Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original content displayed on mumcooks (https://mumcooks.com) is the exclusive property of mumcooks unless otherwise noted. This includes, but is not limited to, recipes, ingredient lists, cooking instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, blog articles, design elements, and any other textual or visual material (collectively, “Content”). The Content is protected by United States copyright law and the international treaties governing copyright protection.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that mumcooks retains all rights, title, and interest in the Content. No license, express or implied, is granted to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Content beyond the specific permissions outlined in this policy.

2. Permitted Use

mumcooks encourages the sharing of culinary inspiration while protecting the rights of its creators. The following uses are expressly permitted without obtaining additional written permission:

• Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any page on mumcooks.com, provided the link is not presented in a manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe, article, or image for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., cooking at home). Printed copies must not be distributed or sold.
• Sharing Excerpts: You may quote brief excerpts (no more than 90 characters for text, or a thumbnail‑size image no larger than 150 × 150 px) in a review, commentary, or academic work, provided proper attribution is given (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any other proprietary notices included with the Content.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained a prior written license from mumcooks:

• Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying the Content in whole or in part on any website, blog, social‑media platform, or printed publication.
• Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe, altering an image, or translating text) without explicit permission.
• Selling, licensing, or otherwise commercializing any Content, including using it in marketing materials, cookbooks, or paid courses.
• Embedding full‑size images or videos from mumcooks on external sites without using the provided embed code (if any) and without attribution.
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices attached to the Content.

Violations may result in the removal of infringing material, termination of user accounts, and/or legal action to enforce mumcooks’ rights.

4. DMCA Compliance

mumcooks respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that material on our Site infringes your copyright, please follow the process below.

4.1. Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

To request removal of allegedly infringing material, send a written notice that includes:

1. Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
2. A clear identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim have been infringed.
3. A precise URL (or URLs) on mumcooks.com where the infringing material appears.
4. A statement that you have a good‑faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright holder or authorized to act on their behalf.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send the notice to: copyright@mumcooks.com. Upon receipt, mumcooks will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

4.2. Counter‑Notification

If you believe that material removed or disabled was posted in error, you may submit a counter‑notification that includes:

1. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in the district where mumcooks is located, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the original claimant.
5. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send the counter‑notification to the same email address. If we receive a valid counter‑notification, we will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the original claimant files a court action seeking a restraining order.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you quote or excerpt mumcooks Content under the permitted uses described in Section 2. The attribution must be clear, conspicuous, and include the following elements:

• Title of the work: The exact title as displayed on mumcooks.com.
• Author (if listed): The name of the recipe author or photographer.
• Source: A hyperlink to the original page on mumcooks.com.
• Copyright notice: “© mumcooks, 2025” (or the appropriate year of first publication).

Example attribution:

“Lemon‑Garlic Roasted Chicken” by Chef Anna Lee, © mumcooks, 2025. Retrieved from https://mumcooks.com/recipes/lemon-garlic-roasted-chicken.

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

6. Contact Information

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

7. Enforcement & Amendments

mumcooks reserves the right to enforce this policy through any legal means available, including seeking injunctive relief, damages, and recovery of attorneys’ fees. We may also amend this policy at any time without prior notice; however, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

By continuing to use https://mumcooks.com, you agree to be bound by the terms set forth in this Copyright Policy.