Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, graphics, text, and any other original material posted on dishesbymum.com (the “Site”) are the exclusive property of dishesbymum unless otherwise noted. This includes, but is not limited to, the written instructions, ingredient lists, cooking tips, step‑by‑step photos, and any user‑generated content that has been approved for publication by the Site’s editorial team. The copyright protection applies worldwide and is enforceable under the Berne Convention, the U.S. Copyright Act, and any other applicable national laws.

The Site retains all exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works, and otherwise exploit the copyrighted material. No portion of the Site may be copied, modified, or used for commercial purposes without a prior written license from dishesbymum.

2. Permitted Use

dishesbymum encourages readers to share the Site’s content in ways that respect the copyright holder’s rights. The following uses are expressly permitted, provided that they are for personal, non‑commercial purposes and that no alteration or claim of ownership is made:

• Linking: You may create hyperlinks to any page on the Site. Direct linking to the original URL is encouraged.
• Printing for Personal Use: You may print recipes, images, or articles for personal, offline reference. Printed copies must not be distributed, sold, or otherwise shared with third parties.
• Sharing on Social Media (Excerpt Only): You may share short excerpts (no more than 300 characters) of text together with a link back to the original article. Full‑size images may be shared only when the platform automatically generates a thumbnail that includes a visible link back to the Site.

Any use beyond the scope described above requires explicit written permission from dishesbymum. Requests for permission should be directed to the email address listed in the Contact Information section.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained prior written authorization from dishesbymum:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, reposting, or repackaging any recipe, image, or article on another website, blog, ebook, or printed collection without a license.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the Site’s content to create products for sale (e.g., cookbooks, meal‑plan services, merchandise) or to generate advertising revenue.
• Modification: Altering, translating, or creating derivative works (including “cheat sheets,” “quick guides,” or “infographics”) without permission.
• Mass Downloading: Using bots, scrapers, or any automated tools to download large quantities of content for redistribution.
• Attribution Removal: Removing or obscuring the dishesbymum credit line, watermarks, or any other source attribution.

Violations may result in civil and criminal penalties, including statutory damages, injunctive relief, and the recovery of attorney’s fees, as permitted by applicable law.

4. DMCA Compliance

dishesbymum respects the intellectual‑property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). If you believe that any material on the Site infringes your copyright, please provide a written notification that includes the following elements:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, or a clear description of the material.
3. Identification of the infringing material on dishesbymum.com, including the exact URL(s) where it appears.
4. Contact information for the claimant (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and that the claimant is acting in good faith.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the claimant has a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

Send the complete notice to our designated DMCA Agent at copyright@dishesbymum.com. Upon receipt, dishesbymum will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• Notify the user who posted the material, providing a copy of the DMCA notice.
• Retain the notice for at least two (2) years as required by law.

If you believe that material was removed in error, you may submit a counter‑notice that includes:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it previously appeared.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the removal was erroneous.
4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email).
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court located in the United States and that you will accept service of process from the claimant.

Upon receipt of a valid counter‑notice, dishesbymum will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

When you reference or quote a recipe, image, or article from dishesbymum in a manner allowed under the “Permitted Use” section, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe/Photo/Article title,” dishesbymum, https://dishesbymum.com.

The attribution should be placed immediately adjacent to the excerpt or image and must be legible. Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may trigger removal of the infringing material.