Disclaimer

Last updated: March 20, 2026

1. About this Disclaimer

This Disclaimer applies to your use of The Baking & Cooking Science Lab (the “Site”), available at https://ovenlytic.com/. The Site is operated and published by WEB MEDIA MARKETING LIMITED, company number 15132960, with its registered office at 24-26 Arcadia Avenue, Fin009, London, England, N3 2JU.

This page explains critical limitations regarding the culinary data, safety practices, scientific experiments, nutritional information, products, and links that you may find on the Site. It is a binding part of our legal framework and should be read together with our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this Disclaimer, you must not use the Site.

2. General information only – No professional advice

The Baking & Cooking Science Lab provides content related to culinary diagnostics, baking science, heat transfer, and recipe troubleshooting for general informational, educational, and experimental purposes only.

Nothing on the Site is intended to be, or should be construed as:

Official Food Safety Advice: We are not a public health authority or a food safety regulatory body (such as the USDA or FDA).
Medical or Nutritional Advice: We are not registered dietitians, nutritionists, or medical professionals.
Professional Engineering Advice: Our reviews and tests of kitchen appliances, thermometers, and baking steels are based on our independent culinary testing, not professional mechanical engineering standards.

You remain fully responsible for your own choices in the kitchen. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional regarding your specific health or dietary needs.

3. Food Safety and Handling Raw Ingredients

While we discuss “target temperatures,” “searing,” and “baking chemistry,” you must exercise personal responsibility when handling food.

Important Health Notices:

Raw Meats & Eggs: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Official Guidelines: You should always defer to the official minimum safe internal cooking temperatures established by your local health authorities (e.g., the USDA in the United States).
Not FDA Evaluated: Any statements regarding the potential benefits of certain cooking methods or ingredients have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Never disregard official food safety guidelines because of an experiment, time/temperature chart, or diagnostic guide you have read on this Site.

4. Kitchen, High-Heat, and Appliance Safety

Cooking and baking—especially when experimenting with high-heat searing, boiling sugars, or deep-frying—involve inherent physical risks, including fire, severe burns, and cuts. We cannot control your kitchen environment.

You are solely responsible for:

Operating Appliances Safely: Always follow the manufacturer’s manual for your specific oven, stand mixer, pressure cooker, or precision cooker (sous-vide).
Thermal Hazards: Handling hot baking stones, cast iron skillets, and boiling liquids requires proper protective equipment (like rated oven mitts) and undivided attention.
Sharp Objects & Tools: Exercise extreme caution when using mandolines, chef’s knives, and sharp probe thermometers.

WMM and its authors are not liable for any injury, damage, or loss (including kitchen fires or personal injury) that occurs in connection with your use of any technique, recipe, or experiment from the Site.

5. Food Allergies and Intolerances

We cannot know your personal health history or dietary restrictions.

By using the Site, you agree that you are responsible for:

Checking Ingredients: Always read the labels on your specific ingredients (especially flours, chocolates, and dairy) to check for allergens like gluten, nuts, dairy, soy, or eggs.
Cross-Contamination: Being aware of cross-contamination risks in your own kitchen if you are cooking for individuals with severe allergies or celiac disease.

We do not guarantee that any recipe or baking guide is suitable for your specific diet (e.g., Keto, Vegan, Gluten-Free) even if tagged as such, as ingredient composition varies wildly by brand and manufacturing facility.

6. Scientific Variables and Recipe Outcomes May Vary

We test our culinary methods rigorously to provide accurate diagnostic data, but we cannot guarantee your results. Baking is a precise science, and outcomes are highly sensitive to external variables.

Your results may be affected by:

Environmental Factors: Your altitude, ambient kitchen humidity, and room temperature.
Equipment Variances: Uncalibrated oven dials, oven “hot spots,” or the use of volume measurements (cups) instead of precise weight (grams).
Ingredient Differences: Protein content in different brands of flour, the age of your leavening agents (baking powder/soda), or butter fat percentages.

You use these guides at your own discretion. If a bake fails, consult our diagnostic charts, but understand that replicating lab-like conditions in a home kitchen is challenging.

7. Nutritional Information

Any nutritional data (calories, macros, sugar, etc.) provided on the Site is an estimate only generated by third-party calculators using generic databases.

The actual nutritional content will depend entirely on the specific ingredient brands you purchase and the exact weights you use. You should calculate your own nutritional data if you need precise numbers for medical reasons (e.g., diabetes management or specific dietary protocols).

8. Affiliate Links, Sponsorship, and Advertising

The Baking & Cooking Science Lab is funded by advertising and partnerships to cover the costs of our ingredients, hosting, and lab equipment.

8.1 Amazon Associates Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

This means if you click an Amazon link on our site (for example, to a recommended digital scale or thermometer) and buy a product, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

8.2 Other Affiliates & Ads

We may also participate in other affiliate programs and display ads via networks like Google AdSense. Sponsored culinary tests will always be clearly labeled (e.g., “Sponsored by [Brand]”).

We are not responsible for the products or services offered by third parties. Your relationship regarding purchase, delivery, and warranty is strictly with the seller, not with WMM.

9. AI-Assisted Content and Human Expert Review

To provide structured, highly organized diagnostic data consistently, some articles, data charts, and structural outlines on the Site may be drafted or organized with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Human Review: All AI-assisted content is strictly reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by our human editorial team—supervised by our reference experts, including Nouhayla Azoumag—to ensure it meets our rigorous standards for culinary science and accuracy.

However, no system is infallible. You should not rely solely on this content for critical food safety decisions. We disclaim liability for any errors or omissions that may persist despite our triple-lensing review process.

10. External Links and Third-Party Content

The Site contains links to external websites (retailers, scientific journals, reference laboratories) that are not owned by us.

We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

11. No Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, WMM disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

WMM shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangibles, or for any personal injury, illness, or property damage.

12. Changes to this Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer to reflect changes in our testing methodologies or legal obligations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site implies acceptance of the updated Disclaimer.