Terms of Service

Last updated: January 20, 2025

Welcome to Mangia! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at www.mangia.io (the "Site") operated by Mangia ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

Mangia is a recipe blog dedicated to sharing authentic Italian culinary traditions, recipes, cooking techniques, and cultural stories. Our content includes:

  • Traditional Italian recipes and cooking instructions
  • Culinary articles and cultural stories
  • Product recommendations and reviews
  • Educational content about Italian cuisine and regions
  • Newsletter and community engagement opportunities

Use of Content

Personal Use

You may use our recipes and content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You are welcome to cook our recipes for yourself, your family, and friends.

Sharing and Attribution

You may share our recipes and content with proper attribution to Mangia and a link back to the original recipe on our website. When sharing:

  • Always provide credit to Mangia as the source
  • Include a link to the original recipe page when possible
  • Do not reproduce entire articles without permission
  • Share excerpts rather than complete content

Commercial Use

Commercial use of our content requires written permission. Please contact us if you wish to use our recipes or content for commercial purposes, including restaurants, catering businesses, or other commercial ventures.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website, including recipes, articles, photographs, graphics, and other materials, is owned by Mangia or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

While recipes themselves cannot be copyrighted, our specific expression, photographs, stories, and presentation of recipes are protected by copyright law.

User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Use automated systems to access or scrape our content

Recipe Disclaimer

The recipes and cooking information on this website are provided for educational and entertainment purposes. While we strive for accuracy:

  • Cooking results may vary based on ingredients, equipment, and technique
  • We are not responsible for allergic reactions or dietary restrictions
  • Always check ingredients for allergens before cooking
  • Use your judgment when following recipes and cooking instructions
  • Food safety is your responsibility when preparing and storing food

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from us about new recipes, articles, and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

Your use of this website is at your own risk. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Mangia, its owners, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the website.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mangia and its contributors from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from or related to your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where our business is located, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

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