Effective Date: December 9, 2025
Website: saladalchemy.com
Contact: contact@saladalchemy.com
General Information Purpose
Everything on Salad Alchemy – our recipes, articles, tips, and advice – is for educational and informational purposes only. We’re here to inspire you and share what’s worked in our kitchens, but we’re not replacing professional advice from doctors, nutritionists, or other qualified experts.
Think of us as your enthusiastic friends who love creating amazing salads, not as medical or nutritional authorities making prescriptions for your specific situation.
Not Professional Medical or Nutritional Advice
We’re cooks, not doctors: Sarah and Jessica are passionate recipe developers with culinary training and food science knowledge, but we’re not licensed medical professionals, registered dietitians, or nutritionists.
Don’t replace your healthcare team: Our content isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor, registered dietitian, or qualified healthcare provider about:
- Specific health conditions
- Dietary restrictions related to medical conditions
- Weight loss or gain goals
- Nutrition plans for chronic diseases
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Medication interactions with foods
Your health, your responsibility: Before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have existing health conditions or take medications, talk to your healthcare provider.
Nutritional Information Accuracy
Best estimates: Nutritional information provided with our recipes is calculated using standard nutrition databases and recipe analysis software. These are estimates, not laboratory-tested values.
Variations exist: Actual nutritional content can vary based on:
- Specific brands of ingredients you use
- Exact measurements and portion sizes
- Preparation methods
- Ingredient substitutions
- Natural variations in produce
Verify if critical: If precise nutritional values are important for your health condition (diabetes, kidney disease, heart conditions, etc.), please calculate values yourself or consult with a registered dietitian.
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Allergen information: We try to identify common allergens in our recipes, but this isn’t a substitute for reading ingredient labels yourself.
Cross-contamination risks: Even “allergen-free” recipes can be contaminated in your kitchen or during ingredient production. If you have severe allergies, take extra precautions.
Your responsibility: Always read labels, check ingredients, and make informed decisions based on your specific allergies and sensitivities.
We can’t guarantee safety: We’re not liable for allergic reactions or adverse health effects from making our recipes.
No Guaranteed Results
Individual results vary: Just because a recipe helped Sarah’s family eat healthier or supported someone’s weight loss journey doesn’t mean you’ll experience the same results.
Many factors matter: Your results depend on countless variables:
- Overall diet and lifestyle
- Individual metabolism and health status
- Portion sizes and frequency
- Physical activity levels
- Genetics and medical history
- How closely you follow recipes
Health claims: We share personal experiences and community feedback, but these are anecdotal stories, not scientific proof of health benefits.
Recipe Success & Kitchen Safety
Test in your kitchen: While we extensively test our recipes, we can’t guarantee they’ll work perfectly in every kitchen with every ingredient variation and equipment setup.
Kitchen safety is your responsibility: Follow proper food safety practices:
- Wash hands and surfaces
- Check food temperatures
- Store ingredients properly
- Use equipment safely
- Follow food handling guidelines
We’re not liable: We’re not responsible for kitchen accidents, injuries, foodborne illness, or recipes that don’t turn out as expected.
External Links & Third-Party Content
We link to resources: Our website includes links to other websites, products, and services that we think might be helpful.
Not endorsements: Links don’t necessarily mean we endorse everything on those sites or agree with all their content. We’re not responsible for:
- Content on external websites
- Products or services from third parties
- Privacy practices of other sites
- Accuracy of information elsewhere
Do your research: Before purchasing products or following advice from external sources, do your own research and due diligence.
Product Recommendations
Honest opinions: When we recommend kitchen tools, ingredients, or products, these are our genuine opinions based on our experience.
Not personalized advice: Product recommendations are general suggestions, not specifically tailored to your needs, budget, or kitchen setup.
Affiliate relationships: Some product links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. This doesn’t influence our honest recommendations – we only suggest products we actually use and believe in.
Your decision: Whether to purchase recommended products is entirely your choice. We’re not responsible for your satisfaction with products or services we mention.
Content Accuracy & Updates
We do our best: We work hard to provide accurate, current information based on food science research, culinary best practices, and our testing experience.
Things change: Nutritional science evolves, products get reformulated, and we’re constantly learning. Information on our site may become outdated.
We update regularly: When we discover errors or learn better techniques, we update our content. However, we can’t guarantee all information is always current.
Report errors: Found something inaccurate? Please email us at contact@saladalchemy.com so we can investigate and correct it.
No Professional Relationship Created
Just sharing information: Using our website, reading our content, or emailing us doesn’t create a professional client relationship.
Not customized advice: Our recipes and tips are general information for broad audiences, not personalized guidance for your specific situation.
Seek professional help: For personalized dietary advice, meal planning for medical conditions, or specific health guidance, consult qualified professionals.
Recipe Attribution & Inspiration
Original and adapted: Some recipes are our original creations, while others are inspired by traditional dishes or techniques we’ve adapted for better nutrition and flavor.
Not claiming invention: We’re not claiming to have invented salads or common salad components. Our value is in testing, refining, and presenting these recipes in accessible ways.
Recipe evolution: Recipes naturally evolve through testing and community feedback. We welcome this collaborative improvement process.
Assumption of Risk
By using our recipes and following our advice, you acknowledge:
- You’re voluntarily choosing to follow our suggestions
- You understand cooking involves inherent risks
- You accept responsibility for your own health decisions
- You won’t hold us liable for adverse outcomes
Geographic Limitations
US-based perspective: Our content reflects US ingredient availability, food safety standards, and culinary practices.
International users: If you’re outside the US, food safety guidelines, available ingredients, and nutritional standards may differ in your region.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer as our website evolves or legal requirements change. The “Effective Date” at the top shows when this was last updated.
Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated disclaimer.
Questions or Concerns?
If anything in this disclaimer is unclear or you have specific concerns:
Email: contact@saladalchemy.com
Subject line: “DISCLAIMER QUESTION”
Response time: Usually within 48 hours
Sarah or Jessica will personally address your questions.
Bottom Line: We’re passionate about helping you create delicious, healthy salads and enjoy eating more vegetables. We share what works in our kitchens with honesty and enthusiasm. But ultimately, your health decisions, kitchen safety, and results are your responsibility. We’re here to inspire and guide, not to replace the professionals you should consult for personalized advice.
Cook safely, eat joyfully, and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions!
This disclaimer covers all content on saladalchemy.com
Last updated: December 9, 2025