Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 23, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Yumnights (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Content Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the yumnights.com website (the “Site”), including all content, recipes, meal plans, cooking tips, and services provided by Harper Sterling and Yumnights.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Yumnights.
Our Content and Intellectual Property
Recipe Content
All recipes, cooking instructions, meal plans, photography, videos, and written content on this Site are the intellectual property of Harper Sterling and Yumnights, unless otherwise specified. This includes:
- Original recipes developed and tested by Harper Sterling
- Cooking techniques and methods
- Meal planning guides and strategies
- Food photography and recipe videos
- Blog posts and cooking tips
- Nutritional information and dietary guidance
Copyright Protection
All content is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Our content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, or used without our prior written permission, except as permitted under these Terms.
Trademark Rights
“Yumnights,” our logo, and other trademarks displayed on this Site are our property or used with permission. You may not use these trademarks without our express written consent.
Permitted Uses
Personal Use
You may:
- View and access our content for personal, non-commercial use
- Print individual recipes for personal cooking and family use
- Share links to our recipes and content on social media
- Save recipes to personal recipe collections for private use
Social Media Sharing
You may share our content on social media platforms provided that you:
- Include proper attribution to Yumnights and Harper Sterling
- Link back to the original recipe or content on our Site
- Do not modify or crop our images without permission
- Use appropriate hashtags and tags when sharing
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Reproduce or republish our recipes, content, or images on other websites, blogs, or publications without written permission
- Create derivative works based on our content without authorization
- Use our content commercially including in restaurants, meal delivery services, or other food businesses
- Remove or alter copyright notices, author attribution, or other proprietary notices
- Scrape or extract large portions of our content using automated tools
- Claim ownership of our recipes or present them as your own original work
- Use our content for any illegal, harmful, or inappropriate purposes
Recipe Attribution Requirements
If you are granted permission to use our content, you must:
- Provide clear attribution to “Harper Sterling from Yumnights.com”
- Include a direct link back to the original recipe page
- Not modify the recipe without noting changes made
- Include our copyright notice when reproducing content
User-Generated Content
Comments and Feedback
When you post comments, reviews, or feedback on our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with our services.
Recipe Modifications
If you share modifications to our recipes in comments or reviews, you acknowledge that these modifications become part of the community discussion and may be referenced by other users.
Content Standards
User-generated content must be:
- Respectful and appropriate for a family-friendly cooking community
- Relevant to the recipe or cooking topic
- Free from spam, advertising, or promotional content
- Compliant with applicable laws and regulations
Disclaimers and Limitations
Recipe Results
While we test our recipes thoroughly, cooking results may vary based on:
- Ingredient quality and substitutions
- Cooking equipment and techniques
- Environmental factors (altitude, humidity, etc.)
- Individual skill levels and preferences
We cannot guarantee specific results from our recipes.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information provided is estimated and for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on:
- Specific ingredients and brands used
- Portion sizes and preparation methods
- Individual dietary needs and restrictions
Consult healthcare professionals for specific dietary advice.
Allergy and Dietary Restrictions
Always read ingredient labels carefully. While we provide dietary information, we cannot guarantee that our recipes are suitable for specific allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions. Use your judgment and consult professionals when needed.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our Site, please contact us with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the allegedly infringing material
- Your contact information and good faith statement
- Electronic signature
Send DMCA notices to: harper@yumnights.com with “DMCA Notice” in the subject line.
Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate or suspend access to our Site for violations of these Terms
- Remove any content that violates our policies
- Take legal action for serious violations of intellectual property rights
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yumnights and Harper Sterling shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Personal injury or property damage related to recipe use
- Issues arising from user modifications to recipes
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for access to our content (which is typically zero for free recipe access).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yumnights and Harper Sterling from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of our Site and content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of any third-party rights
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Colorado, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Denver, Colorado.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be effective when posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Content Use should be directed to:
Harper Sterling
Yumnights
Denver, CO
Email: harper@yumnights.com
For content use permissions, please include “Content Use Request” in your email subject line with:
- Description of intended use
- Specific content you wish to use
- Platform or publication details
- Duration of use requested
Acknowledgment
By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Content Use and our Privacy Policy.
These Terms of Content Use were last updated on September 23, 2025. Please review them periodically for any changes.
