Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Copyright Policy

Welcome to momdishes (https://momdishes.com). This Copyright Policy explains the ownership of the material on our site, the ways you may use it, the actions that are prohibited, and the procedures we follow to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you have any questions, please contact us at copyright@momdishes.com.

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, text, graphics, designs, and any other original material (collectively, “Content”) displayed on momdishes are the exclusive property of momdishes unless expressly noted otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to:

• • Written recipes, ingredient lists, preparation steps, and cooking tips.
• • Original food photography, styling images, and video demonstrations.
• • Blog articles, editorial commentary, and user‑generated content that has been accepted and published by our editorial team.
• • Site layout, CSS, HTML, and any custom scripts that are part of the site’s design.

These works are protected by United States copyright law and the international treaties to which the United States is a party. The copyright holder (momdishes) retains all exclusive rights, including the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that our visitors want to share the joy of cooking with friends and family. Accordingly, the following uses are expressly permitted without prior written consent, provided that you comply with the conditions set forth below:

• • Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any page on momdishes (e.g., https://momdishes.com/chocolate-chip-cookies) and share that link on social media, blogs, forums, or any other platform.
• • Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe or image for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a family cookbook). Printed copies must not be reproduced, sold, or distributed to third parties.
• • Excerpt Quotation: You may quote up to 90 characters of text or a single paragraph for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that you give proper attribution (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and a link back to the source page on momdishes. Any use that exceeds the scope of these permissions requires written authorization from us.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained an explicit written license from momdishes:

• • Re‑publication: Copying, reproducing, or distributing any recipe, image, video, or other Content on another website, e‑book, printed book, or any commercial product without permission.
• • Modification for Commercial Gain: Creating derivative works (e.g., altered recipes, collages, or mash‑ups) and selling them or using them to attract advertising revenue.
• • Bulk Downloading: Using automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to download large amounts of Content for redistribution.
• • Embedding Without Attribution: Embedding images or videos on external sites without a visible credit line linking back to the original page.
• • Removing Copyright Notices: Deleting or obscuring any copyright notice, trademark, or attribution embedded in the Content.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in legal action, removal of the infringing material, and termination of access to momdishes.

4. DMCA Compliance

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, momdishes has adopted a policy of responding promptly to claims of copyright infringement. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been posted on momdishes without authorization, please follow the steps below:

4.1. Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

Send a written notice containing the following information to our designated agent at copyright@momdishes.com:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) that you claim have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material on momdishes that you allege is infringing, including a precise URL or other location details.
4. A statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
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 owner.

4.2. Our Response

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will:

• • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly.
• • Notify the user who posted the material of the takedown request.
• • Retain the notice for a minimum of 10 business days, during which the claimant may pursue further legal action.

4.3. Counter‑Notice Procedure

If you believe that your 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 its location before removal.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email).
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in the district where you reside, or if outside the United States, to any appropriate court.

We will forward the counter‑notice to the original complainant. If the complainant does not file a lawsuit within 10 business days, we will restore the removed material.

5. Content Attribution

When you quote a short excerpt, share a link, or otherwise reference material from momdishes, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe title” by momdishes, © 2025 momdishes. Retrieved from https://momdishes.com.

Attribution must be placed in a location that is easily visible to the reader (e.g., immediately following the excerpt or beneath an image). Failure to attribute correctly may be considered a violation of this policy.

6. Enforcement & Amendments

We reserve the right to enforce this policy through any legal means available, including but not limited to civil litigation, injunctions, and monetary damages. We also reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon posting.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this policy, need permission for a specific use, or wish to report a suspected infringement, please contact our Copyright Officer at:

momdishes Copyright Officer
Email: copyright@momdishes.com
Website: https://momdishes.com

Thank you for respecting the creative work of the momdishes team and our community of contributors.