Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material on dishmum (https://dishmum.com) – including but not limited to recipes, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, text, design elements, and any other creative works – is the exclusive property of dishmum unless explicitly stated otherwise. The copyright in each piece of content is automatically vested in the author or the entity that commissioned the work, and it is protected under the United States Copyright Act, the Berne Convention, and all other applicable international treaties.

The copyright notice for the site reads: © 2025 dishmum. All rights reserved. This notice applies to every page, blog post, recipe card, and media file hosted on the domain https://dishmum.com.

2. Permitted Use

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

• Link Sharing: You may copy and share the URL of any recipe, article, or page on dishmum via social media, email, messaging apps, or any other medium, provided the link directs users to the original content on https://dishmum.com.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of any recipe, ingredient list, or instructional guide for personal, non‑commercial use. This includes creating a personal cookbook for your household.
• Non‑Commercial Commentary: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 90 characters) of our text in a review, critique, or commentary, provided 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 dishmum. Any commercial exploitation, redistribution, or modification of the content beyond the scope described above is strictly prohibited.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions constitute a violation of this policy and may result in legal action:

• Re‑publishing: Uploading, reposting, or otherwise distributing any recipe, photo, video, or text from dishmum on another website, blog, app, or platform without explicit written permission.
• Commercial Extraction: Using our content to create a product for sale (e.g., printed cookbooks, meal‑plan services, or paid newsletters) without a license.
• Modification without Attribution: Altering, translating, or adapting any of our works and presenting them as your own without proper credit.
• Bulk Downloading: Using automated tools (scrapers, bots, or crawlers) to download large volumes of content for redistribution or data mining.

If you are unsure whether a particular use is allowed, please contact us at [email protected] before proceeding.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Procedure

dishmum respects the rights of copyright owners and complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on https://dishmum.com infringes your copyright, please follow the steps below:

1. Identify the Infringing Material: Provide the exact URL(s) of the content you consider infringing.
2. Provide Your Contact Information: Include your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address.
3. Statement of Good Faith: Include 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.
4. Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.

Send the complete notice to our designated DMCA Agent at:

Upon receipt of a valid notice, dishmum will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly.
• 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.

We will reinstate the material only after a valid counter‑notice is received and any applicable legal requirements are satisfied. Repeated infringers may have their accounts terminated at our discretion.

5. Content Attribution Guidelines

When you quote a short excerpt, share a recipe link, or reference any visual element from dishmum, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe title” by dishmum, https://dishmum.com. © 2025 dishmum. All rights reserved.

Attribution must be placed in a visible location near the excerpt or link. If you are using a photograph, include the photographer’s name (if credited on the original page) and the same URL citation.

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

6. Enforcement & Legal Remedies

dishmum reserves the right to enforce its copyrights through civil litigation, seeking injunctive relief, actual damages, statutory damages, and attorney’s fees as permitted by law. In addition, we may pursue termination of user accounts, removal of infringing material, and reporting of repeat offenders to relevant authorities or hosting providers.

This policy does not waive any rights that dishmum may have under applicable law, nor does it create any contractual obligations beyond those expressly stated herein.

7. Contact Information

For any questions, requests for permission, or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact our legal team at:

8. Amendments

dishmum may update or modify this Copyright Policy at any time, with the revised version posted on this page. The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.