Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on simplymomcooks (https://simplymomcooks.com) – including but not limited to recipes, step‑by‑step instructions, ingredient lists, photographs, videos, graphics, blog posts, and any accompanying text – is the exclusive intellectual property of simplymomcooks unless otherwise expressly noted. The content is protected by United States copyright law and international treaty provisions. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of any portion of the site constitutes a violation of our exclusive rights.

The copyright notices that appear on individual pages (e.g., “© 2025 simplymomcooks”) are indicative of our ownership and do not diminish any statutory rights that may apply. By accessing or using the site, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these ownership statements.

2. Permitted Use

We encourage readers to enjoy and share the culinary inspiration found on simplymomcooks, provided that the use remains within the limits described below:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share URLs that point to any page, recipe, or post on simplymomcooks on social media, blogs, forums, email, or any other platform. The link must direct users to the original content on our site; embedding the full content elsewhere is prohibited.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe, photograph, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a kitchen reference). Printed copies must not be reproduced, sold, or otherwise distributed to third parties.
• Educational Use: Teachers, students, and other educational institutions may reproduce a limited portion of our content (up to 10 % of a single work) for classroom instruction, provided proper attribution is given and the use does not affect the market value of the original.

All permitted uses require that you retain the original copyright notice and provide clear attribution to simplymomcooks as described in Section 5 (Content Attribution).

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are expressly prohibited without prior written permission from simplymomcooks:

• Re‑posting, republishing, or redistributing any recipe, photograph, video, or article in whole or in part on another website, e‑book, app, or printed collection.
• Creating derivative works (e.g., translating a recipe, remixing a video, or altering photographs) and distributing them without explicit consent.
• Embedding our images or videos on external sites in a manner that bypasses the original URL (e.g., hotlinking).
• Using any content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising, product packaging, or sale of printed cookbooks, unless a licensing agreement has been negotiated.
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, attribution statement, or watermark that appears on our material.

Violations may result in legal action, removal of the infringing material, and/or termination of your access to simplymomcooks.

4. DMCA Compliance

simplymomcooks respects the rights of copyright holders and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice in accordance with the guidelines below.

4.1. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Send a written notice containing the following elements to our designated agent at [email protected]:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim has been infringed.
3. A clear description of the material on simplymomcooks that you allege is infringing, including the exact URL(s) where it appears.
4. Contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email) for the complaining party.
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.

4.2. Our Response Process

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• Notify the user who posted the material, providing them with a copy of the notice.
• Allow the user to submit a counter‑notification if they believe the removal was erroneous.

If a counter‑notification is received, we will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the copyright holder files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

When you share a link, quote a short excerpt, or otherwise reference our material, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

Recipe title – simplymomcooks, © 2025 simplymomcooks. Retrieved from https://simplymomcooks.com

The attribution must appear in a visible location (e.g., near the quoted text, beneath an image, or at the end of a blog post). Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may trigger removal of the infringing material.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, requests for permission, or to report suspected infringement, please contact our Copyright Agent:

7. Amendments

simplymomcooks reserves the right to modify, update, or amend this Copyright Policy at any time, without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.