tastymum Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original recipes, photographs, videos, illustrations, written articles, design elements, and any other material published on tastymum (the “Site”) are the exclusive property of tastymum, unless explicitly stated otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Recipes: The list of ingredients, step‑by‑step instructions, cooking tips, and any accompanying notes.
• Images & Videos: Photographs of finished dishes, preparation shots, and any video tutorials created by tastymum or its contributors.
• Written Content: Blog posts, articles, reviews, and any editorial commentary.
• Design & Layout: Site theme, icons, CSS, and HTML structures that are unique to tastymum.

These works are protected under United States copyright law and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, as well as any other applicable international treaties. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of any of the aforementioned materials constitutes infringement.

2. Permitted Use

tastymum 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 the URL of any page on the Site on social media, forums, email, or any other platform.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a kitchen reference). This right does not extend to mass printing or distribution.
• Excerpt Quoting: You may quote up to 90 characters of text or a single thumbnail image (< 150 KB) in a review, commentary, or news article, provided that you give proper attribution (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any applicable trademark symbols.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you obtain a written license from tastymum:

1. Re‑publishing any recipe, image, video, or article on another website, blog, e‑book, or printed collection without explicit permission.
2. Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe and presenting it as your own) without a license.
3. Downloading, scraping, or bulk‑exporting the Site’s content for commercial or redistribution purposes.
4. Using any of tastymum’s images or videos in advertising, marketing, or promotional materials without prior written consent.
5. Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, trademark, or attribution embedded in the content.

Violations may result in civil and/or criminal liability, and tastymum reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

tastymum 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 follow the steps below:

4.1. Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice

Your notice must include the following information in a clear, legible format:

• Identification of the copyrighted work: Title, description, and, if applicable, registration number.
• Identification of the infringing material: Exact URL(s) on https://tastymum.com where the material appears.
• Contact information: Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright holder, its agent, or the law.
• Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

4.2. Where to Send the Notice

Email your notice to: copyright@tastymum.com.
Include “DMCA Takedown Notice – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

4.3. What Happens Next

1. tastymum will review the notice for completeness and authenticity.
2. If the claim is valid, the infringing material will be removed or disabled within a reasonable time frame (generally 48‑72 hours).
3. The party who posted the material will be notified of the takedown and given an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice.
4. If a counter‑notice is received, tastymum will restore the content unless the copyright holder files a court action within 10 business days.

Repeated or abusive filing of false claims may result in termination of the offending user’s account and/or legal action.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is required whenever you quote, excerpt, or otherwise reference tastymum’s copyrighted material under the “Permitted Use” provisions. The attribution must appear in a visible location and contain the following elements:

• Author/Creator: “tastymum”
• Title of the Work: The exact title of the recipe, article, or image (e.g., “Classic Chicken Tikka Masala”).
• Source URL: Direct link to the original page on https://tastymum.com.
• Copyright Notice: “© tastymum 2023‑2025” (or the year of original publication).

Example: “Recipe “Classic Chicken Tikka Masala” by tastymum, © tastymum 2025, retrieved from https://tastymum.com/recipes/chicken-tikka-masala.”

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, licensing requests, or to report suspected infringement, please contact us at:

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

7. Amendments

tastymum reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time, provided that any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.