Term of Service
Welcome to True Taste — a Canadian-based blog sharing original content on local food, sustainable farming, and regional culinary culture. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (truetaste.ca or any related subdomains), content, and services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. Eligibility
By using this website, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, or that you are accessing the website under the supervision of a legal guardian.
2. Content and Intellectual Property
All content published on True Taste — including articles, images, logos, graphics, and other materials — is the intellectual property of True Taste or its contributors, unless otherwise noted. Content is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.
You may:
- View and share blog content for personal, non-commercial use
- Cite or link to articles with proper attribution
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any part of the content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Use our content in a misleading or unlawful way
3. User Submissions
We may allow readers to post comments, send messages, or submit content (e.g., recipes, tips, feedback). By submitting content to the site, you grant True Taste a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish the material.
You agree that your submissions:
- Do not infringe on any intellectual property or privacy rights
- Are not defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful
- Do not contain spam, malware, or false information
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user-generated content at our discretion.
4. Newsletter and Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from True Taste. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails.
We do not sell or rent your email address. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites or services. These are provided for convenience only. True Taste has no control over third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
Accessing third-party sites is done at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
All content on True Taste is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or free of errors.
We make no warranties regarding:
- The accuracy or reliability of blog content
- Any products or services mentioned
- The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the site
Use of the site is at your own discretion and risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, True Taste and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the website or reliance on its content.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Harm caused by errors, interruptions, or security issues on the site
- Issues related to third-party services linked on our pages
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless True Taste, its team, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the website or violation of these Terms.
9. Modifications to the Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Toronto and the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Toronto, Canada.
