Legal Disclaimer
1. No Legal Advice
The information provided by ComplianceKitchen (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) on compliancekitchen.org (the “Site”) and through our software platform (the “Service”) is provided for general informational and operational purposes only. ComplianceKitchen is not a law firm, does not employ attorneys in any legal advisory capacity, and does not provide legal advice of any kind. Nothing on this Site or within the Service constitutes legal advice, creates an attorney-client relationship, or should be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified, licensed attorney in the applicable jurisdiction.
The compliance checklists, regulatory summaries, notice templates, training tracking tools, and other content provided through the Service are designed to assist operators in organizing and tracking their operational compliance activities. They do not represent a comprehensive or authoritative statement of the law, and they may not reflect the most current legal developments, amendments, or local variations in applicable regulations.
You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content on this Site or within the Service without first seeking the advice of a qualified legal professional licensed in your jurisdiction. The Company expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this Site or Service.
2. No Warranty
All information on the Site and within the Service is provided in good faith on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any information on the Site or within the Service. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
The Company does not warrant that the Site or Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume full responsibility and risk for your use of the Site and Service.
3. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REGULATORY FINES OR PENALTIES, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or Service;
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site or Service;
- Any content obtained from the Site or Service;
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content;
- Any regulatory action, inspection result, fine, penalty, or legal proceeding arising from your business operations, regardless of whether you used the Service;
- Your reliance on any compliance checklist, notice template, regulatory summary, or other content provided through the Service.
THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
4. Regulatory Compliance Disclaimer
ComplianceKitchen is a software tool designed to assist food and beverage operators in organizing, tracking, and managing their operational compliance activities. The Service does not guarantee compliance with any applicable law, regulation, health code, licensing requirement, or government mandate. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is the sole responsibility of the operator.
Laws and regulations governing the food and beverage industry are subject to frequent change, including amendments, new legislation, and evolving interpretations by regulatory agencies and courts. While the Company makes reasonable efforts to update the Service to reflect material regulatory changes, the Company does not guarantee that the Service reflects the most current legal requirements at any given time. You are responsible for independently verifying all applicable legal requirements with qualified legal counsel and the relevant regulatory agencies.
The use of the Service does not create any safe harbor, defense, or presumption of compliance in any regulatory investigation, audit, inspection, or legal proceeding.
5. Geographic Scope
The Service is currently designed to address the compliance requirements of food and beverage operators in the State of California. The Company makes no representation that the content of the Site or Service is applicable or appropriate for use in other states or jurisdictions. Operators outside of California who access the Site or Service do so at their own risk and are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.
6. External Links Disclaimer
The Site and Service may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement by the Company of the content, products, services, or practices of those third-party websites. The Company has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. You should review the applicable terms and policies of any third-party website you visit.
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns 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 disclaimers, your use of the Site or Service, or your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
8. Changes to This Disclaimer
The Company reserves the right to modify this Legal Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site or Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. You are encouraged to review this disclaimer periodically.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Legal Disclaimer, please contact us at:
ComplianceKitchen
Email: hello@compliancekitchen.org
Website: compliancekitchen.org