Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, graphics, text, designs, and any other content (collectively, “Content”) displayed on dailymealcenter are the exclusive property of dailymealcenter unless otherwise noted. This includes, but is not limited to, the written instructions for each recipe, the ingredient lists, the step‑by‑step preparation guides, original food photography, and any editorial commentary accompanying the recipes.

The Content is protected by United States copyright law and the international treaties governing copyright protection. The copyright for each piece of Content is automatically vested in dailymealcenter at the moment of creation, and no separate registration is required for the protections described herein. Any third‑party material incorporated into our pages (e.g., stock images, user‑submitted photos) is used under appropriate licenses, and those licenses are also owned or controlled by dailymealcenter for the purpose of providing the service.

By accessing or using the site, you acknowledge that dailymealcenter retains all exclusive rights, including the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works of the Content, unless a specific license is granted in writing by dailymealcenter.

2. Permitted Use

dailymealcenter understands that visitors may wish to share our recipes with friends, family, or followers. To accommodate reasonable personal use, we grant you the following non‑exclusive, non‑transferable permissions, provided that you comply with the conditions listed below:

• Link Sharing: You may post a hyperlink to any page on https://dailymealcenter.com on your blog, social media, email, or any other online platform. The link must direct users to the original page on our site; you may not embed the full content within your own site.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of any recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a personal cookbook, a kitchen reference). Printed copies must not be distributed or sold.
• Excerpt Quotation: You may quote up to 90 characters of text or a single still image for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that you attribute the source as required in the “Content Attribution” section.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any other proprietary notices that appear on the page. If you wish to use any Content beyond the scope described above, you must obtain a written license from dailymealcenter.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without prior written consent from dailymealcenter:

• Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying the Content in whole or in part on any other website, application, or printed medium.
• Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe, remixing images, translating text) and publishing them without permission.
• Selling, licensing, or otherwise commercializing any Content from dailymealcenter.
• Embedding the full text or images of a recipe within a third‑party site via frames, iframes, or other technical means that bypass the link‑sharing provision.
• Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices that appear on the Content.

Violations of these prohibitions may result in the removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and/or legal action to enforce our rights under applicable copyright law.

4. DMCA Compliance

dailymealcenter respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on https://dailymealcenter.com infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice in accordance with the following procedure.

4.1. Submitting a Takedown Notice

Your notice must include the following elements, as required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c):

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) that you claim have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material on dailymealcenter that you claim is infringing, including a precise URL or other location details.
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 completed notice to: copyright@dailymealcenter.com. Upon receipt, dailymealcenter will promptly investigate and, if the claim is valid, remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material.

4.2. Counter‑Notification

If you believe that material removed from dailymealcenter was done so in error, you may submit a counter‑notification. The counter‑notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location prior to removal.
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 name, address, telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in the district where dailymealcenter is located.

Send the counter‑notification to the same email address above. dailymealcenter will forward the notice to the original claimant. If the claimant does not file a court action within ten (10) business days, the removed material may be restored.

5. Content Attribution

When you quote or reference dailymealcenter content under the permitted use provisions, you must provide clear attribution in a visible location. The attribution should include:

• Source Name: dailymealcenter
• URL: https://dailymealcenter.com (link directly to the original page)
• Copyright Notice: © dailymealcenter. All rights reserved.

Example of proper attribution: “Recipe adapted from dailymealcenter (https://dailymealcenter.com/recipes/spicy‑chickpea‑curry). © dailymealcenter. All rights reserved.”

Failure to provide the required attribution may be considered a breach of this policy and could result in removal of the infringing content or further legal action.

6. Enforcement & Amendments

dailymealcenter reserves the right to enforce this Copyright Policy to the fullest extent of the law. This includes, but is not limited to, issuing cease‑and‑desist letters, disabling user accounts, pursuing monetary damages, and seeking injunctive relief. We also retain the right to amend this policy at any time without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

For any questions, licensing requests, or to report suspected infringement, please contact us at copyright@dailymealcenter.com. We aim to respond within five (5) business days.