1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting and using TheGravyGuy.com (“Site,” “we,” “our”), you agree to follow these Terms of Use along with our Privacy Policy. If any part of these terms is unacceptable to you, please leave the Site.
These Terms are subject to U.S. law and applicable EU legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) and Directive 2000/31/EC (E-Commerce Directive).
2. About the Site
TheGravyGuy.com is a food blog dedicated to Italian-American cooking, featuring recipes, technique breakdowns, and kitchen knowledge. The Site is run by its creator, based in New Jersey, United States.
3. Intellectual Property
Every piece of content on this Site — recipes, photos, written text, graphics, logos, and video — belongs to TheGravyGuy.com or its content providers and is protected under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S.C.), EU Directive 2001/29/EC, and the Berne Convention.
You may:
- Print or save individual recipes for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our content with proper attribution
- Share one photograph with a clear link back to the original post, crediting TheGravyGuy.com
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute our content (text or images) without written permission
- Use our recipes or photographs for any commercial purpose without a license
- Republish complete recipes on other websites, blogs, or social media platforms
- Alter or create derivative works from our content without authorization
- Use our content for AI training datasets without explicit written consent
To request permission for content use, reach out via our contact page.
4. User-Generated Content (Comments)
When you post a comment, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, reproduce, and moderate that content. You confirm your comment does not violate third-party rights and is not defamatory, obscene, or illegal.
We reserve the right to remove any comment at our sole discretion. We bear no responsibility for what users post in comments.
5. Recipes and Food Safety Disclaimer
All recipes on this Site are shared for informational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed nutritionists or dietitians. Nutritional figures are estimates and may differ based on your ingredients and methods. Exercise caution with food allergies and seek professional guidance for specific dietary needs. We accept no liability for adverse reactions from following our recipes.
6. Affiliate Disclosure (FTC / U.S. Law)
TheGravyGuy.com takes part in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on this Site are affiliate links — clicking through and making a purchase may earn us a commission at no added cost to you.
Affiliate content is clearly identified with [AD], [Affiliate], or [Sponsored] labels, in compliance with:
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255)
- EU Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site and all its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantee that the Site will operate without interruption, errors, or security vulnerabilities.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law, TheGravyGuy.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of this Site or its content. Where jurisdictions restrict limitations on implied warranties or liability, our liability is capped at the maximum extent the law allows.
9. External Links
This Site may include links to third-party websites. We exercise no control over and accept no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of those sites. A link does not constitute an endorsement.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey. Disputes should first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If no resolution is reached, disputes shall be submitted to the appropriate court in New Jersey.
For EU consumers: You may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
11. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continuing to use the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. The “Last updated” date above shows the most recent revision.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Reach us through our contact page.
