Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on mymumdish (https://mymumdish.com) – including but not limited to recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, written instructions, ingredient lists, nutritional information, and any accompanying commentary – is the exclusive property of mymumdish unless explicitly stated otherwise. The copyright in each piece of content is owned by mymumdish or by third‑party contributors who have granted mymumdish an exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to display, distribute, and otherwise exploit the material on the site. This means that every recipe, image, and article you encounter on the site is protected by international copyright law and may not be used without our express permission.

The protection covers the textual expression of a recipe (the specific wording, organization, and presentation), the visual representation (photographs, graphics, and video), and any compiled database of ingredients or nutritional data. While the underlying ideas, cooking techniques, and food concepts themselves are not protectable, the particular way we present them is. Any unauthorized copying, modification, or distribution of this protected material is a violation of our rights and may result in legal action.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that visitors to mymumdish often want to share the joy of cooking with friends, family, and social networks. To accommodate reasonable personal use while protecting our intellectual property, the following actions are expressly permitted without the need for prior written consent:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share the URL of any recipe or article on social media, blogs, forums, or other platforms, provided you do not alter the original URL or embed the full content without permission.
• Printing for Personal Use: You may print a single copy of any recipe, image, or article for your private, non‑commercial use (e.g., a personal cookbook, kitchen reference, or classroom handout). This right does not extend to mass printing, distribution, or resale.
• Quoting Small Excerpts: You may quote brief excerpts (no more than 100 words) of our text for purposes such as reviews, commentary, or academic analysis, provided you attribute the source as described in the “Content Attribution” section.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any associated attribution. If you are uncertain whether a particular use falls within these allowances, please contact us at copyright@mymumdish.com for clarification before proceeding.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained a written license from mymumdish:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, reposting, or mirroring any recipe, image, video, or article on another website, blog, e‑book, or printed collection without explicit permission.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using our content to create products or services for sale, including but not limited to cookbooks, meal‑plan apps, subscription newsletters, or merchandise.
• Derivative Works: Modifying, translating, or adapting our recipes or images to produce new works that are then distributed without our consent.
• Bulk Downloading or Scraping: Employing automated tools, bots, or scripts to download large quantities of content for any purpose other than personal, non‑commercial use.
• Removing or Altering Attribution: Deleting or changing the copyright notice, author name, or source link that accompanies any piece of content.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in immediate removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and/or legal action under applicable copyright statutes, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international treaties.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Procedure

mymumdish respects the rights of copyright owners and complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on https://mymumdish.com infringes your copyright, please follow the steps below to submit a proper takedown request:

1. Identification: Clearly identify the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed and provide a URL (or URLs) where the allegedly infringing material appears on our site.
2. Contact Information: Include your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address where we can reach you.
3. Good Faith Statement: Provide a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright holder, its agent, or the law.
4. Signature: Include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.

Send the complete request to copyright@mymumdish.com. Upon receipt, we will promptly investigate the claim, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content, and notify the user who posted it. If the user believes the removal was in error, they may submit a counter‑notice following the same procedural requirements, after which we will restore the material unless we receive a court order.

We retain records of all DMCA notices and counter‑notices for a minimum of 90 days, in accordance with the law, and will cooperate fully with any legal proceedings that arise from these matters.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you quote or reference any portion of mymumdish content that falls under the “Permitted Use” category. The attribution must include:

• Author/Source: “© mymumdish” or “© mymumdish.com”.
• Title of the Work: The exact title of the recipe or article (e.g., “Classic Chicken Curry”).
• URL: A direct link to the original page on https://mymumdish.com.
• Date Accessed: The date you accessed the material, especially for dynamic content.

Example attribution for a quoted excerpt:
“A pinch of saffron adds a subtle floral note…” – © mymumdish, “Spiced Lamb Tagine”, https://mymumdish.com/recipes/spiced-lamb-tagine (accessed December 1, 2025).

Failure to provide proper attribution when required constitutes a breach of this policy and may lead to removal of the offending material and further legal remedies.

6. Contact Information

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days. Your cooperation helps us maintain a vibrant community of home cooks while protecting the creative work that makes mymumdish possible.