Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 2026

Welcome to KoboKitchen (kobokitchen.com.ng), a Nigerian food blog operated by Badmus Dayo. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," "your") and KoboKitchen ("we," "us," "our") governing your access to and use of our website, content, and services.

By accessing, browsing, or using KoboKitchen in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this website.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act 2007, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

Definitions

For clarity throughout these Terms, the following definitions apply:

Term	Definition
Website	The KoboKitchen website located at kobokitchen.com.ng, including all pages, content, and functionality
Content	All text, recipes, articles, photographs, graphics, videos, and other materials published on KoboKitchen
User	Any individual who accesses, browses, or uses the KoboKitchen website
User Content	Any comments, feedback, photographs, or other materials submitted by users to KoboKitchen
Services	All features, functions, and resources provided through the KoboKitchen website
Intellectual Property	All copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and proprietary rights associated with KoboKitchen content

Acceptance of Terms

By using KoboKitchen, you confirm that:

• You are at least eighteen (18) years of age, or if you are between thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years old, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use this website.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under Nigerian law.
• You will use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• You understand that your continued use of KoboKitchen following any modifications to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
• If you are accessing KoboKitchen on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Description of Services

KoboKitchen is a food blog that provides:

Recipe Content Original Nigerian recipes with detailed cooking instructions, ingredient lists, preparation times, and serving suggestions developed and tested by Chef Badmus Dayo.

Cooking Guides and Tips Educational content about Nigerian cooking techniques, ingredient substitutions, kitchen equipment, meal planning, and budget-friendly food preparation strategies.

Informational Articles Content related to Nigerian food culture, ingredient sourcing, market prices, and culinary traditions.

Interactive Features Comment sections where users may engage with content and share their cooking experiences.

All content on KoboKitchen is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide professional culinary training, nutritional counseling, medical advice, or dietary consultation services.

Use of Website

Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use KoboKitchen for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license permits you to:

• View, read, and print recipes and articles for personal home use.
• Share links to KoboKitchen content on social media platforms with proper attribution.
• Quote brief excerpts (under fifty words) with clear credit and a direct link to the original content.
• Save or bookmark pages for personal reference.

Prohibited Use

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Content Misuse Copying, reproducing, republishing, or distributing entire recipes, articles, or substantial portions of KoboKitchen content without prior written permission. Scraping, harvesting, or collecting content through automated means including bots, spiders, or data mining tools. Removing, altering, or obscuring copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution statements.

Commercial Exploitation Using KoboKitchen content for commercial purposes without explicit written authorization. Selling, licensing, or monetizing content obtained from this website. Using our recipes or content in cookbooks, publications, or commercial food services without permission.

Technical Interference Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, server, or connected systems. Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the website. Interfering with the proper functioning of the website or disrupting other users' access. Circumventing, disabling, or interfering with security features.

Harmful Conduct Using the website to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications. Impersonating KoboKitchen, Chef Badmus Dayo, or any other person or entity. Engaging in any activity that violates Nigerian law or international regulations. Posting content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or violates the rights of others.

Unauthorized Framing Framing or incorporating KoboKitchen content into another website without consent. Presenting our content in conjunction with third party websites in a manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to KoboKitchen and may subject you to civil or criminal liability under Nigerian law.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on KoboKitchen, including but not limited to text, recipes, cooking instructions, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the exclusive property of KoboKitchen and Chef Badmus Dayo or our content suppliers and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

The KoboKitchen name, logo, tagline ("Good Food Does Not Need a Heavy Pocket"), and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of KoboKitchen. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

Recipe Content Protection

Our recipes represent original creative works developed through personal experimentation, testing, and refinement. While basic cooking techniques and common ingredient combinations cannot be copyrighted, the specific expression of our recipes, including our unique instructions, personal tips, headnotes, and accompanying photographs, is protected intellectual property.

Limited Permission for Sharing

You may share one photograph from a recipe post on social media or personal blogs, provided that you:

• Give clear and prominent credit to KoboKitchen as the source.
• Include a direct, clickable link to the original recipe on kobokitchen.com.ng.
• Do not alter, edit, or add filters to the image in a way that misrepresents the original.
• Do not use the image for commercial purposes or in advertising.

You may not republish, copy, or reproduce the recipe's ingredient list, cooking instructions, or substantial portions of the written content without prior written permission.

Permission Requests

If you wish to use KoboKitchen content beyond the limited permissions granted above, please contact us at kobokitchen7@gmail.com with details of your intended use. We evaluate permission requests on a case-by-case basis and reserve the right to grant or deny permission at our sole discretion.

User-Generated Content

Submission of Content

When you submit comments, feedback, photographs, or other content to KoboKitchen ("User Content"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in any media format and through any channels, now known or later developed.

This license continues even if you delete your comment or cease using the website. You acknowledge that we are not obligated to maintain any User Content in confidence, pay compensation for any User Content, or respond to any User Content.

Your Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit the content and grant the license described above.
• Your User Content does not infringe, misappropriate, or violate the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party.
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable Nigerian laws and regulations.
• You have obtained consent from any identifiable individuals featured in photographs or videos you submit.

Content Standards

User Content must not:

• Contain material that is defamatory, libelous, or fraudulent.
• Contain material that is obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit.
• Promote violence, discrimination, or hatred against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
• Infringe any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party.
• Violate any Nigerian law or regulation, including consumer protection and advertising standards.
• Contain viruses, malware, or any other harmful computer code.
• Constitute spam, advertising, or promotional material without our prior consent.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

Moderation Rights

KoboKitchen reserves the right, but has no obligation, to:

• Monitor, review, and moderate all User Content submitted to the website.
• Remove, edit, or refuse to post any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable for any reason, without prior notice.
• Disclose User Content and related information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the rights of third parties, or public safety.
• Terminate or suspend access for users who repeatedly violate these content standards.

We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any User Content. Any reliance you place on User Content is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

KoboKitchen and all content, services, and features available through the website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by Nigerian law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the website or server is free of viruses or harmful components.

Recipe Results

Cooking outcomes depend on numerous factors including ingredient quality, equipment variations, individual skill levels, and environmental conditions. We make no guarantees that recipes will produce identical results for all users. You are responsible for adjusting recipes to suit your preferences, dietary requirements, and available ingredients.

Health and Nutrition Information

Any nutritional information, health tips, or dietary suggestions provided on KoboKitchen are for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical or nutritional advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before making dietary changes, especially if you have allergies, medical conditions, or are pregnant or nursing.

Third Party Content

We do not warrant or endorse any products, services, or information provided by third parties, including advertisers, affiliate partners, or linked websites.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Nigerian law, KoboKitchen, Chef Badmus Dayo, and all affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and content providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website.
• Any content, products, or services obtained through the website.
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
• Personal injury, property damage, or other harm resulting from your use of recipes, cooking tips, or information provided on the website.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the website.
• Any other matter relating to the website.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KoboKitchen, Chef Badmus Dayo, and all affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the website or any services obtained through the website.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights.
• Your User Content.
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the website.

External Links and Third Party Websites

KoboKitchen may contain links to third party websites, resources, or services for your convenience and reference. These links may appear in recipes, articles, comments, or advertisements.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third party websites and assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or approval of the linked website or its content.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of third party websites.
• We do not warrant and will not have any liability for any third party materials, websites, products, or services.
• Your use of third party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
• You should review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third party websites you visit.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

Google AdSense

KoboKitchen displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may participate in other advertising programs. These advertisements help support the free content we provide to our readers.

Advertisements displayed on KoboKitchen are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. The presence of advertisements does not constitute endorsement of the advertised products or services.

Google and other advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. For more information about how advertising data is collected and used, please review our Privacy Policy and Google's advertising policies.

Affiliate Relationships

KoboKitchen may include affiliate links to products, services, or resources. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our affiliate practices:

• We only recommend products or services we genuinely believe provide value to Nigerian home cooks.
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our recipes, reviews, or editorial opinions.
• Product recommendations are based on personal experience and relevance to budget-conscious cooking.
• We clearly disclose affiliate relationships in accordance with Nigerian advertising standards and international best practices.

Affiliate commissions help support the ongoing operation of KoboKitchen and enable us to continue providing free recipes and cooking guides.

Privacy

Your use of KoboKitchen is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at [Privacy Policy page link] for complete details about our data practices.

Termination

Termination by Us

KoboKitchen reserves the right, at our sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to all or any portion of the website for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.
• Remove or disable access to any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable.
• Take appropriate legal action against users who violate these Terms, including reporting to law enforcement authorities.

Termination by You

You may stop using KoboKitchen at any time. If you have submitted User Content, the license you granted to us will continue as described in the User-Generated Content section.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of KoboKitchen shall be resolved as follows:

Informal Resolution Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at kobokitchen7@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve any dispute within thirty (30) days.

Mediation If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Nigeria.

Jurisdiction If mediation is unsuccessful, any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Waiver of Class Actions

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Force Majeure

KoboKitchen shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters, acts of God, floods, earthquakes, or severe weather events.
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions.
• Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies.
• Internet or telecommunications failures.
• Power outages or infrastructure failures.
• Strikes, labor disputes, or supply chain disruptions.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and KoboKitchen regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the website.

Changes to These Terms

KoboKitchen reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the website. Your continued use of KoboKitchen after any modifications become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: kobokitchen7@gmail.com

Website: https://kobokitchen.com.ng

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within a timely manner.