Website: https://thetendermess.com
Contact Email: contact@thetendermess.com

Welcome to The Tender Mess. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and its content. By using or accessing the site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms outlined below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About This Website

The Tender Mess is a personal food blog created by Ruby Thorn. It features:

  • Homemade recipes
  • Kitchen tips
  • Personal stories
  • Reviews, recommendations, and affiliate content

This website is intended for individuals seeking practical, approachable food content.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website:

  • For lawful purposes only
  • In a way that does not violate the rights or restrict the use of others
  • Without attempting to damage, disrupt, or manipulate the website’s functionality

Users under 18 years of age must use the site under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

3. Intellectual Property & Content Usage

All content on The Tender Mess—including text, recipes, blog posts, photographs, graphics, and branding—is protected by copyright law and owned by Ruby Thorn, unless otherwise credited.

You may:

  • Use the recipes for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share one image and short excerpt with proper credit and a backlink to the original post

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or modify any content for commercial use
  • Translate or syndicate content without written permission
  • Use photographs without attribution and approval
  • Copy full recipes and republish them elsewhere (even with credit)

If you’d like to feature or repurpose content, please contact Ruby at:
contact@thetendermess.com

4. User Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

  • Post spam, offensive, defamatory, or harmful content in comments
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website data or back-end systems
  • Upload malware, harmful scripts, or files to the website

Ruby reserves the right to remove comments or block access to users who violate these terms.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

The Tender Mess may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means if you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links help fund the time, effort, and hosting costs behind this blog. These links may appear in:

  • Recipe posts
  • Product round-ups
  • Kitchen tool recommendations
  • Ingredient suggestions

You’ll always see a clear disclosure when affiliate links are present. All recommendations are honest, based on personal use or genuine belief in the product.

6. Sponsored Content

Occasionally, I may publish sponsored posts. These are collaborations with brands that align with the blog’s values—simplicity, comfort, and home cooking.

Sponsored content will always be clearly marked. I do not accept compensation to promote products I don’t personally stand behind.

This website may contain links to external websites for convenience, reference, or affiliate partnerships.

The Tender Mess is not responsible for:

  • The content, privacy policies, or practices of those external sites
  • Any losses or damages resulting from your use of third-party sites

Use external resources at your own discretion.

8. Medical and Nutritional Content

All recipes and nutrition information provided on this blog are for general informational purposes only. I am not a licensed dietitian, nutritionist, or medical professional.

  • Nutrition estimates are based on third-party tools and should not be treated as precise
  • Recipes are not developed for medical diets unless specifically stated
  • If you have food allergies, dietary concerns, or health issues, consult a professional

9. Comment Policy

Comments are welcomed and encouraged—but kindness is required.

You are free to share your experience, tips, and questions, but please avoid:

  • Rude, offensive, or judgmental language
  • Self-promotion or spam
  • False or misleading claims

I reserve the right to edit or delete comments that do not align with this policy.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of this site is also governed by the [Privacy Policy], which outlines how personal information is collected, stored, and used.

By using the site, you consent to this data handling as described in that policy.

11. Disclaimer of Liability

While I work to keep content accurate and up-to-date, The Tender Mess makes no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Results from following recipes or advice
  • Availability of external links or tools

You agree to use this site and its content at your own risk. I am not liable for:

  • Undesired cooking outcomes
  • Kitchen mishaps
  • Inaccurate product descriptions or third-party links

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Tender Mess and Ruby Thorn from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the site or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination of Use

The Tender Mess reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website without notice if you violate any of these Terms and Conditions.

14. Changes to Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

It is your responsibility to check this page periodically.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

📧 contact@thetendermess.com
📍 Owner: Ruby Thorn
📍 Location: United States