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Terms of Service
The conditions for using KnowThePepper content, data, tools, and recommendations.
Last updated: February 2026
Content rights
Open data
Safety limits
User conduct
Acceptance of terms
By accessing KnowThePepper.com, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use this website.
These terms cover the public articles, structured pepper data, comparisons, guides, calculators, links, and other features made available through KnowThePepper.com. A third-party website reached through a link applies its own terms.
02 / Rights
Use of content and data
Original content on KnowThePepper.com is protected by copyright. You may reference, quote, and link to it with proper attribution.
You may not republish full articles without written permission.
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central and Wikidata retains its original CC0 or public-domain licensing. KnowThePepper’s original analysis, writing, and presentation of that data is copyrighted.
- Link or limited quotationIdentify KnowThePepper as the source and link to the relevant page so readers can see the full context.
- Open-source recordsFollow the license and attribution terms stated by the original data owner rather than assuming that the site owns the underlying record.
- Full republicationRequest written permission before reproducing an article, original comparison, page design, or substantial collection of site material.
03 / Limits
Accuracy and safety disclaimer
Pepper heat varies
SHU ranges represent published averages, not a guarantee for a specific pod. Genetics, growing conditions, and harvest timing can change the result.
KnowThePepper aims for accuracy in Scoville ratings, growing data, and nutrition information. The site does not provide medical or nutritional advice.
Consult a healthcare provider before making dietary changes based on capsaicin consumption.
Handle unfamiliar hot peppers cautiously. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive skin, keep potent peppers away from children and pets, and do not treat a published range as a guarantee of how one pod will affect a particular person.
04 / Conduct
Permitted and prohibited use
Prohibited
Do not scrape or bulk-download content, use automated access at scale, or republish protected work without permission.
No false affiliation
Do not present copied material, a product, or another service as endorsed by or affiliated with KnowThePepper.
Reasonable access to individual public pages is expected.
Activity that disrupts service, bypasses access controls, or imposes automated load at scale is outside the permitted use described here.
05 / Warranty
Limitation of liability
KnowThePepper.com is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. KnowThePepper is not liable for damages resulting from use of the website, including injuries from handling or consuming hot peppers.
Availability, prices, labels, and stock shown by third-party retailers can change without notice. Verify product details, growing restrictions, allergens, and purchase terms with the seller before acting on an external listing.
06 / Changes
Changes and contact
These terms may be updated at any time.
Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance. Material changes are noted with an updated date at the top of the page.
Questions about these terms, permission to reuse original work, or the treatment of an attributed data source can be sent through the contact page. Include the URL and describe the intended use so the request can be reviewed in context.