Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, written instructions, ingredient lists, nutritional information, and any other original material posted on recipebymum (the “Site”) are the exclusive intellectual property of recipebymum unless otherwise noted. This includes, but is not limited to, the textual content of each recipe, the styling, the layout, and the accompanying visual assets. The Site’s design, source code, branding, and database structure are also protected by copyright law. By default, every piece of content on the Site is automatically protected under the United States Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code) and the corresponding international treaties to which the United States is a party.

The copyright holder retains all exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works from the protected material. No portion of the Site may be copied, reproduced, or otherwise exploited for commercial purposes without the explicit written permission of recipebymum.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that visitors to the Site often wish to share the delicious recipes they discover with friends and family. To accommodate this, the following non‑commercial uses are expressly permitted, provided that they comply with the conditions set forth below:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share the URL of any recipe, article, or page on the Site via email, social media, blogs, or other online platforms. The link must direct users back to the original page on recipebymum.com.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., to keep in a personal cookbook or to use while cooking). Printed copies must not be distributed, sold, or otherwise made available to third parties.
• Excerpt Quoting: You may quote a brief excerpt (no more than 90 characters) from a recipe or article for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that proper attribution is given (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and a link back to the source page. Any alteration of the original content that could misrepresent the author’s intent or the integrity of the recipe is prohibited.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly forbidden without prior written consent from recipebymum:

• Reproducing, redistributing, or publishing any portion of the Site’s content on other websites, e‑books, mobile apps, printed cookbooks, or any other medium, whether for free or for profit.
• Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works (including translations, compilations, or mash‑ups) of recipes, images, or any other protected material.
• Embedding or hot‑linking images or videos hosted on the Site in a way that bypasses the Site’s bandwidth and server resources.
• Using the Site’s content in any commercial advertising, marketing, or promotional material without an explicit license.
• Selling or otherwise transferring printed copies of recipes or images to third parties.

Any violation of these prohibitions may result in legal action, removal of the infringing material, and/or termination of the offending user’s access to the Site.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

recipebymum respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit 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 their behalf.
2. A clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
3. A precise description of the material on the Site that is alleged to be infringing, including the URL(s) where it appears.
4. Contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address) of the complainant.
5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.

Send the complete notice to our designated DMCA agent at: copyright@recipebymum.com. Upon receipt, we will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• Notify the user who posted the material of the takedown request.
• Provide the user with an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous.

If a counter‑notice is received, we will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking a permanent injunction. All parties will be kept informed throughout the process.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you reference or quote any portion of the Site’s content, even under the limited “permitted use” provisions. The attribution must include:

• The name of the original author (if listed) or the site name “recipebymum”.
• The title of the recipe or article.
• A direct URL to the original page on https://recipebymum.com.
• The copyright notice “© 2025 recipebymum”.

Example attribution format: “Chocolate Chip Cookies – recipe by recipebymum, © 2025 recipebymum, https://recipebymum.com/chocolate-chip-cookies.”

Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a violation of this policy and could result in removal of the infringing material or other remedial actions.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, clarification requests, or to report suspected copyright infringement, please contact us at:

7. Modifications to This Policy

recipebymum reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or site functionality. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.