Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, 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.

If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

You represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted Use

The Site is provided for your personal, non-commercial use to research kitchen products and related information. You may:

• Browse product information and educational content
• Use our search and comparison features
• Share links to our content
• Submit product suggestions and feedback

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Submit false or misleading information
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Frame or mirror any portion of the Site without permission

3. Content & Information

Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about kitchen products and PFAS. However:

• Product information may change without notice
• Manufacturers may modify formulations
• Our research represents information available at the time of review
• We cannot guarantee the accuracy of third-party information

Verification Tiers

Our verification tier system indicates the quality of evidence available for each product. A higher tier means stronger evidence, not necessarily a "better" product. Tiers may change as new information becomes available.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites (retailers, manufacturers, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

4. Important Disclaimers

No Warranty

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be available at all times or error-free
• Information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current
• Results obtained from using the Site will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects will be corrected

No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes professional advice of any kind. You should consult appropriate professionals (medical, legal, etc.) before making decisions based on information found here.

Product Availability

Products listed on the Site may be discontinued, reformulated, or unavailable. Prices shown are provided by third parties and may not be current. Always verify information directly with retailers before purchasing.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All original content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by PFAS-Free Kitchen or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Reproducing, distributing, or displaying content beyond fair use
• Modifying or creating derivative works
• Using content for commercial purposes
• Removing copyright or proprietary notices

Trademarks

Product names, brand names, and company names mentioned on the Site are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these marks does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

6. User Submissions

By submitting content to us (product suggestions, error reports, feedback, etc.), you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display the submission
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree that submissions are non-confidential
• Acknowledge that we have no obligation to use any submission

We reserve the right to remove any user submission at our sole discretion.

7. Affiliate Links & Advertising

The Site contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for complete details.

By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept our use of affiliate links and agree that affiliate relationships do not influence our product verification process.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PFAS-FREE KITCHEN AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Any damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content
• Any damages arising from third-party products or services

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PFAS-Free Kitchen and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Any content you submit to the Site

10. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that you may bring claims in small claims court if eligible.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

The following sections shall survive termination: Disclaimers, Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and PFAS-Free Kitchen regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, displaying a prominent notice on the Site

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: