Terms of Use – ExploringBBQ.com

Welcome to ExploringBBQ.com. By using this website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ExploringBBQ.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.


2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on ExploringBBQ.com — including text, recipes, photos, logos, and graphics — is the property of ExploringBBQ.com and protected by copyright law.

You may print or save recipes for personal, non-commercial use only.
Any reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of our content without written permission is strictly prohibited.


3. User-Generated Content

By submitting reviews, comments, recipes, photos, or other content, you grant ExploringBBQ.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, reproduce, and distribute your submission.

You are responsible for ensuring your submitted content does not violate the rights of others.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user submissions at our discretion.


4. Food Safety & Cooking Disclaimer

ExploringBBQ.com provides recipes and cooking guidance for educational purposes only.

Always follow USDA food safety guidelines.
Cooking times and results may vary based on equipment and experience.

ExploringBBQ.com is not responsible for any accidents, illnesses, or damages that result from following recipes or advice found on this site.


5. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

ExploringBBQ.com participates in affiliate programs (including the Amazon Associates Program). This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on our site.

Affiliate links may appear as text, banners, or product images. Clicking these links does not cost you extra.
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content, which will always be clearly disclosed.

Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.


6. E-Commerce & Merchandise

Merchandise and products may be offered through third-party providers such as Shopify or Fourthwall.

Payments, shipping, and returns are processed by our fulfillment partners. Please refer to their policies for details.
ExploringBBQ.com does not handle direct payment processing and is not liable for third-party order issues.


7. Community Guidelines (Future Forums & Submissions)

Respectful communication is required at all times.
No harassment, hate speech, or spam will be tolerated.
We reserve the right to suspend or ban users who violate community rules.


8. No Guarantees

ExploringBBQ.com makes no guarantees regarding cooking results, affiliate product performance, or user experience.
Content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.


9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ExploringBBQ.com is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to cooking results, equipment failures, or third-party products.
This includes, without limitation, any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in site content, user submissions, or third-party information sources.


10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.


11. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes agreement to the revised terms.


12. Contact Us

📧 support@exploringbbq.com
🌐 www.ExploringBBQ.com