Copyright Policy

Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Cookingbymum (the “Site”) is a digital platform that publishes original recipes, photographs, instructional videos, and written content. All material on the Site is protected by United States and international copyright laws. This policy explains the ownership of that content, how it may be used, what is prohibited, and the steps to take if you believe your copyright has been infringed.

Copyright Ownership

Every recipe, image, graphic, video, and text entry on https://cookingbymum.info is owned by Cookingbymum or licensed to us from third‑party creators. The copyright holder retains all rights not expressly granted herein. The Site’s editorial team, chefs, and contributors are responsible for ensuring that each piece of content is original or properly licensed.

All content is protected under the Copyright Act of 1976 and related international treaties. The copyright notice is included on every page and in the metadata of images and videos. Users may not assume that the presence of a copyright notice or the public availability of content automatically permits copying or distribution.

Permitted Use

Users of Cookingbymum are allowed to:

Read, view, and interact with content on the Site.
Share links to recipes, images, or videos on social media, email, or messaging platforms, provided that the link remains unchanged and the original source is credited.
Print a single recipe or page for personal, non‑commercial use, such as preparing a meal at home. Printing must not be used to create a duplicate copy for distribution.
Embed a recipe or image on a personal blog or website only if the embedded content is linked back to the original page on Cookingbymum and the embed does not alter the content.

All other uses, including but not limited to copying, reproducing, modifying, or redistributing any content without explicit written permission from Cookingbymum, are prohibited.

Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly forbidden:

Reprinting recipes, images, or videos on another website, blog, or social media page without permission.
Downloading, uploading, or redistributing any content in a format that removes or obscures the copyright notice.
Using any content for commercial purposes, including advertising, merchandising, or product packaging.
Creating derivative works, such as translations or adaptations, without explicit written consent.
Scraping, crawling, or otherwise extracting content from Cookingbymum for use in a database or other repository.
Distributing content that is altered or combined with other copyrighted works without proper licensing.
Using content in a way that could damage the reputation of Cookingbymum or its contributors.

DMCA Compliance

Cookingbymum respects the rights of copyright holders and is committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify our Designated Copyright Agent by sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:

Full name, address, telephone number, and email address of the copyright holder.
A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
A description of the location on the Site where the infringing content can be found (e.g., URL).
Statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, law, or contractual agreement.
Signed statement (electronic or physical) that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
Contact information for the copyright holder.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content and will notify the user who posted it. We reserve the right to seek legal remedies for repeat infringers and to report any suspected violations to law enforcement.

Content Attribution

When sharing a link to a recipe or other content from Cookingbymum, we require that you:

Include a direct URL to the original page.
Credit the source by writing “Source: Cookingbymum” or “Recipe by Cookingbymum.”
Do not remove or obscure the copyright notice that appears on the page.

For example:

"Try this delicious lemon drizzle cake from Cookingbymum. https://cookingbymum.info/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake – Source: Cookingbymum"

These attribution guidelines help preserve the integrity of our content and support the creators who bring their culinary expertise to our community.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy, or if you need clarification on the rights you have regarding specific content, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 7 business days.

Thank you for respecting the creative efforts that make Cookingbymum a trusted source for recipes and cooking inspiration.