Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on cookingbiteshub (https://cookingbiteshub.com) – including but not limited to recipes, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, graphics, designs, text, and any other creative work (“Content”) – is the exclusive property of cookingbiteshub unless otherwise explicitly stated. The Content is protected by United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and other international treaties.

By posting, uploading, or otherwise making Content available on this site, the authors, contributors, and the platform itself retain all exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works of that Content. No portion of the Content may be copied, reproduced, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from cookingbiteshub.

2. Permitted Use

While the Content is protected, cookingbiteshub encourages the sharing of culinary inspiration under the following limited, non‑exclusive permissions:

• Link Sharing: You may freely share the URL of any recipe, article, or page on social media, blogs, forums, or other platforms, provided the link leads directly back to the original page on cookingbiteshub.
• Personal Printing: You may print a single personal copy of any recipe or article for your private, non‑commercial use (e.g., a kitchen reference). Printed copies must not be reproduced, scanned, or distributed further.
• Excerpt for Review: You may quote up to 150 words of text or display a thumbnail image (max 150 × 150 px) in a review or commentary, provided you give proper attribution and a link back to the original page.
• Educational Use: Instructors may use the Content in a classroom setting, provided the material is not posted online or distributed beyond the classroom without permission.

Any use that falls outside these specific allowances must be authorized in writing by cookingbiteshub. Requests for permission should be sent to the contact address listed in the “DMCA Compliance” section.

3. Prohibited Use

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

• Re‑publication: Republishing whole recipes, images, videos, or any substantial portion of the Content on another website, e‑book, app, or printed publication.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the Content to sell products, services, or to generate ad revenue (including but not limited to ad‑supported blogs, YouTube videos, or cooking apps).
• Derivative Works: Modifying, translating, adapting, or creating derivative recipes or visual works based on the Content without explicit permission.
• Mass Distribution: Distributing the Content via email newsletters, PDFs, file‑sharing services, or any other bulk method.
• Removal of Attribution: Deleting or obscuring the copyright notice, author name, or any required attribution that identifies cookingbiteshub as the source.

Violations may result in the removal of infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and legal action to protect our intellectual property rights.

4. DMCA Compliance

cookingbiteshub respects the rights of copyright owners 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 notice containing the following information:

1. Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
2. A clear identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
3. A precise description of the material on cookingbiteshub that you allege is infringing, including the URL(s) where it appears.
4. 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.
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send the complete notice to our designated DMCA Agent at:

Email: copyright@cookingbiteshub.com

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and notify the user who posted it. The user will have an opportunity to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous. We will handle all counter‑notices in accordance with the DMCA.

5. Content Attribution

When you are permitted to quote, share a thumbnail, or otherwise reference cookingbiteshub content, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe/Photo/Article title” by cookingbiteshub, https://cookingbiteshub.com

The attribution must be placed immediately adjacent to the excerpt or image and must not be altered in any way. Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may result in removal of the offending material.

6. Contact Information

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

Email: copyright@cookingbiteshub.com

We strive to respond to legitimate inquiries within five (5) business days. Your cooperation helps us maintain a respectful and legally compliant community for food lovers worldwide.