Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, text, graphics, and other content published on dishmealkitchen.com (“Content”) are the exclusive property of dishmealkitchen, unless otherwise indicated. The site’s intellectual property is protected under United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and applicable international agreements. No portion of the Content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise exploited for commercial purposes without the express written consent of dishmealkitchen.

The copyright holder retains all rights not expressly granted in this policy. Users are encouraged to contact [email protected] for any licensing requests or inquiries.

Permitted Use

Users may share links to the Content on social media, blogs, or other websites, and may print the Content for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., for meal planning or personal reference). The following actions are explicitly allowed:

• Copying a recipe’s title and ingredients list for personal use.
• Printing a recipe page for offline use, provided no other text or images are reproduced.
• Linking to a recipe page from a personal website or blog.

These uses must not alter the original Content in any way, must not remove any copyright notices, and must not be used to create derivative works that compete with dishmealkitchen.

Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited and constitute infringement:

• Republishing any portion of the Content (text, images, videos, or recipes) on any other website, blog, or platform without prior written permission.
• Downloading, storing, or distributing the Content via file‑sharing services, torrent sites, or any other means.
• Using the Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising, product packaging, or paid newsletters.
• Altering, remixing, or creating derivative works from the Content without explicit authorization.
• Removing or obscuring any copyright notices or metadata from the Content.

Dishmealkitchen reserves the right to remove or block any user or account that engages in prohibited activities. Repeated violations may result in legal action, including injunctions and damages.

DMCA Compliance

Dishmealkitchen complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any user has posted or distributed infringing Content on our site, please notify us promptly by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• Your name and contact information.
• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
• Specific location(s) (URL) on dishmealkitchen.com where the infringing material can be found.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by copyright law, the owner of the copyright, or the licensee.
• 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.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, dishmealkitchen will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material, and will inform the user who posted it. Dishmealkitchen may also provide the user with a copy of the notice if requested.

Content Attribution

While the Content is fully copyrighted, dishmealkitchen encourages responsible sharing. If you wish to use any portion of the Content for non‑commercial purposes (e.g., in a blog post, a recipe card, or a cooking class), please provide clear attribution by including the following:

• “Recipe by dishmealkitchen – dishmealkitchen.com”
• A hyperlink back to the original recipe page.
• The date you accessed the Content.

This attribution is not a substitute for a license; it merely acknowledges the source. For any use beyond the scope described in this policy, contact [email protected] to negotiate terms.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding copyright ownership, licensing, or this policy, please reach out to:

Website: dishmealkitchen.com
Email: [email protected]