Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on momchefsecrets (https://momchefsecrets.com) – including but not limited to recipes, photographs, illustrations, videos, text, graphics, designs, and any other creative works – is the exclusive property of momchefsecrets unless expressly noted otherwise. These works are protected by United States copyright law and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, as well as any other applicable international treaties.

The site’s brand name, logo, and any associated trademarks are also owned by momchefsecrets. Unauthorized use of these marks may constitute trademark infringement in addition to copyright violation.

2. Permitted Use

momchefsecrets encourages the free sharing of culinary inspiration while protecting the rights of its creators. The following uses are expressly permitted without prior written consent:

• Linking: You may create a hyperlink to any public page on https://momchefsecrets.com, provided the link does not imply endorsement or sponsorship.
• Personal Printing: You may print or download recipes, images, and related content for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., a personal cookbook, kitchen reference, or meal planning). Printed copies must retain the original attribution and copyright notice.
• Sharing on Social Media: You may share a direct URL to a recipe or article on social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.). Embedding a short excerpt (up to 300 characters) with proper attribution is allowed, but the full text or images may not be reproduced without permission.

All permitted uses must include a clear attribution that reads: “© momchefsecrets. All rights reserved. Retrieved from https://momchefsecrets.com”.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited unless you obtain a written license from momchefsecrets:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, repackaging, or distributing any portion of our content (including recipes, photos, videos, or text) on another website, blog, ebook, or printed medium without explicit permission.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using our content to sell products or services, including but not limited to meal kits, cooking classes, or merchandise, without a licensing agreement.
• Modification without Credit: Altering, translating, or creating derivative works of our material without proper attribution and permission.
• Removal of Copyright Notice: Deleting or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or attribution notice embedded in the content.
• Automated Scraping: Using bots, crawlers, or other automated tools to harvest large amounts of content from the site for any purpose.

Violations may result in civil liability, removal of infringing material, and/or termination of access to the site.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Procedure

momchefsecrets respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any material on our site infringes your copyright, please provide a written notification containing the following elements:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including a URL or other location where the original work is publicly available.
2. Identification of the infringing material on https://momchefsecrets.com, including a precise URL and a description of the offending content.
3. Proof of ownership or a statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
4. Good‑faith statement that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
6. Electronic signature (typed name) confirming the accuracy of the notice.

Send the complete notice to our designated DMCA Agent at:

Email: copyright@momchefsecrets.com

Upon receipt of a valid notice, momchefsecrets will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly.
• Notify the user who posted the material, providing a copy of the notice.
• If the user submits a counter‑notice, we will restore the material unless we receive a court order.

Repeated infringers may have their accounts terminated at our discretion.

5. Content Attribution Guidelines

When you share a link, excerpt, or any portion of our material that falls under the permitted use policy, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“© momchefsecrets. All rights reserved. Retrieved from https://momchefsecrets.com.”

For visual content (photos, videos, illustrations), the attribution should be placed adjacent to the image or within the caption, e.g., “Photo © momchefsecrets”.

If you wish to use any content beyond the scope of the permitted uses (e.g., republishing a full recipe in a printed cookbook), you must obtain a written license from momchefsecrets. Requests for licensing should be directed to the contact email below with a description of the intended use, distribution scope, and any commercial considerations.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, licensing inquiries, or to report suspected infringement, please contact us at:

Email: copyright@momchefsecrets.com

We strive to respond to legitimate inquiries within five (5) business days. Your cooperation helps keep the momchefsecrets community vibrant and legally compliant.