Transform Your Kitchen Into a Culinary Masterpiece

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Culinary Circle website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Products and Services

Culinary Circle offers premium kitchenware, cookware, and culinary accessories. All product descriptions, specifications, and pricing are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

3. Orders and Payment

All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order. Payment must be received in full before shipment. We accept major credit cards and PayPal.

4. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping times are estimates and not guaranteed. Risk of loss transfers to the customer upon delivery to the carrier. We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers or weather conditions.

5. Returns and Exchanges

We offer a 30-day return policy on most items in original condition. Custom or personalized items may not be returnable. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility unless the item was defective.

6. Warranties

Products come with manufacturer warranties as specified. We make no additional warranties beyond those provided by manufacturers. Warranty claims must be processed through proper channels.

7. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the purchase price of the product. We are not liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages arising from product use or website access.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us. This includes name, email, address, phone number, and payment information.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to process orders, provide customer service, send marketing communications (with consent), improve our services, and comply with legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers, payment processors, shipping companies, and as required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Changes to Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through our website or email.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (312) 555-0184.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Culinary Circle respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide:

• Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or authorized agent
• Description of copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Description of infringing material and its location on our site
• Your contact information (address, phone, email)
• Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• Statement that notification is accurate and you're authorized to act

DMCA Notice Contact

Send DMCA notices to:

DMCA Agent: Legal Department
Email: [email protected]
Address: 425 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification including:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Description of removed material and its former location
• Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was mistake or misidentification
• Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction

Response Process

Upon receiving valid DMCA notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material. We will notify the content provider and may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

Good Faith Requirement

DMCA notices must be made in good faith. False claims may result in liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance

Culinary Circle is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals, particularly those in the European Union, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent: When you agree to marketing communications or cookies
• Contract: To fulfill orders and provide customer service
• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and other legal requirements
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of personal data
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in structured format
• Object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Remove consent for processing

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected or as required by law. Customer data is typically retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance.

International Transfers

We may transfer data outside the EU using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 425 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated GDPR requirements.