TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: January 7, 2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of https://aiprecipecollection.com/ (the “Website”), ownedand operated by Gail Shankland, doing business as AIP Recipe Collection (“we,” “us,” “our”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use this Website.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

Medical and Health Disclaimer

THIS IS CRITICAL – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

The information provided on this Website is for informational and educational purposes ONLY and is NOT intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Gail Shankland is NOT a medical doctor, physician, dietitian, nutritionist, or licensed healthcare provider
Reading, viewing, or using any content on this Website does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, healthcare provider-patient relationship, or any professional medical relationship
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as creating a therapeutic or clinical relationship

Not a Substitute for Professional Medical Care

The recipes, dietary information, health-related content, and suggestions on this Website:

Are general information only and not tailored to your specific health condition
Are NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or provide medical advice for any disease, condition, illness, or health issue
Should NEVER replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified healthcare providers
Should NOT be used to disregard, delay, or avoid seeking professional medical advice

Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Information

While this Website provides information about the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet:

AIP is NOT necessarily appropriate for everyone and may not be suitable for your specific health needs
You MUST consult with your physician, healthcare provider, or qualified medical professional before:
- Starting any dietary protocol or nutrition program (including AIP)
- Making any changes to your current diet or eating habits
- Stopping or modifying any prescribed medications or treatments
- Using any information from this Website to make health decisions

Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Medical Conditions

We do NOT provide personalized advice about food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities
You are solely responsible for determining whether any recipe or food is safe for you to consume
If you have food allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions, consult with your healthcare provider before trying any recipe
We are NOT responsible for any allergic reactions, adverse health effects, or medical complications resulting from your use of our recipes

Medical Emergencies

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or urgent health issue:

Call 911 (U.S.) or your local emergency number immediately
Go to your nearest emergency room
Contact your healthcare provider
DO NOT rely on information from this Website for emergency medical situations

Individual Results and Outcomes

Individual results from dietary changes vary significantly
We make NO guarantees, promises, or warranties about any health outcomes, results, or benefits you mayor may not experience
Any testimonials, success stories, or personal experiences shared on this Website are individual cases and do NOT represent typical results
our experience may differ significantly from others

Liability Limitation for Health Information

You acknowledge and agree that:

You use all information on this Website AT YOUR OWN RISK
We are NOT liable for any health consequences, injuries, adverse reactions, or damages resulting from your use of information on this Website
You accept full responsibility for any decisions you make regarding your health, diet, and medical care based on or inspired by Website content

BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO YOUR DIET, HEALTH ROUTINE, OR MEDICALTREATMENT, YOU MUST CONSULT WITH QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ANDRECEIVE FULL CLEARANCE.

AI-Generated Content Disclosure

Transparency Notice: Some images on this Website may have been created using artificial intelligence (AI)image generation tools. These AI-generated images are used for illustrative and aesthetic purposes only.

AI-generated images do NOT affect the accuracy of recipe content or instructions
Recipe content, ingredients, and instructions are created by humans
We do not use AI to generate medical advice or health recommendations

Affiliate Disclosure

Important Notice:
This Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate partnerships.

What This Means

We may earn commissions when you click on affiliate links and make purchases
These commissions help support our website operations at no additional cost to you
Using our affiliate links does NOT result in higher prices for you
We only recommend products, services, and resources we genuinely support or would use ourselves

Amazon Associates
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Transparency Commitment

All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed
Our recommendations are based on genuine belief in the products/services
Affiliate compensation does not influence the integrity of our content or recommendations

For complete details about our affiliate relationships and advertising practices, please see our Disclosure page.

Cookie Consent and Management

This Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which cookies you accept.

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

Using the cookie management toggles above to enable or disable specific cookie categories
Using the cookie management tools provided by your web hosting service
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Categories of Cookies

Our Website uses the following categories of cookies (which you can enable or disable):

Google Analytics tracking
Google Webfonts
Google reCaptcha
Google Maps
Video embeds

For more information about how we use cookies and your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian permission to use this Website
You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms in their entirety
You have read and understood the Medical Disclaimer above
You will comply with all applicable laws and these Terms while using the Website

Permitted Use of Website

You may use this Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes, including:

Viewing recipes and content for personal use
Subscribing to our newsletter
Contacting us with questions or feedback
Sharing links to our Website on social media (with proper attribution)

Prohibited Uses

You agree that you will NOT:

Impersonation and Misrepresentation

Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Gail Shankland, AIP Recipe Collection, or any of our representatives
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity
Falsely claim endorsement by or association with us

Spam and Unsolicited Communications

Send or attempt to send any advertising, promotional material, spam, junk mail, chain mail, or similar unsolicited material through or using this Website
Use this Website to collect email addresses or other contact information for marketing purposes

Harmful or Disruptive Activities

Engage in any conduct that restricts, inhibits, or interferes with any person’s use or enjoyment of the Website
Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website
Interfere with another party’s use of the Website
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website

Automated Access and Scraping

Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated technology, process, or means to access or use the Website for any purpose without our express written permission
Use any manual process to monitor, copy, or extract material from the Website for unauthorized purposes
Frame or mirror any part of the Website without our prior written authorization

Malicious Activities

Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper functioning of the Website, including viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious code
Attempt to attack the Website via denial-of-service attacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or similar methods
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Website or breach security or authentication measures

Legal Violations

Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws, rules, or regulations
Use the Website to violate any third party’s rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights

Recipe Misuse

Republish, sell, or commercially exploit our recipes without written permission
Remove copyright notices, attributions, or credits from our content
Present our recipes as your own original work

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content Ownership

All content and materials on this Website, including but not limited to:

Recipes and cooking instructions
Text, articles, and blog posts
Photographs and images (excluding AI-generated images, which may be subject to separate terms)
Videos and multimedia content
Graphics, logos, and designs
Website design, layout, and arrangement
Software and code

are the proprietary property of Gail Shankland / AIP Recipe Collection or used with permission from third parties, and are protected by:

Canadian and international copyright laws
Trademark laws
Other intellectual property laws

Limited License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

View and access the Website for personal, non-commercial use
Print or download individual recipes for personal use only
Share links to our Website with proper attribution

Restrictions on Use

You may NOT, without our express written permission:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or republish substantial portions of our content
Sell, rent, lease, license, or otherwise commercially exploit our content
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Use our content in any way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission

Recipe Attribution

If you wish to share our recipes on your own website, blog, or social media:

You may share a brief excerpt (no more than 1-2 sentences) and one image
You MUST provide clear, prominent attribution to AIP Recipe Collection
You MUST include a direct link back to the original recipe on our Website
You may NOT republish the complete recipe or instructions

Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that content on this Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with the following information:

Your electronic or physical signature (or signature of person authorized to act on your behalf)
Description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
Description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Website (URL)
Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf

Send infringement notices to:
Gail Shankland
Email: aipdietrecipes@gmail.com
Phone: (289) 434-4073
Address: Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

False Claims Warning:
You may be held liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, for any misrepresentation or bad-faith claims of infringement.

Third-Party Websites and Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by us, including but not limited to:
External recipe resources
Health and wellness websites
Product retailers (including Amazon and other affiliate partners)
Social media platforms
Research articles and studies
No Responsibility for Third-Party Content
We provide these links for your convenience and reference only. We do NOT:
Control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites or their content
Make any representations about the accuracy, quality, or reliability of third-party content
Guarantee the privacy practices or security of third-party websites
Assume liability for your interactions with third-party websites
Your Responsibility
It is YOUR responsibility to:
Read and understand the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit
Take precautions to ensure that any content you access or download is free from viruses, malware, and other harmful code
Exercise caution and good judgment when clicking on external links
Our inclusion of links does NOT imply endorsement, association, or affiliation with the linked websites or their operators.

Website Availability and Disclaimers

“AS IS” Provision

THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OFANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We make NO warranties or representations about:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Website content
The availability, functionality, or uninterrupted access to the Website
The fitness of the Website for any particular purpose
The absence of errors, bugs, or defects in the Website

No Warranty

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we DISCLAIM all warranties, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability
Implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
Implied warranties of non-infringement
Any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

Recipes and content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
We are NOT responsible for typographical errors, incorrect measurements, non-AIP compliant ingredient recommendations or links, or unclear instructions
Information on the Website may become outdated or inaccurate over time
We make NO guarantees about recipe outcomes or results

Website Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice
Temporarily or permanently suspend access to the Website for maintenance or other reasons
Change these Terms at any time (see “Changes to Terms” section below)

Limitation of Liability

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY TO YOU.

Maximum Liability Limitation

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GAIL SHANKLAND AND AIP RECIPECOLLECTION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROMYOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Personal injury or property damage
Health complications or adverse reactions from using recipes or dietary information
Damages resulting from computer viruses, malware, or security breaches
Damages from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in Website content
Damages from interruption or suspension of Website access
Any other damages or losses arising from your use of or inability to use the Website

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, consumer protection statutes, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Exceptions to Limitation

IMPORTANT: Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:

Death or personal injury caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable consumer protection laws
Your statutory consumer rights that cannot be waived by agreement

If you are a consumer in a jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws, you retain all rights provided by those laws that cannot be waived.

These Terms do not affect your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection, privacy, or other laws that cannot be contractually waived.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gail Shankland, AIP Recipe Collection, and our affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third party’s rights
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any health consequences resulting from your use of recipes or dietary information

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

These Terms shall NOT be governed by:

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Incoterms

Jurisdiction and Venue

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including their interpretation, breach, or termination, shall be resolved exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in Ontario, Canada.

By using this Website, you:

Consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of Ontario courts
Waive any objection to venue in Ontario
Agree that Ontario law shall apply to all disputes

Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to:

Contact us directly to attempt informal resolution
Provide a detailed description of the dispute
Allow reasonable time (at least 30 days) for us to respond and attempt resolution

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion.

Notification of Changes

When we update these Terms:

We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
We will post the revised Terms on this Website
For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a prominent announcement on the Website or via email to newsletter subscribers)

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of the Website after changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately.

Responsibility to Review

It is YOUR responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. We will not provide individual noticeof every modification.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction:

That provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable
If modification is not possible, that provision shall be severed from these Terms
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall NOT be deemed a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us to be effective.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.

Language / Langue

English:
The parties have expressly required that these Terms of Service and any communications hereunder be drafted in the English language.

Français:
Les parties ont expressément exigé que les présentes Conditions d’Utilisation et toute communicationen vertu des présentes soient rédigées en langue anglaise.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Gail Shankland
AIP Recipe Collection
Email: aipdietrecipes@gmail.com
Phone: (289) 434-4073
Location: Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, including the Medical Disclaimer.

Last Updated: January 7, 2026