Terms of Service
Last Updated: 08/16/2025
Aloha! Welcome to PokiRecipes.com. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and the authentic Hawaiian poke recipes, stories, and content we share. By using our site, you agree to these Terms.
About PokiRecipes.com
PokiRecipes.com is a personal food blog created by Kai to share authentic Hawaiian poke recipes, traditional preparation methods, and the cultural stories behind these dishes. Our mission is to preserve and share the authentic aloha spirit through food.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using PokiRecipes.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don’t agree with any part of these Terms, please don’t use our website.
Use of Our Website
Permitted Uses
You may use our website to:
- Read and enjoy our poke recipes and cooking content
- Share recipes with friends and family for personal, non-commercial use
- Leave respectful comments and engage with our community
- Subscribe to our newsletter for recipe updates
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes
- Use our recipes or content to create competing food blogs or commercial ventures
- Post offensive, inappropriate, or culturally insensitive comments
- Attempt to hack, spam, or disrupt our website
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Recipe Usage and Attribution
Personal Use
Our recipes are shared with aloha for your personal enjoyment. You’re welcome to:
- Make these poke recipes at home for yourself, family, and friends
- Share recipe links on social media
- Print recipes for personal use
Commercial Use
If you want to use our recipes commercially (restaurants, food businesses, publications), please contact us first for permission and proper attribution.
Attribution Requirements
When sharing our recipes online or in print, please:
- Credit “PokiRecipes.com” or “Kai from PokiRecipes.com”
- Include a link back to the original recipe when possible
- Respect the cultural significance of these traditional Hawaiian dishes
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on PokiRecipes.com, including recipes, photos, stories, and design elements, is owned by us or used with permission. This includes:
- Original recipe adaptations and cooking instructions
- Photography and food styling
- Written content and cultural stories
- Website design and layout
Your Content
When you comment on our recipes or contact us, you grant us the right to use your feedback to improve our content and respond to your questions.
Cultural Respect and Authenticity
PokiRecipes.com is dedicated to sharing authentic Hawaiian food culture with respect and accuracy. We ask that you:
- Appreciate the cultural significance of traditional Hawaiian foods
- Understand that poke is more than just a food trend—it’s part of Hawaiian heritage
- Respect traditional preparation methods and ingredients when possible
Food Safety and Recipe Disclaimers
Use at Your Own Risk
While we share traditional methods and techniques, cooking involves inherent risks. You are responsible for:
- Following safe food handling practices, especially with raw fish
- Sourcing quality, sushi-grade fish from reputable suppliers
- Understanding your own food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Using proper kitchen safety techniques
No Guarantees
We cannot guarantee:
- Recipe results will match your expectations
- Ingredients will be available in your area
- Traditional methods will work with all equipment or skill levels
User Comments and Community Guidelines
Comment Policy
We welcome respectful discussion about recipes and Hawaiian food culture. Comments should be:
- Relevant to the recipe or content
- Respectful of Hawaiian culture and traditions
- Free from spam, profanity, or offensive content
- Constructive and helpful to other readers
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to remove comments that violate our community guidelines or are inappropriate for our family-friendly site.
Limitation of Liability
PokiRecipes.com is provided “as is” for informational and educational purposes. We are not liable for:
- Any injuries or illness resulting from following our recipes
- Damages from website downtime or technical issues
- Losses from ingredient costs or recipe failures
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Website Availability
We strive to keep PokiRecipes.com available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may need to temporarily suspend the site for maintenance or updates.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites (suppliers, cultural resources, etc.). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our website for users who violate these Terms or engage in inappropriate behavior.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification about recipe usage, please contact us:
Email: [Your Email Address]
Contact Form: [Link to Contact Page]
Mahalo for being part of the PokiRecipes.com ohana! We’re honored to share these traditional recipes with you and ask that you use them with the same respect and aloha spirit with which they’re given.
