Copyright Ownership

All content published on Kitcheneatdaily – including, but not limited to, recipes, photographs, graphics, text, instructional videos, and any other materials (“Content”) – is the exclusive property of Kitcheneatdaily and is protected under the laws of the United States and international copyright agreements. Every piece of Content is automatically granted copyright protection upon creation, and no part of the Content may be reproduced, distributed, or displayed without the express written permission of Kitcheneatdaily.

The copyright holder retains all rights not expressly granted in this policy. The Content is licensed to users solely for the purposes described in the “Permitted Use” section below. By accessing or using the website, users acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms of this copyright policy.

Permitted Use

Users are granted a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, revocable license to:

• View, download, and print Content for personal, non‑commercial use, such as preparing a meal at home or sharing a recipe link with friends.
• Embed a link to the original recipe page on a personal blog, social media profile, or other website, provided the link directs users to the full recipe on Kitcheneatdaily.com.
• Use the Content in an educational context, such as a cooking class or culinary workshop, as long as the usage is strictly for instruction and does not involve redistribution of the Content itself.

All permitted uses must preserve the original copyright notice and any accompanying attributions. Users may not alter, edit, or transform the Content in a way that would misrepresent the original work or its authorship. Any excerpts used must be no longer than 30 characters or 10% of the total content, whichever is smaller, and must be accompanied by a clear citation of the source.

Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

• Reproducing, publishing, or distributing any portion of the Content in print, digital, or any other format without prior written permission from Kitcheneatdaily.
• Using the Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to, selling, licensing, or incorporating it into a product or service that generates revenue.
• Modifying, translating, or creating derivative works based on the Content without explicit authorization.
• Embedding the Content in a third‑party website or application without providing a direct link back to the original recipe page.
• Using the Content in a manner that could damage the reputation of Kitcheneatdaily, its contributors, or its partners.

Violations of these restrictions may result in legal action, including the removal of infringing material and potential monetary damages. Kitcheneatdaily reserves the right to terminate or suspend any user account that repeatedly violates these terms.

DMCA Compliance

Kitcheneatdaily is a Registered Copyright Owner under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We are committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of all parties and will promptly respond to any valid takedown notices.

DMCA Takedown Procedure:

1. Notice of Claim: Submit a written notice to [email protected] that includes:
   • The full name and contact information of the copyright holder.
   • A description of the copyrighted work that has been infringed.
   • The location (URL) of the infringing material on our site.
   • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized.
   • A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and a statement of the copyright holder’s willingness to accept liability for any damages.
   • Contact details of the person submitting the notice.
2. Response: Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing material and notify the user who posted it. We will also provide the user with a copy of the notice, as required by the DMCA.
3. Counter‑Notice: If the user believes the removal was a mistake, they may submit a counter‑notice to the same email address. The counter‑notice must contain the user’s contact information, a statement of good faith belief that the material was removed in error, and a statement that the user is willing to accept liability for any damages.
4. Reinstatement: If a valid counter‑notice is received, we will restore the material within 10 business days, unless the copyright holder files a lawsuit within that period.

Kitcheneatdaily will not provide any information that would identify the infringing user beyond what is necessary to comply with the DMCA. We encourage users to contact our legal team at [email protected] if they have any questions or concerns regarding copyright issues.

Content Attribution

When sharing a link to a recipe or other Content from Kitcheneatdaily, you must include the following attribution:

“Recipe from Kitcheneatdaily – https://kitcheneatdaily.com.”

Any use of images, videos, or other media must also retain the original credit line that accompanies the file. If an image includes a watermark or creator name, that information must be preserved. Removing or altering such attributions is considered a violation of this policy and may be subject to legal action.

For any special requests for attribution or usage beyond the scope described above, please contact us at [email protected]. We may grant additional permissions on a case‑by‑case basis, but such permissions are not guaranteed and may come with specific terms.

Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries, please email: [email protected]. We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 5 business days. If you are a user who has received a DMCA notice or wishes to file one, please use the same email address and provide the required details as outlined in the DMCA Compliance section.

Policy Updates

Kitcheneatdaily reserves the right to modify this copyright policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page.