Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original content displayed on tastybyma (including, but not limited to, recipes, photographs, instructional videos, blog posts, graphics, logos, and any accompanying text) is the exclusive intellectual property of tastybyma unless otherwise indicated. This content is protected by United States copyright law and the international treaties governing copyright protection. The site’s URL is https://tastybyma.com.

The copyright holder retains all exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works, and otherwise exploit the material. Any unauthorized use that infringes upon these exclusive rights is prohibited and may result in legal action.

2. Permitted Use

We understand that our visitors may wish to share the value of our recipes and culinary guidance. Accordingly, the following uses are expressly permitted without prior written consent, provided that they comply with the conditions listed below:

• Link Sharing: You may post a hyperlink to any page on tastybyma on blogs, social media, forums, or other platforms. The link must lead directly to the original content on our site; embedding the full text, images, or video is not allowed.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single copy of a recipe, photograph, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., to keep in a kitchen binder). Printed copies must not be distributed, sold, or posted online.
• Fair Use Quotations: Brief excerpts (no more than 90 characters for text or a single thumbnail‑size image) may be used for commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that proper attribution is given (see Section 5).

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and any associated trademark symbols. Modifying, cropping, or otherwise altering the visual or textual content without explicit permission is prohibited.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly forbidden unless you have obtained a written license from tastybyma:

1. Reproducing, redistributing, or republishing any recipe, photograph, video, or article in whole or in part on another website, printed publication, or digital platform.
2. Creating derivative works (e.g., translating a recipe, remixing a video, or adapting a photograph) without prior written consent.
3. Embedding our images or videos on external sites via <iframe>, <embed>, or similar methods that make the content appear as if it originates from the third‑party site.
4. Using any of our content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to selling printed cookbooks, merchandise, or subscription services that incorporate our recipes or images.
5. Removing, obscuring, or altering copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution statements.

Violations may result in immediate removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and/or legal action to seek damages and injunctive relief.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

tastybyma respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that material on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a proper DMCA notice as described below.

4.1. Requirements for a Valid DMCA Notice

A valid notice must contain the following elements:

• Identification of the copyrighted work: A clear description of the work(s) you claim are infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material: Provide the exact URL(s) where the allegedly infringing content appears on tastybyma.
• Contact Information: Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• Good Faith Statement: 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.
• Accuracy Statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate.
• Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

4.2. Submission Process

Send your complete DMCA notice to the following email address:

copyright@tastybyma.com

Upon receipt, we will:

1. Acknowledge receipt within two (2) business days.
2. Evaluate the notice for completeness and authenticity.
3. Remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material promptly, typically within ten (10) business days.
4. Notify the user who posted the material of the takedown, providing a copy of the notice.
5. Offer the user an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous (see Section 4.3).

4.3. Counter‑Notice Procedure

If a user believes that their material was removed in error, they may submit a counter‑notice containing:

• Their name, address, and telephone number.
• A description of the material removed and its location before removal.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
• Their signature (physical or electronic).

Upon receipt of a valid counter‑notice, we will restore the material within fourteen (14) business days unless the original complainant files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

When you reference any portion of tastybyma content (e.g., a short quote, a thumbnail image used under the Fair Use exception, or a link to a recipe), you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe Title” – tastybyma. © 2025 tastybyma. All rights reserved.

The attribution must be placed in a location that is reasonably visible to the audience (e.g., immediately below the quoted material or adjacent to the thumbnail). Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, requests for permission, or to report suspected infringement, please contact us at:

copyright@tastybyma.com