Master Culinary Excellence

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Food Excellence Hub services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our services.

2. Service Description

Food Excellence Hub provides culinary training, restaurant consulting, menu development, and related professional services to individuals and businesses in the food service industry.

3. User Obligations

Users agree to provide accurate information during registration and consultation processes. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and passwords.

4. Payment Terms

Payment terms vary by service package and will be clearly communicated before service commencement. Refund policies are service-specific and will be detailed in individual service agreements.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, training materials, and methodologies provided by Food Excellence Hub remain our intellectual property. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

6. Limitation of Liability

Food Excellence Hub shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of our services.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate services with appropriate notice as specified in individual service agreements. Termination does not affect obligations that by their nature should survive termination.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Illinois, United States. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois.

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (name, contact details, business information) and automatically (usage data, cookies, IP addresses).

2. How We Use Information

Your information is used to provide services, communicate with you, improve our offerings, and comply with legal obligations. We never sell personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing

We may share information with service providers, legal authorities when required, or in business transfers. All sharing is conducted with appropriate safeguards.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your information.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies for improvement, and marketing cookies for relevant content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision and legal compliance. Inactive accounts are deleted after 24 months.

8. International Transfers

Data may be transferred internationally with appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions.

9. Contact Information

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or +1 (312) 847-9234.

Last Updated: January 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide better functionality and understand how you use our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, security, and providing requested services. These cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve website performance through analytics.

Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience.

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (Google Analytics, social media) that set their own cookies. Please review their privacy policies for details.

Cookie Duration

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their expiry date or manual deletion.

Updates

This cookie policy may be updated periodically. Check this page regularly for changes.

Last Updated: January 2024

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy

Food Excellence Hub respects intellectual property rights and responds to legitimate copyright infringement claims under the DMCA.

Filing a DMCA Notice

To file a copyright infringement claim, provide the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Description of copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Description of allegedly infringing material and its location
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• Statement of accuracy and authority to act on copyright owner's behalf

Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Description of removed material and its former location
• Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was due to mistake
• Your contact information and consent to jurisdiction

Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to:
DMCA Agent
Food Excellence Hub
847 Culinary Avenue, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60614
Email: [email protected]

Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe copyright.

Last Updated: January 2024

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request limitation of processing your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Object

You can object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

Right to Data Portability

You can request transfer of your data to another organization in a structured, machine-readable format.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 847-9234
Address: 847 Culinary Avenue, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60614

Response Time

We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. Complex requests may require up to three months with explanation.

Complaints

You have the right to file a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

Last Updated: January 2024