Terms of Use
The ground rules for using Recipes by Sophie.
Last updated: October 28, 2026
These Terms of Use apply to everyone who visits or uses recipesbysophie.com, referred to below as "Recipes by Sophie," "we," or "us." They are short on purpose: they explain what you may do with the recipes and other content on the site, what we ask of you when you submit a rating, comment, or message, and what you should keep in mind when you cook from a recipe in your own kitchen.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
By browsing the site, using a recipe, submitting a comment or rating, or sending us a message, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site. Your use of the site is also described in our Privacy Policy, which explains what information we collect and why.
2. Use of Content and Copyright
The recipes, text, photographs, graphics, layout, and the Recipes by Sophie name and logo belong to us or are used with permission. They are protected by copyright and related laws.
What you may do
- Cook our recipes at home for yourself, your family, and your guests.
- Print or save a recipe for your own personal, non-commercial use.
- Share a link to a recipe page, or a short excerpt (for example, a sentence or two and one image) with a clear link back to the original page on recipesbysophie.com.
What you may not do
- Copy, republish, or repost full recipes, articles, or photographs on another website, blog, social profile, newsletter, or app without our written permission.
- Sell, license, or otherwise use our content for commercial purposes, including in paid products, cookbooks, meal kits, or advertising.
- Remove copyright notices or present our content as your own.
- Scrape or bulk-download the site, or use automated tools in a way that puts a load on our server or interferes with other visitors.
If you would like to feature or adapt one of our recipes in a way not covered above, please ask us first through the contact page.
3. User Submissions
The site lets visitors leave recipe ratings and comments and send us messages through the contact form. By submitting anything to us, you agree to the following:
- You are responsible for what you write. Submit only content that is your own, that is honest, and that does not break any law or anyone's rights.
- Keep it respectful. We may edit, decline to publish, or remove comments that are abusive, hateful, misleading, off-topic, spam, or that contain advertising, personal information about others, or links we consider unsafe.
- You give us permission to display your comment. When you post a rating or comment, you allow us to show it on the site, together with the name you entered, for as long as we keep the page online. You keep ownership of your own words.
- Contact messages are private. Name, email address, and message sent through the contact form are used only to reply to you.
Please do not include sensitive personal details, such as health information, in a public comment. Anything you post in a comment can be read by other visitors.
4. Recipe and Nutrition Disclaimer
Recipes by Sophie recipes are developed and edited for clear steps, realistic times and temperatures, ingredient substitutions, and food-safety notes. Even so, cooking always involves variables we cannot control, so please read the following carefully.
Results vary
Ovens run hot or cool, pans conduct heat differently, ingredients vary by brand and season, and measuring methods differ from cook to cook. Cooking and baking times in our recipes are guides, not guarantees. Use your own judgement, and adjust as needed for your equipment, altitude, and ingredients.
Nutrition values are estimates
Any nutrition information shown is an approximation. It can change with the brands you buy, the way you measure, substitutions, and serving sizes. It should not be treated as exact, and it is not a substitute for a professional assessment of your needs.
Allergens and ingredients
Always read the ingredient labels on the products you use, and check every recipe for ingredients that may be a problem for you or the people you are cooking for. Common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish may appear in our recipes, and packaged ingredients can contain traces of others.
Substitution suggestions are offered for convenience and do not guarantee that a dish is safe for a particular allergy or dietary restriction.
Food safety and doneness
Handle, store, and cook food safely. Wash your hands and work surfaces, keep raw meat and poultry away from ready-to-eat foods, and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Use a food thermometer to confirm doneness instead of relying on color or time alone. As general guidance, chicken and other poultry should reach 165°F (74°C), and ground beef should reach 160°F (71°C).
Follow the guidance of your national or local food-safety authority where it differs.
Not medical or dietary advice
Nothing on this site is medical, nutritional, or dietary advice. If you have a medical condition, food allergy, or special dietary requirement, or if you are pregnant or cooking for infants, older adults, or people with weakened immune systems, please consult a qualified health professional before relying on any recipe.
Kitchen safety
Cooking involves hot surfaces, sharp tools, open flames, and electrical appliances. You are responsible for using them carefully and for supervising children in the kitchen.
5. Third-Party Links and Ads
Our pages may link to other websites, such as our Pinterest profile, retailers, or sources we mention. They may also display advertising now or in the future. We do not control third-party websites or advertisers, and we are not responsible for their content, products, privacy practices, or availability. A link or ad does not mean we endorse that site, product, or service.
When you leave Recipes by Sophie, the terms and privacy policy of the other site apply.
Our site also uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security, which may set technical cookies. You can read more about this in our Privacy Policy.
6. Limitation of Liability
We work to keep the information on Recipes by Sophie accurate and useful, but the site and everything on it is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that a recipe will turn out a certain way, that the site will always be available or error-free, or that the content is complete or up to date.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Recipes by Sophie and the people who contribute to it are not liable for any illness, injury, allergic reaction, property damage, loss, or other harm arising from your use of the site or from preparing, serving, or eating food made from our recipes. You use the recipes and information at your own risk. Nothing in these terms limits any right you have under law that cannot be limited.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time, for example when the site gains new features or when the law changes. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when the current version took effect. If you keep using the site after an update, you accept the revised terms, so it is worth checking back occasionally.
8. Our Recipe Authors
Recipes on the site are published under author profiles, each with its own focus area, such as weeknight dinners, chicken, desserts, or breakfasts. The same terms apply to all of them.
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If you have a question about these terms, want to ask permission to use our content, or need to report a problem with a comment or recipe, please get in touch through our contact page. We will reply to the email address you provide.
Contact UsYou can also read how we handle your information in our Privacy Policy and learn more about the site on the About Us page.