Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, written articles, and any other material (collectively, “Content”) that appear on dishesdaily are the exclusive intellectual‑property of dishesdaily unless expressly indicated otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Recipes: The combination of ingredients, preparation steps, and any original commentary or narrative.
• Images & Videos: All photographs, graphics, and moving‑image content created or commissioned by dishesdaily.
• Written Content: Blog posts, cooking tips, nutritional information, and any editorial material.

These works are protected by United States copyright law and international treaties. The copyright symbol (©) and the year of first publication appear on each page to remind users of this protection. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or alteration of any Content is a violation of our rights and may result in legal action.

2. Permitted Use

dishesdaily encourages sharing knowledge while safeguarding our creators’ rights. The following uses are expressly permitted without prior written consent:

• Link Sharing: You may post a hyperlink to any page on https://dishesdaily.com on blogs, social media, forums, or other platforms, provided the link is functional and does not misrepresent the source.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single personal copy of a recipe or article for non‑commercial, private use (e.g., a kitchen reference). This does not extend to mass printing or distribution.
• Excerpt Quoting: You may quote up to 90 characters of text or display a thumbnail image (maximum 150 × 150 px) as part of a review or commentary, provided you attribute dishesdaily appropriately (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any attribution required by the Content Attribution section below.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly forbidden unless you obtain a written license from dishesdaily:

1. Reproducing, modifying, or distributing any full recipe, image, video, or article on another website, app, or printed publication.
2. Creating derivative works (e.g., translating a recipe, remixing a video) without explicit permission.
3. Embedding our images or videos on external sites via <img> tags, iframe, or any other method that bypasses a link to the original page.
4. Using our Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to selling printed cookbooks, meal‑plan services, or advertising products.
5. Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, watermark, or attribution statement attached to the Content.

Violations may result in the removal of the infringing material, termination of user accounts, and, where appropriate, legal remedies including monetary damages.

4. DMCA Compliance

dishesdaily respects the intellectual‑property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on https://dishesdaily.com infringes your copyright, please provide a written notification that includes the following elements:

• Identification: A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• Location: The exact URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears.
• Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good‑faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright holder, its agent, or the law.
• Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or an authorized representative.

Send the notice to: [email protected]. Upon receipt, dishesdaily will:

1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly.
2. Notify the user who posted the material, providing a copy of the DMCA notice.
3. Retain records of the notice for at least 90 days.

If you believe a removal was made in error, you may file a counter‑notice containing the same elements listed above, except that you must also state under penalty of perjury that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed mistakenly. dishesdaily will restore the material within 10 business days unless the original complainant initiates legal action.

5. Content Attribution

When you reference dishesdaily content under the permitted uses, you must provide clear attribution in a manner that is reasonable to the medium. The attribution should include:

• Source Name: dishesdaily
• URL: https://dishesdaily.com
• Copyright Notice: © dishesdaily, 2025

Example attribution for a quoted recipe excerpt:

“Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is a quick stir‑fry that balances heat and sweetness.” – dishesdaily, © dishesdaily 2025, https://dishesdaily.com/spicy-thai-basil-chicken

Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a breach of this policy and could lead to removal of the offending material.

6. Contact Information

For any copyright‑related inquiries, licensing requests, or to report alleged infringement, please contact our Copyright Team at:

We strive to respond to all legitimate requests within five (5) business days. Thank you for respecting the creative work of dishesdaily and helping us maintain a vibrant, lawful culinary community.