Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 15, 2025

The Friendly Version: By using Daily Cake, you’re agreeing to be respectful, give credit where it’s due, and understand that baking (like life) sometimes doesn’t go as planned. I’m here to help you succeed in your kitchen, and these terms help protect both of us!

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Daily Cake! By visiting dailycake.net, reading my recipes, subscribing to my newsletter, or interacting with the site in any way, you’re agreeing to these terms and conditions.

If you don’t agree with these terms, please don’t use the website. (Though I hope we can work together – feel free to email me if you have specific concerns!)

I may update these terms occasionally to keep up with legal requirements or changes to how the website works. When I do, I’ll post the new version here with an updated date.

Use of Recipes & Content

Personal Use

You’re absolutely welcome to:

  • Make the recipes: Bake any cake recipe from Daily Cake for yourself, your family, friends, or special occasions
  • Print recipes: Save or print recipes for your personal use
  • Share your results: Post photos of your finished cakes on social media (I love seeing them!)
  • Adapt for dietary needs: Modify recipes for allergies, dietary restrictions, or personal preferences
  • Scale recipes: Make larger or smaller batches as needed

Commercial Use

If you want to use Daily Cake recipes for business purposes:

  • Small bakeries/home businesses: You may use my recipes with proper attribution (see below)
  • Cooking classes: Feel free to teach my recipes with credit to Daily Cake
  • Large commercial operations: Please email me first at [email protected] – I’m usually happy to work something out!

Proper Attribution

When sharing my recipes, please include:

  • Credit to “Casey Morgan from Daily Cake”
  • A link back to the original recipe page when possible
  • A note if you’ve modified the original recipe

Example: “Recipe adapted from Casey Morgan’s Chocolate Layer Cake at dailycake.net“

What You Can’t Do

  • Copy entire blog posts: Please don’t republish my full articles or large portions without permission
  • Remove attribution: Always give credit where credit is due
  • Claim recipes as your own: That’s just not cool, and it’s not fair to other bakers
  • Use content for spam: Don’t use my recipes or content in spam emails or unsolicited marketing
  • Scrape the website: Please don’t use automated tools to download large amounts of content

User Contributions & Comments

Comment Guidelines

I love hearing from fellow bakers! When you comment on Daily Cake, please:

  • Be kind and respectful to everyone
  • Share helpful tips and honest feedback about recipes
  • Ask questions – I’m here to help!
  • Share your modifications and results

What I’ll Remove

I reserve the right to delete comments that are:

  • Spam or promotional content unrelated to baking
  • Offensive, rude, or harassing toward anyone
  • Off-topic or disruptive to the conversation
  • Containing personal attacks or inappropriate language

Your Comment Rights

When you leave a comment, you retain ownership of what you write. However, you give Daily Cake permission to display, store, and moderate your comments as part of the website.

Recipe Results & Baking Disclaimers

Important: While I test every recipe multiple times, baking can be unpredictable! Ovens vary, ingredients differ, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned.

Recipe Testing

Every recipe on Daily Cake has been:

  • Tested at least three times in my home kitchen
  • Written with clear, step-by-step instructions
  • Reviewed for accuracy and completeness
  • Updated based on reader feedback when needed

Variables Beyond My Control

Recipe results may vary due to:

  • Oven differences: Temperature accuracy and hot spots vary between ovens
  • Ingredient variations: Different brands or freshness levels can affect results
  • Environmental factors: Humidity, altitude, and temperature affect baking
  • Technique differences: Mixing methods and timing can impact outcomes
  • Measurement accuracy: Small differences in measuring can affect results

When Things Go Wrong

If a recipe doesn’t work for you:

  • Email me with details about what happened – I genuinely want to help!
  • Check the comments section – other bakers often share troubleshooting tips
  • Don’t give up on baking – every baker has disasters, and they’re part of learning!

Food Safety & Allergy Warnings

Food Safety

Please follow safe baking practices:

  • Use fresh, properly stored ingredients
  • Follow temperature guidelines for eggs and dairy
  • Store finished cakes according to their ingredients
  • When in doubt, throw it out – food safety comes first

Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Important considerations:

  • I always list major allergens in recipes, but please read all ingredient labels
  • Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchens and manufacturing facilities
  • When I suggest substitutions, I note when I haven’t personally tested them
  • For severe allergies, please consult with healthcare providers about homemade foods

Intellectual Property

Daily Cake Content

The Daily Cake website, including recipes, photos, blog posts, and design, is owned by Casey Morgan. This content is protected by copyright law.

Recipe Ownership

While you can’t copyright a list of ingredients, the specific expression of recipes (instructions, descriptions, photos, and stories) belongs to Daily Cake.

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit (comments, photos, stories), but you give Daily Cake permission to use, display, and share them as part of the website community.

External Links & Third-Party Content

Daily Cake may include links to other websites, ingredient suppliers, or kitchen equipment. These links are provided for your convenience, but:

  • I’m not responsible for the content or policies of external websites
  • Clicking external links is at your own risk
  • I don’t endorse all content on linked websites
  • External sites may have different privacy policies and terms

Limitation of Liability

While I work hard to provide accurate, tested recipes and helpful baking advice, I can’t guarantee perfect results every time. Daily Cake and Casey Morgan are not liable for:

  • Recipe failures or unexpected results
  • Kitchen accidents or injuries
  • Food allergic reactions
  • Equipment damage
  • Costs related to ingredients or baking supplies
  • Website downtime or technical issues

Please Note: This limitation doesn’t affect your legal rights as a consumer, and it doesn’t limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Website Availability

I do my best to keep Daily Cake running smoothly, but sometimes technical issues happen. I can’t guarantee that the website will be available 24/7 without interruption.

I may also need to temporarily take the site down for maintenance or updates. When possible, I’ll give advance notice of planned downtime.

Newsletter & Email Communications

By subscribing to the Daily Cake newsletter, you agree to:

  • Receive periodic emails with new recipes and baking tips
  • Occasional special announcements related to Daily Cake
  • The email frequency described at signup (usually weekly)

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email or by contacting me directly.

Governing Law & Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of North Carolina and the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of North Carolina.

However, I’d much rather solve any problems through friendly communication! If you have concerns about these terms or how they’re applied, please email me first at [email protected].

Changes to Terms

I may update these terms occasionally to:

  • Reflect changes in how the website works
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Better protect both Daily Cake and its users

When I make significant changes, I’ll:

  • Update the date at the top of this page
  • Send an email to newsletter subscribers
  • Give you reasonable time to review the changes

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the terms will remain in effect.

Contact Information

Questions About These Terms

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Use “TERMS QUESTION” to help me prioritize your message

I personally handle all questions about these terms and typically respond within 24-48 hours. I’m committed to being fair and reasonable, and I’m always open to feedback about how these terms work in practice.

Mailing Address:
Casey Morgan – Daily Cake
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
(Complete address available upon request for legal matters)

Final Note: These terms might seem formal, but they’re really just about creating a fair, safe, and enjoyable space for all of us who love baking. If you ever have questions or concerns, I’m just an email away!