Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Copyright Policy

Copyright Ownership

All material published on simplemeals (https://simplemeals.us) is the exclusive property of simplemeals unless otherwise expressly noted. This includes, but is not limited to, every recipe, step‑by‑step instruction, ingredient list, nutritional information, editorial commentary, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, and any other textual or visual content (“Content”). The Content is protected by United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and all other applicable international treaties. By default, the entire collection of Content is owned by simplemeals and is protected from unauthorized copying, distribution, public performance, or creation of derivative works.

Simplemeals has invested considerable time, expertise, and resources into developing original recipes and accompanying media. As a result, the site’s Content carries a full copyright notice of the form “© 2025 simplemeals. All rights reserved.” This notice appears on every page that contains original material. The copyright ownership extends to any future updates, revisions, or enhancements made to the Content.

Permitted Use

Simplemeals encourages its readers to enjoy and share the culinary knowledge offered on the site, provided the usage stays within the limits set forth below. The following actions are expressly permitted without the need for prior written consent:

• Viewing, printing, or downloading a single recipe or image for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., cooking at home, creating a personal recipe binder).
• Sharing a direct URL link to any page on https://simplemeals.us via email, social‑media posts, or messaging platforms, provided the link points to the original Content on the site.
• Quoting brief excerpts (no more than 150 words) of textual Content in a review, commentary, or academic work, provided proper attribution is given (see “Content Attribution” below).
• Embedding a video hosted on simplemeals.com using the official embed code, when such a feature is provided.

All permitted uses must retain the original copyright notice and must not imply endorsement by simplemeals unless an explicit written agreement exists. Users are also required to respect any additional licensing terms that may be attached to third‑party materials incorporated into the Content (e.g., stock photography).

Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless a separate written license is obtained from simplemeals:

• Reproducing, distributing, or publishing any recipe, image, video, or other Content in whole or in part on any external website, blog, e‑book, printed book, app, or other medium.
• Modifying or creating derivative works from the Content (e.g., translating a recipe, remixing a photo, or adapting a video) without prior written permission.
• Using the Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to selling printed cookbooks, meal‑planning services, or advertising products that incorporate simplemeals material.
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, attribution statement, or watermark that appears on the Content.
• Harvesting or scraping large amounts of Content for data‑mining, resale, or redistribution.
• Any act that infringes upon the moral rights of the original creators, such as presenting the Content as your own work.

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

DMCA Compliance

Simplemeals respects the rights of copyright owners and complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512). If you believe that any material on https://simplemeals.us infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice in accordance with the following procedure:

1. Identify the infringing material. Provide a clear description of the work(s) you claim are infringed, including the URL(s) where the material appears on simplemeals.
2. Provide your contact information. Include your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address where you can be reached.
3. 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 applicable law.
4. Accuracy statement. Declare that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
5. Signature. Provide a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Send the complete notice to the designated DMCA agent at:
Email: copyright@simplemeals.us
Mailing Address: simplemeals, Attn: DMCA Agent, 123 Culinary Lane, Foodtown, CA 90210, USA

Upon receipt of a valid notice, simplemeals will promptly remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material, notify the user who posted it, and retain records of the notice as required by law. If you believe a removal was made in error, you may submit a counter‑notification following the same statutory guidelines.

Content Attribution

When you quote short excerpts (up to 150 words) or use a thumbnail image in a review, blog post, or academic work, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

“Recipe title,” simplemeals, https://simplemeals.us/recipe‑slug, © 2025 simplemeals. Used with permission.

For images, include the photographer’s name (if credited) and the same URL. If the Content is licensed under a Creative Commons or other open license (rarely), the specific license terms must also be displayed. Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a breach of this policy and may trigger removal of the offending material.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Copyright Policy, need permission for a specific use, or wish to discuss a potential licensing arrangement, please contact us at:
Email: copyright@simplemeals.us
Website: https://simplemeals.us

Simplemeals reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.