Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on momdishjoy (https://momdishjoy.com) – including, but not limited to, recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, written articles, design elements, and any other creative content – is the exclusive property of momdishjoy unless otherwise explicitly stated. The site’s content is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties governing intellectual property rights. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works from any portion of the site is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability.

The copyright notice displayed on each page (e.g., © 2025 momdishjoy) reflects the ownership of the underlying works. When a third‑party source is used (e.g., stock photography or guest‑contributed recipes), appropriate attribution is provided, and the original copyright holder retains their rights in accordance with the licensing terms.

2. Permitted Use

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

• Link Sharing: You may freely share URLs that point to any page on the site on social media, blogs, forums, or any other platform, provided the link is accurate and unaltered.
• Personal Printing: You may print recipes, ingredient lists, and accompanying images for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., cooking at home, creating a personal cookbook). Printed copies must not be distributed or sold.
• Excerpt Quoting: Limited excerpts (no more than 200 words) may be quoted for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or scholarship, provided proper attribution is given.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and a link back to the source page. Any modification of the original content (e.g., cropping images, editing recipe steps) is considered a derivative work and is not covered by the permissions listed above.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without the express written permission of momdishjoy:

• Re‑publishing or reposting any recipe, image, video, or article on another website, blog, or digital platform.
• Creating and distributing derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe and claiming it as your own, altering images, or compiling a PDF cookbook for sale).
• Embedding full‑size images or videos on external sites without a direct link back to the original page.
• Using any content from momdishjoy for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising, product packaging, or paid newsletters.
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, watermark, or attribution embedded in the content.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate removal of the infringing material, termination of access to the site, and legal action to enforce our rights.

4. DMCA Compliance

momdishjoy 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 copyrighted work, please submit a written notification containing the following information:

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 claimed to have been infringed, or a reasonable description thereof.
3. Identification of the material on momdishjoy that is alleged to be infringing, including a precise URL or other location details.
4. Contact information for the claimant (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
5. A statement that the claimant has a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that the claimant is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send the complete notice to: copyright@momdishjoy.com. Upon receipt, we will promptly investigate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material, and notify the party who posted the content. If the removed party believes the takedown was erroneous, they may submit a counter‑notice, which we will forward to the original claimant as required by law.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is essential when referencing any portion of momdishjoy’s work. The required attribution format is:

“Recipe/Article title,” momdishjoy, https://momdishjoy.com/[URL‑path], accessed [date].

For images and videos, add the following line beneath the media when used under the permitted excerpt exception:

Image/video © momdishjoy, used with permission.

If you wish to obtain explicit permission for uses not covered by the “Permitted Use” section (e.g., commercial reproduction, translation, or inclusion in a printed cookbook for sale), please contact us at copyright@momdishjoy.com. Include a detailed description of the intended use, the specific content you wish to use, and any distribution plans. We will respond within ten (10) business days with the appropriate licensing terms, if applicable.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, licensing requests, or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please reach out to our Copyright Team:

Email: copyright@momdishjoy.com

Website: https://momdishjoy.com