Effective date: November 8, 2026
Welcome to The Lithuanian Kitchen. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of www.thelithuaniankitchen.com (the “Site”), operated by The Lithuanian Kitchen (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Copy, republish, sell, or distribute our content without permission.
- Scrape, harvest, or collect content or data from the Site using automated tools, including for training artificial intelligence models.
- Post spam, harmful, abusive, or illegal content.
- Interfere with or try to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, recipe instructions, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and downloadable files, is owned by us or used with permission and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
Sharing our recipes
We love when you share our recipes. You may:
- Share a link to any page on the Site.
- Pin our images to Pinterest or share them on social media with a link back to the original post.
- Print recipes for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not republish full recipes, recipe instructions, or our photos on another website, social media account, or publication without our written permission. If you adapt one of our recipes, please rewrite the instructions in your own words and link back to the original post with credit to The Lithuanian Kitchen.
User Comments and Submissions
If you post a comment, rating, photo, or other content (“Submissions”), you confirm that it is your own and does not violate anyone’s rights. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, display, edit, and publish your Submissions in connection with the Site and our social media. We may moderate, edit, or remove any Submission at any time, for any reason.
Recipes, Health, and Nutrition
All content on the Site is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. Please read our full Disclaimer, which is part of these Terms. In short:
- Recipe results can vary depending on ingredients, equipment, altitude, and technique.
- You are responsible for checking ingredients for allergens and for following safe food handling practices.
- Nutrition information, if provided, is an estimate only.
- Nothing on the Site is medical, dietary, or professional advice.
Affiliate Links
The Site contains affiliate links, including links to Amazon. If you buy through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details. We are not responsible for products, services, prices, shipping, or warranties offered by third-party sellers.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to websites and services we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, products, privacy practices, or availability. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Digital Products
If we sell digital products such as eBooks or printables, they are licensed for your personal use only and may not be shared, resold, or redistributed. Because digital products are delivered instantly, all sales are final unless otherwise stated on the product page or required by law.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR OWNERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS, INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, RECIPES, PRODUCTS LINKED FROM THE SITE, OR YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALLERGIC REACTIONS, FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS, KITCHEN ACCIDENTS, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IF WE ARE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANYTHING, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR $50. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Lithuanian Kitchen and its owner from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site, your Submissions, or your violation of these Terms.
Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, email [CONTACT EMAIL] with:
- A description of the copyrighted work.
- The URL of the content you believe is infringing.
- Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [YOUR STATE], and you consent to their jurisdiction.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Terms.
Severability
If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest will remain in full effect.
Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Email [CONTACT EMAIL].