Old Man's Meat Lab

Terms of Service

By Cameron | June 24, 2025

Effective Date: June 24, 2025

Welcome to Old Man's Meat Lab! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Old Man's Meat Lab (the "Blog"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Blog.

Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Blog. By using the Blog, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, found at [Link to your Privacy Policy]. If you do not want to agree to these Terms or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Blog.

1. Content Disclaimer

The content provided on Old Man's Meat Lab is for informational and entertainment purposes only, focusing on BBQ recipes, tips, and related culinary interests.

  • Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, recipes, and tips, we do not guarantee that all information on the Blog is error-free, complete, or current. Culinary practices, ingredients, and equipment can vary, and results may differ.
  • No Professional Advice: The content on this Blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to dietary, medical, or safety advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for personalized guidance.
  • User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions based on information obtained from this Blog. We encourage you to use your own judgment and take appropriate precautions.

2. Recipe and Food Handling Recommendations

Your safety and well-being are important to us. When preparing any recipes from [Your Blog Name], please observe the following:

  • Food Safety: Always follow standard food safety guidelines, including proper hygiene, safe cooking temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, and proper food storage. Consult official food safety resources (e.g., USDA, local health authorities) for comprehensive guidelines.
  • Ingredient Quality: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients from reputable sources.
  • Equipment Use: Exercise caution when using cooking equipment, including grills, smokers, knives, and other kitchen tools. Follow manufacturer instructions for safe operation.

3. Dietary Restrictions and Allergies

Recipes on [Your Blog Name] may contain common allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, and other ingredients that can trigger allergic reactions or interfere with dietary restrictions.

  • Allergen Information: We do not guarantee the absence of allergens in any recipe or ingredient. We may not always list all potential allergens or provide comprehensive nutritional information.
  • Your Responsibility: If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or specific health concerns, it is your responsibility to carefully review all ingredients, prepare food safely, and consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before consuming any food based on our recipes.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All original content on Old Man's Meat Lab, including text, recipes, photographs, graphics, videos, and the overall design and compilation of the Blog ("Our Content"), is the property of Old Man's Meat Lab and Cameron Mathews or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Blog for your personal, non-commercial use only.
  • Prohibited Uses: You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of Our Content without our prior written consent. This includes, but is not limited to, using our recipes or photos for commercial purposes, re-publishing them on other websites, or selling them.
  • Trademarks: The Old Man's Meat Lab name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Old Man's Meat Lab or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

5. User-Generated Content (Comments)

This Blog may include interactive features that allow users to post comments or other content ("User-Generated Content").

  • Ownership: You retain all rights in and are solely responsible for the User-Generated Content you post on the Blog.
  • License to Us: By posting User-Generated Content, you grant [Your Blog Name] a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User-Generated Content throughout the world in any media.
  • Content Standards: You agree not to post any User-Generated Content that:
    • Is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
    • Promotes sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination.
    • Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
    • Violates the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contains any material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under1 applicable laws or regulations.
    • Promotes any illegal activity, or advocates, promotes, or assists any unlawful act.
    • Causes annoyance, inconvenience,2 or needless anxiety or is likely to upset, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
    • Impersonates any person or misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
    • Involves commercial3 activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, and other sales promotions, barter, or advertising.
    • Gives the impression that4 it emanates from or is endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.
  • Monitoring and Enforcement: We have the right to:
    • Remove or refuse to post any User-Generated Content for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
    • Take any action with respect to any User-Generated Content that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such User-Generated Content violates the Terms, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of the Blog or the public, or could create liability for the Company.
    • Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
    • Disclose your identity or other information about you to law enforcement or government entities if requested.
    • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Blog for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of these Terms.

6. Affiliate Links and Advertisements

Old Man's Meat Lab participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on our Blog to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, grocery chains, kitchen supply stores, BBQ equipment retailers). These commissions help support the maintenance and operation of this Blog at no extra cost to you.

  • Disclosure: We will always attempt to clearly disclose when a post or link contains affiliate links, and affiliate notice is posted at the bottom of all pages.
  • Advertisements: You may also see advertisements from third-party ad networks displayed on our Blog. We do not endorse the products or services advertised, and we are not responsible for the content or practices of these advertisers.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Blog may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not owned or controlled by Old Man's Meat Lab. These links are provided for your convenience only.

  • We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
  • You acknowledge and agree that Old Man's Meat Lab shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL OLD MAN'S MEAT LAB, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE BLOG, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE BLOG OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Old Man's Meat Lab, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Blog, including, but not limited to, your User-Generated Content, any use of the Blog's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Blog.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Blog immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Blog will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Blog thereafter. Your continued use of the Blog following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Blog and these Terms, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Blog shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Texas in each case located in the City of Dallas and County of Dallas, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of5 these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction6 over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us utilizing the Contact The Lab link at top.