Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, illustrations, text, designs, logos, and any other material (collectively, “Content”) published on cookingflavorly (the “Site”) are the exclusive property of cookingflavorly unless otherwise noted. The Content is protected by United States copyright law, international treaty provisions, and other applicable intellectual‑property statutes. By default, no portion of the Content is placed in the public domain, and no license is implied by the mere act of viewing or accessing the Site.

The Site may also host user‑generated submissions (e.g., comments, reviews, photos). When you submit such material, you retain ownership of your original work, but you grant cookingflavorly a worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable, non‑exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of that material in connection with the Site and its promotional activities.

2. Permitted Use

cookingflavorly encourages the sharing of culinary inspiration while protecting the rights of its creators. The following uses are expressly permitted without obtaining prior written permission, provided that you comply with the conditions listed:

• Linking: You may link to any page on the Site using a standard hyperlink, provided the link does not imply endorsement or affiliation beyond what is evident on the Site.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single personal copy of any recipe, image, or article for non‑commercial, private use (e.g., a family cookbook). Printed copies must not be distributed, sold, or otherwise made available to third parties.
• Sharing on Social Media (Excerpt Only): You may share short excerpts (no more than 300 characters) of text and a thumbnail image, provided you include a clear attribution link back to the original page and do not alter the original meaning.
• Educational Use: In a classroom setting, you may reproduce up to 10% of a recipe or article for instructional purposes, as long as the material is not posted online or distributed beyond the classroom.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice, attribution, and a link back to the source page on cookingflavorly.com.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless you obtain a written license from cookingflavorly:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, reposting, or redistributing any Content (in whole or in part) on another website, blog, e‑book, app, or printed publication without explicit permission.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the Content to create a product or service for sale (e.g., a cookbook, meal‑plan subscription, or merchandise) without a licensing agreement.
• Modification without Attribution: Altering, translating, or creating derivative works of the Content without clearly indicating the original source and obtaining permission.
• Bulk Downloading or Scraping: Using automated tools to download, scrape, or archive large amounts of Content for any purpose other than personal, non‑commercial reference.
• Removal of Watermarks or Metadata: Stripping any copyright notices, watermarks, or embedded metadata that identify cookingflavorly as the rights holder.

Violations may result in civil liability, removal of infringing material, termination of user accounts, and any other remedies available under law.

4. DMCA Compliance

cookingflavorly respects the intellectual‑property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that material on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit a proper DMCA takedown notice as described below.

4.1. How to Submit a DMCA Notice

Your notice must be a written communication that includes the following elements:

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 have been infringed.
3. Precise identification of the material on cookingflavorly that you allege is infringing (e.g., URL, title, and a brief description).
4. A statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. 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.

Send the notice to: copyright@cookingflavorly.com. Upon receipt, cookingflavorly 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.
• Maintain a record of the notice and the action taken for at least 90 days.

4.2. Counter‑Notification

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

1. Your name, address, and telephone number.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it previously appeared.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your signature (physical or electronic).

The counter‑notification should also be sent to copyright@cookingflavorly.com. If we receive a valid counter‑notification, we will restore the material within 10 business days unless the copyright holder files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you share excerpts, thumbnails, or any other portion of cookingflavorly’s Content under the permitted uses outlined above. The attribution must include:

• The title of the original recipe or article (if available).
• The name “cookingflavorly”.
• A direct hyperlink to the original page on https://cookingflavorly.com.
• A statement that the material is © cookingflavorly and is used under the Site’s Copyright Policy.

Example attribution format:
“Spicy Thai Basil Chicken” by cookingflavorly, © cookingflavorly, used under permission. Source: https://cookingflavorly.com/recipes/spicy-thai-basil-chicken

Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may result in the removal of the infringing material and further legal action.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, licensing requests, or to report alleged copyright infringement, please contact us at:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days.

7. General Disclaimer

This Copyright Policy does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to keep the information current and accurate, the policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or our business practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

By using cookingflavorly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the terms set forth in this policy.