Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CookingTemps.com ("the site," "we," "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

2. Use of the Site

CookingTemps.com is a free reference tool intended for informational purposes. You may use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes subject to these terms. You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the site without permission
• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to interfere with the site's operation or security
• Reproduce or republish our content without attribution

3. Informational Purpose Only

All temperature data, cooking guides, and reference information on CookingTemps.com is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep all data accurate and up to date — including referencing USDA and FDA guidelines — this site is not a substitute for professional food safety advice or training.

For commercial food preparation, catering, or food service operations, always consult a licensed food safety professional and comply with all applicable local regulations.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and all content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any information is complete, accurate, or current. Your use of the site is at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CookingTemps.com and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or any content therein — including but not limited to foodborne illness, property damage, or personal injury resulting from reliance on information provided on this site.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

CookingTemps.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Some links on this site are affiliate links — if you click on one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site and allows us to keep it free. Our editorial recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships.

7. Intellectual Property

The design, code, and original content of CookingTemps.com are the property of their respective owners. Reference data sourced from USDA, FDA, and similar public-domain authorities is freely available but credited appropriately. You may share or cite temperature data for educational purposes with attribution to CookingTemps.com.

8. Third-Party Links

The site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon and reference sources such as USDA). These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party site.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

11. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us via cookingtemps.com.