Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions for Simply Copycat Recipes

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Welcome to Simply Copycat Recipes (“the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you must stop using the Site.

2. Content Disclaimer

All content on Simply Copycat Recipes—articles, recipes, guides, recommendations, and AI-generated recipes—is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only.

We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any restaurant, brand, or company whose menu items we reference. “Copycat” recipes are our own interpretations based on publicly available information and personal testing.

We do NOT claim to know or reproduce any restaurant’s proprietary formulas or exact methods.

3. Recipe Use & Food Safety

You are responsible for making sure food is prepared and cooked safely in your own kitchen. This includes:

  • Cooking meats to safe internal temperatures
  • Handling potential allergens properly
  • Storing leftovers safely
  • Avoiding cross-contamination

We provide general food-safety reminders, but we are not liable for any harm or damages resulting from improper food handling, preparation, or consumption.

Always follow USDA, FDA, and your local health authority’s recommendations when preparing food.

4. AI Recipe Generator Terms

Our site includes an AI-powered recipe generator to help create custom recipes based on dietary preferences or allergens you select.

By using this tool, you acknowledge that:

  • Recipes may be imperfect or require adjustments
  • No medical, dietary, or nutritional guarantees are provided
  • We do not store your personal dietary information
  • You are solely responsible for determining whether recipes are safe for your allergies or dietary needs

Do NOT rely on the AI generator as a substitute for medical or professional dietary advice.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

Simply Copycat Recipes participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.

This means:

  • Some links on the site are affiliate links
  • If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission
  • There is no additional cost to you

Affiliate earnings help support the cost of running this site.

6. Intellectual Property

All text, photos, graphics, recipes, and images on this Site are the property of Simply Copycat Recipes unless otherwise noted.

You may:

  • View the content
  • Print or save recipes for personal use

You may NOT:

  • Repost full recipes, posts, or images without permission
  • Use our content commercially
  • Use AI-generated site images in your own business or blog without explicit permission

Short excerpts (1–2 sentences) may be shared with a clear link back to the original post.

7. User Comments & Submitted Feedback

When you submit comments or feedback, you agree that:

  • Your comment may be publicly visible
  • You are responsible for the content you post
  • We may remove comments that are spam, inappropriate, or abusive
  • We may use your feedback to improve the Site, but we are not required to respond individually

We do not allow comments containing harmful content, harassment, or copyrighted material.

8. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content of external sites
  • Their privacy practices
  • Any harm or damages resulting from visiting or using those sites

Use third-party sites at your own risk.

9. No Warranties

All content is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, including:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Reliability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose

Recipes may vary due to:

  • Ingredient differences
  • Equipment
  • User skill level

We make no guarantees that your results will match ours.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Simply Copycat Recipes is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

  • Use of the Site
  • Following recipes
  • Using AI-generated recipes
  • Clicking affiliate links
  • Relying on any information on the Site

Use the Site at your own risk.

11. Age Requirements

This Site is intended for general audiences but not directed toward children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. The updated version will include a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through the Contact Us Page on our website.

We review all messages but do not guarantee individual responses.