Terms of Use

Last updated: October 24, 2026

Welcome to Five Star Recipes (fivestarrecipes.com). These Terms of Use set out the rules for using this website, including its recipes, collections, photos, ratings and comments. They apply to everyone who visits the site, whether on a phone, tablet or computer.

By accessing or using the site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please stop using the site. Our Privacy Policy explains how personal data is handled and forms part of how we operate the site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Using Five Star Recipes means you accept these terms as they appear on the day you visit. You must be old enough to form a binding agreement where you live, or have the permission of a parent or guardian. If you use the site on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you are allowed to accept these terms for it.

2. Use of Content and Copyright

The text, recipes, photographs, graphics, layout and design of this site, together with the Five Star Recipes name and logo, are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rules. Unless a page says otherwise, we own them or have the right to use them.

What you may do

Read, print and cook from our recipes for your own personal, non-commercial use, at home or for family and friends.
Share a link to any page on the site, including on social media such as Pinterest.
Quote a short excerpt, such as a title and a sentence or two of a description, as long as you credit Five Star Recipes and link back to the original page.

What you may not do

Copy, republish or redistribute full recipes, articles or photos on another website, app, newsletter, video channel or printed publication.
Sell, license or otherwise use our content for commercial purposes without our written permission.
Use scripts, bots or other automated tools to copy large parts of the site or to build a collection or database from it.
Remove credits, links or copyright notices, or present our content as your own.

If you would like to use our content in a way not covered here, contact us first and we will tell you what is possible.

3. User Submissions

The site lets you submit recipe ratings and comments, and send messages through the contact form. By submitting anything, you agree to the following.

Ratings and comments

What you write must be your own, honest and relevant to the recipe or page it appears on.
Do not post anything unlawful, abusive, hateful, misleading or defamatory, and do not post spam, advertising or links to other sites for promotion.
Do not post personal information about yourself or others, such as phone numbers, addresses or email addresses, in a public comment.
Do not copy text or images that belong to someone else.

When you post a comment or rating, you keep ownership of your words, but you give us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to display it on the site for as long as it remains published. We may edit, remove or decline to publish any submission, for example if it breaks these rules or is off topic, without notice.

Contact messages

Messages sent through the contact form (your name, email address and message) are used only to reply to you. Please do not include sensitive personal information in them. See the Privacy Policy for details on how this data is handled.

4. Acceptable Use of the Site

Please use the site in a way that is lawful and fair to other visitors. In particular, do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site or its servers, interfere with its security features, introduce harmful code, overload it with automated requests, or use it to harass or harm anyone.

5. Recipe and Nutrition Disclaimer

Please read: Recipes and cooking information on Five Star Recipes are provided for general information. You prepare and eat any dish at your own responsibility and should use your own judgement at every step.

Results will vary

Recipes are developed and edited to give clear steps, realistic times and temperatures, and useful ingredient substitutions. Even so, results depend on your ingredients, equipment, oven calibration, altitude, pan size and technique. Times and yields are guides, not guarantees. Adjust as needed and trust what you see, smell and feel in your own kitchen.

Allergens and dietary needs

Always read the ingredient labels of the products you buy and check every ingredient against your own allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements. Recipes may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat, nuts, peanuts, soy, fish, shellfish and sesame, and suggested substitutions may not suit every person. If you are cooking for someone with an allergy, confirm the safety of each ingredient yourself.

Food safety and doneness

Wash your hands, produce and surfaces, keep raw and cooked foods separate, and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Use a food thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on color or cooking time alone. Safe minimum internal temperatures recommended by the USDA include:

Poultry, including chicken and turkey, and reheated leftovers: 165°F (74°C)
Ground beef and other ground meats: 160°F (71°C)
Whole cuts of beef and lamb: 145°F (63°C), followed by a rest of at least three minutes
Fish and shellfish: 145°F (63°C), or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily
Egg dishes and casseroles: 160°F (71°C)

Home canning, pickling and preserving require tested methods and proper acidity levels. If a recipe involves preserving, follow current guidance from a recognized food safety authority in addition to the recipe.

Nutrition information

Where nutrition values are shown, they are estimates based on typical ingredients and the stated serving size. Brands, portion sizes, substitutions and preparation methods change the real numbers, so treat them as an approximate guide only.

Not medical or dietary advice

Nothing on this site is medical, nutritional or dietary advice, and it does not replace the guidance of a doctor, registered dietitian or other qualified professional. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or follow a special diet, consult a professional before changing how you eat.

6. Third-Party Links, Ads and Services

The site contains links to other websites, including our social profiles on Pinterest, and displays advertising served by Google AdSense. We also use Cloudflare for content delivery and security. These services belong to third parties and have their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control their content or practices and are not responsible for them.

Ads are shown by the advertising provider, and their appearance on the site is not an endorsement of any product or service. Personalized ads are shown only with your consent, where consent is required. You deal with advertisers and linked sites at your own discretion.

7. Limitation of Liability

The site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We work to keep information accurate and the site running smoothly, but we do not promise that every page will be error-free, uninterrupted or suitable for your particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Five Star Recipes and the people who write and edit for it are not liable for any illness, allergic reaction, injury, property damage or other loss arising from preparing or eating any dish, from relying on nutrition or timing estimates, or from your use of or inability to use the site, including indirect or consequential losses.

Nothing in these terms limits any right or liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time, for example when the site adds features or when requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when the current version took effect. By continuing to use the site after a change, you accept the updated terms, so please review this page occasionally.

9. Contact

If you have a question about these terms, want to ask permission to use our content, or need to report a problem, please use our contact page. You can also learn more about the site on the About Us page.