Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using KimchiGuide.com (“the site”, “we”, “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the site. They were last updated on May 6, 2026.

Using Our Content

All content on KimchiGuide.com — including recipes, articles, guides, photographs, illustrations, and written text — is the intellectual property of KimchiGuide.com and its contributors, unless otherwise stated.

Content on this site is provided for personal, non-commercial, informational use only. It may not be reproduced, redistributed, published, sold, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Copyright

© 2025–2026 KimchiGuide.com. All rights reserved.

The KimchiGuide name, logo, and all original content are protected by copyright law. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of any material from this site — in whole or in part — without prior written consent is prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement.

If you believe your copyright has been infringed by content on this site, please contact us at editorial@kimchiguide.com with full details.

What You May Do

For content licensing enquiries, contact editorial@kimchiguide.com.

What You May Not Do

You may not use this site or its content to:

• Reproduce, publish, distribute, or sell any content from this site without written permission
• Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect content from this site for any purpose, commercial or otherwise
• Use our content to train AI or machine learning models without written permission
• Misrepresent the source of content — passing off KimchiGuide content as your own is strictly prohibited
• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
• Transmit spam, viruses, or any harmful or disruptive code through comment forms or contact forms
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
• Post comments or content that is defamatory, abusive, offensive, or infringes third-party rights

General Disclaimers

KimchiGuide.com is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of content on this site, but we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or up to date at all times.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove any content on this site at any time without notice. We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from reliance on content that has been changed or removed.

Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external site.

Medical Disclaimer

The health, nutrition, and wellness content on KimchiGuide.com is written by qualified professionals and reviewed by a board-certified gastroenterologist. However, it is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for advice from your own qualified healthcare provider.

• Do not disregard professional medical advice because of something you have read on this site
• Do not delay seeking medical advice because of content on this site
• Always consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes, particularly if you have a diagnosed health condition
• Kimchi and fermented foods are not a treatment or cure for any medical condition

For our full Medical Disclaimer, see the Medical Disclaimer page.

Affiliate Links

KimchiGuide participates in the Amazon Associates affiliate programme and may participate in other affiliate programmes. This means some links on this site — for example, links to kimchi jars, gochugaru, or fermentation equipment on Amazon — include a tracking code that may earn us a small commission if you click and make a purchase.

This commission is paid by the retailer and comes at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions. We only link to products we genuinely recommend based on personal use and testing.

This disclosure complies with the FTC’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials and the UK ASA’s rules on affiliate marketing.

Comments Policy

We welcome comments on our articles and recipes. By submitting a comment, you agree that:

• Your comment is your own original content and does not infringe any third-party rights
• Your comment does not contain spam, promotional content, or links to unrelated websites
• Your comment is not defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable
• You grant KimchiGuide.com a non-exclusive licence to display your comment on this site

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion. We are not responsible for the content of user-submitted comments.

Third-Party Links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including research papers, product retailers, and social media platforms. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of those sites.

We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of any linked third-party site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KimchiGuide.com and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this site
• Reliance on any content, recipe, or health information on this site
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in site content
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to this site

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by English law.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Material changes will be summarised briefly.

Continued use of KimchiGuide.com after any changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, please discontinue use of the site.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you are accessing this site from outside the United Kingdom, you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent they apply.

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