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Terms of Service

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Welcome to Bonicelli Cooking Club. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website at bonicellicookingclub.com, our mobile application, and all related services (collectively, the "Services") operated by Chef Laura Bonicelli ("we," "us," or "our") from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

2. Accounts

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. When you do, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3. Services We Offer

Bonicelli Cooking Club provides the following services:

  • Free recipes: Over 500 recipes available on our website and mobile app, including shopping list and meal planning tools.
  • Online video courses: Paid courses delivered through our platform with video lessons and supplementary materials.
  • Classes: Group cooking classes held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Private group events: Private cooking events for groups, booked on a per-event basis.
  • Newsletter: A free email newsletter with recipes, tips, and updates.
  • Podcast: A free cooking and lifestyle podcast.
  • Mobile app: A companion app with meal tracking, wellness features, community, and access to our recipe and course content.

4. Purchases and Payments

Certain services require payment. All payments for courses and classes on the website are processed through Stripe. Mobile app subscriptions are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

  • All prices are listed in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
  • You agree to pay all charges associated with your purchases.
  • Refunds are handled in accordance with our Refund Policy.

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect purchases already completed.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, app, and services — including but not limited to recipes, text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, course materials, and software — is the property of Bonicelli Cooking Club or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without prior written permission
  • Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse-engineer any part of our Services
  • Use our content for any commercial purpose without authorization
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content

6. User-Generated Content

Our Services may allow you to post, upload, or share content, including community posts, comments, photos, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with our Services.
  • Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you post.
  • Agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or that infringes on the rights of others.

We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our discretion without notice.

7. Acceptable Use

When using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access our Services without permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account
  • Use our Services to send spam, solicit others, or promote unrelated products or services

8. Online Courses

When you purchase an online course, you receive a personal, non-transferable license to access the course content for your own individual use.

  • Course access is for the registered user only and may not be shared.
  • You may not record, download, redistribute, or resell any course materials.
  • We reserve the right to update course content at any time.
  • Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy.

9. Proprietary System and Methods

The Mindful Mediterranean program, including its formula, system, frameworks, methods, and organizational structure, constitutes proprietary intellectual property of Bonicelli Cooking Club. This proprietary system encompasses the specific combination of meal planning methods, shopping frameworks, cooking techniques, and lifestyle integration strategies as organized and presented through our courses.

Your enrollment grants you a personal, non-transferable license to use this system for your own individual benefit. This license does not grant you any ownership interest in the system, methods, or frameworks. You may not reproduce, teach, resell, or present the system or its methods — in whole or in part — as your own or as part of any other program, course, coaching service, or commercial offering without prior written permission from Bonicelli Cooking Club.

10. Single-User Access

Each account and course enrollment is for the sole use of the individual who registered and paid for access. You may not share your login credentials, grant access to your account, or allow any other person to use your account to view course materials, lessons, or other paid content.

If we detect that an account is being accessed by multiple users — including through shared credentials, simultaneous logins from different locations, or other indicators of shared use — we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the account without refund. If additional individuals wish to access the course, each person must purchase their own enrollment.

11. Prohibited Use — Reverse Engineering

You may not reverse-engineer, deconstruct, or systematically extract the methods, frameworks, formulas, or organizational structure of any course or program offered through our Services. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Deconstructing the course system or formula to recreate, republish, or teach it outside of Bonicelli Cooking Club
  • Creating competing courses, programs, or materials based on our proprietary methods
  • Systematically transcribing, summarizing, or outlining course content for redistribution
  • Using course content to train artificial intelligence models or generate derivative content

This prohibition applies whether such activity is done manually or through automated tools, and whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

12. Prohibited Use — Scraping and Automated Access

You may not use any automated means to access, collect, or extract content from our Services. This includes but is not limited to web scrapers, bots, crawlers, data mining tools, or any automated software or scripts that access our website, course platform, or related systems.

Specifically, you may not:

  • Scrape, copy, or download recipe content, course materials, video content, or any other protected content in bulk
  • Use automated tools to systematically access or download course lessons or materials
  • Mirror, cache, or create offline copies of our website or course platform
  • Access our Services through any means other than the interfaces we provide (website, mobile app, or email)

Any violation of this section may result in immediate termination of your account, permanent banning from our Services, and legal action to recover damages.

13. Classes and Events

Participation in classes and private group events is subject to the following:

  • You are responsible for informing us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before the class.
  • You participate at your own risk. Cooking involves inherent risks including but not limited to burns, cuts, and allergic reactions.
  • Photography and video for personal use is generally permitted unless otherwise stated.
  • Cancellation and refund terms are detailed in our Refund Policy.

14. Affiliate Links and Product Recommendations

Our website and app may contain links to third-party products and services, including product recommendations. Some of these may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites linked from our Services.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Recipe and nutrition information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or dietary advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bonicelli Cooking Club, its owner, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Services. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bonicelli Cooking Club, its owner, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

18. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: