Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using coo K food (https://www.coo-k-food.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

coo K food is a free online platform that provides authentic Korean recipes with step-by-step cooking instructions, ingredient lists, and links to cooking videos. Our service includes:

• Korean recipe content with detailed cooking instructions
• Recipe categorization and search functionality
• Links to YouTube cooking videos
• Multilingual translation support
• Affiliate links to purchase ingredients online

3. Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Recipe Data Sources

Recipe databases and open APIs used in this service are sourced from Food Safety Korea (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of South Korea) and are utilized under the Korea Open Government License (KOGL) Type 1. The KOGL license applies solely to the original Korean-language recipe data provided by Food Safety Korea. Our English translations, descriptions, curated content, SEO metadata, and all other original materials on this website are independently created and are not covered by the KOGL license.

3.2 Website Content

The website design, layout, code, and original content created by coo K food are protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without prior written permission.

3.3 User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from our website
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the website's infrastructure
• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Reproduce or redistribute our content without attribution

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to:

• YouTube: Links to cooking videos
• Amazon: Affiliate links for Korean pantry ingredients and kitchen tools
• Google Translate: Multilingual translation service

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our website.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

coo K food participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products through affiliate links on our site, at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the maintenance and development of our free service.

coo K food is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, coo K food earns from qualifying purchases.

6. Advertisements

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior. By using our website, you acknowledge the presence of advertisements and agree to our use of advertising services as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

• Recipe Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate recipes, we cannot guarantee that all recipes will produce the desired results. Cooking outcomes may vary based on ingredients, equipment, and individual skill level.
• Nutritional Information: Any nutritional information provided is estimated and should not be used as a substitute for professional dietary advice.
• Allergens: Please check all ingredient labels carefully. We are not responsible for allergic reactions or adverse effects from preparing or consuming recipes listed on our site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, coo K food shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: