Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

The website everydaymumrecipes.com (hereafter referred to as “everydaymumrecipes”) is the exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights in the content published on the site. This includes, but is not limited to, all recipes, ingredient lists, cooking instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, design elements, branding, and any other material (collectively, “Content”). The Content is protected by United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and all other applicable international treaties.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, every piece of Content on everydaymumrecipes is the original work of the site’s authors, contributors, or third‑party licensors who have granted everydaymumrecipes an exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to display and distribute the material. No portion of the Content may be reproduced, modified, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of everydaymumrecipes, except as expressly permitted in the sections that follow.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that our community likes to share the joy of cooking. The following uses are expressly permitted without the need to obtain additional permission:

• Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any page on everydaymumrecipes, provided the link is accurate and does not imply endorsement or affiliation beyond what is explicitly stated on the site.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of any recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., to keep a hard‑copy in your kitchen). This right is limited to one printed copy per user per recipe.
• Sharing via Social Media: You may share the URL of a recipe or article on social networking sites (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.) using the platform’s native “share” buttons or by copying the link. The shared post must include a clear attribution to everydaymumrecipes and must not contain the full text or images of the recipe beyond the platform’s preview snippet.
• Excerpt for Commentary or Review: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 150 words) of a recipe or article for the purpose of commentary, criticism, news reporting, or academic analysis, provided you give proper attribution and do not use the excerpt in a way that substitutes for the original.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any other attribution statements included with the Content. If you are unsure whether a particular use is allowed, please contact us at copyright@everydaymumrecipes.com before proceeding.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained prior written permission from everydaymumrecipes:

• Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying any portion of the Content in whole or in part on any other website, blog, app, or digital platform.
• Creating derivative works, translations, adaptations, or compilations that incorporate the Content without explicit consent.
• Selling, licensing, or otherwise commercializing any part of the Content, including but not limited to printed cookbooks, e‑books, meal‑plan services, or merchandise that incorporates recipes or images from everydaymumrecipes.
• Embedding full‑size images or videos from the site on external pages without using the provided embed code (if any) and without attribution.
• Using automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to harvest large quantities of Content for any purpose other than personal, non‑commercial use.
• Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright notice, watermark, or attribution attached to the Content.
• Misrepresenting yourself as an author, editor, or official representative of everydaymumrecipes.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in legal action, including claims for statutory damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of attorney’s fees, in accordance with applicable law.

4. DMCA Compliance

everydaymumrecipes respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). If you believe that any material on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a written notification that includes the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
3. A description of the material on everydaymumrecipes that you claim is infringing, including the precise URL(s) where the material appears.
4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
5. 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.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

Please send the above information to our designated DMCA Agent at copyright@everydaymumrecipes.com. Upon receipt of a valid notice, everydaymumrecipes will act promptly to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and will notify the user who posted it. If you are the user whose content was removed, you may submit a counter‑notice in accordance with the DMCA, which must include:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it previously appeared.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, along with a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal courts in the Northern District of California (or your local jurisdiction, if different).

If a counter‑notice is received, everydaymumrecipes will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the original complainant files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you reference or quote any portion of the Content in a manner that falls under the “Permitted Use” category. The attribution must include:

• The title of the recipe or article (if applicable).
• The name “everydaymumrecipes”.
• A direct hyperlink to the original page on https://everydaymumrecipes.com.
• The copyright notice “© everydaymumrecipes”.

Example attribution for a shared recipe:

“Classic Chicken Pot Pie” – © everydaymumrecipes. Retrieved from https://everydaymumrecipes.com/classic-chicken-pot-pie

Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a violation of this policy and could result in the removal of the infringing material or further legal action.

6. Contact Information

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

7. General Disclaimer

This policy does not constitute legal advice. While we have made every effort to ensure that the information herein reflects current copyright law, laws may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Users are encouraged to consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to their circumstances.

By accessing or using everydaymumrecipes, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Copyright Policy.