Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on mumdishes (https://mumdishes.com) – including but not limited to recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, written articles, instructional guides, and any other textual or visual content – is the exclusive property of mumdishes or its respective contributors, unless expressly indicated otherwise.

The copyright in each piece of content is automatically vested in the author at the moment of creation, in accordance with the Berne Convention and applicable United States copyright law (Title 17 of the United States Code). mumdishes retains all rights, titles, and interests in the compilation, arrangement, and presentation of the material on the site.

By posting content on mumdishes, contributors grant mumdishes a worldwide, royalty‑free, non‑exclusive, irrevocable license to display, distribute, and otherwise use the material in connection with the operation of the website and related promotional activities. This license does not transfer ownership to any third party.

2. Permitted Use

mumdishes encourages the sharing of culinary inspiration while protecting the rights of its creators. The following uses are expressly permitted without prior written consent:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share the URL of any recipe, article, or image on mumdishes by linking directly to the original page. Hyperlinking does not constitute a reproduction of the underlying content.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a kitchen reference). This right is limited to one printed copy per user per piece of content.
• Excerpt for Commentary: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 90 characters or 10% of the original text, whichever is less) for the purpose of criticism, commentary, news reporting, or academic analysis, provided proper attribution is given.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice, attribution to mumdishes, and a link back to the source page.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you obtain explicit written permission from mumdishes or the relevant rights holder:

• Reproduction & Distribution: Copying, reproducing, publishing, or distributing any portion of mumdishes’ content (including full recipes, images, or videos) in any medium—print, digital, or otherwise—without prior authorization.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using mumdishes’ material to generate revenue, such as selling printed cookbooks, e‑books, merchandise, or incorporating the content into a for‑profit website, app, or service.
• Derivative Works: Creating, publishing, or distributing derivative works (e.g., altered recipes, edited photos, or translated versions) without permission.
• Scraping & Bulk Downloading: Using automated tools, bots, or scripts to scrape, download, or harvest large quantities of content from mumdishes.
• Removal of Attribution: Deleting, obscuring, or modifying the copyright notice, author name, or source link.

Violations may result in the removal of infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and, where appropriate, legal action to enforce mumdishes’ rights.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

mumdishes respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on this site infringes your copyrighted work, please submit a written notice 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. A clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
3. A precise URL or description of the material on mumdishes that is alleged to be infringing.
4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.

Send the notice to our designated DMCA Agent at: copyright@mumdishes.com. Upon receipt, mumdishes 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.
• Offer the user an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous.

If a counter‑notice is received, mumdishes will restore the material within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant initiates legal action seeking a court order to keep the material removed.

5. Content Attribution Guidelines

Proper attribution is required whenever you quote, excerpt, or link to mumdishes content under the permitted‑use provisions. The attribution must contain:

• Author Name: If provided, include the name of the recipe’s author or photographer.
• Site Name: “mumdishes”.
• URL: Direct link to the original page (e.g., https://mumdishes.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookies).
• Copyright Notice: “© mumdishes 2025”.

Example attribution:

“Chocolate Chip Cookies” by Jane Doe, © mumdishes 2025, https://mumdishes.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookies.

Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may result in removal of the infringing material.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, requests for permission, or to report alleged infringement, please contact us at:

Email: copyright@mumdishes.com
Website: https://mumdishes.com

7. General Disclaimer

This policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While mumdishes strives to keep this document up‑to‑date and accurate, the site reserves the right to modify the policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.