Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original content displayed on mumdishideas (https://mumdishideas.com) – including, but not limited to, recipes, ingredient lists, cooking instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, design elements, and textual descriptions – is the exclusive property of mumdishideas unless otherwise noted. The site’s creators, contributors, and photographers retain all rights, title, and interest in their respective works, and these works are protected by United States copyright law and international treaties.

The copyright notice that appears on each page (e.g., © 2025 mumdishideas) serves as a clear indication that the material is protected. By accessing or using any part of the website, you acknowledge that you understand and respect these ownership rights.

Any third‑party content that appears on the site (such as user‑submitted photos or guest blog posts) is also covered by the same policy, unless a separate license or attribution statement is explicitly provided alongside that content.

2. Permitted Use

mumdishideas encourages the sharing of culinary inspiration while protecting the creator’s rights. The following uses are expressly permitted without obtaining prior written permission, provided that you comply with the conditions listed below:

• Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any page on https://mumdishideas.com, provided that the link is not framed or embedded in a way that suggests ownership or endorsement.
• Personal Printing: You may print recipes, images, or other content for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a family cookbook). Printed copies must not be distributed or sold.
• Sharing on Social Media: You may share the URL of a recipe or article on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.). When sharing, you must include a clear attribution to mumdishideas and a link back to the original page.
• Excerpt Quotation: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 90 characters for text or a single thumbnail image) for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that you give appropriate credit and do not imply endorsement.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice, attribution, and a link back to the source page. Any alteration of the original content (cropping, editing, or adding watermarks) is prohibited unless expressly authorized.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of mumdishideas:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, reproducing, distributing, or making any part of the site’s content available on another website, blog, e‑book, printed compilation, or any other medium, whether for commercial or non‑commercial purposes.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the site’s recipes, images, or text in a product or service that is sold, licensed, or otherwise monetized (e.g., meal‑plan apps, printed cookbooks, cooking classes, marketing materials).
• Modification without Permission: Altering, translating, or creating derivative works based on the original content without obtaining explicit written permission.
• Framing or Embedding: Displaying the site’s pages within a frame, iframe, or other embedded context that obscures the source URL or makes it appear as part of another site.
• Automated Scraping: Using bots, crawlers, or other automated tools to download, harvest, or bulk‑copy the site’s content.

Violations may result in removal of the infringing material, termination of access to the website, and, where appropriate, legal action to enforce the site’s rights.

4. DMCA Compliance

mumdishideas respects the intellectual‑property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on https://mumdishideas.com infringes your copyright, please follow the process below to submit a valid DMCA takedown notice.

4.1. Submitting a Takedown Notice

Your notice must include the following information in a clear, written format (email is acceptable):

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to be infringed, including URLs or other location details on mumdishideas.
3. Contact information: name, address, telephone number, and email address.
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 owner.

Send the notice to: copyright@mumdishideas.com. Upon receipt, we will promptly investigate and, if the claim is valid, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.

4.2. Counter‑Notification

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

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good‑faith belief the removal was erroneous.
4. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email).
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which your address is located, or, if outside the United States, for any appropriate jurisdiction.

Send the counter‑notification to the same email address above. We will forward it to the original complainant. If we do not receive a response within ten (10) business days, we may restore the removed content.

5. Content Attribution

Proper attribution is essential when you share or reference any material from mumdishideas. The required attribution format is:

“Recipe/Photo/Article Title” – mumdishideas. © 2025 mumdishideas. All rights reserved.

This attribution must appear in a visible location adjacent to the shared content (e.g., beneath an image on social media, at the end of a blog post excerpt, or in the caption of a printed recipe). Failure to provide proper credit constitutes a breach of this policy and may trigger removal of the infringing material.

If you wish to obtain a custom license for broader use (such as inclusion in a commercial cookbook or a paid cooking app), please contact us at copyright@mumdishideas.com with a description of the intended use. We will respond with licensing terms, fees, and any additional requirements.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, requests for permission, or to report suspected infringement, please reach out to our Copyright Team:

This policy is effective as of the date indicated above and may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.