🥖 Terms of Use

1. Purpose of This Website

MicroBakeryDirectory.com ("we," "our," or "the Directory") exists to help bakers be discovered, connect with customers, and grow within cottage food laws.

We provide:

• A public directory of bakeries and bakers
• Optional upgraded memberships with added visibility and tools
• A private member community called The Bakers' Table
• Educational content, blog articles, and resources for bakers

2. Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older to create an account or submit a bakery listing.

By using the site, you confirm that you have the legal right to represent any bakery you list.

3. Accounts and Membership

Creating an account allows you to manage your listing or membership.

• You are responsible for keeping your login secure.
• You may not share your password or access another member's account.
• You may close your account at any time by contacting us at microbakerydirectory.com/contact.

Membership Tiers

We offer several membership options that provide different levels of visibility and features. Features and pricing may change as the platform grows, and we'll notify members of any updates in advance.

4. Bakery Listings

When you add or manage a listing:

• All information must be accurate and lawful.
• You are responsible for complying with your local cottage food or business regulations.
• Photos, logos, and text must be your own or properly licensed.
• We may edit, hide, or remove listings that violate our guidelines, contain false information, or conflict with our mission to promote real, transparent cottage baking.

5. Payments and Subscriptions

• Paid memberships are processed securely through our payment provider.
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.
• You may cancel any time to stop future billing; cancellation does not refund the current billing cycle.
• If a payment fails, your listing may revert to a free plan until payment is updated.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on MicroBakeryDirectory.com — including layout, design, and copy — belongs to us unless otherwise stated.

You retain ownership of your bakery content (photos, text, menus) but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and promote your listing on the site, in marketing materials, and on social channels.

You may not copy, scrape, or redistribute any part of the site or its listings without written permission.

7. Community Guidelines

Our community — The Bakers' Table — is built on respect, collaboration, and positivity.

By participating, you agree to:

• Treat others kindly; no harassment, hate speech, or discrimination.
• Keep discussions focused on baking, business, and community.
• Avoid explicit content, spam, or illegal activities.
• Respect moderators' guidance.

We may suspend or remove any member who violates these standards.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site and its content are provided "as is." We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or accuracy of every listing.

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Your use of MicroBakeryDirectory.com is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MicroBakeryDirectory.com and its team are not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from:

• Your use of the site or any content here,
• Interactions or transactions between users, or
• Errors, outages, or third-party service failures.

If you are dissatisfied with any part of the site, your sole remedy is to stop using it.

10. External Links

The site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting them is at your own risk.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account or listing that violates these Terms or applicable law.

You may request deletion of your account or bakery profile at any time by contacting us at microbakerydirectory.com/contact.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in features, laws, or policies. When we do, we'll revise the date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or need support, please reach out through our contact page:
👉 microbakerydirectory.com/contact