Master Culinary Arts Online

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Distilled Cooking Courses, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

Course Access and Usage

Upon enrollment, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access course materials for personal use only. You may not share, distribute, or reproduce course content without written permission.

Payment and Refunds

All course fees must be paid in full before access is granted. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for unsatisfied students, subject to completion of less than 25% of course materials.

Intellectual Property

All course materials, including videos, recipes, and written content, are protected by copyright and remain the exclusive property of Distilled Cooking Courses.

User Conduct

Students agree to maintain respectful behavior in all interactions, including live sessions and community forums. Harassment, spam, or inappropriate content will result in immediate account termination.

Limitation of Liability

Distilled Cooking Courses shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our services.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate access for violation of these terms or inappropriate conduct without refund.

Last updated: December 2024

Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide when registering for courses, including name, email address, phone number, and payment information. We also collect usage data to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide access to purchased courses and materials
• Send course updates and educational content
• Process payments and maintain account records
• Improve our courses and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without consent, except for trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform and conducting business.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (312) 555-7834.

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website functions.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics and social media plugins that set their own cookies. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie preference center.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: December 2024

Copyright Protection

Distilled Cooking Courses respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond promptly to valid takedown notices.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please provide the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location
• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• A statement of accuracy and authority to act on behalf of copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

DMCA Agent

Send takedown notices to our designated DMCA agent:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 1247 Culinary Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification with specific required elements as outlined in the DMCA.

Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

Last updated: December 2024

Data Controller Information

Company: Distilled Cooking Courses
Address: 1247 Culinary Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Email: [email protected]

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Contract performance (course delivery)
• Legitimate interests (service improvement)
• Consent (marketing communications)
• Legal obligations (financial records)

Your GDPR Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. Course access data is retained for the duration of your enrollment plus 7 years for record-keeping.

Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.

Last updated: December 2024