Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, including all courses, learning materials, and services provided by Gj B.V., you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website or participate in our services.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website and access our baking courses. Minors may participate only with verifiable parental or guardian consent.

2. Description of Services

Gj B.V. provides structured online educational courses focused on baking, bread preparation, pastry skills, dessert preparation, and kitchen safety. Our services include course materials, video lessons, recipes, preparation guides, learning resources, and certificates of completion for selected programs.

All services are provided for educational and informational purposes only. The courses are designed to teach baking techniques and practical skills for home use. They do not provide professional culinary certification, employment training, professional licensing, or guarantees of any commercial or financial outcomes.

Gj B.V. reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any course or service at any time with notice to participants.

3. User Obligations

By using this website and our services, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone from using or enjoying the website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
• Not copy, scrape, or extract course materials for redistribution or commercial purposes
• Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Not submit false, misleading, or defamatory content or information
• Not transmit any harmful, illegal, or offensive material to the website
• Not harvest or collect personal information from other users without consent
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
• Take full responsibility for understanding and following all food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols related to baking activities

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account login credentials and for all activity that occurs under their account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including text, graphics, images, videos, recipes, course materials, learning guides, preparation checklists, design elements, and other materials—are the exclusive property of Gj B.V. or are used with permission from their respective owners.

All materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the materials for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, publish, display, or sell any course materials, recipes, or content without the express written permission of Gj B.V. Unauthorized copying, sharing, or distribution of course materials is prohibited.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to Gj B.V. regarding the website or courses may be used by Gj B.V. for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

5. Disclaimers

The website and all materials are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Gj B.V. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the website, services, or materials.

Specifically, Gj B.V. disclaims all warranties including but not limited to:

• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of course materials
• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the website will operate without interruption or error
• Warranties regarding the suitability of course materials for any particular learner

Course materials and learning content are provided for educational purposes and do not constitute professional advice. Gj B.V. does not provide medical nutrition advice, diet therapy, health recommendations, allergy treatment, or medical guidance.

Participants are solely responsible for their own baking practice, ingredient selection, allergy awareness, food safety compliance, kitchen safety, equipment use, and interpretation of course materials. Gj B.V. is not responsible for any injuries, allergic reactions, foodborne illness, or other adverse outcomes resulting from participation in courses or use of recipes.

The website may contain links to external websites. Gj B.V. is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites and does not endorse any third-party materials or services.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Gj B.V. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of data, loss of use, business interruption, or any other damages arising out of or relating to the use of or inability to use the website or services, even if Gj B.V. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The maximum liability of Gj B.V. for any claim arising under these terms shall not exceed the amount paid by the user for the specific course or service that is the subject of the claim, or if no payment was made, shall not exceed one hundred Canadian dollars (CAD $100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so portions of this section may not apply to all users.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gj B.V., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to your use of the website, your violation of these terms, your violation of any applicable law or regulation, or your infringement of any third-party rights. This indemnification obligation applies even if Gj B.V. has been advised of the possibility of such claims.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content.

Gj B.V. is not responsible for the content, accuracy, practices, or policies of any third-party websites. Access to external websites is at your own risk and subject to those websites' terms of use and privacy policies.

If you encounter any issues with external links or third-party content, please contact us at [email protected] to report the problem.

9. Privacy

Your use of the website and provision of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy at gj-baking.com/privacy-policy/ to understand our data collection, use, and protection practices. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and all matters arising out of or relating to this website and services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, Netherlands, for any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to these terms or the website. You waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in such courts.

11. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal action, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. If you have a dispute with Gj B.V., you must first attempt to resolve it by contacting us in writing at [email protected] with a detailed description of the issue and the resolution you seek.

If informal resolution is unsuccessful within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue binding arbitration or legal proceedings as permitted by applicable law.

Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in English in the courts of the Netherlands as specified in Section 10.

12. Termination

Gj B.V. reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website and services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Causes for termination may include but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Unauthorized copying or distribution of course materials
• Abusive or threatening behavior toward other users or Gj B.V. staff
• Non-payment of course fees where applicable

Upon termination, your right to access the website and course materials ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

13. Changes to Terms

Gj B.V. reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Material changes will be announced via a prominent notice on the homepage at least fourteen (14) days before taking effect.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of modified terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with any modifications, you must discontinue use of the website.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, or if you wish to exercise any rights under these terms, please contact: