Legal notice

Maryland Cottage Food Legal Disclaimer

1. Maryland Cottage Food Operation Statement

Made by a Home-Based Food Operations.

All products offered on this website are produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to public health inspection that may also process common food allergens. This operation is conducted in compliance with the State of Maryland’s Cottage Food Business laws.

2. Food Allergy Warning

Products made by our business may contain or come into contact with common allergens, including:

• Wheat & Gluten

• Milk & Dairy

• Eggs

• Peanuts

• Tree Nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts)

• Soy

• Sesame

While we take strict care to clean and sanitize between batches, our products are prepared in a home kitchen that handles these ingredients. We cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur. Customers with severe food allergies should exercise caution.

3. Product Appearance & Freshness

Because all of our baked goods, custom cookies, and decorated treats are handcrafted to order:

• Minor variations in color, design, and size may occur compared to sample photos.

• Proper storage instructions (e.g., room temperature, airtight containers) are provided to maintain freshness. We are not responsible for product degradation resulting from improper handling or storage after pickup/delivery.

4. Order Cancellations & Refunds

Due to the perishable and customized nature of our food items:

• Custom orders require advance notice and non-refundable deposits as specified during the ordering process.

• Once an order is picked up or delivered, all sales are final.