Terms of Service

Effective Date: 9/18/2025

Welcome to How Do I Smoke My Meat (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website and services (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Service you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian, and that you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement.

2. Service Description

How Do I Smoke My Meat is an informational tool that provides estimated cooking times and temperatures for various meats. All times and temperatures are based on publicly available USDA safety guidelines and user-submitted data, where applicable.

3. No Professional Advice

The Service provides general cooking guidance and is not a substitute for professional culinary or food-safety advice. Always verify internal meat temperatures with a calibrated thermometer and follow official USDA recommendations.

4. User Responsibilities

• Use accurate information when entering meat weights, times, or temperatures.
• Comply with all applicable food-safety, health, and local laws.
• Do not misuse the Service (e.g., by attempting to disrupt or hack the website).

5. Accounts and Subscriptions

Some features (e.g., saved favorites, paid plans) may require an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials. Subscription fees (if applicable) will be clearly disclosed. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Service—including text, graphics, and code—is owned by How Do I Smoke My Meat or our licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without prior written permission.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages—including but not limited to foodborne illness, property damage, or loss of profits—arising from your use of the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with services like Stripe (for payments) or AWS. We are not responsible for those third-party practices or content.

10. Modifications to the Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any resulting loss.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Updates take effect when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service signifies acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at sean@howdoismokemymeat.com.