Last Updated: 10 July 2026

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") were written to set out, in plain language, the understanding between Gugacu Fivota and anyone using this website. Reading them carefully before using the site helps avoid any confusion about what this program does and does not offer.

Section A. Key Definitions

"the Site"

Refers to the website located at gugacu-fivota.info, including all pages, text, images, and downloadable material published on it.

"Content"

Refers to all written lessons, images, descriptions, and other material made available through the Site regarding food preservation techniques.

"User" or "you"

Refers to any individual accessing or using the Site for any purpose.

"the Program"

Refers collectively to the educational lessons, modules, and materials offered under the Gugacu Fivota name.

Section B. Nature of the Content

The Program is educational and informational in nature. It covers traditional American regional food preservation techniques, including canning, fermenting, smoking, and drying, drawn from heritage recipes and regional culinary practice. Content is intended for personal, home-kitchen use.

The Program does not offer professional chef certification of any kind, and no lesson, module, or completed material grants a commercial kitchen license or authorization to sell food commercially. Any commercial food production, sale, or distribution is governed by separate state and local regulations that fall entirely outside the scope of this Program.

Section C. Acceptable Use

Permitted use

You may access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes related to home food preservation.

Prohibited use

You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish Content for commercial purposes without prior written permission, nor may you use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its function.

Section D. No Professional or Safety Guarantee

Food preservation, including canning, fermenting, smoking, and drying, involves inherent risk if performed improperly. Content on this Site reflects generally accepted home preservation practices and heritage methods but is not a substitute for professional food safety training, a licensed health department consultation, or manufacturer instructions for specific equipment. You are responsible for exercising your own judgment and following applicable safety guidance when preserving food at home.

Section E. Intellectual Property

All text, images, and original Content published on the Site are the property of Gugacu Fivota or its licensors, except where otherwise noted. Heritage recipes referenced in lessons are presented for educational purposes and, where drawn from historical or family tradition, are not claimed as proprietary inventions of Gugacu Fivota.

Section F. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Gugacu Fivota shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on Content, including any outcome related to food preparation, preservation, or storage performed at home.

Section G. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law principles, and any dispute arising from use of the Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Section H. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Section I. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be sent to [email protected] or mailed to 810 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH.