Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, videos, illustrations, text, designs, logos, and any other material (collectively, “Content”) displayed on viralrecipes (https://viralrecipes.us) are the exclusive property of viralrecipes unless explicitly noted otherwise. The Content is protected by United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and other international treaties and agreements.

This protection covers the original expression of ideas (e.g., the specific wording of a recipe, the styling of a food photograph, the layout of a cooking guide) and does not extend to the underlying ideas, facts, or procedures themselves. By accessing the site you acknowledge that the Content is owned by viralrecipes and may not be used in any manner that infringes upon that ownership.

2. Permitted Use

viralrecipes grants you a limited, non‑exclusive, revocable license to interact with the Content for personal, non‑commercial purposes, provided that you comply with the terms set forth below:

• Link Sharing: You may share URLs that point directly to any recipe, article, or image on viralrecipes on social media, blogs, email, or other platforms. The link must remain intact and unaltered.
• Printing for Personal Use: You may print a reasonable portion of a recipe or article for your own reference, provided the printed copy is not distributed or sold.
• Excerpt for Commentary or Review: You may quote brief excerpts (no more than 10% of the total content or 300 words, whichever is less) for the purpose of criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, provided you give proper attribution as described in Section 5.

Any use beyond the scope of this license requires prior written permission from viralrecipes. Requests for permission should be directed to the contact email listed in Section 5.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without the express written consent of viralrecipes:

• Re‑publication: Republishing, reproducing, distributing, transmitting, or otherwise making the Content available on any other website, app, or platform, whether for free or for profit.
• Derivative Works: Creating, adapting, modifying, or translating the Content into any other form (e.g., turning a recipe into a video without permission).
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the Content in any commercial context, including but not limited to advertising, product packaging, cookbooks, or paid newsletters.
• Scraping or Bulk Downloading: Employing automated tools, bots, or scripts to collect large amounts of Content for any purpose.
• Removal of Attribution: Deleting or altering any copyright notice, trademark, or attribution that appears on the Content.

Violations may result in legal action, removal of infringing material, and/or termination of your access to viralrecipes.

4. DMCA Compliance

viralrecipes respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512), we have adopted a policy for responding to claims of copyright infringement.

4.1. Submitting a Takedown Notice

If you believe that any material on viralrecipes infringes your copyrighted work, please provide a written notification containing the following information:

1. Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
3. A description of the allegedly infringing material on viralrecipes, including the exact 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 authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder.
6. Your electronic or physical signature.

Send the notice to: copyright@viralrecipes.us. We will act promptly to remove or disable access to the material in question.

4.2. Counter‑Notification

If you believe that material removed or disabled by viralrecipes was done so in error, you may submit a counter‑notification that includes:

1. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
2. A description of the material that was removed and its location prior to removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the district in which you reside, or if outside the United States, the jurisdiction where viralrecipes is located.
5. Your electronic or physical signature.

Counter‑notifications should also be sent to copyright@viralrecipes.us. Upon receipt, we will forward the notice to the original claimant and, unless we receive a court order, restore the material within 10–14 business days.

5. Content Attribution

When you share a link, quote a short excerpt, or otherwise reference viralrecipes content, you must provide clear attribution in the following format:

Recipe title – viralrecipes, https://viralrecipes.us/… (accessed )

The attribution must be placed in a location that is readily visible to the audience (e.g., beneath the excerpt, in a caption, or at the end of a blog post). Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a breach of this policy.

For any requests that fall outside the permitted uses described above—such as commercial licensing, bulk content syndication, or the creation of derivative works—please contact us directly at copyright@viralrecipes.us. Include a brief description of your intended use, the specific Content you wish to use, and any relevant timelines. We will review each request on a case‑by‑case basis and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Enforcement & Disclaimer

viralrecipes reserves the right to enforce this policy through civil and criminal remedies, including seeking injunctive relief, damages, and attorney’s fees. We also reserve the right to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers without prior notice.

The information provided in this Copyright Policy is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to keep the policy current, laws and regulations may change. Users are encouraged to consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to their situation.