Capital Bake League

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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Capital Bake League services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Service Description

Capital Bake League provides a professional baking competition platform, including tournaments, educational content, networking opportunities, and career development resources for culinary professionals.

3. Membership and Eligibility

Membership is available to professional bakers, pastry chefs, culinary students, and individuals seriously pursuing careers in professional baking. Members must be 18+ years of age.

4. Competition Rules

All competitions are subject to specific rules and judging criteria. Participants must submit original work and comply with food safety standards. Prize distributions are subject to verification of eligibility.

5. Intellectual Property

Users retain rights to their original recipes and creations. Capital Bake League may feature member work for promotional purposes with appropriate attribution. Educational content remains property of Capital Bake League.

6. Limitation of Liability

Capital Bake League is not liable for indirect damages, career outcomes, or business results. Our total liability is limited to membership fees paid.

7. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms with 30 days notice to members. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information including name, contact details, professional background, and competition participation data. We also collect usage data, cookies, and technical information.

2. How We Use Information

Personal information is used to provide services, facilitate competitions, deliver educational content, enable networking, process payments, and communicate important updates.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share data with service providers, during competitions for judging purposes, with member consent for networking, and as required by law.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your information.

5. Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data. You can opt-out of marketing communications and request data processing restrictions.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and personalization. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries with different privacy laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

8. Contact Information

For privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or +1 (212) 555-9847.

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit and preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, login sessions, and security features. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are popular, and how to improve user experience.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences, settings, and customization choices to enhance your experience.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These require your consent.

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted partners for analytics and marketing. These partners have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.

5. Cookie Consent

By using our site, you consent to essential cookies. Other cookies require explicit consent, which you can manage through our preference center.

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DMCA Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Respect for Intellectual Property

Capital Bake League respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We respond promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices.

2. Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please provide:

• Your contact information and signature
• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of infringing material on our site
• Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• Statement that information is accurate and you're authorized to act

3. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification including:

• Your contact information and signature
• Identification of removed content and its location
• Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was due to mistake
• Consent to federal court jurisdiction

4. Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

Capital Bake League
DMCA Agent
1247 Broadway Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-9847

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.

6. Good Faith Requirements

Knowingly making false claims may result in liability for damages, attorney fees, and costs under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.

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GDPR Compliance Documentation

Last updated: December 2024

1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
• Contract: To provide services and fulfill membership obligations
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations, security, and improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

2. Data Subject Rights

Right of Access

Request confirmation of processing and access to your personal data.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of personal data under specific circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of processing under certain conditions.

Right to Data Portability

Receive personal data in structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes.

3. Data Protection Officer

Contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-9847
Address: 1247 Broadway Avenue, New York, NY 10001

4. International Transfers

When transferring data outside the EEA, we use:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Certification mechanisms

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for stated purposes, typically:

• Active membership data: During membership plus 3 years
• Competition records: 7 years for regulatory compliance
• Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
• Legal documentation: As required by applicable law

6. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities in your jurisdiction regarding our data processing practices.

7. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (212) 555-9847. We will respond within 30 days and may request identity verification.