Halyna • A Food Love Story

Terms of Service & Terms of Sale

Last Updated: July 20, 2026

Welcome to Halyna • A Food Love Story! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) serve as a legally binding agreement between you (“user,” “you,” “your”) and Halyna Artemenko / Halyna • A Food Love Story (“we,” “us,” “our”) regarding your access to and use of halyna.us (the “Website”), as well as any related content, applications, digital products, services, or tools (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, browsing, registering for, or using the Website and Services, or by purchasing any products, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Website and Services.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & USAGE LICENSES

Ownership of Content

All content and materials accessible on the Website — including but not limited to text, recipes, cooking methods, step-by-step photography, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video materials, software, designs, layouts, and interactive features (collectively, the “Content”) — are owned by or licensed to Halyna Artemenko and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website and Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may view, download, or print a single copy of individual recipe pages or materials for your personal household use, provided you do not alter the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

Prohibited Uses & Automated Extraction (Anti-Scraping / AI Clause)

Except as expressly authorized above, you are strictly prohibited from:

  • Modifying, publishing, transmitting, participating in the transfer or sale of, reproducing, creating derivative works from, distributing, performing, displaying, or in any way exploiting any of the Content, in whole or in part, without our prior written permission.
  • Utilizing any automated tools, software, scripts, bots, spiders, crawlers, data-mining tools, or scraping engines to copy, monitor, extract, or harvest content, data, or recipes from the Website.
  • Using any Content, recipes, imagery, or text from this Website to train, fine-tune, test, or feed machine learning algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI) models, or automated processing systems.

Any unauthorized use of the Website or Content automatically terminates the limited license granted herein and may result in immediate legal action, civil liability, and criminal prosecution.

2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION, SECURITY, AND ELIGIBILITY

Account Creation

To access certain features, digital areas, downloadable materials, courses, or member-only content on our Website, you may be required to register and create a user account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  1. Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information about yourself as prompted by the registration forms.
  2. Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
  3. Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials, including your username and password.

Account Responsibility & Security Breaches

You are solely responsible for all activities, actions, and purchases that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to notify us immediately at contact@halyna.us of any unauthorized use of your account, security breach, or loss of login credentials. We will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from unauthorized activity on your account.

Age Restrictions and Minors

This Website and its Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. If you are under 13 years of age, you are strictly prohibited from registering an account, making purchases, or providing any personal information to us. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Services under the direct supervision and approval of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend, disable, or terminate your account or access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we suspect or determine that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or conducted actions harmful to other users or our platform.

3. PURCHASES, PAYMENTS, AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS POLICY

Pricing and Payment Terms

You agree to pay all applicable fees and charges associated with any digital products, eBooks, guides, courses, or services purchased on or through the Website. Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Shopify). By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and authorize us (or our third-party payment processors) to charge the full amount of your purchase.

  • Taxes and Fees: Prices listed on the Website may be subject to applicable state, local, or international taxes, duties, or transaction processing fees based on your geographical location. You are responsible for paying any such taxes.
  • Pricing Changes: We reserve the right to change prices for any products or services displayed on the Website at any time without prior notice.

License to Purchased Digital Products

When you purchase a digital product (e.g., an eBook, downloadable PDF, recipe pack, or digital course), we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, single-user license to access and view the purchased material for individual use only. You may NOT:

  • Share, forward, distribute, sub-license, resell, or upload purchased digital files to any public or private cloud, file-sharing site, torrent, or network.
  • Share account login credentials to allow multiple individuals to access purchased content.

Strict No-Refund Policy for Digital Products

Due to the immediate access and digital nature of downloadable goods (eBooks, PDF files, software, digital recipe cards, or online materials), all sales of digital products are final, non-refundable, non-returnable, and non-exchangeable once the transaction is completed and download links or access tokens are generated.

By completing a purchase for a digital product, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy. If you experience technical difficulties downloading, opening, or accessing your purchased digital file, please contact customer support immediately at contact@halyna.us, and we will assist you in restoring your access.

4. USER GUIDELINES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

By accessing or using the Website, you agree not to:

  1. Violate any local, state, national, or international laws, regulations, or ordinances.
  2. Post, upload, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, fraudulent, harmful, invasive of privacy, or racially/ethnically offensive.
  3. Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, malware, spyware, worms, or any other malicious code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of the Website, servers, or user devices.
  4. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, server infrastructure, connected databases, or other users’ accounts.
  5. Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  6. Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Website.

5. SUBMISSIONS AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT

If you post, upload, submit, or transmit any content to the Website or our associated social platforms — including recipe reviews, comments, ratings, testimonials, photographs, videos, or feedback (“Submissions”) — you agree that:

  • Grant of License: You grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, and promote your Submissions in any media formats and through any media channels now known or hereafter developed (including marketing, promotional materials, social media, and future publications).
  • Representations: You represent and warrant that you own or possess all necessary intellectual property rights to your Submissions, and that your Submissions do not violate or infringe upon the copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights of any third party.
  • Content Moderation: We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, refuse to post, or remove any Submissions at our sole discretion, for any reason, without prior notice.

6. INFORMATIONAL DISCLAIMER & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITY

  • Informational Purposes Only: All content, recipes, nutritional estimations, cooking guidance, and commentary provided on this Website are for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only.
  • Cooking & Health Risks: Cooking involves inherent risks including foodborne illness, cuts, burns, allergic reactions, and kitchen accidents. You are solely responsible for managing your own health, verifying ingredient safety against personal allergies, maintaining proper food handling techniques, and adhering to safe cooking temperatures.
  • No Guarantees: Recipes are developed and tested with care, but individual results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment, heat sources, altitude, and technique. We make no warranties regarding the outcome or consistency of any recipe.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS, AFFILIATES, AND SPONSORSHIPS

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse, monitor, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is done entirely at your own risk.

Amazon Associates & Affiliate Disclosure

Halyna Artemenko (Halyna • A Food Love Story) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Meta / Facebook Disclaimer

This Website is not part of the Facebook website or Meta Platforms, Inc. Additionally, this Website is NOT endorsed by Meta Platforms, Inc. in any way. “Facebook” and “Instagram” are registered trademarks of Meta Platforms, Inc.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HALYNA ARTEMENKO, THE WEBSITE, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, FOOD SPOILAGE, INJURY, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES — ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM:

  1. YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES.
  2. ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE.
  3. ANY CONTENT OR RECIPES OBTAINED OR PREPARED FROM THE WEBSITE.
  4. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS, DATA, OR ACCOUNT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE WEBSITE, SERVICES, OR PURCHASED PRODUCTS EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Halyna Artemenko, her affiliates, contractors, licensors, service providers, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website or Services.
  • Your Submissions or content posted to the Website.
  • Your infringement upon any intellectual property, privacy, or legal rights of a third party.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY

Governing Law

These Terms, your use of the Website, and any purchases made through the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Oregon.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy & Cookie Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire legal agreement between you and Halyna Artemenko regarding your use of the Website and replace any prior agreements or understandings.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision in the future.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:

Website: https://halyna.us

Email: contact@halyna.us