Last Updated: January 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cooking Data ("we," "our," or "us"), a publication created and operated by Lior Barak. By accessing or using our content and services through Substack, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Services Offered

Cooking Data provides:

• Two newsletters: "Wabi Sabi Your Data" and "Data Flavors"

• Monthly podcast episodes

• Quarterly recipes and stories

• Paid subscription content

• Community features through Substack

• Occasional surveys and feedback collection

3. Subscription Terms

Free Subscription

• Access to selected content

• Preview period for new subscribers

• Subject to content restrictions

Paid Subscription

• Full access to all content

• Community participation rights

• Additional benefits as described in subscription offerings

• Automatic renewal unless canceled

• Pricing subject to change with notice

• Refunds handled case-by-case

4. Intellectual Property

• All content is protected by copyright

• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

• You retain rights to any content you submit

• By submitting content, you grant us a license to use it within our services

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate subscription information

• Maintain the security of your account

• Not share paid content with non-subscribers

• Engage respectfully in community discussions

• Not use our content for unauthorized commercial purposes

6. Content and Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and professional

• No hate speech or harassment

• No spam or unauthorized promotion

• No sharing of private information

• We reserve the right to moderate or remove content

• We may terminate accounts for violations

7. Payment Terms

• Payments processed through Stripe

• Prices displayed in the chosen currency

• Subscription fees charged in advance

• Failed payments may result in service interruption

• Price changes will be notified in advance

• Cancellation stops future charges

8. Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancel anytime through your Substack account

• Access continues until the end of the billing period

• No automatic refunds for partial periods

• Refund requests are evaluated individually

• Contact cookingdata@substack.com for support

9. Content Disclaimer

• Information provided for educational purposes only

• No guarantee of specific results

• Views expressed are personal opinions

• Links to third-party content not endorsed

• We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee it

10. Limitation of Liability

• Service provided "as is"

• No warranty for uninterrupted service

• Not liable for indirect damages

• Liability is limited to subscription fees paid

• Force majeure applies

Limitation of Liability

As the creator of this publication, I provide the information and services "as is" and to the best of my knowledge. I strive for accuracy but cannot offer guarantees.

My liability as a private person under German law is limited as follows:

• I am fully liable for damages caused by willful intent or gross negligence on my part.

• In cases of simple negligence, I am only liable for the breach of essential contractual duties (key obligations necessary to fulfill our agreement). In such cases, my liability is limited to the typical, foreseeable damages.

• This limitation of liability does not apply to damages from injury to life, body, or health.

My liability is limited, at maximum, to the subscription fees you have paid to me in the 12 months preceding the event that caused the claim.

11. Privacy and Data

• See separate Privacy Policy

• Data collection complies with GDPR

• Cookies used as described in the Privacy Policy

• Third-party services have separate policies

12. Changes to Terms

• Terms may be updated periodically

• Changes effective upon posting

• Continued use implies acceptance

• Material changes notified by email

• Previous versions available upon request

13. Survey Participation

• Participation is voluntary

• Anonymized responses may be used in content

• Detail handling specified in the Privacy Policy

14. Communication

• We send service and administrative emails

• Marketing emails can be opted out

• Response time: Within 48 business hours

• Email: cookingdata@substack.com

15. Governing Law

• Terms governed by German law

• Disputes resolved through mediation

• Jurisdiction in Berlin, Germany

16. Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining terms stay in effect.

Contact

For questions about these terms:

• Email: cookingdata@substack.com

• Use [Terms inquiry] in the subject line

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