Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2022
Website: A Pinch of Patience
Owner: Cora Bowe

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, purchasing digital products, enrolling in memberships, participating in courses, or viewing any content produced by A Pinch of Patience (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use this website or any related content.

2. Educational Purpose Only

All content provided on this website and through associated platforms (including YouTube, social media, courses, downloads, memberships, and emails) is for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing provided constitutes medical, legal, financial, veterinary, construction, or professional food safety advice.

You acknowledge that home food preservation—including but not limited to meat curing, fermentation, smoking, baking, canning, raw milk handling, cheese making, dehydration, and food storage—carries inherent risks. You assume full responsibility for your actions and outcomes.

Please review our Disclaimer & Release of Liability for additional details.

3. Assumption of Risk

You understand and acknowledge that:

  • Food preservation carries risks including foodborne illness, spoilage, contamination, injury, property damage, and death.

  • Results vary based on environment, ingredients, sanitation practices, equipment, and individual health conditions.

  • Some traditional methods discussed may not align with governmental guidelines (including USDA or FDA standards).

By using this website or any related content, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, videos, images, graphics, recipes, downloads, branding, logos, course materials, and digital products—is the property of A Pinch of Patience unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View content for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, sell, or exploit content without prior written permission.

  • Share paid membership materials outside the membership.

  • Upload course materials to file-sharing sites.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

5. Purchases, Memberships & Digital Products

By purchasing any product, course, or membership:

  • You agree to provide accurate payment information.

  • You agree not to share login credentials.

  • You acknowledge that digital products are non-transferable.

Refund policies (if applicable) will be stated at the point of sale. Unless otherwise stated, all sales of digital products are final.

We reserve the right to revoke access without refund if terms are violated.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or abusive content.

  • Provide unsafe advice within community areas.

  • Misrepresent your identity or credentials.

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes.

We reserve the right to remove comments, revoke access, or terminate memberships at our sole discretion.

7. No Warranties

All content is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

  • Information is error-free or complete.

  • Results will meet your expectations.

  • The website will operate uninterrupted or secure.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Pinch of Patience and Cora Bowe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or misuse of content

  • Food preparation or preservation activities

  • Illness or injury

  • Loss of income or business

  • Property damage

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website or content is to discontinue use.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless A Pinch of Patience and Cora Bowe from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links & Affiliates

This website may contain links to third-party websites or affiliate products. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties.

Affiliate links may generate commissions at no additional cost to you.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington State. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms, you may contact:

Cora Bowe
A Pinch of Patience
Email: cora@apinchofpatience.com

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By accessing, viewing, downloading, purchasing, or otherwise using any content produced by A Pinch of Patience and Cora Bowe (including videos, courses, recipes, written materials, downloads, social media content, and related materials, collectively the “Content”), you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Educational Purposes Only

The Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Cora Bowe is not a licensed medical professional, dietitian, food scientist, attorney, contractor, veterinarian, or financial advisor. Nothing in the Content constitutes professional, medical, legal, or food safety advice.

2. Inherent Risks of Food Preservation and Homesteading

You understand that home food preservation and traditional food preparation methods—including but not limited to meat curing, dry curing, smoking, fermenting, baking, canning (water bath or pressure), cheese making, aging dairy, working with raw milk, dehydration, and storage of preserved foods—carry inherent and potentially serious risks.

These risks include, but are not limited to:

  • Foodborne illness (including botulism and other bacterial, viral, or parasitic contamination)

  • Spoilage and contamination

  • Improper preservation due to environmental variables (temperature, humidity, altitude, equipment variation)

  • Allergic reactions

  • Injury from tools, heat sources, equipment, animals, or construction

  • Property damage

  • Temporary or permanent illness, disability, or death

You acknowledge that some traditional or heritage methods discussed may not align with current governmental or regulatory guidelines, including those of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), FDA, or state agencies.

3. Assumption of Risk

You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use or misuse of the Content. You accept full responsibility for:

  • Your food safety practices

  • Your ingredient sourcing

  • Your equipment sanitation and calibration

  • Your environmental conditions

  • Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws

You understand that outcomes may vary and that no guarantees are made regarding safety, results, or suitability for your specific circumstances.

4. No Warranties

The Content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

No representation is made that following the Content will prevent illness, loss, or damage.

5. Release and Waiver of Claims

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release, waive, and discharge A Pinch of Patience, Cora Bowe, and any affiliated entities, contractors, employees, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to:

  • Personal injury

  • Illness

  • Death

  • Property damage

  • Financial loss

Whether caused by ordinary negligence or otherwise.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless A Pinch of Patience and Cora Bowe from any claims arising from your use of the Content.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington State, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

8. Severability

If any provision of this Release is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By accessing or using the Content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk.