Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to Old School Ferments. By visiting or using this website, you agree to follow these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before exploring or applying any content found here.
1. General Use
All content on Old School Ferments — including text, images, recipes, and guides — is provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may share excerpts or short quotes (with credit and a link back to the original page), but you may not reproduce, sell, or republish full articles, images, or recipes without written permission.
2. Educational Purpose Only
The information on this website is offered for educational purposes. Fermentation carries natural variability, and results can differ based on temperature, environment, and ingredients. Always use good judgment and proper food safety practices.
Old School Ferments and its owner, Dusty Smith, are not liable for any damages, illness, or loss that may result from using information or recipes shared on this site.
3. Comments & Community
Visitors are welcome to comment and share their experiences. However, any comments that are spam, offensive, or promotional may be removed without notice. By posting, you grant Old School Ferments permission to display your comment publicly.
4. External Links
Occasionally, this site links to other websites or products. These external links are provided for convenience and additional information. Old School Ferments is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of those sites.
Some links may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.
5. Intellectual Property
All original content, including images, text, and design, is owned by Old School Ferments unless otherwise credited. Please respect the work that goes into maintaining this resource by properly crediting any material you share.
6. Updates
These terms may be updated occasionally. Continued use of the site means you accept any revised terms.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, you can reach me at:
info@oldschoolferments.com