Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Sourdough Start website. By accessing or using our website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms in their entirety.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the website located at sourdoughstart.com (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service (the “Terms”) and agree to be legally bound by them. These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Sourdough Start (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications to these Terms will constitute your acceptance of such modifications. Users must be at least 13 years of age to access or use this Website. If you are under the age of 18, you represent that a parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2. Use of the Website

Sourdough Start grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.

You agree that you will not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Website without our prior written consent.
  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or spiders to collect data from the Website without authorization.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its related systems or networks.
  • Use the Website to transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or its associated infrastructure.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization while using the Website.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website, at our sole discretion and without prior notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that is harmful to Sourdough Start, other users, or third parties.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on the Website, including but not limited to text, articles, baking guides, recipes, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, and the overall website design (collectively, the “Content”), is the exclusive intellectual property of Sourdough Start or its respective content creators and licensors. All rights are reserved.

The Content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content from this Website without our express prior written permission. Limited quotation for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes may be permissible under fair use doctrine, provided proper attribution is given to Sourdough Start and a link back to the original content is included.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit to us may be used by Sourdough Start without obligation or compensation to you.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sourdough Start expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be available, uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free at all times.
  • The information, recipes, or baking guides provided are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or suitable for your specific circumstances.
  • Any errors or defects on the Website will be corrected.

Baking results may vary based on individual skill levels, equipment, ingredient brands, environmental conditions, and other factors beyond our control. All baking guidance is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Users assume full responsibility for results obtained by following any recipe or technique published on this Website.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sourdough Start, its owners, editors, contributors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its Content.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, personal injury, property damage, or any other intangible losses, even if Sourdough Start has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or its Content is to stop using the Website.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Sourdough Start participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn advertising fees or commissions when you click on certain links or make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships may include, but are not limited to, programs operated by Amazon Associates and other third-party retailers or brands.

Affiliate links may appear within articles, baking guides, product recommendations, and other Content on this Website. The inclusion of affiliate links does not influence the editorial integrity of our content. We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe may be useful or beneficial to our readers.

The price you pay as a consumer is not affected by affiliate links. Any commissions earned help support the ongoing maintenance and development of Sourdough Start at no additional cost to you. We are committed to transparency and will always endeavour to clearly identify affiliate relationships where applicable.

7. External Links Policy

The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Sourdough Start. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites.

The inclusion of any external link does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Sourdough Start of the linked website or its content. We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Sourdough Start shall not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by your use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any external websites.

8. Changes to Terms

Sourdough Start reserves the right to revise, amend, or replace these Terms at any time and at our sole discretion. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We may also, at our discretion, provide additional notice such as a banner notification on the Website.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Website after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Website.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction in which Sourdough Start operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of the applicable jurisdiction. By using this Website, you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the venue or convenience of such proceedings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please do not hesitate to contact us. We aim to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.

Sourdough Start
Email: [email protected]

By using the Sourdough Start website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service in full.