Big Daddy Cooking

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: May 14, 2026

Welcome to Big Daddy Cooking (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at bigdaddycooking.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or using bigdaddycooking.com in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

2.1 Amazon Associates Program

Big Daddy Cooking is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

2.2 Other Affiliate Partnerships

This Site may contain affiliate links to third-party products and services beyond Amazon. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships may include, but are not limited to:

Kitchen equipment and appliance retailers
Food and ingredient subscription services
Cooking course and educational platforms
Meal kit delivery services
Cookware and bakeware brands
Other food, beverage, and lifestyle products

2.3 Honest Recommendations

We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe will be of value to our readers. Our editorial opinions are our own and are not influenced by compensation received from affiliate partners. However, you should always conduct your own due diligence before making any purchase.

IMPORTANT: Affiliate commissions help support the free content on this Site. We are transparent about these relationships and appreciate your support when you use our links.

3. Advertising and Sponsored Content

3.1 Display Advertising

Big Daddy Cooking may display third-party advertisements on this Site through advertising networks including, but not limited to, Google AdSense, Mediavine, AdThrive, or similar ad management services. These advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.

3.2 Advertiser Independence

Advertisers do not control or influence our editorial content. The presence of an advertisement on this Site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s products or services by Big Daddy Cooking. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.

3.3 Sponsored Posts

Occasionally, Big Daddy Cooking may publish sponsored posts or content that has been paid for by a brand or company. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Partnership” in accordance with FTC guidelines. Sponsored content reflects the brand’s views and our honest assessment.

3.4 Ad Targeting and Cookies

Third-party advertising companies may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or by adjusting your browser settings. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

4. FTC Compliance and Material Connections

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255 (“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”), Big Daddy Cooking discloses all material connections between this Site and any brands, products, or services mentioned, reviewed, or promoted. Material connections include:

Affiliate commissions earned from qualifying purchases
Free products received for review purposes
Sponsored content fees or other compensation
Brand ambassador or partnership agreements

These disclosures appear at the top of relevant posts using our standard disclosure notice. The existence of a material connection does not affect the integrity of our reviews or recommendations.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on bigdaddycooking.com — including but not limited to recipes, photographs, videos, text, graphics, logos, and site design — is the property of Big Daddy Cooking or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 PLR and Licensed Content

Some recipe content on this Site may be based on or derived from Public Label Rights (PLR) content that has been substantially modified, rewritten, and customized. We hold the appropriate licenses for all PLR content used on this Site.

5.3 Permitted Use

You may view, print, and download content from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial use only, subject to the following restrictions:

You may not remove any copyright or proprietary notices
You may not modify or copy content for commercial use or redistribution
You may not scrape, harvest, or systematically download content
You may not republish recipes or content without explicit written permission

5.4 Recipe Sharing

We encourage sharing our recipes on social media and with friends. When sharing, please credit Big Daddy Cooking and link back to the original post. You may share one or two photos with attribution, but may not republish full recipe text without permission.

6. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

By using this Site, you agree not to:

Post or transmit any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers
Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Site
Spam, solicit, or engage in unsolicited commercial communications in comments

7. Comments and User-Generated Content

This Site may allow users to submit comments, ratings, and other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you:

Grant Big Daddy Cooking a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your User Content
Represent that you own or have the right to submit the User Content
Agree that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse any User Content submitted to the Site.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Food Safety Disclaimer

Recipes and cooking information on this Site are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always follow proper food safety guidelines, including safe internal cooking temperatures. Big Daddy Cooking is not responsible for foodborne illness or injury resulting from the use of our recipes. Consult a qualified food safety professional for specific concerns.

8.2 Nutritional Information

Any nutritional information provided on this Site is estimated and for informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized nutritional guidance.

8.3 General Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BIG DADDY COOKING, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).

10. Third-Party Links and Websites

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites and advertising links. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such websites or their content. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our Site.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our Site, including information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies used by our advertising partners.

12. Email Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to the Big Daddy Cooking newsletter or providing your email address, you agree to receive periodic emails including new recipes, promotions, product recommendations, and affiliate offers. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will not sell or share your email address with third parties without your consent, except as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Digital Products and Store

13.1 Sales and Delivery

Big Daddy Cooking sells digital products including recipe eBooks, meal plans, and online courses through our Store. All digital products are delivered electronically. Upon completion of payment, you will receive access to your purchased content via email or direct download.

13.2 Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are generally final. However, if you experience a technical issue that prevents access to your purchase, please contact us within 7 days of purchase at the email address listed in Section 17 and we will work to resolve the issue.

13.3 License for Digital Products

Purchase of a digital product grants you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license for individual use only. You may not redistribute, resell, share login credentials, or use our digital products for commercial purposes without written permission.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Big Daddy Cooking and its owners, officers, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: