Master Culinary Excellence

1. Acceptance of Terms

By enrolling in any course offered by Cooking Distinction Courses, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms govern your use of our educational services, facilities, and related materials.

2. Course Enrollment and Payment

Course enrollment requires full payment unless a payment plan has been arranged. All fees are non-refundable after 14 days from the course start date. Students must provide accurate personal and contact information during registration.

3. Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to attend classes regularly, follow safety protocols, and treat equipment and facilities with care. Disruptive behavior may result in immediate dismissal without refund.

4. Intellectual Property

All recipes, techniques, and instructional materials are proprietary to Cooking Distinction Courses. Students may use learned techniques for personal use but may not reproduce or distribute our proprietary content without written permission.

5. Liability and Safety

While we maintain the highest safety standards, cooking involves inherent risks. Students participate at their own risk and must follow all safety guidelines. Cooking Distinction Courses is not liable for accidents or injuries that occur during classes.

6. Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, full refunds or rescheduling options will be provided.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide when enrolling in courses, including name, contact details, dietary restrictions, and payment information. We also collect usage data about your interaction with our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to provide educational services, process payments, send course updates, and improve our programs. We may also use your information for marketing purposes with your explicit consent.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors and email service providers.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links in emails.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or call +1 (312) 847-9256.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and analyze website usage patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics that place cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy policies governing cookie usage.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time through browser settings.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance

Cooking Distinction Courses respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We promptly respond to valid copyright infringement notices.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted material has been used without permission, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Location of the allegedly infringing material on our website
• Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

DMCA Agent Contact

Send DMCA notices to:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2847 Culinary Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification following DMCA procedures. We will restore the content if no legal action is taken within 10-14 business days.

Repeat Infringer Policy

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in accordance with DMCA requirements.

General Data Protection Regulation Compliance

Cooking Distinction Courses is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
• Contract: To fulfill our educational service obligations
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations and service improvement

Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right to Information: Know how your data is processed
• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. Student records are typically retained for 7 years after course completion.

International Data Transfers

When transferring data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 847-9256