Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on cookmora (https://cookmora.com) – including but not limited to recipes, ingredient lists, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, design elements, and any accompanying text – is the exclusive property of cookmora unless explicitly stated otherwise. These works are protected by international copyright laws, the Berne Convention, and any other applicable treaties. The copyright notice for every piece of content reads: © cookmora, 2023‑2025. No part of the site may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, performed, or otherwise exploited without the prior written permission of cookmora, except as expressly permitted in this policy.

2. Permitted Use

We recognize that sharing culinary inspiration is a cornerstone of the food community. Accordingly, the following uses are expressly permitted without obtaining additional permission, provided that the user complies with the conditions set forth below:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share the URL of any page on cookmora on social media, blogs, forums, email, or any other medium. The link must lead directly back to the original page on https://cookmora.com.
• Personal Printing: You may print a reasonable number of copies of any recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a family cookbook, personal reference). Printed copies must not be altered, sold, or otherwise distributed to third parties.
• Excerpt for Commentary: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 150 words) or display thumbnail images (maximum 200 × 200 px) for the purpose of criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or academic research, provided that proper attribution is given (see Section 5).

Any use beyond the scope described above requires a written license from cookmora. Requests for permission should be directed to the contact email listed in Section 6.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained explicit written authorization from cookmora:

1. Re‑publishing or repackaging any recipe, photograph, video, or article on another website, mobile app, e‑book, or printed publication, whether for free or for profit.
2. Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe, remixing a photo) and distributing them without permission.
3. Embedding full‑size images or videos on external sites via hotlinking or iframe without prior consent.
4. Mass downloading or scraping of content for the purpose of building a competing database or service.
5. Using any content to promote products, services, or brands that are not affiliated with cookmora, unless the content is accompanied by a clear, written license.

Violation of any of these prohibitions may result in legal action, removal of the infringing material, and/or suspension of the offending user’s account.

4. DMCA Compliance

cookmora respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and comparable international statutes, we have adopted a policy for responding to alleged copyright infringements.

4.1. Takedown Notice Requirements

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, the claimant must provide the following information in writing (email is acceptable):

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
• A clear identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (e.g., title, URL, description).
• The exact URL(s) on https://cookmora.com where the infringing material appears.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the claimant has a good‑faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• Contact information for the claimant (name, address, telephone number, and email address).

4.2. Counter‑Notice Procedure

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

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it previously appeared.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the removal was mistaken or that you have obtained the necessary rights.
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email).

Upon receipt of a valid counter‑notice, cookmora will restore the material within 10 business days unless the original claimant initiates legal action.

5. Content Attribution

When you quote, excerpt, or display a thumbnail image from cookmora under the permissions listed in Section 2, you must provide clear attribution in a manner that is reasonably visible to the audience. The attribution should include:

• Source: “© cookmora” or “© cookmora, 2023‑2025”.
• Title: The name of the recipe or article (if applicable).
• URL: A direct link to the original page on https://cookmora.com.

Example: “Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe © cookmora, 2025. Retrieved from https://cookmora.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookies.”

Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a breach of this policy and could result in removal of the infringing material.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, licensing requests, copyright concerns, or to submit a DMCA notice, please contact us at:

Email: copyright@cookmora.com
Website: https://cookmora.com

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within five (5) business days. Please include as much detail as possible to expedite the review process.

7. General Disclaimer

This Copyright Policy does not constitute legal advice. While we strive for accuracy, the policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or business practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the cookmora website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.