Hi, I’m Summer. Thanks for being here.
Before we get into the legal stuff (and there has to be some — that’s just how the internet works in 2026), here’s the short version: Summer & Cinnamon is a personal blog where I share comfort food recipes and party planning calculators. You’re welcome to read, cook, screenshot a chart for your grocery run, and tell your sister-in-law how many tacos she needs to feed 40 people. What you can’t do is copy my content wholesale and republish it as your own, sue me if your cookies burn, or use my calculators to do something that isn’t, you know, planning a party.
Cool? Cool. Here’s the rest.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using summerandcinnamon.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect when posted to this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Use of the Site
Summer & Cinnamon provides recipes, party planning guides, calculators, and related content for personal, non-commercial use. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site.
You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish content from the Site without written permission
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site beyond standard search engine indexing
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
- Submit false, misleading, or harmful content through comments, contact forms, or other interactive features
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including recipes, written content, calculators, photographs, graphics, logos, and the overall design — is the property of Summer & Cinnamon (or its licensors) and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- Print or save recipes and guides for your personal, household use
- Share links to posts on social media, Pinterest, or other platforms
- Quote brief excerpts for review, commentary, or sharing purposes, provided proper attribution and a link back to the original post are included.
You may not:
- Republish full recipes, guide content, or photos on another website, blog, app, or print publication
- Modify our content and claim it as your own
- Use our calculators, charts, or written content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Use our logo, brand name, or photographs in any way that suggests affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement
If you’d like to use our content beyond what’s permitted above, please contact us first.
4. Recipes and Cooking Information
Recipes on this Site are provided for informational and educational purposes. I test every recipe in my own kitchen, but ovens, ingredients, altitudes, and tools vary — so results in your kitchen may differ from mine.
You are responsible for:
- Knowing your own food allergies, dietary restrictions, and those of anyone you’re cooking for
- Following safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices
- Verifying ingredient safety and substitutions for your specific situation
- Using common sense around hot stoves, sharp knives, and small kitchen appliances
Summer & Cinnamon is not responsible for any adverse reactions, illness, injury, or damages resulting from the preparation or consumption of any recipe published on the Site.
5. Party Planning Calculators and Quantity Guides
The calculators, charts, and portion guides on the Site are provided for informational and planning purposes only. They are estimates based on industry averages, catering research, and real-world testing — not guarantees.
Actual portion needs vary based on guest appetites, time of day, other foods served, dietary restrictions, weather, event length, and many other factors. We recommend reviewing your specific situation and adjusting accordingly.
Summer & Cinnamon is not responsible for over-purchasing, under-purchasing, food waste, party-day stress, or any other outcomes related to the use of our calculators or guides.
6. Nutritional Information
Any nutritional information provided on the Site (calorie counts, macronutrients, etc.) is an estimate calculated from third-party tools and ingredient databases. Actual values vary based on specific brands, preparation methods, and serving sizes.
If precise nutritional values are essential to your health, diet, or medical condition, please consult a registered dietitian or use a tool calibrated to your exact ingredients. Do not rely on this Site for medical or dietary advice.
7. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
Some posts on the Site may contain affiliate links. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely use, trust, and would buy ourselves.
Sponsored posts, partnerships, and gifted products will be clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. See our Disclosure Policy for more detail.
8. Third-Party Advertising
The Site is monetized through display advertising managed by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads. We do not directly control which ads appear and are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or the products and services they promote.
For more information about how advertising cookies work on this Site, see our Privacy Policy.
9. User Comments and Submissions
When you leave a comment, send an email, or submit information through a form on the Site, you grant Summer & Cinnamon a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and publish that content in connection with the Site.
You agree that any content you submit:
- Is your own original work or you have permission to share it
- Does not contain spam, hate speech, harassment, profanity, or unlawful content
- Does not violate any third party’s rights
We reserve the right to edit, remove, or refuse to publish any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.
10. Children’s Use
This Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided as a convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content, recipes, calculators, and information provided on it are made available “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Summer & Cinnamon disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Summer & Cinnamon, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- Errors or inaccuracies in content
- Personal injury or property damage related to recipes, cooking, or party planning
- Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
- Interruptions or cessation of Site availability
- Any bugs, viruses, malware, or other harmful code transmitted through the Site
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Summer & Cinnamon and its owners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
15. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to us through our Contact page that includes:
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- The specific URL or location on the Site where the allegedly infringing material appears
- Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf
- Your physical or electronic signature
We will review and respond to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Utah, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.
18. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Please reach out through our Contact page and we’ll get back to you.
Thanks for being here. Now go plan something good.
— Summer
