Terms of Use
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Welcome to The Orange County Chef website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
Website Purpose
This website provides general information about The Orange County Chef and its personal chef services, private dining experiences, event services, meal preparation, culinary consulting, and related offerings.
Website content is provided for informational and promotional purposes only.
No Booking Is Created Through Website Use
Visiting this website, submitting an inquiry, or requesting information does not reserve a date, confirm a service, or create a client relationship.
A booking is confirmed only after The Orange County Chef accepts the engagement and all required agreements, deposits, and payment arrangements have been completed.
Services, Menus, Pricing, and Availability
Services, menus, ingredients, pricing, service areas, and availability may change without notice.
Photos, sample menus, event descriptions, and pricing examples are provided to show the general nature of our services. They do not guarantee that a specific menu, ingredient, service, date, or price will be available.
Final service details will be provided through a proposal, invoice, service agreement, or other written communication from The Orange County Chef.
Food Allergies and Dietary Needs
Clients are responsible for informing The Orange County Chef about food allergies, dietary restrictions, medical dietary requirements, and other relevant concerns before services are provided.
We will discuss whether and how those needs can be accommodated. Because ingredients may be stored, handled, or prepared in environments where allergens are present, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
Information on this website is not medical or nutritional advice. Please consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding medical dietary needs or concerns.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
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Interfere with the operation or security of the website
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Introduce viruses, malicious code, or other harmful material
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Use automated tools to collect website content without permission
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Submit false, misleading, fraudulent, or unlawful information
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Use the website to harass, threaten, impersonate, or harm another person
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Copy or use website content in violation of these Terms of Use or applicable law
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the text, photographs, graphics, videos, menus, recipes, designs, logos, branding, and other original materials on this website are owned by or licensed to The Orange County Chef.
You may view and use the website for your own personal and informational purposes.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, sell, license, display, or commercially use website content without prior written permission from The Orange County Chef.
The names, logos, and branding displayed on this website may not be used in a way that suggests an endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without written permission.
Accuracy of Website Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and current. However, we do not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, accurate, or up to date.
We may correct errors or update website content at any time without notice.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to websites, services, or platforms operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes.
The Orange County Chef does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, products, services, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
Accessing a third-party website is at your own discretion.
Website Availability
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
We may update, suspend, restrict, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time without notice.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.
To the extent permitted by law, The Orange County Chef makes no warranties regarding the operation of the website or the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of its content.
Nothing on this website guarantees that The Orange County Chef will accept a service request or be available on a particular date.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, The Orange County Chef will not be responsible for damages resulting from:
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Your use of or inability to use the website
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Your reliance on general website information
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Temporary website interruptions or technical errors
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Malicious software or unauthorized website access
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Content, products, or services provided by third-party websites
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit a right or responsibility that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we may collect, use, store, and share information.
California Law
These Terms of Use and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal proceeding related to the website or these Terms of Use will be handled in an appropriate court located in California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Severability
If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
No Waiver
If The Orange County Chef does not immediately enforce a provision of these Terms of Use, that does not waive the right to enforce it later.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated Terms of Use.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact The Orange County Chef using the contact information provided on this website.
Last modified: February 1, 2026