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

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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