Copyright Policy – mysimpledishes

Copyright Ownership

All recipes, images, videos, text, graphics, and any other content posted on mysimpledishes.com (“the Site”) are the exclusive property of mysimpledishes or its licensors. Every piece of content is protected by United States and international copyright law, and no part of the Site is in the public domain. The Site’s creators and contributors retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights, and no rights are transferred to users unless expressly stated in this policy.

Permitted Use

Users of the Site may:

• Share: Users may share links to recipes, images, or other content on social media, blogs, or via email, provided the original link remains intact and no modifications are made to the content.
• Print: Users may print any recipe, image, or page for personal, non‑commercial use, such as cooking at home or for a small family gathering.
• Embed: Users may embed a recipe or image on their own website or blog using the provided embed code, as long as the embed links back to the original page on mysimpledishes.com and no attribution is removed.

These uses are considered “non‑commercial” and are permitted without additional permission. Any use that goes beyond these boundaries requires explicit written consent from mysimpledishes.

Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

• Republication: Republishing any content from the Site on another website, app, or in print without prior written authorization is prohibited.
• Modification: Altering, translating, or remixing any content without permission is disallowed.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using any content for commercial gain—including advertising, selling, or licensing—without explicit permission is prohibited.
• Distribution: Distributing copies of the content via email, file sharing, or any other means is forbidden.
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to deconstruct or analyze the underlying code or design of the Site is disallowed.

Violations of these provisions may result in immediate removal of the offending content and potential legal action.

DMCA Compliance

mysimpledishes complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond promptly to any valid takedown notice. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that violates your rights, please follow these steps:

1. Send a written notice to [email protected] containing:
   • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or an authorized agent.
   • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
   • A description of the location (URL) of the infringing content.
   • Your contact information (name, address, phone number, and email).
   • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright holder.
   • 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 holder.
2. Upon receipt, mysimpledishes will remove or disable access to the infringing material within a reasonable timeframe.
3. After removal, the user who posted the content may file a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was in error. The user must provide:
   • A statement that they have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled by mistake.
   • Their contact information and a signed statement under penalty of perjury.
4. If a counter‑notice is received, the content may be restored unless the original copyright holder files a lawsuit.

mysimpledishes is not liable for any claims arising from the use of its content by third parties. We reserve the right to remove any content that we reasonably believe infringes upon the rights of any third party.

Content Attribution

While the Site encourages sharing and linking, users must always attribute the content to mysimpledishes and provide a direct link back to the original page. An example of proper attribution:

"Chocolate Chip Cookies" – mysimpledishes.com. View the full recipe.

Failure to provide accurate attribution may be considered a breach of this policy and could lead to removal of the content or further action.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding copyright or this policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: mysimpledishes.com

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. Thank you for respecting the intellectual property of mysimpledishes.