Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
Our Commitment to Intellectual Property Rights
At recipes by mike, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing alleged copyright infringement on our website, https://www.recipesbymike.com, in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Note Regarding Recipe Content
It is important to understand that, in the United States, a mere listing of ingredients or a simple set of instructions for preparing a dish is generally not copyrightable. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, which typically means the creative expression of an idea, not the idea itself or functional instructions. However, while the basic ingredient list and cooking steps of a recipe may not be protected, other elements associated with a recipe can be. This includes:
- Original photographs of food or cooking processes.
- Descriptive text, stories, anecdotes, or unique commentary accompanying a recipe.
- Creative expression in the way a recipe is written, organized, or presented, beyond the bare functional instructions.
- Original recipe names or unique branding.
Therefore, while you are generally free to use an ingredient list and instructions from a recipe found elsewhere to create your own dish, you may not copy the accompanying photos, unique descriptions, or other creative elements without permission.
Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice (DMCA Takedown Notice)
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on recipes by mike in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify our designated Copyright Agent by submitting a written DMCA Takedown Notice. Your notice must comply with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and include substantially the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., a specific URL).
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address.
- A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Please send your complete DMCA Takedown Notice to our Copyright Agent at the contact information provided below.
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that material you posted on recipes by mike was removed or access to it was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent. Your counter-notification must comply with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) and include substantially the following:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
- Your name, address, and telephone 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, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which recipes by mike may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of such person.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed material or cease disabling access to it within 10-14 business days, unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity related to the material on our website.
Repeat Infringer Policy
recipes by mike will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users who are determined to be repeat infringers of copyrighted works. We reserve the right to remove content and/or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
Good Faith Requirement
Both copyright infringement notices and counter-notifications must be made in good faith. Misrepresentations in a notice or counter-notification may subject the submitting party to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by recipes by mike or the alleged infringer or copyright owner, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).
Copyright Agent Contact Information
Please direct all DMCA Takedown Notices and Counter-Notifications to our designated Copyright Agent:
Copyright Agent
recipes by mike
Email: [email protected]
Please note that for legal purposes, we require notices to be sent via email to ensure timely processing. Do not send other inquiries to this email address; they will not be answered.
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
This policy is governed by the laws of the United States of America, specifically the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and the State of New York.