Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChinaBite ("chinabite.com", the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use ChinaBite only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, or disrupt the Site or its servers
• Scrape, copy, or republish content for commercial purposes without permission
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Site
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract data without our written consent

3. Intellectual Property

All content on ChinaBite — including recipes, articles, photographs, illustrations, designs, logos, and code — is the property of ChinaBite unless otherwise noted, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You are welcome to cook our recipes and share them with friends and family for personal, non-commercial use. If you share our content online, please credit ChinaBite with a link back to the original page.

For commercial use, republishing, or syndication of any content, you must obtain our prior written permission. Contact us to request permission.

4. Recipes and Cooking Disclaimer

The recipes, cooking techniques, and nutritional information on ChinaBite are provided for informational and educational purposes. Cooking involves inherent risks. You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring proper food safety and hygiene practices
• Verifying ingredient lists for allergens or dietary concerns
• Using safe cooking equipment and techniques appropriate to your skill level
• Consulting a healthcare professional for specific dietary needs or medical conditions

Nutritional information provided on the Site is approximate and should not be considered medical or dietary advice. Actual nutritional values may vary based on ingredients, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

5. Affiliate Links and Advertising

ChinaBite contains affiliate links and advertising. We earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. For full details, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.

6. Third-Party Links and Products

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and products. We do not control and are not responsible for the quality, safety, accuracy, or legality of third-party sites or products. Any transactions you make with third parties are solely between you and that third party.

7. Limitation of Liability

ChinaBite is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, and shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content.

You use the Site and follow its recipes, advice, and recommendations at your own risk.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith communication first.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us or email hello@chinabite.com.