Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 12, 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of ElsonFoods (https://elsonfoods.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

ElsonFoods is operated by Jonah Rafferty from Providence, Rhode Island, USA. These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Use of the Website

ElsonFoods publishes content about cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, and home food preparation. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We do not guarantee that any recipe, technique, or strategy will work in your specific circumstances.

You may use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may print pages for your own reference. You may not:

  • Reproduce, redistribute, or republish our content in whole or in part without written permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Attempt to scrape, copy, or systematically download our articles using automated tools
  • Interfere with the operation of the website or attempt to breach its security
  • Use the site to distribute spam, malware, or abusive content

Content Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to ensure our content is accurate and up to date. However:

  • Food prices and availability vary by location and change over time
  • Nutritional information is approximate and based on standard USDA data unless otherwise noted
  • Cooking times and temperatures may need adjustment based on your equipment and altitude
  • We update articles periodically, but some information may become outdated between updates

We encourage readers to use their judgment and verify critical details — especially food safety temperatures, storage guidelines, and allergen information — with official sources such as the FDA or USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Medical and Nutritional Disclaimer

Important: ElsonFoods is not a medical or nutritional advisory service. Jonah Rafferty is not a doctor, dietitian, or certified nutritionist. He is a home cook and food writer with professional kitchen experience.

The content on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or dietary restriction.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on ElsonFoods. If you have food allergies, intolerances, or a medical condition requiring a specialized diet, consult a professional before following any advice from this site.

Recipes and Food Safety

All recipes published on ElsonFoods are tested in a home kitchen environment. However:

  • Cooking results vary based on equipment, ingredient quality, and technique
  • We provide recommended internal temperatures for meat and poultry, but you are responsible for verifying doneness with a reliable thermometer
  • Storage times and methods are guidelines, not guarantees — use your senses and judgment
  • We are not responsible for foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or adverse outcomes resulting from the preparation of our recipes

If you are unsure about the safety of a food or cooking method, consult the FDA Safe Food Handling guidelines or your local health authority.

Intellectual Property

All content published on ElsonFoods — including articles, recipes, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements — is the intellectual property of Jonah Rafferty or licensed for use on this site. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Read and share links to our articles on social media or personal blogs
  • Print pages for personal, non-commercial use
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article

You may not:

  • Copy and republish full articles on your own website or platform
  • Use our photographs or graphics without written permission
  • Create derivative works based on our content for commercial distribution
  • Remove copyright notices or watermarks from our materials

Unauthorized use of our content may result in a request for removal, a formal DMCA takedown notice, or legal action.

External Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites, including retailers, food safety organizations, and recipe resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We do not control the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The accuracy of information on linked sites
  • Products, services, or transactions you engage in with third parties
  • Changes to third-party content after we link to it
  • Any harm resulting from your use of external sites

We review links periodically but cannot guarantee that all linked content remains accurate, safe, or appropriate.

Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

ElsonFoods displays advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other third-party networks. These advertisers may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history.

We may also participate in affiliate programs, meaning we could earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase. When we use affiliate links, we disclose this within the article. Our editorial opinions are independent — we do not recommend products we do not believe in, regardless of affiliate relationships.

We are not responsible for:

  • Products or services advertised on our site by third parties
  • The quality, safety, or accuracy of advertised products
  • Transactions, refunds, or disputes between you and advertisers

For questions about a specific advertisement, contact the advertiser directly. For questions about our advertising practices, email jonah@elsonfoods.com.

User-Generated Content

Currently, ElsonFoods does not accept comments, user submissions, or community-generated content. All content is created and published by our editorial team. If we add comment functionality or user submissions in the future, separate terms will apply.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jonah Rafferty and ElsonFoods shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Damages from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content
  • Personal injury or illness from preparing our recipes
  • Financial loss from purchasing ingredients or equipment based on our recommendations
  • Technical issues, viruses, or data loss resulting from site use
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill

Your use of this website is at your sole risk. We provide the site “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jonah Rafferty and ElsonFoods from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Significant changes will be noted in a prominent notice on the homepage for at least 30 days.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website for any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive behavior, or attempts to harm the site or its users. Termination may occur without prior notice.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, USA. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Providence, Rhode Island, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, our content, or your use of the website, contact us at:

Email: jonah@elsonfoods.com

Site: https://elsonfoods.com

We will make every reasonable effort to respond within 5 business days.