Disclaimer

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

General Information and Educational Purpose

The information provided on Cookies Free Gluten (cookiesfreegluten.com) is for general informational and educational purposes only. Our recipes, articles, tips, and advice are intended to inspire and assist with gluten-free cooking and lifestyle choices, but they should not be considered professional advice.

Important: Always use your own judgment and consult qualified professionals when making decisions about your health, nutrition, diet, or medical conditions.

Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Disclaimers

Personal Responsibility for Allergen Safety

You are solely responsible for determining whether any recipe or food product is safe for your specific dietary needs, allergies, or health conditions.

While we provide detailed ingredient information and label our recipes with common allergen warnings (dairy-free, nut-free, etc.), we cannot guarantee:

  • Complete absence of cross-contamination with allergens
  • Accuracy of manufacturer ingredient listings (which can change without notice)
  • Safety for individuals with severe allergies or celiac disease
  • Suitability for all dietary restrictions or medical conditions

Critical warning: If you have severe food allergies, celiac disease, or other serious dietary restrictions, always:

  • Read ingredient labels yourself every time you shop (formulations change)
  • Contact manufacturers directly to verify allergen information
  • Understand cross-contamination risks in your own kitchen
  • Consult your healthcare provider before trying new foods or recipes

Gluten-Free Product Recommendations

When we recommend products as “gluten-free,” we base this on:

  • Product labels and manufacturer statements
  • Our personal research and use
  • Community feedback and experiences

However, we are not a certified gluten-free testing facility. Product formulations can change without notice. Always verify gluten-free status yourself before purchasing or consuming any product.

For Celiac Disease Sufferers: Even certified gluten-free products may be manufactured in facilities that process gluten-containing foods. Assess your individual tolerance and cross-contamination comfort level. What’s safe for some celiacs may not be safe for others, especially those with extreme sensitivity.

Cross-Contamination Risks

Our recipes are developed and tested in home kitchens that also contain gluten-containing foods. While we follow cross-contamination prevention practices, we cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free environment.

If you require an absolutely gluten-free environment due to celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity:

  • Assess your home kitchen’s safety
  • Consider dedicated gluten-free equipment and preparation areas
  • Be aware that restaurant cooking presents higher cross-contamination risks
  • Trust your body’s reactions and err on the side of caution

No Medical, Nutritional, or Health Advice

Not Qualified Medical Guidance

Content on Cookies Free Gluten is not medical, nutritional, or health advice and should not be treated as such. While some team members have professional credentials:

  • Emma is not providing medical advice despite being a nurse
  • Dr. Rachel’s nutrition consultation is general guidance, not individual counseling
  • Sarah’s food science knowledge doesn’t constitute medical expertise

Do not use our content to:

  • Diagnose medical conditions
  • Replace consultations with healthcare professionals
  • Make treatment decisions
  • Determine appropriate diets for medical conditions

Always consult qualified healthcare providers—including doctors, registered dietitians, and nutritionists—before:

  • Starting any new diet or eating plan
  • Making significant dietary changes
  • Addressing medical conditions through diet
  • Using food as treatment for health issues

Specific Health Conditions

If you have any of the following conditions, professional guidance is essential:

  • Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
  • Diabetes or blood sugar regulation issues
  • Heart disease or high cholesterol
  • Kidney disease
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Eating disorders
  • Any diagnosed medical condition requiring dietary modification

Our recipes may not be appropriate for specialized medical diets. Healthcare professionals can provide personalized guidance for your specific situation.

Nutritional Information Accuracy

Estimates Only

All nutritional information provided (calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, etc.) is calculated using nutrition databases and software. These calculations are estimates only and should not be relied upon for medical decisions.

Actual nutritional content varies based on:

  • Specific ingredient brands and products used
  • Exact measurements and portion sizes
  • Ingredient substitutions
  • Cooking methods and preparation techniques
  • Database accuracy limitations

Do not rely on our nutritional calculations if you require precise nutritional information for medical management of diabetes, kidney disease, or other conditions requiring exact nutrient tracking.

Dietary Restriction Labels

When we label recipes as “dairy-free,” “nut-free,” “vegan,” “low-carb,” etc., these are intended as helpful guides, not medical certifications. Verify ingredients yourself if following a medically necessary restricted diet.

Results Not Guaranteed

Recipe Outcomes

While we test every recipe extensively, we cannot guarantee successful outcomes in your kitchen. Recipe results depend on numerous factors:

  • Ingredient brands and quality
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Equipment variations (oven calibration, mixer power, pan sizes)
  • Technique and experience level
  • Environmental factors (altitude, humidity, temperature)
  • Ingredient substitutions

Individual results will vary. What works perfectly in our test kitchens may require adjustments in yours. We encourage experimentation and adaptation to find what works for your specific circumstances.

Cooking and Food Safety

You are responsible for following proper food safety guidelines:

  • Store ingredients appropriately
  • Cook foods to safe temperatures
  • Handle raw meats safely to prevent cross-contamination
  • Follow expiration dates
  • Refrigerate and reheat leftovers properly

We provide general cooking instructions, but cannot guarantee food safety in your specific situation. Use common sense and follow USDA food safety guidelines.

Weight Loss and Health Outcome Claims

No Guaranteed Health Results

We sometimes share recipes or meal plans described as “healthy,” “weight loss-friendly,” “energy-boosting,” or similar terms. These descriptions represent our perspective and experience, not guaranteed outcomes.

We make no claims or guarantees about:

  • Weight loss results from using our recipes
  • Health improvements from dietary changes
  • Medical symptom relief through gluten-free eating
  • Long-term health outcomes

Weight loss and health outcomes depend on countless individual factors including genetics, overall diet, exercise, stress, sleep, medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle. What works for one person may not work for another.

Important: Never undertake significant dietary changes for weight loss or health reasons without consulting healthcare professionals.

Commercial Relationships

We participate in affiliate marketing programs including Amazon Associates and others. When you purchase products through our affiliate links, we may earn small commissions at no extra cost to you.

Disclosure: Affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations. We only recommend products we’ve personally tested and genuinely like. However, understand that:

  • We have financial incentive when you purchase through affiliate links
  • Our opinions may be subjective
  • Your experience with products may differ from ours

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Product Quality and Availability

We’re not responsible for:

  • Quality, safety, or performance of third-party products
  • Changes in product formulations or availability
  • Pricing changes or discounts ending
  • Shipping issues or customer service from retailers
  • Product returns or refunds (handled by retailers)

When you purchase through third-party links, you’re entering into a transaction with that retailer, not with us. Review their terms, return policies, and customer service information before purchasing.

Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we publish sponsored content or accept products for review. All sponsored content is clearly marked as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “In partnership with [Brand].” Sponsored relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity—we maintain honest opinions and will disclose both positives and limitations of sponsored products.

External Links and Third-Party Content

No Responsibility for External Sites

Cookies Free Gluten contains links to external websites for ingredient sourcing, product information, additional recipes, and related content. We are not responsible for:

  • Content accuracy on external sites
  • Privacy practices of third-party websites
  • Availability or functionality of linked sites
  • Products or services offered by third parties
  • Changes to external content after we link to it

When you click external links, you leave our website and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the destination site. We encourage you to read those policies before engaging with external content.

Third-Party Contributor Content

Guest posts and contributor articles represent the views and experiences of individual authors, not necessarily those of Cookies Free Gluten or our core team. While we review guest content for quality and accuracy, contributors are responsible for their own statements and advice.

Recipe Attribution and Inspiration

Original Recipe Development

Our recipes are developed by our team through extensive testing and refinement. However, we acknowledge that:

  • Recipe inspiration comes from various sources (family traditions, cookbooks, other blogs, reader suggestions)
  • Basic recipes (like chocolate chip cookies) have been made for generations; no one owns the concept
  • We aim to create unique variations, instructions, and presentations

When we adapt or draw significant inspiration from other sources, we provide attribution when possible. If you believe we’ve inadvertently used your recipe without proper credit, please contact us at [email protected]—we’ll gladly add attribution or modify content.

Recipe Modifications and Sharing

When you modify our recipes significantly and share them elsewhere, please note your changes clearly to avoid confusion. We want you and your readers to have successful results, and modified recipes may perform differently than our tested versions.

Content Accuracy and Updates

Reasonable Efforts, No Guarantees

We make reasonable efforts to ensure content accuracy, but we’re human and mistakes happen. We cannot guarantee:

  • Complete accuracy of all information
  • Currency of all content (older posts may contain outdated information)
  • Absence of technical errors or typos
  • Completeness of information for all situations

Content Updates

We periodically review and update recipes and articles based on:

  • Reader feedback and reported issues
  • New ingredient availability
  • Updated research or guidelines
  • Testing improvements and discoveries

However, we cannot update all content immediately when new information emerges. If you notice errors or outdated information, please report them to [email protected].

Time-Sensitive Information

Information about product availability, prices, seasonal ingredients, and current events may become outdated quickly. Verify time-sensitive information independently before relying on it.

Photography and Food Styling

Photos May Not Reflect Your Results

Food photography on our blog uses styling techniques to present recipes attractively. Your finished dishes may look different from our photos due to:

  • Lighting and photography equipment
  • Food styling techniques
  • Ingredient variations
  • Presentation choices
  • Natural variation in cooking outcomes

Photos are meant to show potential results, not guaranteed outcomes. Focus on taste and texture rather than exact visual replication.

User-Generated Content

Community Contributions

Comments, reviews, photos, and other user-generated content represent individual user experiences and opinions, not our views or endorsements. We are not responsible for:

  • Accuracy of user-submitted information
  • Recipe modifications described in comments
  • User experiences or results
  • Opinions expressed by community members

While we moderate comments to remove spam, harassment, and inappropriate content, we cannot verify the accuracy of all user submissions. Use your judgment when following advice from comments or community discussions.

Technical Issues and Data Loss

No Guarantees of Access

While we maintain reliable website infrastructure, we cannot guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted website access
  • Error-free functionality
  • Data preservation if technical issues occur
  • Backup and recovery of all user data

We recommend keeping your own copies of important information like saved recipes, meal plans, or personal notes. We’re not liable for data loss due to technical failures, security breaches, or service interruptions.

Regional and Jurisdictional Limitations

US-Focused Content

Our content is primarily created for a US audience. Information about:

  • Product availability and recommendations
  • Ingredient sourcing and brands
  • Legal requirements and food safety guidelines
  • Healthcare system navigation

may not apply to readers in other countries. Adapt information to your local context and regulations.

International Readers

If accessing our website from outside the United States:

  • Product recommendations may not be available in your region
  • Nutritional standards and labeling requirements differ by country
  • Food safety guidelines vary by jurisdiction
  • Medical advice should come from providers familiar with your healthcare system

Warranty Disclaimers

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cookies Free Gluten is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness
  • Absence of viruses or harmful components

We disclaim all warranties regarding website functionality, content accuracy, recipe outcomes, and service availability.

Limitation of Liability (Summary)

This disclaimer supplements the limitation of liability in our Terms & Conditions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use of recipes or following advice from our website
  • Food allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions
  • Recipe failures or unsuccessful cooking outcomes
  • Reliance on nutritional information
  • Use of recommended products or services
  • Technical issues or data loss
  • Third-party content or services

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with our website or content is to stop using it.

Age Restrictions

Our website is intended for users 13 years and older. Users under 18 should have parental permission to use our services. We’re not liable for unauthorized use by minors.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated disclaimer.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Questions or Concerns About This Disclaimer?

If you have questions about this disclaimer or need clarification:

Email: [email protected]
Response time: Within 5 business days

Mail:
Legal Department
LLC Cookies Free Gluten
123 Gluten Free Way, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97204

Final Important Reminder

Use your judgment and common sense. We provide recipes and information in good faith to help you enjoy gluten-free cooking, but you are responsible for your own health, safety, and dietary decisions. When in doubt, consult qualified professionals and trust your instincts.

Thank you for understanding these necessary disclaimers. We genuinely want you to have safe, successful, and delicious experiences with our recipes, and these protections allow us to continue providing free content to support your gluten-free journey!