Disclaimer

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using The Cozy Kitchen website (mealamerican.com). By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms described below.

1. General Disclaimer

The information provided on The Cozy Kitchen is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we make every effort to keep content accurate, complete, and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, recipes, products, or services contained on the website.

Your use of any information on this website is strictly at your own risk.

2. Nutritional Information

Nutritional data provided on this website is calculated using third-party nutrition databases and is intended as an estimate only. Actual nutritional values can vary significantly based on:

• Specific brands and varieties of ingredients used
• Cooking methods, temperatures, and durations
• Portion sizes and measurement variances
• Ingredient substitutions

The nutritional information on this site is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, food allergies, medical conditions, or health goals, please consult a registered dietitian or licensed healthcare professional before relying on any nutritional information on this website.

3. Food Safety

Food safety guidelines, handling standards, and safe minimum internal temperatures may vary by jurisdiction and can change over time. Recommendations on this website are based on USDA guidelines current at the time of publication. Always follow the most current official food safety guidance in your region.

The Cozy Kitchen is not liable for any foodborne illness, injury, or adverse event resulting from following recipes or food preparation advice published on this site. You are responsible for ensuring that food is handled, stored, and cooked safely.

4. Allergy & Dietary Restriction Notice

Recipes on this website may contain or come into contact with common allergens including (but not limited to): wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish. Always check all ingredient labels, as formulations can change. Cross-contamination risks in home kitchens are your responsibility to manage.

If you have a severe food allergy, please consult with a healthcare professional and exercise extreme caution. We cannot guarantee any recipe is free of a specific allergen.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

The Cozy Kitchen participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

This means that when you click on certain product links on our website and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we have personally tested and genuinely believe will be useful to our readers. Our editorial opinions are never influenced by affiliate relationships.

All sponsored content, paid partnerships, and affiliate links are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.

6. No Professional Advice

Nothing on The Cozy Kitchen constitutes medical, nutritional, financial, or legal advice. Content is created for entertainment and general information purposes only. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for any decisions that could impact your health, safety, or financial well-being.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement.

8. Recipe Results

Recipe outcomes can vary based on factors outside our control, including altitude, humidity, oven calibration, ingredient freshness, and individual technique. While we test every recipe multiple times, we cannot guarantee identical results in every kitchen. The tips and notes provided with each recipe are intended to help minimize variability.

9. Copyright

All original content on this website — including recipes, photographs, text, and graphics — is the intellectual property of The Cozy Kitchen LLC and is protected by copyright law. You may share a recipe link or a brief excerpt with proper attribution, but reproduction of full content without written permission is prohibited.

To request permission for content use, contact us at hello@mealamerican.com.

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to update or modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be reflected by the updated date at the top of the page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact us:

• Email: hello@mealamerican.com
• Mail: The Cozy Kitchen LLC, PO Box 4821, Nashville, TN 37201