DMCA Policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

cooking word (cookingword.com) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the "DMCA"), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using our website.

1. Our Copyright

All original content on cooking word — including articles, recipes, photographs, graphics, and written text — is the property of cooking word and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our content is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

2. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on cooking word infringes upon your copyright, please send a written DMCA takedown notice to our designated copyright agent at:

3. Required Information for a DMCA Notice

To be effective under the DMCA, your written notice must include all of the following:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or a representative list if multiple works are covered)
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and that is to be removed — with enough detail for us to locate the material (e.g., the URL of the specific page)
4. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
5. A statement that you have 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
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf

4. Our Response

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• Notify the person who posted the content that it has been removed
• Provide them with an opportunity to file a counter-notification

We will make every effort to respond to valid DMCA takedown notices within 3–5 business days.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe that content was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to our DMCA agent at the contact information above. A valid counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that has been removed and its location before removal
3. 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
4. Your name, address, and telephone number
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district (or in your country if outside the U.S.)

6. Repeat Infringers

cooking word will, in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers.

7. Fair Use

cooking word acknowledges that not all uses of copyrighted material constitute infringement. Use of copyrighted material for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, or research may qualify as "fair use" under 17 U.S.C. § 107.

8. Disclaimer

This DMCA policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions, please consult a qualified attorney.

9. Contact

For all DMCA notices and copyright-related inquiries: contact@cookingword.com