Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Verdant Vista! By accessing and using the Verdant Vista website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter referred to as "Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Verdant Vista, a company registered in San Francisco, CA, with its principal place of business at 555 Market Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94105.

Verdant Vista reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these terms for that organization and promising that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms. In that case, "you" and "your" will refer to that organization.

2. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by any third party. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.

You are responsible for ensuring that any content you post on the Website (including comments, recipes, and forum posts) complies with these Terms. Verdant Vista reserves the right to remove any content that it deems to be in violation of these Terms, without notice. You also agree not to:

• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any content transmitted through the Website.
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any content that you do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements).
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party.
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.
• Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Website.
• Intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• "Stalk" or otherwise harass another.
• Collect or store personal data about other users.

Verdant Vista reserves the right to terminate your access to the Website if you violate any of these user conduct rules.

3. Intellectual Property

The content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Verdant Vista or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any content from the Website without the prior written consent of Verdant Vista.

However, you are welcome to share links to our recipes and articles on social media or in emails, provided that you give proper attribution to Verdant Vista. If you wish to use our content for commercial purposes, please contact us at [email protected] to request permission.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names of Verdant Vista used in the Website are trademarks or registered trademarks of Verdant Vista. Any other trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

4. Disclaimer

The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Verdant Vista makes no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the Website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

We strive to keep the Website up and running smoothly. However, Verdant Vista takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the Website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.

The recipes and cooking tips provided on the Website are intended for informational purposes only. Always use caution when cooking, and follow food safety guidelines to prevent illness. Consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making any significant changes to your diet.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Verdant Vista, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Website or the content contained on the Website, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other theory, even if Verdant Vista has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, Verdant Vista's liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Verdant Vista is not responsible for the actions of its users. You agree to indemnify and hold Verdant Vista harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.