Terms & Conditions

Effective: May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website fivepillarsbutchery.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Site. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. About Five Pillars Butchery

Five Pillars Butchery is a Muslim family-owned halal meat processing business located in Unity, Maine. The Site provides information about our products, services, halal practices, institutional supply programs, and producer partnership opportunities. The Site is informational only — no online purchases or transactions are processed through the Site at this time.

3. Use of the Site

Permitted use

  • You may use the Site for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may:

  • Browse and read information about Five Pillars Butchery

  • Submit contact forms and inquiries

  • Download resources such as the Institutional Halal Recipe Toolkit

  • Sign up for our email newsletter

Prohibited use

You agree not to use the Site to:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation

  • Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems

  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site

  • Use any automated tools, scrapers, or bots to collect data from the Site without our written permission

  • Impersonate Five Pillars Butchery or any of its representatives

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, photographs, graphics, logos, and downloadable resources such as the Institutional Halal Recipe Toolkit — is the property of Five Pillars Butchery or its content partners and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may download and print content from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, or for legitimate institutional procurement evaluation purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without our prior written permission.

The Five Pillars Butchery name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Five Pillars Butchery. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

5. Downloadable Resources

Certain resources on the Site — including the Institutional Halal Recipe Toolkit — are made available for download in exchange for providing your contact information. By downloading these resources:

  • You agree that the information you provide is accurate

  • You agree to receive email communications related to your download, and understand you may unsubscribe at any time

  • You acknowledge that the resources are provided for informational and professional evaluation purposes

  • You agree not to resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit downloaded materials without our written permission

  • Recipe cards and standardized recipes included in downloadable resources are provided for food service planning purposes. Five Pillars Butchery makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy of nutritional information and USDA crediting guidance, but does not guarantee that recipes will meet specific regulatory requirements for your institution. Consult your state's Child Nutrition program or a registered dietitian for compliance verification.

6. Product and Service Information

Information about our products, pricing, availability, and services on the Site is provided for general informational purposes. Product availability and pricing are subject to change without notice. Descriptions of halal practices, certifications, and facility capabilities reflect our operations as of the date the Site was last updated.

No purchase, contract, or binding agreement is formed through use of this Site. All orders, contracts, and supply agreements are established through direct communication with Five Pillars Butchery or our authorized partners.

7. Halal Certification Information

Information about our halal practices and certifications is provided in good faith and reflects our operations at the time of publication. Certification details are subject to change. Institutional buyers requiring current certification documentation should request it directly from Five Pillars Butchery rather than relying solely on information published on the Site.

Five Pillars Butchery does not make religious rulings or determinations about halal compliance for other parties. Information about halal practices on the Site is educational and informational only.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including farm partners, food system organizations, and procurement resources. These links are provided for convenience only. Five Pillars Butchery does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FIVE PILLARS BUTCHERY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FIVE PILLARS BUTCHERY AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Five Pillars Butchery and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Maine, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Five Pillars Butchery regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Five Pillars Butchery

119 Bangor Rd., Unity, ME 04988

Email: info@fivepillarsbutchery.com

Phone: (207) 323-0214