Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Copyright Policy

Welcome to homemaderecipes (https://homemaderecipes.us). The purpose of this Copyright Policy is to clearly define the ownership of the material published on this site, describe the ways in which you may legally use that material, and outline the process for reporting alleged copyright infringements. All users, visitors, and contributors are expected to read and comply with the terms set forth below.

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, illustrations, text, designs, and any other creative works (collectively, “Content”) posted on homemaderecipes are the exclusive property of homemaderecipes unless explicitly noted otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to:

• • Original recipes created by our editorial team or contributing chefs.
• • Food photography, step‑by‑step images, and video tutorials produced for the site.
• • Editorial articles, blog posts, user comments, and any supplemental text.
• • Site layout, design elements, and code that are not part of the public domain.

These works are protected by United States copyright law and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. No portion of the Content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, or performed without the prior written permission of homemaderecipes, except as expressly permitted in the “Permitted Use” section below.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that sharing culinary inspiration is a core part of the cooking community. Accordingly, we grant the following limited rights to visitors of the site, provided that the use is non‑commercial, does not modify the original work, and complies with the conditions listed.

• • Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any page on homemaderecipes without prior approval. The link must be a direct URL and must not be embedded within a frame or otherwise disguise the source.
• • Printing for Personal Use: You may print a single copy of a recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial purposes (e.g., cooking at home, personal reference). Printed copies must retain all copyright notices and must not be altered.
• • Sharing Excerpts: You may quote up to 300 characters of text or display a thumbnail (maximum 150 × 150 px) of a photograph in a review, commentary, or news article, provided you give proper attribution (see Section 5).
• • Fair Use: Uses that qualify as “fair use” under U.S. law—such as criticism, scholarship, or news reporting—are permitted, but the user remains responsible for ensuring the use meets the legal criteria.

All permitted uses must include a clear attribution to the source (see Section 5) and may not suggest endorsement by homemaderecipes unless expressly authorized.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without obtaining a written license from homemaderecipes:

• • Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying the full Content (including entire recipes, complete photographs, or videos) on any other website, blog, app, or printed publication.
• • Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works based on the Content without explicit permission.
• • Using the Content for commercial purposes, such as selling printed cookbooks, meal kits, or merchandise that incorporates our recipes or images.
• • Embedding our images or videos in a way that bypasses the original URL (e.g., hotlinking, data‑URI embedding).
• • Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, watermark, or attribution statement.
• • Uploading, posting, or otherwise distributing any Content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of third parties.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in the immediate removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and legal action where appropriate.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Procedure

homemaderecipes respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on our site infringes your copyright, please follow the steps below to submit a valid DMCA takedown notice:

1. Identify the infringing material: Provide a precise URL(s) where the allegedly infringing Content appears.
2. Provide your contact information: 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.
5. Send the notice: Email the complete notice to copyright@homemaderecipes.us. We will review the claim promptly and, if valid, remove or disable access to the material within a reasonable time frame.

Upon removal, we will notify the alleged infringer and provide an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous. Counter‑notices must also comply with DMCA requirements and be sent to the same email address.

5. Content Attribution

When you use any excerpt, thumbnail, or quote that falls under the “Permitted Use” or “Fair Use” categories, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe/Photo/Article Title” © homemaderecipes. Retrieved from https://homemaderecipes.us
  

Attribution should be placed immediately adjacent to the used material (e.g., beneath a quoted paragraph or below a thumbnail image). If you are linking to a full recipe, the hyperlink text should also contain the title of the recipe.

6. Enforcement & Legal Remedies

We take copyright protection seriously. Any willful infringement may result in:

• • Immediate removal of the infringing material.
• • Suspension or termination of the user’s account.
• • Pursuit of civil damages, including statutory damages up to $150,000 per work, and attorney’s fees.
• • Reporting of repeated infringers to relevant internet service providers or hosting platforms.

We reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this policy, need permission for a specific use, or wish to report an infringement, please contact us at:

Email: copyright@homemaderecipes.us
Website: https://homemaderecipes.us