Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Costa Vida. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website www.costavldas.shop, and your purchase of products from our store, including the "Costa Vida Signature Recipes" cookbook. By accessing or using our website, or by placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or purchase our products.

1. General Conditions

Our website and services are provided for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to use our website for any unlawful purpose, to violate any applicable laws, or to infringe on the rights of Costa Vida or third parties. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion, including if we believe that a customer has violated these Terms.

2. Products and Services

Costa Vida offers digital and physical products, including cookbooks, recipe collections, and downloadable content. All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue or modify any product at any time. Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. While we strive to display accurate descriptions and images, we do not warrant that product descriptions, colors, or other content are free of errors.

3. Orders and Payment

When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase a product. We reserve the right to accept or decline any order for any reason. By placing an order, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information for your purchase, including billing and shipping details. All payments must be made through the payment methods we provide (credit card, debit card, or other accepted methods). You agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your purchase. We use third-party payment processors, and your payment information is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

4. Shipping and Delivery

For physical products, we will arrange shipment to the address you provide. Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on your location and shipping carrier. Risk of loss passes to you upon delivery. For digital products, delivery occurs via email or download link shortly after purchase. You are responsible for ensuring that your email address is correct and functional.

5. Downloads and Digital Content

Digital products, such as downloadable recipes and e-books, are licensed, not sold, to you. We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the digital content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or resell any digital content without our express written consent. Unauthorized use of our digital products may result in termination of your access and legal action.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website and in our products, including but not limited to recipes, photographs, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data, and software, is the property of Costa Vida or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any of our content without our prior written permission. The Costa Vida name and logo are trademarks owned by Costa Vida and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not ours, or in any manner that is likely to cause confusion.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to use our website or products in any way that:

8. Reviews and User Submissions

If you submit reviews, comments, or other content to our website, you grant Costa Vida a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your submission in any media. You warrant that you own such content and that it does not infringe on the rights of third parties. We are not obligated to publish or maintain any user submissions and may remove them at our discretion.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Costa Vida. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of such third-party sites. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions of any linked website.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and products are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the results obtained from the use of our products will be accurate or reliable. All recipes and culinary information are provided for informational purposes, and you use them at your own discretion and risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Costa Vida, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: (a) your access to or use of our website; (b) your purchase or use of our products; (c) any conduct or content of any third party on the website; or (d) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your purchase shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the product in question.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Costa Vida and its employees, officers, directors, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

13. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state courts located in Delaware. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections regarding improper venue or forum non conveniens.

14. Dispute Resolution / Arbitration

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your purchase shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be held in Delaware, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

15. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The failure of Costa Vida to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Costa Vida regarding your use of the website and purchase of products, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of our website or purchase of products constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

18. Contact Information

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

By using our website and purchasing our products, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.