Terms of Use

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GOODEATSKOREA TERMS OF SERVICE

Welcome to GoodEatsKorea! Our online community and resources are dedicated to sharing delicious, user-submitted recipes worldwide. Our mission is to connect food enthusiasts, home cooks, and chefs in a friendly and supportive environment where creativity and culinary exploration thrive. Whether you’re here to discover new dishes, share your recipes, or engage with fellow food lovers, GoodEatsKorea is your go-to platform.

GoodEatsKorea is a website powered by WordPress, offering a seamless experience for discovering and sharing recipes. Our community consists of two main types of users:

• Visitors: Non-registered users who can browse and enjoy the recipes but cannot comment or submit their own.
• Members: Registered users who gain full access, including the ability to comment on posts, submit their recipes, and manage their profiles.

Using our services is simple:

• Visitors: You can explore all public content, search for recipes, and get inspired.
• Members: After creating an account, you can submit your recipes, leave comments, and engage with our community.

We aim to create a positive and respectful space for everyone. By using our website, you agree to follow our guidelines and respect the rules in these Terms of Service. Enjoy your time at GoodEatsKorea, and happy cooking!

1. DEFINITIONS

To ensure clarity, here are the key terms used throughout these Terms of Service:

• “Us,” “Our,” “Site,” and “Website”: These refer to GoodEatsKorea, including its organization, community, brand, and online platform.
• Visitors: Non-registered users of GoodEatsKorea who can browse and view public content but cannot comment on posts or submit recipes.
• Members: Registered users of GoodEatsKorea who have full access to the site, including the ability to comment on posts, submit recipes, and manage their profile information.

GoodEatsKorea is built on the WordPress platform, which provides the foundation for our website’s functionality. This includes managing membership sign-ups, user profiles, content submissions, and other interactive features. WordPress allows us to offer a seamless, user-friendly experience, ensuring that our community can focus on discovering, sharing, and enjoying recipes.

By participating as a Visitor or Member, you agree to respect the integrity of the WordPress-powered features and ensure a secure and positive environment for all users.

2. USING OUR WEBSITE

GoodEatsKorea is a platform for sharing and discovering recipes in a respectful and secure environment. To ensure a positive experience for everyone:

• Visitors: You can browse and view all public content, such as recipes and posts, but you are not permitted to comment on posts or submit recipes.
• Members: After registering, you can submit recipes, leave comments, and manage your profile, but you must adhere to our content guidelines and avoid prohibited activities, including using external links (except for personal Facebook pages or YouTube channels) or submitting offensive or plagiarized material.

2.1 Age Requirements for Use

GoodEatsKorea is intended for a general audience and is not suitable for children under the age of 13. By using this website, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may use the site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

2.3 Language Guidelines (English and Korean)

The primary language of GoodEatsKorea is English. While you are welcome to use Korean in your content or comments, all submissions must include an English translation to ensure accessibility for the broader community. Our moderation team may remove content not complying with these language guidelines.

By using GoodEatsKorea, you agree to follow these rules and guidelines, which will contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment for all users.

3. CREATING AND MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNT

Becoming a Member of GoodEatsKorea is easy and free: click the “Sign Up” or “Register” button, provide your name, email address, and a secure password, verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox, and log in to enjoy full access to the website, including commenting on posts, submitting recipes, and managing your profile.

The sign-up process is powered by WordPress, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.

3.1 Updating Account Information Through WordPress

As a Member, you can update your account details anytime by logging in, navigating to your profile settings, and modifying your name, email address, or bio. Changes are saved instantly, and password resets can be securely completed via the “Forgot Password” option on the login page.

3.2 How to Delete Your Account

If you decide to leave GoodEatsKorea, you can delete your account by logging in, navigating to your profile settings, clicking the “Delete Account” option, and confirming your decision, after which your account and data will be permanently removed from the system.

Once your account is deleted, any submitted recipes or comments may no longer be accessible. Feel free to contact our support team with any issues or need assistance.

4. SUBMITTING RECIPES AND COMMENTS

As a Member of GoodEatsKorea, you have the privilege of engaging more deeply with the community:

• Submit Recipes: Share your culinary creations with the community by uploading recipes, complete with ingredients, instructions, and optional images.
• Leave Comments: Provide feedback, ask questions, or share thoughts on other users’ recipes and posts.

These features allow Members to contribute to and enjoy a vibrant, collaborative space for food enthusiasts.

4.1 Rules for Submitting Recipes, Including Content Guidelines

To ensure that GoodEatsKorea remains a safe, respectful, and high-quality community, we ask that you follow these guidelines when submitting recipes or comments:

• Recipes should be original or adequately attributed if inspired by other sources.
• Content must be appropriate for all users, avoiding offensive, harmful, or discriminatory language.
• Media (e.g., images) included with recipes must not violate copyright laws or include explicit or inappropriate material.

Our moderation team may reject or remove submissions that violate these guidelines.

4.2 Prohibition of External Links in Profiles and Recipes

To maintain the integrity and focus of our community, external links are strictly prohibited in user profiles, recipe submissions, and comments to prevent spam, phishing, and other security risks.

The only permissible external links are to personal Facebook accounts or pages and personal YouTube channels. Members can share more about their culinary journey while adhering to community guidelines.

Our moderation team reviews all submitted recipes and comments to ensure compliance with content guidelines, prevent spam, plagiarism, or harmful material, and maintain high-quality, relevant content. Members are notified after a short review period if their content is approved or rejected.

5. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Certain activities are strictly prohibited to ensure that GoodEatsKorea remains a welcoming and safe community for all users. These include, but are not limited to:

• Engaging in actions that intimidate, demean, or bully other users.
• Using language or content that is discriminatory, offensive, or promotes hate based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or any other personal attribute.
• Attempting to alter, damage, or disrupt the website’s functionality through malware, scripts, or unauthorized HTML.
• Submitting recipes or content that infringes on someone else’s intellectual property or copyright.
• Using foul or obscene language, including slurs or derogatory terms.
• Posting irrelevant or promotional content, including prohibited external links.

Users who engage in these activities may have their content removed, accounts suspended, or accounts permanently deleted at the administration’s discretion.

At GoodEatsKorea, we strive to create a positive and collaborative environment by encouraging respectful feedback on recipes and posts, celebrating and supporting other users’ culinary efforts, contributing unique and original recipes, and fostering inclusive communication that is welcoming to both English and Korean-speaking users.

6. OWNERSHIP OF RECIPES AND CONTENT

As a Member of GoodEatsKorea, you retain full ownership of the recipes and content you submit. This includes any text, images, or other materials you upload to the website. We believe that creators should always maintain control over their original work.

6.1 Rights We Have to Display and Share Your Content

By submitting recipes or other content to GoodEatsKorea, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display your content on the GoodEatsKorea website.
• Share your content with the GoodEatsKorea community, including on our social media platforms and other promotional materials.
• Edit or format your content for technical or aesthetic reasons while ensuring your submission’s original meaning and integrity remain intact.

This license helps us showcase your creations and ensure they reach the widest audience possible while respecting your ownership rights.

Please note:

• Your content will always be credited to your profile, ensuring you receive proper submission recognition.
• If you delete your account or specific content, we will cease using it unless it is publicly shared.

You contribute to a vibrant and inspiring community by sharing your recipes and ideas. We are honored to provide a platform for you to showcase your culinary creativity.

7. SECURITY AND TECHNICAL RULES

At GoodEatsKorea, we take security seriously to ensure a safe and reliable platform for all users. To help protect the website and its WordPress-powered features:

• Do not use malware, viruses, or any form of harmful scripts that could disrupt the website’s functionality.
• Avoid tampering with the website’s structure, including attempting to deface, alter, or manipulate the code, themes, or plugins.
• Respect our system’s integrity by refraining from unauthorized access or activities that harm the platform or its users.

If you violate these security and technical rules, we may take immediate action, including temporarily suspending your account during an investigation, permanently deactivating your account for severe or repeated violations, or pursuing legal action in cases of significant harm, such as hacking or deliberate sabotage.

We strive to maintain a positive and secure community at GoodEatsKorea. By respecting these security and technical rules, you contribute to the safety and integrity of the platform for all users.

8. DISPUTES AND LEGAL TERMS

8.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from your use of GoodEatsKorea are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Washington state. By using this website, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States of America in Washington state, and you waive any objections to such jurisdiction or venue.

8.2 Limitations of Liability and Disclaimers

GoodEatsKorea relies on WordPress and third-party plugins to power the website’s functionality. We are not responsible for any issues, errors, or losses caused by these plugins or the WordPress platform.

Recipes and content submitted by Members are not verified for accuracy, safety, or suitability. GoodEatsKorea is not liable for any outcomes, such as allergic reactions or cooking mishaps, resulting from using this content.

We aim to keep GoodEatsKorea accessible at all times, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access due to potential technical issues, maintenance, or factors beyond our control.

8.3 No Warranty

GoodEatsKorea is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. Use of the website is at your own risk.

8.4 Indemnification

By using GoodEatsKorea, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the website, your submissions, or your breach of these Terms of Service.

By understanding and agreeing to these terms, you help maintain a transparent and fair relationship between GoodEatsKorea and its users. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us for clarification.

9. CHANGES TO OUR TERMS

GoodEatsKorea reserves the right to update or change these Terms of Service at any time to reflect updates to the website features or functionality, changes in applicable laws or regulations, or improvements to enhance user experience and community safety.

When updates are made, they will take effect immediately upon being posted on our website. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly to stay informed about any changes.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, our policies, or your experience with GoodEatsKorea, we’re here to help. You can reach us through the following methods:

• Email: info@goodeatskorea.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries promptly and provide the assistance you need.

We value your feedback and encourage you to let us know how we can improve GoodEatsKorea. Please get in touch with us if you encounter a technical issue, have a suggestion, or need to report inappropriate content or behavior.

Your input helps us maintain a positive and enjoyable experience for all users. Thank you for being a part of the GoodEatsKorea community!