Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of rachelkinzie.com (the "Website"), operated by Rachel Kinzie ("Rachel," "we," "us," or "our"), a registered dietitian based in the State of North Carolina, United States. The Website is built and operated for Rachel by Timatsu LLC. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

These Terms cover this Website only. Related projects, such as the Benibel app and any nonprofit work, are separate and have their own terms, as explained under Scope below. Our Privacy Policy explains how information you share through the Website is handled.

Scope: the Website and Related Projects

rachelkinzie.com is Rachel's personal website: a blog, a collection of recipes, and a resource for dietitians and health practitioners. The Website is separate from the other projects Rachel is involved in. Benibel is a separate app with its own terms and privacy policy, and any nonprofit Rachel supports is a separate organization with its own policies. Links from this Website to those projects do not place them under these Terms.

Eligibility

The Website is intended for adults. You must be at least 18 years old to submit information through the Website. By using the Website you confirm that you meet this requirement and that any information you provide is accurate.

Using the Website

You may read, share, and link to the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to misuse the Website, including by attempting to disrupt it, access it through automated means at scale, scrape its content for resale, or use it in any unlawful way. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time.

Not Professional, Medical, or Nutrition Advice

The Website, including articles, recipes, resources, and any response from the AI assistant, provides general information for educational purposes only. It is not medical, nutritional, dietetic, or other professional advice, and it is not a substitute for personalized care from a qualified professional who knows your individual circumstances. Reading the Website or chatting with the assistant does not create a dietitian-client or any other professional relationship. Always consult a qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, health, or care, and never disregard or delay professional advice because of something you read here.

Recipes and Nutrition

Nutrition figures shown with recipes are estimates calculated from USDA nutrient data and the listed ingredients. Actual values vary with the brands you use, portion sizes, and how you prepare the dish, and the figures are not a substitute for personalized nutrition advice. Diet and allergen labels are general guidance only. Always check the labels on the ingredients you buy, and be aware that allergen cross-contact is possible. If you have food allergies or a medical condition, consult your clinician before relying on a recipe.

The AI Assistant

The Website offers an AI assistant ("Lily") to help you find your way and to pass along messages to Rachel. Lily provides general information only, can be incomplete or wrong, and does not give professional or personalized advice. Nothing Lily says is an offer, a price, or a commitment by Rachel; only a separate written agreement with Rachel is binding. Lily's voice notes and the stories use synthetic voices, not recordings of a person. Please do not share sensitive personal, health, or financial details with the assistant. Your messages are processed by third-party AI providers to generate replies, and the conversation is sent to Rachel, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

The Website and its content, including text, writing, images, logos, and design, are owned by Rachel or used with permission, and are protected by applicable law. Recipes are Rachel's own or adapted from another recipe with credit to the original source. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Brand names and marks of third parties, including Benibel, belong to their respective owners.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may link to third-party sites and services, including Benibel. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, terms, or practices. Following those links is at your own risk, and their terms and privacy policies will apply.

Disclaimers

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rachel will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content, including any reliance on general information provided here.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

Contact

To ask about these Terms, use our contact page.