Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Copyright Policy

Copyright Ownership

All content displayed on Mysimpleplates – including, but not limited to, recipes, photographs, text, graphics, logos, and any other material – is the exclusive property of Mysimpleplates. The website and its underlying code are protected under the United States Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101, and any other applicable laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Mysimpleplates. The copyright holder is the owner of the intellectual property and is responsible for enforcing the rights herein. For any inquiries regarding ownership or licensing of specific content, please contact us at [email protected].

Permitted Use

Users of Mysimpleplates are granted a non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to view, download, and print content for personal, non‑commercial use. This includes the ability to:

• • Save recipes and cooking instructions for personal reference.
• • Print a single page or a full recipe for offline cooking.
• • Share a direct link to a recipe or page within the website with friends or family.
• • Use the recipe as inspiration for personal cooking experiments.

The above uses are strictly limited to personal, non‑commercial activities. Users may not alter, remix, or adapt the content in any way without explicit written permission from Mysimpleplates. Any attempt to use the content beyond these boundaries constitutes a violation of copyright law.

Prohibited Use

The following actions are expressly prohibited:

• • Reproduction, duplication, or distribution of any content in any form (digital or print) without prior written consent.
• • Commercial exploitation, including selling, licensing, or monetizing the recipes, images, or any other content.
• • Embedding, mirroring, or otherwise hosting content on third‑party sites without authorization.
• • Use of content in any defamatory, pornographic, or otherwise illegal manner.
• • Creation of derivative works that alter the intent or meaning of the original content.

Any violation of these prohibitions may result in civil or criminal penalties, as well as immediate removal of the offending material from the site. Users who believe that their content has been used without permission should contact us at [email protected] so that we can address the issue promptly.

DMCA Compliance

Mysimpleplates is a copyright holder and a copyright owner. We are fully committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you are a copyright owner who believes that content on Mysimpleplates infringes your rights, please submit a valid DMCA takedown notice to the following email address:

Copyright Agent: [email protected]

The notice must contain the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or an authorized agent.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the location (URL) where the infringing content is hosted.
4. A statement that the copyright holder has a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by law.
5. Contact information for the copyright holder (name, address, phone number, and email).
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and a statement that the copyright holder is authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing material, and we may also provide the user who posted the content with a copy of the notice. We will not disclose the identity of the user unless required by law. If you believe that your content was removed in error, you may file a counter‑notice in accordance with the DMCA.

Content Attribution

While Mysimpleplates retains all rights to the content, we encourage respectful and accurate attribution when referencing our recipes or images. A proper attribution includes the following elements:

• • The name of the recipe or content.
• • A link back to the original page on Mysimpleplates.
• • The name “Mysimpleplates” as the author or publisher.

For example: “Classic Tomato Soup – Recipe by Mysimpleplates (https://mysimpleplates.link/recipes/classic-tomato-soup).” This form of attribution is sufficient for most uses, but we reserve the right to request additional or modified attribution if we find it necessary for preserving the integrity of our brand and intellectual property.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this copyright policy, please reach out to:

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://mysimpleplates.link

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. Your cooperation in respecting our intellectual property helps us continue to provide quality, original recipes and culinary inspiration to our community.