Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on disheshaven (https://disheshaven.com) – including, but not limited to, recipes, food photographs, instructional videos, written articles, graphics, design elements, and any other creative content (collectively, the “Content”) – is the exclusive property of disheshaven and its licensors. The Content is protected by United States copyright law, the Berne Convention, and other international treaties and conventions.

The mere fact that a piece of Content is displayed publicly on the internet does not waive any of the rights held by disheshaven. Unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate licensing agreement, all rights – including the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works, and otherwise exploit the Content – remain with disheshaven.

2. Permitted Use

disheshaven grants you a limited, non‑exclusive, revocable permission to access and use the Content for personal, non‑commercial purposes, provided that you comply with the terms set forth below:

• Link Sharing – You may share the URL of any recipe, article, or image on social media, blogs, forums, or other platforms, provided that the link directs users back to the original page on disheshaven.
• Personal Printing – You may print a single copy of a recipe or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., cooking at home). Printed copies must not be reproduced, sold, or distributed to third parties.
• Personal Notes – You may take handwritten or digital notes based on the Content for your own kitchen reference.

All permitted uses must retain the original attribution (see Section 5) and must not suggest endorsement by disheshaven unless you have received explicit written permission.

3. Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without prior written consent from disheshaven:

• Reproducing, distributing, or publishing the Content in whole or in part on any website, app, e‑book, printed compilation, or other medium.
• Creating derivative works (e.g., modifying a recipe, cropping images, translating text) and distributing those derivatives without permission.
• Selling, licensing, or otherwise commercializing the Content, including but not limited to using it in a paid cooking class, subscription service, or merchandise.
• Embedding full‑size images or extensive excerpts of text in a manner that circumvents the need for users to visit disheshaven.
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright notice, attribution, or watermark that appears on the Content.
• Using automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to download or archive large quantities of Content for any purpose other than personal, non‑commercial review.

Violation of any of these prohibitions may result in legal action, including claims for damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of attorney fees.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Procedure

disheshaven respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from its users. If you believe that any material on https://disheshaven.com infringes your copyright, please follow the procedure below:

1. Identify the Infringing Material – Provide a clear description of the content you claim is infringing, including the URL(s) where it appears.
2. Provide Your Contact Information – Full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address.
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 owner, its agent, or the law.
4. Signature – A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
5. Send the Notice – Email the complete notice to copyright@disheshaven.com. We will review the request promptly.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, disheshaven will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• Notify the user who posted the material, providing them a copy of the notice.
• Allow the user to submit a counter‑notice if they believe the removal was erroneous.

If a counter‑notice is received, disheshaven will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the copyright holder files a court action seeking a permanent injunction.

5. Content Attribution

When you share a link to any disheshaven Content, you must include the following attribution in a visible location:

Recipe/Article title – © 2025 disheshaven. All rights reserved. Retrieved from https://disheshaven.com

For any other permitted use (e.g., printing a personal copy), the same attribution must appear on the printed page or within the document header/footer.

If you wish to obtain a broader license (e.g., for commercial republishing, translation, or inclusion in a cookbook), please contact us at copyright@disheshaven.com. We will evaluate each request on a case‑by‑case basis and may require a licensing agreement and associated fees.

6. Enforcement & Legal Remedies

disheshaven actively monitors for unauthorized use of its Content. If we become aware of a violation, we reserve the right to:

• Issue a cease‑and‑desist notice to the infringing party.
• Seek removal of the infringing material through the host or platform.
• Pursue legal action for copyright infringement, including statutory damages up to $150,000 per work where applicable.

Users who repeatedly violate this policy may have their accounts suspended or terminated without further notice.

7. Contact Information

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

8. Amendments

disheshaven may amend this Copyright Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our business practices, or user feedback. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.