Effective Date: October 16, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Connoisseurus Veg, located at connoisseurusveg.com (the “Website”). The Website is owned and operated by Tofu Press LLC (“Tofu Press,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE REVIEW THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SECTION CAREFULLY.
1. Website Content
Connoisseurus Veg provides recipes, cooking information, food-related articles, product recommendations, and other informational and entertainment content.
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, but we do not guarantee that all content on the Website is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.
You are responsible for determining whether information, recipes, ingredients, products, techniques, or recommendations on the Website are appropriate for you and your circumstances.
2. Recipes, Nutrition, Allergens, and Food Safety
Recipes and cooking information on the Website are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Cooking times, temperatures, ingredient behavior, and results may vary depending on ingredients, appliances, equipment, altitude, substitutions, individual cooking techniques, and other factors. You are responsible for following appropriate food-handling and food-safety practices.
Any nutritional information provided on the Website is an estimate only and may be calculated using third-party tools or databases. Actual nutritional values may vary based on ingredients, brands, quantities, substitutions, and serving sizes.
Nutritional information should not be considered medical, dietary, or other professional advice.
Although Connoisseurus Veg focuses on vegan recipes, manufacturers may change ingredients, formulations, labeling, or manufacturing practices without notice. You are responsible for reviewing product labels and other information if adherence to a vegan diet or avoidance of particular ingredients is important to you.
The Website cannot guarantee that any recipe, ingredient, product, restaurant, manufacturing facility, or other item referenced on the Website is free from allergens or cross-contamination. If you have food allergies, intolerances, medical dietary restrictions, or other health concerns, you are responsible for verifying ingredients and consulting an appropriate qualified professional when necessary.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content appearing on the Website, including recipes, written text, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, design elements, and other original materials, is owned by or licensed to Tofu Press LLC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.
You may access and use Website content for your own personal, noncommercial use.
Without our prior written permission, you may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, commercially exploit, systematically download, scrape, or archive Website content; reproduce Website photographs, articles, or substantial portions of recipes on another website, social-media account, publication, database, application, or other platform; remove copyright or proprietary notices; use Website content to create a competing recipe website, database, publication, application, or service; or falsely represent Website content as your own.
You may link to Website content and briefly describe it in your own words provided that you clearly credit Connoisseurus Veg and link to the original page rather than reproducing substantial portions of the content.
4. Automated Access, Scraping, and Artificial Intelligence
Except as expressly authorized by us in writing or permitted by applicable law, you may not use automated systems, bots, crawlers, scrapers, data-mining tools, artificial-intelligence systems, machine-learning systems, or similar technologies to systematically obtain, copy, reproduce, extract, store, republish, or commercially exploit Website content.
You may not use Website content to train, develop, improve, evaluate, or supply datasets for artificial-intelligence or machine-learning models without our prior written permission, except to the extent such a restriction is prohibited by applicable law.
Nothing in this section prohibits ordinary search-engine indexing that complies with our technical instructions and applicable law.
5. Comments and Other User Content
The Website may allow visitors to submit comments or other content.
You are responsible for anything you submit. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, infringing, deceptive, spam-related, commercially promotional, or otherwise inappropriate.
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to review, edit, refuse, or remove comments or other user-submitted content for any reason.
By submitting content to a public portion of the Website, you grant Tofu Press LLC a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, store, and use that content as reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, and promote the Website.
You retain any ownership rights you otherwise hold in content you submit.
6. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Website may contain advertising, sponsored content, affiliate links, and other commercial relationships.
If you purchase a product or service through certain links on the Website, Tofu Press may receive a commission or other compensation at no additional cost to you.
References to products and services reflect opinions or information provided for informational purposes and do not constitute guarantees regarding any third-party product, company, or service.
The Website uses third-party advertising and technology providers. Information regarding data collection and use in connection with advertising is provided in our Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to, embeds from, or integrations with websites, products, platforms, and services operated by third parties.
We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their availability, content, accuracy, security, privacy practices, representations, products, services, or conduct.
Your interactions with third parties are governed by the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.
8. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Website in a manner that violates applicable law; infringes another person’s rights; attempts to interfere with the security, operation, or availability of the Website; introduces malware or harmful code; attempts to gain unauthorized access to Website systems or accounts; impersonates another person or entity; or uses automated means to access or collect Website content in violation of these Terms.
9. Consent to Data Collection
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/privacy-policy/, which describes how Tofu Press and our vendors and service providers collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process information when you use the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge the data practices described in the Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies and similar technologies where permitted by applicable law.
Where applicable law requires consent before particular information is collected, used, disclosed, or processed, we will seek consent as required.
Where available, you may exercise privacy choices, including choices relating to sale, sharing, targeted advertising, or cross-context behavioral advertising, through the privacy controls and opt-out mechanisms described in our Privacy Policy or provided on the Website.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, RECIPES, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TOFU PRESS LLC DISCLAIMS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, CURRENT, OR RELIABLE.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TOFU PRESS LLC, CONNOISSEURUS VEG, AND THEIR OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, VENDORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT.
THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON A RECIPE, ARTICLE, NUTRITIONAL ESTIMATE, PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION, THIRD-PARTY LINK, ADVERTISEMENT, OR OTHER WEBSITE CONTENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF TOFU PRESS LLC AND THE OTHER PARTIES DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE WEBSITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT, IF ANY, YOU PAID DIRECTLY TO TOFU PRESS LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE DURING THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).
THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING CONTRACT, WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some jurisdictions do not permit certain exclusions or limitations of liability. In those jurisdictions, these provisions apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tofu Press LLC, Connoisseurus Veg, and their owners, officers, employees, contractors, agents, vendors, and service providers from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, unlawful use of the Website, or infringement of another person’s rights.
13. Binding Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED EXCEPTIONS DESCRIBED BELOW, YOU AND TOFU PRESS LLC AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION RATHER THAN IN COURT. THIS MEANS THAT YOU AND TOFU PRESS LLC WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
Agreement to Arbitrate
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your access to or use of the Website, these Terms, the Privacy Policy, the collection or use of information in connection with the Website, or your relationship with Tofu Press LLC, Connoisseurus Veg, or their vendors or service providers will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than litigation in court.
The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement.
Informal Resolution
Before initiating arbitration, the party asserting a claim must provide the other party with written notice describing the dispute, the facts giving rise to the dispute, the relief requested, and contact information for the person asserting the claim.
Notices to Tofu Press LLC must be sent by email to:
The subject line should state: Legal Notice – Dispute
The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice.
Exceptions
Either party may bring an individual claim that qualifies for small claims court, provided that the claim remains in small claims court and proceeds only on an individual basis.
Either party may also seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction for infringement or misuse of copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, domain names, or other intellectual-property rights.
Arbitration Procedure
Unless the parties agree otherwise, arbitration will be administered by JAMS in accordance with the JAMS rules applicable to the dispute and in effect when the arbitration is filed.
Disputes involving claims and counterclaims under $250,000, excluding attorneys’ fees and interest, will be subject to JAMS’s then-current Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Other disputes will be subject to JAMS’s then-current Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
The arbitration may be conducted remotely, through written submissions, or at another mutually agreed location, as permitted by the applicable JAMS rules.
If JAMS is unavailable or unwilling to administer the arbitration, the parties will select another mutually acceptable arbitration provider. If they cannot agree, a court of competent jurisdiction may appoint an arbitration provider.
The arbitrator will have authority to resolve disputes concerning the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement, except where applicable law requires a court to determine a particular issue.
The arbitrator may award any relief available on an individual basis under applicable law and the applicable arbitration rules.
The arbitrator will issue a written award stating the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.
Judgment on the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Arbitration Fees
Arbitration fees will be allocated in accordance with the applicable JAMS rules and applicable law.
If the arbitrator determines that you cannot reasonably afford required arbitration fees and you cannot obtain an applicable waiver from JAMS, Tofu Press LLC will pay such fees to the extent required by applicable law or the applicable arbitration rules.
Waiver of Jury Trial
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND TOFU PRESS LLC EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A DISPUTE COVERED BY THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT DECIDED BY A JUDGE OR JURY IN COURT.
Arbitration uses a neutral arbitrator rather than a judge or jury, and judicial review of an arbitration award is limited.
Individual Proceedings and Class Action Waiver
YOU AND TOFU PRESS LLC AGREE THAT CLAIMS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION WILL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF, CLAIMANT, OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Except as expressly provided below for coordinated or batch arbitrations, an arbitrator may not consolidate the claims of different individuals or preside over a class, collective, or representative proceeding unless both parties agree otherwise in writing.
If this class-action waiver is finally determined to be unenforceable with respect to a particular claim or request for relief, that claim or request for relief will be severed and resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction to the extent required by applicable law, while remaining claims will continue in arbitration where permitted.
Coordinated or Batch Arbitration
If fifty (50) or more substantially similar arbitration demands are submitted against Tofu Press LLC within approximately thirty (30) days, or are otherwise coordinated by the same or affiliated counsel or organizations, the parties agree to cooperate with JAMS in establishing an efficient process for resolving those demands.
Where permitted by the applicable arbitration rules and applicable law, substantially similar claims may be organized into batches or coordinated proceedings for purposes of administration, scheduling, fees, and resolution.
Claims are considered substantially similar when they arise from the same or materially similar facts or circumstances, raise the same or similar legal issues, and seek the same or similar relief.
Any dispute concerning whether this provision applies will be resolved in accordance with the applicable JAMS rules and this arbitration agreement.
Nothing in this provision authorizes class arbitration or eliminates any claimant’s individual substantive rights.
Severability and Survival
If any portion of this arbitration agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be severed to the extent permitted by law and the remainder will remain in effect, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
This arbitration agreement survives termination of your relationship with Tofu Press LLC and your use of the Website.
Changes to Arbitration Terms
If we make a material change to this arbitration agreement, the change will not apply to an individual claim for which you provided Tofu Press LLC with written notice before the revised arbitration provision became effective.
14. Governing Law
Except to the extent governed by the Federal Arbitration Act or otherwise required by applicable law, these Terms and disputes arising from or relating to them or the Website will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
For disputes that are not subject to arbitration, you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate state and federal courts located in Pennsylvania to the extent permitted by applicable law.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the Website, our practices, technology, service providers, or applicable law.
When changes are made, we will post the revised Terms on this page and update the effective date above.
Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law or severed if necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
17. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement between you and Tofu Press LLC regarding your use of the Website.
19. Contact
Questions concerning these Terms may be sent to:
Tofu Press LLC
Email: alissa@connoisseurusveg.com