Copyright Policy

Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Copyright Ownership

All content published on familyrecipetable.com (the “Site”) is protected by copyright law and international treaties. This includes, but is not limited to, written recipes, photographs, illustrations, video clips, audio recordings, graphics, user‑submitted comments, and any other creative works (“Content”). The ownership of the Content resides with the respective authors or contributors, and the Site holds the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the Content. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that all Content is the property of its rightful owners and is subject to copyright protection.

Permitted Use

Users may share links to the Site, print pages for personal, non‑commercial use, and copy short excerpts (e.g., a single recipe or a brief description) for personal reference, provided that the excerpt does not constitute a substantial portion of the original Content. Any use beyond the scope of personal consumption—such as publishing excerpts on another website, reprinting full recipes, or using images in commercial products—requires explicit written permission from the copyright holder. The following actions are expressly permitted without prior authorization:

• Linking to a specific recipe or page on the Site.
• Printing a recipe for personal use in a private kitchen or family cookbook.
• Sharing a short quote (not exceeding 100 words) on social media or in a personal blog, with a link back to the original page.

Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the copyright holder:

• Reproducing or redistributing any portion of the Content, including recipes, images, or text, on any other website, blog, or social media platform.
• Using any Content for commercial purposes, such as selling, licensing, or advertising.
• Altering, modifying, or creating derivative works from the Content without permission.
• Using the Site’s trademarks, logos, or brand elements in any form that could imply endorsement or affiliation.
• Hosting or distributing the Site’s Content on a third‑party server without authorization.
• Engaging in any activity that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of the Site or its contributors.

DMCA Compliance

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Takedown Notice
The Site respects the rights of copyright owners and is committed to removing infringing material promptly upon receiving a valid DMCA notice. If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please provide the following information to our designated Copyright Agent:

• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• 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.
• A statement, signed by you, that the information in the notice is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• The URL(s) of the infringing Content.

Submit your DMCA notice to [email protected]. Upon receipt, we will evaluate the claim and, if valid, remove or disable access to the infringing material within a reasonable time frame. We reserve the right to counter‑notify or pursue legal action if the takedown notice is found to be false or misleading.

Content Attribution

When referencing or citing Content from the Site, users must provide proper attribution in the following format:

“Title of Recipe,” familyrecipetable.com, accessed on [date], https://familyrecipetable.com.

This attribution should accompany any excerpt or reference that is not covered under the permitted use clause. Failure to provide proper attribution may constitute infringement and could result in removal of the content or legal action.

General Terms

By using the Site, you agree to comply with all applicable copyright laws and this policy. The Site reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice; any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

For any questions or concerns regarding copyright or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].