www.seafoodie.no
Last updated 29 Nobember, 2023
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your relationship with the website located at https://www.seafoodie.no as well as social media pages and services (collectively, the “Site”) and applies to all visitors, registered users and others who access or use the Site. The Site is operated by Taste of Salt (“us”, “we”, “our” or “Seafoodie.no”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site.
Your access to and use of the Site is based on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”). Violation of these Terms may, in our sole discretion, result in suspension or termination of your access to the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy and accept all legal consequences. If you do not agree to these Terms, in whole or in part, please do not use the Site. We may modify these Terms or any additional terms that apply to the Site to, for example, reflect changes to the law or changes to our Site. You should look at the Terms regularly. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Site
2. SEAFOODIE.NO WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
These terms govern the use of the seafoodie.no website by all users, including those who contribute video content, information, or any other materials, skills, or services through the website, as well as participants in virtual events. The seafoodie.no website may include links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by seafoodie.no. Seafoodie.no bears no control and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such third-party websites. Additionally, seafoodie.no will neither censor nor edit the content of any third-party site. By utilizing the website, you explicitly release seafoodie.no from any liability arising from your use of any third-party website. Therefore, we strongly advise you to exercise caution when leaving the seafoodie.no website and to review the terms, conditions, and privacy policy of each website you visit.
3. WEBSITE AND SERVICE ACCESS
Seafoodie.no extends permission for your use of the website according to these Terms, with the following conditions: (i) the website is used solely for personal, internal, noncommercial purposes (for commercial purposes, please contact [email protected]); (ii) no part of the website is copied or distributed in any medium without prior written authorization from Seafoodie.no; (iii) no modification of any part of the website, except as permitted by the site’s general user account agreement and the website’s purpose, takes place; and (iv) compliance with these Terms is maintained.
To access certain features of the website and/or the Service, an account creation is necessary. Use of another user’s account without permission is strictly prohibited. When setting up your account, providing accurate and complete information is your responsibility. All activities occurring on your account are your sole responsibility, and maintaining the security of your account password is imperative. Notify seafoodie.no promptly of any security breach or unauthorized use of your account (contact [email protected] for reporting). While seafoodie.no is not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized account use, you may be held liable for losses incurred by seafoodie.no or others due to such unauthorized use.
You agree not to utilize any automated system, including but not limited to “robots,” “spiders,” “offline readers,” or similar tools, to access the website, Service, or API in a manner that sends more request messages to seafoodie.no servers in a given period than a human can reasonably produce with a conventional online web browser. However, Seasfoodie.no grants public search engine operators permission to use spiders to copy materials from the site solely for creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, excluding caches or archives. Seafoodie.no reserves the right to revoke these exceptions at its discretion, either generally or in specific cases. Collection or harvesting of personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Website, Service, or API, or using the communication systems provided by the Website for commercial solicitation purposes, is strictly prohibited. Solicitation for commercial purposes targeting users of the Website concerning their User Submitted Media (as defined herein) is not allowed.
No AI Usage: The content on this website is not to be used or downloaded by any third parties for the development, training, or operation of artificial intelligence or other machine learning systems without the explicit written consent of the owner. Users failing to respect this provision will be considered in breach of these Terms.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The content found on the seafoodie.no website, excluding all User Submitted Media (as defined herein), including but not limited to text, recipes, instructions, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, and interactive features (“Content”), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos (“Marks”) contained therein, is owned by seafoodie.no. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions.
The copyright to all embedded content from third-party creators belong to the respective copyright owners.
The Content on the website is provided to you ‘AS IS’ for informational and personal use only. It may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcasted, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes without the prior written consent of the respective owners of the Content. Seafoodie.no reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the website and the Content.
You agree not to engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any Content other than as expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of User Submitted Media of third parties obtained through the Website for commercial purposes.
If you download or print a copy of the Content for personal use, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein.
Additionally, you agree not to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Seafoodie.no website and/or Service or features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Seafoodie.no website or the Content therein.
You are expressly prohibited from removing, altering, or concealing any copyright, trademark, Site mark, or other proprietary rights notices integrated into or accompanying seafoodie.no content. Additionally, you may not circumvent any technological protection measures on the Site, which are employed to restrict access to and/or use of the Site. You shall not reproduce, modify, adapt, create derivative works, perform, display, publish, distribute, transmit, broadcast, sell, license, or otherwise exploit seafoodie.no content
All rights not explicitly granted under these Terms and Conditions are reserved by seafoodie.no
5. POSTING COMMENTS AND GUIDELINES
User-Generated Content:
You are granted the ability to post comments or posts regarding specific content on our Site. However, with this privilege comes responsibility. You are solely responsible for the legality, reliability, and appropriateness of the content you contribute to the Site.
Confidentiality and Views Disclaimer:
Please note that we do not ensure confidentiality for any comments you post. The views expressed in the comments section are not our views, opinions, or those of our staff or related entities. We bear no liability for materials posted in the comments section and are not accountable for the content’s accuracy.
Passive Conduit for Distribution:
By providing the capability to view and distribute user-generated content on the Site, we act as a passive conduit for distribution. We undertake no obligation or liability regarding the content or activities on the Site. We assume no responsibility for the deletion or failure to store any comments, and we advise against posting confidential or sensitive information.
Community Guidelines:
While we welcome user comments, we urge you to contribute to a safe and welcoming space on the Site. Ensure that all content you post aligns with community guidelines, being appropriate, tasteful, useful, virus-free, reliable, and compliant with applicable laws, including copyright and intellectual property laws.
Violations and Access Termination:
Violations of these guidelines may result in the termination of your access to the site. Our determination of whether a violation has occurred will be final and binding. Any actions taken to enforce these guidelines, including taking no action, will be at our sole discretion.
Content Moderation and Licensing Agreement:
Moderation Authority:
We reserve the right (though not the obligation) to moderate comments to ensure compliance with the guidelines outlined herein. Comments that fail to adhere to these guidelines will not be published. If you wish to report a published comment or request the deletion of your own comment, please e-mail: [email protected] (use the subject «seafoodie – comment moderation»)
License Grant for User Comments:
By submitting comments, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide, transferable, and sublicensable license. This license allows us to use, copy, host, store, modify, perform, display, reproduce, publish, translate, create derivative works, transmit, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display the content, either in whole or in part, on and through the Site. Additionally, this license permits us to incorporate your comments into other works in any form, media, or technology, whether currently known or developed in the future. This license is valid for the entire duration of any rights existing in such content or information. You will not receive compensation for this license.
User Access and License:
Simultaneously, you grant each user of the Site a non-exclusive license to access your comments through the Site. Users are authorized to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content as permitted by the Site’s functionality and under these Terms.
Perpetual and Irrevocable Licenses:
The licenses granted by you for the comments you submit are perpetual and irrevocable, ensuring their continuous validity and non-revocability.
6. USER-GENERATED CONTENT AND LICENSING TERMS:
User Submitted Media:
Seafoodie.no website enables users to submit videos, photos, and other media (“User Submitted Media”). It’s essential to understand that seafoodie.no does not guarantee confidentiality for any submissions.
Responsibility for User Submitted Media:
Users are solely responsible for their User Submitted Media and the consequences of posting or publishing it. By submitting media, users affirm that they own the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions for seafoodie.no and other users to use their content as outlined in these Terms.
Ownership Rights:
Users retain ownership rights in their User Submitted Media.
Usage Restrictions:
Users agree not to submit material that infringes on third-party proprietary rights, is false, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate. Seafooide.no has the right to remove content and terminate access for violations.
Content Disclaimers:
Seafoodie.no does not endorse any User Submitted Media and disclaims liability associated with such content. The platform reserves the right to remove content and terminate access for violations, including repeat infringements and inappropriate material.
Intellectual Property Violations:
Seafoodie.no responds to copyright infringement notices in accordance with the DMCA Takedown Policy.
Exposure to User Submitted Media:
Users acknowledge that they may be exposed to content from various sources and agree to waive any legal or equitable rights against Seafoodie.no concerning inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable User Submitted Media.
Linking and Embedding:
Users are allowed to include links to materials found on the website, for personal use. However, it is essential that all links and embedded content clearly indicate the source as seafoodie.no. For commercial use – contact [email protected] (subject «request to use seafoodie.no content commercially»).
Reservation of Rights:
Seafoodie.no reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the seafoodie.no website and/or Service, without notice.
7. THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATIONS AND CONTENT:
Sponsored partnerships:
At times, we collaborate with companies to showcase their products or sites on our platform. Sponsored posts will always be clearly identified and disclosed to maintain transparency.
Affiliate programs:
We engage in affiliate marketing programs, incorporating custom links provided by retailers to monitor referrals and potentially earn a small advertising fee from purchases made through these links. Cookies are utilized in these programs to track visits for commission purposes.
No unsolicited ideas:
While we appreciate creativity, we do not accept unsolicited ideas from external sources, including suggestions related to advertising, promotions, merchandising, or changes to our platform. This policy aims to address concerns about idea ownership. If you submit an unsolicited idea, you acknowledge that it’s not submitted in confidence, and we assume no obligation. You agree that we have the exclusive right to the idea globally, and, if necessary, you grant us an irrevocable license to use the idea and associated intellectual property without compensation.
Links to external websites:
The site may feature links to and embedded content from third-party websites or sites not owned or controlled by us. We lack control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party entities. You recognize and agree that we bear no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use or reliance on the content, goods, or sites offered by these external websites. We strongly recommend reviewing the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of any third-party websites or sites you visit.
8. SITE AVAILABILITY, DISCLAIMER, INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Site Availability:
While seafoodie.no strives to maintain continuous site availability, there will be instances of interruption, including, but not limited to, scheduled maintenance, upgrades, emergency repairs, or telecommunication link and/or equipment failures.
DISCLAIMER – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
You explicitly comprehend and agree that your download and use of the sites, along with anything acquired through them, are at your sole risk, and you bear responsibility for any individuals, including children, with whom you cook. The sites, encompassing seafoodie.no content, are presented on an “as is,” “as available” basis, with all inherent faults and without warranties or conditions of any kind, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
To the maximum extent allowable by law, you explicitly understand and agree that neither seafoodie.no nor any of its directors, officers, employees, managers, site providers, or agents (collectively referred to as “the seafoodie.no parties”) make any representations, conditions, warranties, or endorsements of any kind, express or implied, regarding: (a) the site; (b) the seafoodie.no content; or (c) security associated with the transmission of information to seafoodie.no or via the sites. Moreover, the seafoodie.no parties expressly disclaim all warranties, representations, and conditions of any kind, be they express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties and conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, accuracy, quiet enjoyment, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. No information or advice provided by the seafoodie.no parties or authorized representatives shall establish a warranty. In case of a defect in the site, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction.
The seafoodie.no parties make no representation or warranty that the site will be free of errors or interruptions, that defects will be rectified, or that the site or the server making it available is devoid of harmful components, including viruses. The seafoodie.no parties do not assert that the information on the site, including any instructions, is accurate, complete, or useful. Your use of the site is acknowledged to be at your sole risk. The seafoodie.no parties do not guarantee that your use of the site is lawful in any specific jurisdiction, explicitly disclaiming such warranties. In some jurisdictions, the disclaimer of implied or other warranties may be limited or disallowed, and thus, the above disclaimer may not be applicable to you if such laws are relevant to you and these terms of use.
Your utilization of the site, and anything acquired through it, is at your discretion and risk, and you bear sole responsibility for any damage to your device’s operating system, mobile device, or any other device, or loss of data resulting from such use. By accessing or using the site, you affirm and warrant that your activities are lawful in every jurisdiction where you access or use the site.
The seafoodie.no parties neither endorse content nor assume any responsibility or liability to any person or entity for any loss, damage (whether actual, consequential, punitive, or otherwise), injury, claim, liability, or other cause of any kind or character based upon or resulting from any content and the reliance, detrimental or otherwise, upon the same.
Seafoodie.no does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the website or any hyperlinked website or featured in any banner or other advertising. Seafoodie.no will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services. As with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, you should use your best judgment and exercise caution where appropriate.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event shall Seafoodie.no, its officers, owners, directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or your children for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages whatsoever resulting from any:
(i) Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content,
(ii) Personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to and use of the website and/or service,
(iii) Any unauthorized access to or use of Seafoodie.no servers and/or any and all personal information, financial information, and/or any other data stored therein,
(iv) Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website,
(v) Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like, which may be transmitted to or through the website by any third party, and/or
(vi) Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the website or service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the company is advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction. You specifically acknowledge that Seafoodie.no will not be liable for User Submitted Media or the defamatory, infringing, offensive, or otherwise illegal conduct of any third party, and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you.
This includes damages for lost profits, loss of goodwill, loss of data, work stoppage, accuracy of results, or computer failure or malfunction, even if foreseeable or even if Seafoodie.no Parties have been advised of or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Whether in an action of contract, negligence, strict liability, or tort (including, without limitation, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence, acts of God, telecommunications failure, or theft or destruction of the Sites).
In no event will Seafoodie.no Parties be liable to you, your children, or anyone else for loss, damage, or injury, including, without limitation, death or any personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. In no event will Seafoodie.no Parties’ total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the total amount you paid to Seafoodie.no in the one hundred and eighty (180) days immediately preceding the date on which you first assert any such claim.
You agree that in the event you incur any damages, losses, or injuries that arise out of Seafoodie.no acts or omissions, the damages, if any, caused to you are not irreparable or sufficient to entitle you to an injunction preventing any exploitation of any website, sites, property, product, or other content owned or controlled by Seafoodie.no Parties. You will have no rights to enjoin or restrain the development, production, distribution, advertising, exhibition, or exploitation of any website, property, product, sites, or other content owned or controlled by Seafoodie.no Parties.
Seafoodie.no is not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of third parties, and you release us, our directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims and damages, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with any claim you have against any such third parties.
10. INDEMNITY
You hereby agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Seafoodie.no, its subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to:
(i) Your use of and access to the Website and/or Service;
(ii) Your violation of any term of these Terms;
(iii) Your violation of any third-party right, including but not limited to any copyright, property, or privacy right;
(iv) Any claim that your User Submitted Media caused damage to a third party.
This defense and indemnification obligation shall survive the termination and/or expiration of this Agreement.
11. ELIGIBILITY TO ACCEPT TERMS
By using the Seafoodie.no Website or Service, you affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, an emancipated minor, or that you possess legal parental or guardian consent. Furthermore, you confirm that you are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties as outlined in these Terms. Additionally, you commit to abide by and comply with these Terms.
In any case, you declare that you are over the age of 13, as the Seafoodie.no Website and Service are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13 years of age, please refrain from using the Seafoodie.no Website or Service, as there are numerous other websites more suitable for your age group. It is advisable to discuss with your parents which sites are appropriate for you.
12. ASSIGNMENT
These Terms, along with any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you. However, Seafoodie.no retains the right to assign them without any restrictions.
13. PARTICIPATION IN VIRTUAL EVENTS
Without detracting from the general provisions above, the subsequent terms and conditions govern your registration, attendance, and/or participation in any virtual event (“Event”) accessed via the Website and/or the Services. In this agreement, “Attendee” encompasses all participants in an Event, including attendees, speakers, and sponsors. By registering, attending, or participating in an Event, you acknowledge and accept the terms below.
Code of Conduct
To foster a safe, productive, and welcoming Event experience, Seafoodie.no expects all Attendees to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:
1. Be respectful and considerate in all interactions.
2. Maintain informative, useful, and relevant communication.
3. Prohibit harassment, abuse, demeaning, or threatening behavior.
4. Refrain from using the Website and/or the Services for commercial or advertising purposes or spamming.
5. Avoid posting defamatory, obscene, or infringing content during the Event or via the Website and/or the Services.
6. Refrain from engaging in harmful or criminal conduct.
Reporting Code of Conduct Violations
If you observe or experience a violation of the Code of Conduct, or have concerns about inappropriate behavior, contact a member of the Seafoodie.no team or email [email protected]
Consequences of Violating the Code of Conduct
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at any Event. Violating the Code of Conduct may result in Seafoodie.no canceling your Event registration without warning and/or denying you access to the Event. You may also be barred from registering for or attending future Events.
Multimedia Policy
Attendees are prohibited from recording or broadcasting any Event sessions. Additionally, Attendees may not make audio or video recordings of any activities involving other Attendees without their prior written consent. By attending an Event, you agree that Seafoodie.no may capture any part of the Event, including your voice and/or image, for various purposes, including marketing and promotion.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers invited to share perspectives at Events are not Seafoodie.no employees or representatives. Their views and opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect Seafoodie.no’s.
Chat & Collaboration
When using the Chat & Collaboration feature, compliance with the Terms of Use is mandatory. Attendees can control their participation preferences, including chat visibility and name display. Transcripts of all chats will be retained by Seafoodie.no for safety and security.
Data Protection and Personal Information
Seafoodie.no utilizes the personal information provided during Event registration for Event management, including updates and communications. Your contact information may be shared with Event sponsors if you attend sessions involving sponsors or consent to communications from sponsors. Seafoodie.no may disclose personal information to third-party service providers supporting the Event. For details, refer to Seafoodie.no’s Privacy Policy
14. GENERAL
Governing Law – The Agreement is governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the County of Oslo and the federal laws of Norway without regard to their conflicts of laws provisions. Any dispute relating to these Terms and/or the Site shall be resolved in the the supreme court of Norway, sitting in Oslo, Norway, and you hereby irrevocably consent and attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of that Court. To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Site and/or these Terms, will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action.
These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy published at seafoodie.no and any other legal notices published by Seafoodie.no on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Seafoodie.no concerning the Website and/or Service.
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver – If you breach any of this Agreement and we choose not to immediately act, or choose not to act at all, we will still be entitled to all rights and remedies at any later date, or in any other situation, where you breach these Terms. We do not waive any of our rights. We shall not be responsible for any purported breach of these Terms caused by circumstances beyond our control. A person who is not a party to these Terms shall have no rights of enforcement.
Seafoodie.no Integration with Third-Party Services:
Seafoodie.no integrates with third-party services (e.g., Zoom, YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud) to automate the ingestion of media assets from the third-party service to the Services. By utilizing these third-party integrations, you agree and acknowledge that media assets ingested from third-party services and associated with Seafoodie.no are processed according to the same guidelines informed in this document.
Processing and retention of data from third-party services may also be subject to the privacy policies and terms of use of those third-party services.
In particular,Seafoodie.no’s YouTube integration uses the YouTube API Services. By using Seafoodie.no’s YouTube integration, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service (https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) and acknowledge that such use is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy). In addition to Seafoodie.no’s normal procedures for managing and deleting the media assets, you can manage and revoke the Seafoodie.no’s YouTube integration’s access to data via the Google security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions.
Contact – If you have any questions about these Terms or the Agreement, please contact us.
Last updated: November 27th, 2023
