Disclaimer & Disclosure Policy for decadesofcooking.com
Effective Date: October 21, 2025
- General Disclaimer for Website Content
All content provided on decadesofcooking.com (the “Site”) is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. The information reflects the personal opinions, experiences, and knowledge of the author(s) acquired over many years of cooking. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site.
Reliance on any information provided on this Site is solely at your own risk. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. You should not rely on the information on this website as a substitute for professional advice from a qualified expert.
Specifically:
- Health & Nutrition: Content related to recipes, ingredients, and nutrition is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition.
- Safety: While we may provide tips on using kitchen appliances and tools, always follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions for any product you use.
Under no circumstances shall Decades of Cooking or its owners/authors be liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided on the site.
- External Links Disclaimer
The Site may contain (or you may be sent through the Site) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties (“External Links”). These External Links are provided for your convenience to provide further information.
We do not investigate, monitor, or check these External Links for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or completeness. Therefore, we do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site. We will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services. Once you leave our website, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of the new site.
- FTC Disclosure & Monetization Policy
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines, and to be completely transparent with our readers, this section discloses the various ways this Site generates revenue. Running this website involves costs, and monetization helps us continue to create high-quality content for you. Our commitment to providing honest opinions is our highest priority.
- Affiliate Marketing This Site participates in affiliate marketing and may allow affiliate links to be included on our pages. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that we may earn a small commission on sales of products that are purchased through these links. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
- Amazon Associates Disclosure: Decades of Cooking is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
- Product Recommendations: Our participation in these programs does not influence the products we recommend. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched and believe will add value to our readers. Our reputation is built on trust, and we would never compromise that for financial gain.
- Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense) This Site uses third-party advertising companies, like Google AdSense, to serve content and advertisements when you visit the website. These companies may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet. This allows them to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. We do not control the content of these advertisements.
- Sponsored Content & Paid Partnerships From time to time, we may be compensated to provide our opinion on products, services, or other topics. If a post is sponsored by a brand, we will clearly disclose this fact at the beginning of the post using language such as “This post is sponsored by [Brand Name],” “Paid Partnership,” or “Advertisement.”
Even when compensated, we always provide our genuine and honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences. We will only enter into partnerships with brands whose products align with our values and we believe would be a good fit for our audience.
- Product Reviews (Paid, Gifted, and Unpaid) Our goal is to provide honest, practical reviews based on real-world testing in our own kitchen.
- Unpaid Reviews: Most products we feature are purchased by us.
- Gifted/Paid Reviews: Occasionally, a company may provide us with a product free of charge (“gifted”) or pay us to review a product. In such cases, this will be clearly disclosed within the review. Receiving a product for free or being paid for our time does not guarantee a positive review. Our content will always reflect our unbiased assessment.
The views and opinions expressed on this website are purely those of the authors. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider in question.