Copyright Policy

Last Updated: April 03, 2026

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, text, audio, and any other content (“Content”) published on dailymealcenter.com are the exclusive property of dailymealcenter and are protected by United States copyright law and international treaties. The ownership of this Content is retained by dailymealcenter and is not transferred to users, visitors, or any third party unless expressly granted in writing by dailymealcenter. Every piece of content on this site is the result of original work and is therefore automatically copyrighted upon creation, without the need for registration, although dailymealcenter does maintain copyright registrations for its major works.

2. Permitted Use

Users are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access, view, and interact with the Content for personal, non‑commercial purposes. The following actions are expressly permitted:

Link Sharing: Users may share URLs that point directly to a specific page or recipe on dailymealcenter.com via social media, email, or other communication channels. The shared link must not be modified to obscure its origin or to misrepresent the source.
Printing: Users may print pages for personal, offline use. Printed copies must be used solely for personal consumption and may not be distributed, sold, or otherwise exploited.
Personal Use: Users may save or bookmark Content for personal reference, such as meal planning or cooking. This does not constitute a public or commercial use.

The license granted above does not allow the user to alter, edit, translate, or otherwise transform the Content, nor to embed it in any other website, application, or publication without explicit written permission from dailymealcenter. Any form of commercial exploitation, including but not limited to resale, advertising, or syndication, is strictly prohibited unless a separate licensing agreement is executed.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited and constitute a breach of this policy:

Reprinting, republishing, or redistributing any portion of the Content on any platform, website, or print medium without prior written consent.
Using the Content as the basis for a derivative work, such as a cookbook, blog, or video series, without a formal licensing agreement.
Embedding images, videos, or text in other sites or applications without the express permission of dailymealcenter.
Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution statements that appear on the Content.
Using the Content for commercial advertising, promotional, or marketing purposes.
Distributing the Content via email, messaging apps, or any other medium that could facilitate mass dissemination without permission.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate removal of the offending material, termination of user accounts, and potential civil or criminal action under U.S. copyright law.

4. DMCA Compliance

dailymealcenter is a Designated Copyright Agent in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any Content on this site infringes upon your copyright, please submit a takedown notice following the guidelines below. The notice must be in writing, sent to the address or email provided, and must include the following elements:

Your contact information: name, address, phone number, and email address.
Identification of the infringing material: a clear description of the Content and the location (URL) where it appears on dailymealcenter.com.
A statement of good faith belief: that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright holder, its agent, or the law.
A statement of accuracy: that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
Your electronic or physical signature: indicating that the notice is made in good faith.

Takedown notices may be submitted via email to [email protected]. dailymealcenter will review the notice promptly, remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material, and notify the user who posted it. If the user believes the removal was erroneous, they may submit a counter‑notice, which must also contain the same elements listed above. Upon receipt of a counter‑notice, dailymealcenter will restore the material unless the original copyright holder initiates legal action.

5. Content Attribution

While the use of direct copies is prohibited, dailymealcenter encourages proper attribution when referencing its Content in a permissible manner. If you wish to quote a short excerpt (no more than 90 characters) or reference a recipe, you must:

Include a clear citation that identifies the original source: “Recipe by dailymealcenter.com”.
Provide a hyperlink that points directly to the original recipe page.
Ensure the excerpt is used in a context that does not constitute a full reproduction of the Content.

For any larger excerpts or for use in a public forum, blog, or publication, you must obtain explicit permission from dailymealcenter by contacting [email protected].

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, licensing, or copyright matters, please contact the dailymealcenter Copyright Office at [email protected].