Terms of Service

1. About This Website

This website is owned and operated by Abigail Thiel, PhD (“Abbey,” “I,” “me,” or “my”). It provides educational content about food science, information about consulting services, books, online courses, and links to Abbey’s YouTube channel and other media.

2. Educational Content — Not Professional Advice

The content on this website — including blog posts, YouTube videos, courses, and any other materials — is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, legal, or professional advice of any kind.

Nothing on this site should be taken as a recommendation to diagnose, treat, or prevent any health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your diet or health.

Food science information is presented in good faith based on available research, but scientific understanding evolves. We make no guarantee that all content is current or error-free.

3. Consulting Services

Consulting services offered through this website are subject to separate agreements between Abbey and the client. Inquiring through this website does not create a consulting relationship. No consulting relationship exists until a formal written agreement has been signed by both parties.

Results from consulting engagements vary depending on the product, the client’s specific situation, and factors outside Abbey’s control. No guarantee of specific outcomes is made or implied.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, logos, blog posts, course materials, and video content — is the intellectual property of Abigail Thiel unless otherwise noted, and is protected by applicable copyright law.

You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or use any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission. Sharing links to content on this site is welcome and encouraged.

If you wish to quote or reference content from this site, please attribute it to Abbey Thiel / abbeythefoodscientist.com.

5. User Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Submit false, misleading, or spam content through any forms or comment sections
• Reproduce or repurpose content from this site without permission

6. Affiliate Links and Endorsements

Some links on this website may be affiliate links, including links to Amazon. This means that if you purchase through one of these links, Abbey may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, recommendations, or editorial independence of this site.

7. Third-Party Websites

This website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon, Springer, YouTube, and podcast platforms. These links are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those websites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own discretion.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Abigail Thiel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, its content, or its services — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please reach out through the contact form at abbeythefoodscientist.com/contact.