🍳 DMCA Copyright Policy
yumi4cook.com – Protecting Creative Content
Overview
yumi4cook.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. By the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website.
Copyright Infringement Claims
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and posted on yumi4cook.com in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with the following information:
Required Information for DMCA Takedown Notice:
1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material: A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our website, with sufficient detail to allow us to locate the material (including specific URLs).
3. Contact information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. 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.
5. Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in your notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
Designated Copyright Agent
Send DMCA Notices to:
Copyright Agent for yumi4cook.com
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”
Counter-Notification Process
If you believe that your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA takedown notice, you may file a counter-notification with the following information:
Required Information for Counter-Notice:
1. Identification of material: Identification of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared before removal.
2. Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
3. Consent to jurisdiction: Your name, address, phone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located.
4. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
Repeat Infringer Policy
yumi4cook.com reserves the right to terminate user accounts of repeat infringers. We maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.
Fair Use and Recipe Content
We recognize that recipes and cooking techniques may have elements that are not subject to copyright protection. However, original recipe descriptions, photographs, videos, and creative expressions are protected by copyright law.
What’s Protected:
• Original recipe descriptions and instructions
• Food photography and styling
• Cooking videos and demonstrations
• Creative writing and food stories
• Unique recipe combinations and presentations
What’s Generally Not Protected:
• Basic ingredient lists
• Common cooking techniques
• Traditional recipe methods
• Factual nutritional information
Response Time
We will process valid DMCA takedown notices within 24-48 hours of receipt. Upon receiving a valid notice, we will:
1. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
2. Notify the user who posted the material
3. Provide information about the counter-notification process
4. Take appropriate action regarding repeat infringers
Misrepresentation Warning
Contact Information
For questions about this DMCA policy or copyright issues, please contact us:
Website: yumi4cook.com
Email: [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Last Updated: July 17, 2025