Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 9 March 2026
By accessing and using the Academia Portuguesa de Culinária website at www.academiadeculinaria.com ("the site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these provisions, please do not use the site.
1. Site Owner
The site is owned and operated by:
- Name: Rúben R. Gomes
- Email: academiadeculinaria@gmail.com
- Country: Portugal
2. Use of Content
All content provided on this site — including recipes, text, photographs, videos and graphic elements — is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use. You are permitted to:
- View, save and print recipes for domestic use
- Share links to site pages on social media
Without prior written permission, you may not:
- Reproduce, distribute or publish site content for commercial purposes
- Modify, adapt or create derivative works from the content
- Use the content in publications, applications or other websites without attribution
3. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the site's content — including, without limitation, text, recipes, photographs, logos and design — belong to Rúben R. Gomes or are used with the permission of the respective rights holders.
The recipes published on this site are based on the e-book "Comida Gourmet em Casa", authored by and copyright of Rúben R. Gomes. Reproduction of the e-book's content, in whole or in part, without permission constitutes copyright infringement.
4. Disclaimer
The recipes and information provided on this site are offered "as is" for informational and entertainment purposes. Academia Portuguesa de Culinária:
- Does not guarantee that results obtained by following the recipes will exactly match the photographs or descriptions shown
- Is not liable for any damages, injuries or allergic reactions resulting from the preparation or consumption of food based on published recipes
- Recommends that users consider food allergies, dietary restrictions and good hygiene and food safety practices
5. Third-Party Links
The site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:
- YouTube — for viewing recipe videos
- Instagram — for following social media activity
- Ko-fi — for voluntary support of the project
These links are provided for user convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them. We recommend reading the terms and privacy policies of each site you visit.
6. Site Availability
We make every effort to keep the site available and accessible. However, we do not guarantee that the site will always be operational, error-free or uninterrupted. We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue any part of the site without prior notice.
7. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect from the date of their publication on this page. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Portuguese law. Any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Portuguese courts.
9. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us at: