Last updated: June 10, 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of caffeinatedtimes.com and its content (the “Site”), operated by Caffeinated Times (“Caffeinated Times,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Caffeinated Times is currently operated by an individual sole owner; references to “we” include any successor entity (such as a limited liability company) to which the Site may be transferred in the future.
Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Eligibility
The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old, or who are 13 or older and use the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms. The Site is not intended for children under 13, and they may not use it or submit any information.
2. About the Site
Caffeinated Times is an online publication offering news, articles, brewing guides, product reviews, and related content about coffee, provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, we own or license all content on the Site, including text, articles, graphics, logos, the “Caffeinated Times” name and branding, and the selection and arrangement of content. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
You may view, download, and print Site content for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not, without our prior written permission: republish, copy, sell, rent, sub-license, or commercially exploit our content; systematically extract or scrape content; or remove any copyright or proprietary notices. Brief quotation with clear attribution and a link back to the original article is permitted.
4. User comments and contributions
You are solely responsible for any comment or content you submit (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display it in connection with the Site, and you confirm you have the right to grant this licence.
You agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, hateful, deceptive, infringing of any intellectual-property or privacy right, or that constitutes spam, advertising, or malware. We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, refuse, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, and we may block users who violate these Terms.
5. Acceptable use
You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to: (a) use it for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose; (b) interfere with or disrupt the Site, its servers, or networks, including by introducing malware or launching denial-of-service attacks; (c) attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, accounts, or systems; (d) use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or harvest content except as permitted by our robots.txt; or (e) misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
6. Affiliate disclosure and advertising
Caffeinated Times participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks. This means we may earn a commission if you click certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The Site may also display third-party advertising. Our editorial opinions are our own, and affiliate or advertising relationships do not determine our recommendations.
7. No professional advice – health & informational disclaimer
Content on the Site, including material about coffee, caffeine, health, and brewing, is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical, nutritional, legal, or other professional advice. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Always consult a doctor or other qualified professional before making decisions about your health, diet, or caffeine intake – particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Brewing involves hot water, hot surfaces, electrical appliances, and other hazards. You follow any technique, recipe, or recommendation on the Site at your own risk, and you are responsible for using equipment safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. We make no guarantee about the accuracy, completeness, or results of any information or technique described on the Site.
8. Third-party links and services
The Site may contain links to, or rely on, third-party websites and services that we do not control. We provide these for convenience only and are not responsible for their content, products, accuracy, or practices. Your use of any third-party site or service is governed by that party’s terms and policies.
9. Email and newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. Every email contains an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time. We are not responsible for email that is delayed, filtered as spam, or undeliverable due to factors outside our control.
10. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Caffeinated Times and its owner, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content. To the extent any liability cannot be excluded, our total aggregate liability to you for all claims relating to the Site will not exceed USD $100. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Caffeinated Times, its owner, and its contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your User Content, or your breach of these Terms or of any law or third-party right.
13. Copyright complaints (DMCA)
We respect intellectual-property rights. If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to contact@caffeinatedtimes.com including: (a) your physical or electronic signature; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (c) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location (URL); (d) your contact information; (e) a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised; and (f) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf. We will respond to valid notices and may remove the material, and we offer a counter-notice process where applicable.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including a breach of these Terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law) will survive.
15. Changes to these Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to a change, stop using the Site.
16. Governing law and dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the site owner resides, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Before filing any claim, you agree to first contact us at contact@caffeinatedtimes.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days. Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the owner’s state of residence, and you consent to that venue.
17. General
- Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
- Entire agreement. These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements.
- No waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of it.
- Assignment. You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them to a successor (for example, upon forming a company or transferring the Site).
- Headings are for convenience only.
18. Contact us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at contact@caffeinatedtimes.com or via our Contact page.