Terms of use

Welcome to KristelStaci.com (the "site"). By using the site, you agree to the terms below. They aren't meant to be intimidating — they're the basic ground rules so we both know what to expect.

1. General information only

The articles, kitchen notes, calculators, food log, and other content on this site are for general informational purposes based on Kristel's personal home-cooking experience. They are not medical, clinical, or licensed nutrition advice, and they do not create a professional relationship between you and Kristel Staci. Please read the disclaimer in full — it forms part of these terms.

2. Who can use the site

The site is intended for adults (18 and older) in a general audience. By using it, you confirm that you are at least 18, or that a parent or guardian has reviewed it with you.

3. Intellectual property

All written content, images, and original tool code on this site are the work of Kristel Staci unless otherwise credited. You are welcome to:

• Read and share links to anything on the site.
• Quote a short passage with a clear attribution and link back.
• Print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Republish full articles, sections, or images elsewhere without written permission.
• Use any of the content to train AI models or other machine-learning systems.
• Use the content in any commercial product, course, or paid offering.

For permissions or partnership questions, please get in touch.

4. Acceptable use

When you use the site or contact form, you agree not to:

• Submit information that is false, misleading, or impersonates someone else.
• Send harassing, threatening, or abusive messages.
• Attempt to break, probe, or interfere with the site or its underlying infrastructure.
• Scrape the site at high volume or use automated tools that disrupt other visitors' access.

5. The tools and tracker

The calculators and tracker run in your browser and store data locally on your own device. They are provided "as is." Numbers should be treated as general estimates for casual planning. See the disclaimer for details and limitations.

6. Working with me on a cooking project

Cooking sessions, meal blueprints, and recipe development engagements are governed by a separate written agreement provided before any work begins. The terms on this page apply to your use of the website only.

7. Links to other sites

From time to time the site links to outside resources (research articles, government nutrition databases, other practitioners). I include these because I think they are useful, but I don't control them and I am not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Kristel Staci is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content. The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Nothing in these terms limits any right you have that cannot be lawfully limited, including consumer protections in your jurisdiction.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless Kristel Staci from any claims or expenses arising out of your misuse of the site, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of someone else's rights through your use of the site.

10. Changes to these terms

I may update these terms occasionally. When that happens, the "last updated" date at the top will change. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

11. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes that can't be resolved by simply talking will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email hello@kristelstaci.com.