hello@goodfoods.in
  • Post: GoodFoods Media Pvt. Ltd., 12 Hazratganj Road, Lucknow – 226001, UP, India
  • Phone: +91 12345 67890 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 6 PM IST)
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