Terms of Use Policy

Updated 02/29/2024

TERMS OF USE COVERED URLs

bucketabread.com
bucketobread.com
bucketofbread.biz
bucketofbread.co
bucketofbread.com
bucketofbread.info
bucketofbread.net
bucketofbread.org
bucketsofbread.com
bucketofbrad.com
boxofbread.com
bagofbread.com
bagsofbread.com
bucketofdough.com

Introduction

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”), which also incorporate the Privacy Policy, constitute a legally binding agreement between Bucket of Bread and the user of Bucket of Bread’s website, bucketofbread.com (the “Site”). When we speak of “we,” “us,” and “our,” we mean Bucket of Bread. When we speak of the “User,” “you,” and “your,” we mean the user of the Site.

Use of the Site

Your use of the Site is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and by using the Site you agree to be bound by these Terms. All users must be at least 18 years of age or have parental or guardian supervision.  If you do not agree or consent to these Terms, or of not of age, or have appropriate supervision, you must not use the Site.

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or visiting the Site under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change these Terms at any time without notice. By continuing to use the Site you agree to be bound by the then current version of these Terms. 

Termination of Service

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, for any reason or no reason, without advance notice. This may include, but is not limited to, situations where you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activities, harm the functionality or security of the Site, or conduct any other behavior that we deem inappropriate. We may also terminate your access if required to do so by applicable law or if continuing to provide access to the Site becomes impractical or unfeasible for any reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

 Acceptable Use Policy

You may not use the Site in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Site or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the Site or use the Site in a manner that is fraudulent, harmful, or violates any law.  Your use of the Site must comply with the following guidelines to ensure a safe and positive experience for all users:

a) You must not use the Site to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish, or distribute any material that contains spyware, computer viruses, trojan horses, or other malicious computer software.

b) Engaging in unauthorized scraping or harvesting of content from the Site or using any other unauthorized means to compile information from the Site, is strictly prohibited.

c) The Site must not be used for transmitting or sending unsolicited commercial communications.

d) The Site must not be used for any purposes related to marketing, unless you have obtained our express written consent.

e) You must not engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations or infringes upon the rights of others.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action if you violate this Acceptable Use Policy, including but not limited to suspending your access to the Site, prohibiting you from accessing the Site, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the Site, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the Site, and initiating legal proceedings against you.

We encourage all users to report any violations of this Acceptable Use Policy by contacting us. By adhering to these guidelines, we can maintain a respectful and secure online environment for everyone.

Breach of These Terms

If you breach any of these Terms, we reserve the right to take appropriate action, including but not limited to suspending your access to the Site, prohibiting you from accessing the Site, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the Site, contacting your internet service provider to request the blocking of your access to the Site, and/or initiating legal proceedings against you.

Intellectual Property

The Site and any associated graphics, text, videos, audio-visual works, content, ideas, materials, patents, copyright, trademarks, and any other intellectual property (“Intellectual Property”) are the sole and exclusive property of Bucket of Bread. Bucket of Bread grants User a non-exclusive, non-commercial license to use the Site and Intellectual Property for the User’s own personal use, subject to the restrictions herein. 

Bucket of Bread does not transfer title of any Intellectual Property and retains full and complete title to all Intellectual Property rights therein. The User may not sell, license, trade, transfer, copy, redistribute or reproduce any part of the Site or any associated Intellectual Property. You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the Site for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms.

a) The Site and all associated graphics, text, videos, audio-visual works, content, ideas, materials, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and any other intellectual property (collectively referred to as “Intellectual Property”) are the sole and exclusive property of Bucket of Bread.

b) Bucket of Bread grants the User a non-exclusive, non-commercial license to use the Site and Intellectual Property for the User’s own personal use, subject to the restrictions set forth in these Terms.

c) Bucket of Bread does not transfer the title of any Intellectual Property to the User and retains full and complete title to all Intellectual Property rights therein.

d) The User may not sell, license, trade, transfer, copy, redistribute, or reproduce any part of the Site or any associated Intellectual Property without prior written consent from Bucket of Bread.

e) The User may view, download, and print pages from the Site for caching purposes only and for their own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out in these Terms and elsewhere.

f) Any unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property or violation of these Terms may result in legal action and the User may be held liable for damages incurred by Bucket of Bread.

g) The User shall not use the Intellectual Property in any manner that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Bucket of Bread without prior written consent.

h) If the User believes that any content on the Site infringes upon their intellectual property rights, they should promptly notify Bucket of Bread in writing with the necessary details for investigation through certified mail using the United States Postal Service. The address for Bucket of Bread is in the footer of this website.

User Accounts

If we provide you with a user account and password to enable you to access areas of the Site or other content or services, you must keep your account username and password confidential. You shall not allow or authorize, directly or indirectly, any third party to access or use the Site on your behalf. You shall contact us immediately if your account is hacked, compromised or otherwise misused. You are responsible for all activities that take place with your account. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any unauthorized use of your account. If you are found in violation of the Terms, we may terminate or revoke access to your account without notice. We reserve the right to terminate your account for any reason in our sole discretion without notice. 

User Content

In these Terms, “your content” means material (including, without limitation, text, images, audio material, video material and audio-visual material) that you submit to the Site, for whatever purpose. You grant Bucket of Bread a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in any existing or future media. You also grant Bucket of Bread the right to sub-license these rights and the right to bring an action for infringement of these rights. You warrant and represent that your content will comply with these Terms. Your content must not be illegal or unlawful, must not infringe any third party’s legal rights and must not be capable of giving rise to legal action whether against you or Bucket of Bread or a third party (in each case under any applicable law). You must not submit any content to the Site that is or has ever been the subject of any threatened or actual legal proceedings or other similar complaint. We reserve the right to edit or remove any material submitted to the Site, stored on Bucket of Bread’s servers, or hosted or published on the Site. Notwithstanding Bucket of Bread’s rights under these Terms in relation to your content, we do not undertake to monitor the submission of such content to, or the publication of such content on, the Site.

Much of the information on the Bucket of Bread LLC Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or BucketofBread.com forums may be consumers’ submitted content and such information such as shared recipes, advice, or other general information is to be used at ‘your own risk’. Any such views expressed on these sites do not represent the opinions of Bucket of Bread LLC or its affiliates. Bucket of Bread reserves the right to remove any material deemed offensive without notice to which includes the use of any technology allowing the blocking of future such posts.

Exclusion of Third-Party Rights

These Terms are for the benefit of you and Bucket of Bread and are not intended to benefit any third party or be enforceable by any third party. The exercise of Bucket of Bread’s and your rights in relation to these Terms is not subject to the consent of any third party.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL BUCKET OF BREAD BE LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SITE OR THESE TERMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, BUSINESS, PROFIT, REVENUE OR ROYALTIES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, INFRINGEMENT OR OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

a) Bucket of Bread shall not be held liable for any general, direct, incidental, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or these Terms. This includes, but is not limited to, any loss of opportunity, business, profit, revenue, or royalties, whether such damages are foreseeable or unforeseeable and regardless of whether they arise under contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

b) The information and materials provided on the Site are for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information on the Site. Therefore, any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.

c) Bucket of Bread does not guarantee the uninterrupted availability or accessibility of the Site. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your computer system and data.

d) In no event shall Bucket of Bread’s total liability to you for all claims, damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using the Site.

e) Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain types of damages. Therefore, to the extent such exclusions or limitations are not permitted by applicable law, the above limitations may not apply to you.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE, NOR DO WE COMMIT TO ENSURING THAT THE SITE REMAINS AVAILABLE OR THAT THE MATERIAL ON THE SITE IS KEPT UP TO DATE.

a) The Site is provided on an “as is” basis, without any express or implied warranty or condition of any kind.

b) Bucket of Bread does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information published on the Site, nor does it commit to ensuring that the Site remains available or that the material on the Site is kept up to date.

c) Bucket of Bread disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

d) The User acknowledges that their use of the Site is at their own risk and discretion. Bucket of Bread shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or harm arising from the use or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

e) Bucket of Bread does not warrant or make any representations regarding the security, reliability, or availability of the Site, nor does it guarantee that the Site will be error-free or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

f) The User acknowledges that any reliance on information or content obtained through the Site is done at their own discretion and risk, and they are solely responsible for any consequences or decisions made based on such information or content. 

Indemnification

User agrees to indemnify Bucket of Bread harmless against any claim or demand and all liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by Bucket of Bread resulting from or arising out of User’s violation of any law, breach of any representation or warranty in these Terms, or infringement of the rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights.

Applicable Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to any conflicts of laws principles. 

a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States, without regard to any conflicts of laws principles.

b) Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the state of Wisconsin, and the parties irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

c) The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.

Disputes

If a dispute arises from or related to these Terms or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and judgement on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The seat of arbitration shall be the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.

a) In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, the parties shall endeavor to settle the dispute through good-faith negotiations.

b) If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, either party may submit the dispute to mediation. The mediator shall be chosen by mutual agreement of the parties. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties.

c) If mediation is unsuccessful or not chosen, any unresolved dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of a Bucket of Bread LLC selected arbitration service by arbitrators, as chosen by the Bucket of Bread LLC selected arbitration institution or organization.

d) The seat of arbitration shall be the State of Wisconsin. The language of the arbitration shall be American English. The arbitral award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

e) Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies from any court of competent jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Bucket of Bread in relation to your use of the Site and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of the Site.

Headings

The headings of these Terms are for convenience of reference only and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of the provisions of these Terms. 

Assignment

Bucket of Bread may transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with Bucket of Bread’s rights and/or obligations under these Terms without notifying you or obtaining your consent. You may not transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with your rights and/or obligations under these Terms.

Severability

If a provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full effect and an enforceable term will be substituted reflecting Bucket of Bread’s intent as closely as possible.