Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on dishesdaily (including but not limited to recipes, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, and accompanying editorial text) is the exclusive intellectual property of dishesdaily or its respective contributors. Each piece of content is automatically protected under United States copyright law and the Berne Convention, regardless of whether a © notice is displayed on the page. The site’s URL, https://dishesdaily.com, serves as the definitive source of the copyrighted material. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works is prohibited unless expressly permitted by the sections that follow.

2. Permitted Use

dishesdaily encourages readers to enjoy and share the culinary knowledge offered on the site while respecting the rights of the creators. The following uses are expressly permitted without obtaining prior written consent:

• Sharing a hyperlink that directs users to the original recipe page on dishesdaily.
• Printing a single personal copy of a recipe, photograph, or article for non‑commercial, private use (e.g., a family cookbook).
• Quoting brief excerpts (no more than 90 characters) in a review, critique, or news article, provided proper attribution is given.

These permitted actions must not alter the original content, must not remove any copyright notice, and must not imply endorsement by dishesdaily unless explicitly authorized.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless a separate written license is obtained from dishesdaily or the relevant rights holder:

• Re‑posting, republishing, or distributing any recipe, image, video, or textual content on another website, blog, social‑media platform, or printed publication without explicit permission.
• Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe, cropping a photo, or translating text) and sharing them publicly without prior consent.
• Embedding full‑size images or videos from dishesdaily on external sites via hotlinking or iframe without authorization.
• Using dishesdaily content in any commercial product, service, or advertising campaign without a licensed agreement.

Violations may result in legal action, removal of infringing material, and/or suspension of access to dishesdaily services.

4. DMCA Compliance

dishesdaily respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that material on the site infringes your copyrighted work, please submit a DMCA takedown notice that includes the following elements:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, or a reasonable description thereof.
3. Identification of the material on dishesdaily that is alleged to be infringing, including a precise URL or other location details.
4. Contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email) for the complainant.
5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and that under penalty of perjury, the complainant is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send the completed notice to our designated DMCA Agent at copyright@dishesdaily.com. Upon receipt, dishesdaily will promptly investigate the claim, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material, and notify the user who posted the content. If the user believes the removal was erroneous, they may submit a counter‑notice following the same procedural requirements, after which dishesdaily will restore the material unless the copyright holder initiates legal action within ten (10) business days.

5. Content Attribution

When you share a link to a dishesdaily recipe or quote a short excerpt, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe Title” by dishesdaily, https://dishesdaily.com/recipe-url

For images, include the caption “Image © dishesdaily” and a hyperlink to the source page. Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a violation of this policy and could result in removal of the offending material.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, requests for permission, or to report suspected 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 food lovers while protecting the creative rights of contributors.