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TERMS OF USE FOR FREE. FOOD RESOURCE.

Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Welcome to Free. Food. (the "Website"), operated by Mae Hill. This Website is dedicated to fostering a community around the themes of free food, sharing, and connecting. By accessing or using the Website, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any other policies or guidelines posted on the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, Browse, or using Free. Food., you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Mae Hill concerning your use of the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

Free. Food. is a community platform designed to facilitate the sharing of information related to free food resources, opportunities to share surplus food, and to connect individuals and organizations around food-related initiatives. The Website provides a forum for users to:

• Discover and share information about available free food.

• Offer or request food items for sharing.

• Connect with others interested in community food efforts.

3. User Eligibility

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are under 18, you may only use the Website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

4. User Accounts (If applicable)

• Registration: Certain features of the Website may require you to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

• Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Mae Hill immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. Mae Hill cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations.

• Termination: Mae Hill reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Website if you provide untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete information, or if Mae Hill has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete.

5. User-Generated Content (UGC)

• Responsibility for Content: You are solely responsible for all content, including text, images, photos, videos, and other materials ("User Content"), that you upload, post, share, or otherwise make available on or through the Website.

• License to Mae Hill: By posting User Content on the Website, you grant Mae Hill a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the Website and Mae Hill's (and its successors' and affiliates') business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.

• Representations and Warranties: You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish and use the User Content as authorized in these Terms.

  • The posting and use of your User Content on or through the Website does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any person.

  • Your User Content does not contain any material that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, hateful, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate or illegal.

• Content Standards (Specific to Food Sharing): When posting content related to food sharing, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful descriptions of food items (e.g., type, quantity, expiration date, allergens).

  • Only share food that is safe for consumption and handled in a hygienic manner.

  • Comply with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations and guidelines.

  • Understand that Free. Food. is a platform for information exchange only. Mae Hill is not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of food items shared between users, nor for any illness or injury resulting from the consumption of shared food. Users engage in food sharing at their own risk.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Using the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law.

• Posting any content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.

• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Website or the data contained therein.

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its related systems or networks.

• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Website.

• Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their express consent.

• Promoting commercial activities or advertising products/services unrelated to free food sharing without prior written consent from Mae Hill.

• Violating any food safety guidelines or laws in your area when sharing or distributing food.

7. Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

MAE HILL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION.

MAE HILL DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

MAE HILL IS A PLATFORM FOR CONNECTION AND INFORMATION SHARING AND DOES NOT CONTROL OR ENDORSE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, OR LEGALITY OF ANY FOOD SHARED, NOR THE TRUTHFULNESS OR ACCURACY OF USER-GENERATED CONTENT. YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ANY INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS, INCLUDING FOOD SHARING TRANSACTIONS.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAE HILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE; OR (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT MAE HILL HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, MAE HILL'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO MAE HILL FOR THE WEBSITE SERVICES DURING THE PERIOD OF YOUR USE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mae Hill, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Website.

• Your violation of any term of these Terms.

• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.

• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

• Any food-related claim, illness, or injury arising from your sharing or consumption of food obtained through the Website.

This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and your use of the Website.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, excluding User Content, such as text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the Website, is the property of Mae Hill or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other laws that protect intellectual property and proprietary rights. You agree to observe and abide by all copyright and other proprietary notices, legends, or other restrictions contained in any such content and will not make any changes thereto.

11. Modifications to Terms

Mae Hill reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Hollywood, Florida, for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by Mae Hill on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Mae Hill concerning the Website.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact Mae Hill at [Insert Contact Email Address Here, e.g., info@free.food or mae.hill@free.food].

Disclosure Statement for Free. Food Resource.

This Disclosure Statement is provided by Mae Hill, the creator and operator of Free. Food. (the "Website"), to ensure transparency with our users.

Free. Food. is a community platform built around the themes of free food, sharing, and connecting. Our primary goal is to facilitate the exchange of information and foster connections among individuals and organizations interested in these areas.

Our Commitment to Transparency

• Free Access: The core services of Free. Food., including the ability to browse listings, share information, and connect with other users, are provided free of charge to all users. There are no hidden fees for basic usage.

• User-Generated Content (UGC): A significant portion of the content on Free. Food. is created and shared by our users. This includes information about available free food, offers for food sharing, and community initiatives. Mae Hill does not actively monitor, verify, or endorse the accuracy, safety, or legality of all user-generated content. Users are responsible for exercising their own judgment and discretion when interacting with or relying on information provided by other users, especially concerning food safety and consumption.

• No Endorsement or Liability for Shared Food: Free. Food. acts as a connecting platform. We do not inspect, prepare, store, or distribute any food items. Any food sharing that occurs between users is an agreement made directly between those users. Mae Hill is not responsible for the quality, safety, handling, or legality of any food shared or received through interactions initiated on this Website, nor for any illness, injury, or adverse reactions that may result from the consumption of shared food. Users engage in food sharing activities at their own risk and are encouraged to follow all applicable food safety guidelines and regulations.

• Potential Future Revenue Streams: While the Website is currently offered for free, Mae Hill reserves the right to introduce optional premium features, advertising, sponsorships, or other revenue-generating activities in the future to support the maintenance and growth of Free. Food. Any such features will be clearly identified, and your use of them will be voluntary and subject to separate terms, if applicable.

• Affiliate Links / Commercial Content: In the future, Mae Hill may include affiliate links to relevant products or services, or feature sponsored content. If we do, these will be clearly disclosed as such. We will only recommend products or services that we believe are genuinely useful to our community.

Your Responsibility

By using Free. Food., you acknowledge and agree to the inherent risks associated with participating in a community-driven platform, particularly concerning food sharing. You understand that Mae Hill provides the platform for connection and information exchange but does not assume responsibility for direct user interactions or the quality/safety of shared items.

We encourage all users to be responsible, use common sense, and prioritize safety when engaging with content and other users on the Website.

Privacy Statement for Free. Food Resource.

This Privacy Statement describes how Free. Food., operated by Mae Hill, collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our Website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services to you. The types of information we collect include:

• Information You Provide Directly:

  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you provide (e.g., location, profile picture).

  • User Content: Any information, photos, posts, or messages you share on the Website (e.g., details about food available for sharing, requests, comments).

  • Communications: Records of your communications with us, such as customer support inquiries.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the Website, such as device model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to collect information about your Browse activities, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain the Website: Operating, maintaining, and improving Free. Food.'s functionality.

• To Personalize Your Experience: Customizing content and features based on your preferences and activity.

• To Facilitate Connections: Enabling you to connect with other users for food sharing or community initiatives.

• To Communicate with You: Sending you updates, notifications, security alerts, and support messages.

• For Analytics and Research: Understanding how users interact with the Website to improve its design and features.

• To Ensure Security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, abuse, security risks, and technical issues.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal or regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Information you post publicly (like your username, public profile information, and User Content) is visible to other users of the Website. If you choose to share food, certain contact details (like your general location or preferred contact method) might be shared with other users to facilitate the exchange.

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer support. These providers are obligated to protect your information.

• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.

• In Case of Business Transfer: If Free. Food. is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update much of your personal information directly through your account settings.

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your account or essential service updates.

• Do Not Track: Your browser may offer a "Do Not Track" option. As there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, we do not currently respond to DNT signals from web browsers.

• Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data, subject to certain legal obligations or legitimate business purposes. Please contact us to initiate this process.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Free. Food. is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact: Mae Hill at ezzariafaith1@yahoo.com