Terms of Service

Small Plates LLC d/b/a Small Plates & Co.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Welcome to Small Plates & Co. ("we," "us," "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at smallplatesandcompany.com (the "Site") and all related services, including the creation, customization, and delivery of collaborative recipe books (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. The Service

Small Plates & Co. provides a platform where customers can create collaborative recipe books for weddings and other occasions. The Service allows customers to invite guests to contribute recipes, personal messages, and photos, which are then compiled, designed, and printed into a hardcover book.

1.1 User Types

There are two types of users of our Service: "Customers" are individuals who purchase a book and manage the project, including inviting guests. "Guests" or "Contributors" are individuals invited by a Customer to submit recipes, messages, and photos for inclusion in a book.

1.2 Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, Customers must create an account by providing a name, email address, and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

2. Orders and Payment

2.1 Pricing

All prices are listed on the Site and are in United States Dollars (USD). We reserve the right to change pricing at any time, but changes will not affect orders already placed and confirmed.

2.2 Payment

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or Gumroad). By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

2.3 Shipping

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. Delivery times are estimates and not guarantees. We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs, or incorrect addresses provided by the Customer. International orders may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are the responsibility of the Customer.

2.4 Refunds and Cancellations

Because each book is a custom, made-to-order product, all sales are final once the book has entered production. If you wish to cancel an order before production begins, please contact us at team@smallplatesandcompany.com. We will evaluate cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis. If we are unable to deliver a book due to our own error, we will offer a full refund or a replacement at no additional cost.

3. User Content

3.1 Content Submission

By submitting content to the Service — including recipes, personal messages, photographs, and any other materials (collectively, "User Content") — you represent and warrant that:

(a) You are the original author or have the right to submit the content;

(b) The content does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party;

3.2 License to User Content

By submitting User Content, you grant Small Plates LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, format, print, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of producing and delivering the book(s) ordered through the Service. This includes the right to include your recipes, messages, and photos in a printed, physical book that will be delivered to the Customer who created the project.

3.3 No Obligation to Use

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to review, edit, or refuse to include any User Content in the final book, at our sole discretion. We may edit recipes for clarity, formatting, and consistency, including through the use of automated tools.

3.4 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, you acknowledge that once your content is printed in a physical book, that book becomes the property of the Customer who ordered it. We do not claim ownership of your recipes or personal messages.

3.5 Use of AI Tools

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with recipe formatting, editing for clarity, and generating complementary images for the book. AI-generated content will be used to enhance the visual presentation of the book and will not alter the substance of your submitted recipes or messages.

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including the Site, its design, layout, book templates, typography, and all related branding and creative elements, are the property of Small Plates LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

The names "Small Plates," "Small Plates & Co.," and associated logos and brand elements are trademarks of Small Plates LLC. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service to:

(a) Submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable;

(b) Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;

(d) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service;

(e) Use the Service for any commercial purpose other than as a Customer purchasing books through the Service;

(f) Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service without our consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Because each book is a handcrafted product, minor variations in color, printing, and binding may occur. These variations are inherent to the production process and do not constitute defects.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMALL PLATES LLC, ITS MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Small Plates LLC, its Members, Managers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of any third party.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or payment processors (such as Stripe or Gumroad). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those services.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on the Site with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, and if necessary, binding arbitration in the State of Wyoming, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13. General Provisions

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Small Plates LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

14. Contact Information

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

Small Plates LLC d/b/a Small Plates & Co. Email: team@smallplatesandcompany.com Website: smallplatesandcompany.com