Copyright Policy

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

1. Copyright Ownership

All material published on simplymomcooks (https://simplymomcooks.com) – including but not limited to recipes, ingredient lists, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, blog posts, graphics, and any other textual or visual content – is the exclusive intellectual property of simplymomcooks unless expressly indicated otherwise. The content is protected by United States copyright law and by international treaties governing the protection of literary and artistic works.

The copyright for each piece of content resides with simplymomcooks, its authors, contributors, and any third‑party licensors that have granted us the right to display the material on this site. No portion of the site may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, performed, or otherwise exploited for any purpose other than those expressly permitted in this policy without prior written permission from simplymomcooks.

2. Permitted Use

We recognize that our community enjoys sharing culinary inspiration. Accordingly, the following uses are expressly permitted without the need to obtain additional permission, provided that the user complies with the conditions set forth below:

Link Sharing: You may share the URL of any page, recipe, or blog post on social media, forums, email, or any other online platform. The link must direct users back to the original page on simplymomcooks.com.
Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe, article, or image for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., to keep a hard‑copy in your kitchen). Printed copies must not be altered, annotated for resale, or distributed beyond your household.
Excerpt for Review: You may quote up to 90 characters of a recipe title or up to 300 characters of a paragraph in a review, critique, or commentary, provided that you include a clear attribution and a link back to the original content.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice, the name of simplymomcooks, and a direct link to the source page. Any alteration that misrepresents the original work or removes attribution is prohibited.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained prior written consent from simplymomcooks:

Re‑publication: Republishing, reposting, or mirroring any recipe, article, image, video, or other content on another website, blog, ebook, or printed compilation without explicit permission.
Commercial Exploitation: Using any portion of our content in a for‑profit product or service, including but not limited to cookbooks, meal‑plan subscriptions, cooking classes, or advertising materials.
Modification & Distribution: Editing, adapting, translating, or creating derivative works from our content and then distributing those works without authorization.
Mass Downloading: Employing automated scripts, bots, or other tools to download large quantities of content for offline storage or redistribution.
Removal of Attribution: Deleting or obscuring the copyright notice, author credit, or source link from any excerpt of our material.

Violations may result in the removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and legal action to enforce our rights under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable statutes.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

simplymomcooks respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the provisions of the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on our site infringes your copyright, please follow the procedure below:

Identify the Infringing Material: Provide a clear description of the content you claim is infringing, including the exact URL(s) where it appears on simplymomcooks.com.
Provide Your Contact Information: Include your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address.
Statement of Good Faith: Include a statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright holder, its agent, or the law.
Signature: Include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Send the completed notice to our designated DMCA Agent at:

Upon receipt of a valid notice, simplymomcooks will act promptly to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We will also notify the user who posted the material, giving them an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous.

If a counter‑notice is received, we will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the copyright holder files a court action seeking an injunction or other appropriate relief.

5. Content Attribution Guidelines

When you reference or quote any portion of simplymomcooks content in accordance with the permitted uses, the following attribution format is required:

“Recipe title” by simplymomcooks, accessed on [date], https://simplymomcooks.com

For images, include the photographer’s name (if credited on the site) and the same link structure. Example:

Photo of “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” by Jane Doe, simplymomcooks, https://simplymomcooks.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-banana-bread

Proper attribution helps maintain the integrity of our community and ensures that creators receive appropriate recognition for their work.

6. Contact Information

For any questions, permission requests, or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:

We aim to respond to legitimate inquiries within five (5) business days.

7. Policy Modifications

simplymomcooks reserves the right to amend this Copyright Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.