Last Updated: January 2025
We love that you’re here and want to bake along with us! But before you preheat that oven, we need to share some important information about what our recipes and advice can and can’t do. Think of this as our “friendly legal chat” – we want to be completely transparent about the limitations and responsibilities that come with baking and food content.
General Information Purpose
Educational Content Only: Everything on The Yum Recipes – our recipes, baking tips, ingredient discussions, and kitchen advice – is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We’re sharing what we’ve learned through our own baking experiences, testing, and research, but we’re not providing professional culinary, nutritional, or medical advice.
Not Professional Advice: While our team has extensive baking experience and food science knowledge, we’re not licensed nutritionists, dietitians, medical professionals, or certified culinary instructors. Our content reflects our personal experiences and research, not professional guidance.
Your Results May Vary: Baking is part science, part art, and part magic. Even when following recipes exactly, results can vary based on altitude, humidity, oven differences, ingredient brands, technique variations, and dozens of other factors. We test our recipes extensively, but we can’t guarantee identical results in every kitchen.
Food & Recipe-Specific Disclaimers
Food Safety Responsibility
Proper Food Handling: You are responsible for following safe food handling practices, including:
- Using fresh ingredients within their expiration dates
- Storing baked goods properly to prevent spoilage
- Maintaining proper kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
- Cooking/baking to appropriate temperatures
- Being aware of cross-contamination risks
Ingredient Safety: Always check ingredient labels for allergens, and inspect ingredients for freshness before use. We cannot guarantee the safety of ingredients purchased or stored by users.
Allergy & Dietary Warnings
Allergen Information: Our recipes may contain or come into contact with common allergens including:
- Wheat/gluten, eggs, dairy, nuts, soy, and other allergens
- Cross-contamination may occur in our kitchens during testing
Always Check Labels: Ingredient formulations change frequently. Even if we specify “gluten-free” or “dairy-free” options, you must verify that all ingredients you purchase meet your dietary requirements.
Not Medical Diet Advice: Our dietary modifications (gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, etc.) are for general dietary preferences, not medical conditions. If you have celiac disease, severe food allergies, diabetes, or other medical conditions requiring specific diets, consult healthcare professionals before trying our recipes.
Substitution Results: When we suggest ingredient substitutions, results may vary significantly. We test popular substitutions when possible, but cannot guarantee success with all variations.
Nutritional Information
Estimates Only: Any nutritional information provided is estimated using standard databases and may not reflect actual values in your finished products. Factors affecting nutrition include:
- Specific ingredient brands and formulations
- Preparation methods and portion sizes
- Ingredient substitutions or modifications
- Measurement accuracy
Not for Medical Diets: Do not rely on our nutritional estimates for medical conditions requiring precise nutritional control. Consult registered dietitians or healthcare providers for medical nutrition needs.
Kitchen Safety & Equipment
Use Proper Safety Practices: Baking involves hot ovens, sharp tools, and potentially dangerous equipment. Always:
- Follow manufacturer instructions for all appliances
- Use appropriate safety gear (oven mitts, etc.)
- Keep children supervised around kitchen equipment
- Maintain and clean equipment properly
Equipment Recommendations: When we recommend specific brands or models of kitchen equipment, these are based on our personal experiences. We cannot guarantee performance in your specific circumstances or warrant the quality of products we mention.
No Liability for Equipment Issues: We are not responsible for equipment malfunctions, accidents, or injuries that may occur while following our recipes or using recommended products.
No Professional Relationship
No Baker-Client Relationship: Using our recipes, reading our content, or interacting with us through comments or emails does not create a professional baker-client relationship. We’re sharing our passion and knowledge, but you’re responsible for your own baking decisions and outcomes.
Individual Responsibility: You assume all responsibility and risk for following our recipes and advice. We encourage you to use your best judgment, start with small batches when trying new recipes, and adapt our suggestions to your specific needs and circumstances.
Results Not Guaranteed
Recipe Success: While we test our recipes extensively, we cannot guarantee that every recipe will work perfectly in every kitchen. Baking success depends on many variables beyond our control, including:
- Individual skill level and experience
- Equipment accuracy and condition
- Ingredient quality and freshness
- Environmental conditions (altitude, humidity, temperature)
- Following instructions precisely
Skill Development: Our tutorials and tips are designed to help improve your baking skills, but learning to bake takes practice, patience, and personal experience. Don’t be discouraged if your first attempts don’t match our photos!
Time and Cost Investment: Baking requires investments of time, ingredients, and energy. We cannot reimburse you for ingredients, time, or utilities used in recipes that don’t meet your expectations.
External Links & Third-Party Content
External Website Policy: Our website contains links to other websites, including ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and other food blogs. We provide these links for convenience, but we don’t control or endorse the content, products, or services on external sites.
No Responsibility for External Content: We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy, safety, or quality of external websites
- Products or services offered by linked companies
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Changes to external content after we link to it
Affiliate Relationships: Some of our links are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase products through them. This doesn’t change the price you pay, and we only recommend products we actually use and trust.
Content Accuracy & Updates
Reasonable Care: We make every effort to ensure our content is accurate and helpful, but we’re human and mistakes happen. We cannot guarantee that all information on our website is completely accurate, current, or error-free.
Recipe Updates: We may update recipes based on reader feedback, improved techniques, or ingredient changes. We’ll note significant updates when possible, but cannot guarantee that printed or saved versions reflect the most current recipe.
Reporting Errors: If you notice errors in our recipes or content, please let us know at contact@theyumrecipes.com so we can investigate and correct them.
Limitation of Liability
To the Fullest Extent Permitted by Law: The Yum Recipes, Sarah Whitfield, Lauren Brooks, Hannah Carter, and any associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Use of our recipes, advice, or content
- Inability to use our website or access our content
- Food safety issues, allergic reactions, or health problems
- Equipment damage or kitchen accidents
- Financial losses from ingredient costs or failed recipes
Maximum Liability: In any case, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access our content (which is typically zero, since our basic content is free).
Geographic Limitations
US-Based Content: Our recipes and advice are developed in the United States using US-standard ingredients, measurements, and equipment. International users may need to adapt recipes for different:
- Ingredient availability and formulations
- Measurement systems (metric vs. imperial)
- Equipment standards and voltages
- Food safety regulations
Local Laws Apply: Your use of our website and content is subject to your local laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
Age Restrictions
Adult Supervision Required: Many of our recipes involve hot ovens, sharp tools, and techniques that require adult supervision for children and teens. Parents and guardians are responsible for determining appropriate supervision levels.
Skill Level Awareness: Some recipes require advanced techniques or equipment. We try to indicate difficulty levels, but you must honestly assess your own skills before attempting challenging recipes.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer periodically to reflect changes in our content, legal requirements, or website functionality. Significant changes will be announced to our newsletter subscribers, and the updated version will always be posted here with a new date.
Contact for Clarifications
Have questions about anything in this disclaimer? Want clarification about a specific recipe or technique? We’re here to help!
For disclaimer questions: legal@theyumrecipes.com
For recipe questions: contact@theyumrecipes.com
For safety concerns: safety@theyumrecipes.com
Mail:
Legal Questions
The Yum Recipes
1234 Baker Street
Austin, TX 78701
Remember: Baking should be fun, creative, and rewarding! While we need these legal protections in place, our real goal is helping you create delicious memories in your kitchen. Use common sense, start with easier recipes if you’re new to baking, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Happy baking! 🍪
– Sarah, Lauren, and Hannah
The Yum Recipes Team