Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Copyright Policy

Mysimpleplates (the “Site”) is a comprehensive online repository of recipes, photographs, instructional videos, and written content that celebrates simple, wholesome cooking. All original content published on this Site is protected by U.S. and international copyright law. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. This policy applies to every page, image, recipe, and any other material available on https://mysimpleplates.info.

Copyright Ownership

All recipes, photographs, graphics, text, audio, video, and other materials (“Content”) displayed on Mysimpleplates are owned by or licensed to Mysimpleplates. No part of the Content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or used in any form without the express written permission of Mysimpleplates. The copyright notice for each piece of Content is displayed prominently on its page, and the copyright holder is identified as Mysimpleplates. The Site’s ownership of the Content is absolute; users may not claim authorship or ownership of any Content.

Permitted Use

Users may view, bookmark, and share links to individual recipes or pages on social media, email, or other communication platforms for personal, noncommercial use. Users are also allowed to print recipes for personal, noncommercial consumption. The following uses are explicitly permitted under this policy:

• Copying a single recipe or a short excerpt (less than 90 characters) for personal reference, provided it is not distributed or published elsewhere.
• Linking to any page on Mysimpleplates without modifying or rehosting the underlying Content.
• Printing a recipe or a page for personal use, provided no other copies are made or shared.
• Using images or videos for personal, noncommercial projects (e.g., a private recipe blog) only with attribution and no alteration of the original work.

All permitted uses require that the content remains unaltered and that the source is clearly identified as Mysimpleplates. Any use beyond the scope of these permissions, including commercial exploitation, requires a separate license agreement with Mysimpleplates.

Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in legal action, account suspension, or other remedies:

• Reproducing, copying, or distributing any Content in whole or in part without explicit written permission.
• Publishing or republishing any Content on third‑party websites, blogs, or social media platforms without prior authorization.
• Modifying, remixing, or creating derivative works from any Content without permission.
• Using any Content for commercial purposes, including advertising, sponsorship, or sale of digital or physical products.
• Scraping, indexing, or harvesting the Site’s Content for any purpose other than personal use.
• Distributing or making available any Content in a format that bypasses the Site’s built‑in restrictions (e.g., removing watermarks from images).

Any user found violating these provisions may have their access revoked, and Mysimpleplates reserves the right to pursue civil or criminal remedies in accordance with applicable law.

DMCA Compliance

Mysimpleplates respects the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and has appointed a Designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of alleged copyright infringement. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on this Site in violation of your rights, please submit a written notice that includes the following information:

1. Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
3. A description of the location on the Site where the allegedly infringing material is displayed.
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. A signed electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Send your notice to: [email protected]. Upon receipt, we will review the claim and, if it appears valid, we will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing content. If you wish to counter‑notice, you must follow the same format and include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled in error. Counter‑notice submissions will be forwarded to the user who originally posted the content.

Content Attribution

Attribution is required whenever any portion of Mysimpleplates’ Content is used in a manner that is not covered by the permitted uses above. The required attribution format is as follows:

“Recipe Title” – Mysimpleplates – https://mysimpleplates.info. All rights reserved.

If you use a photo, video, or text excerpt, you must include a caption or footnote that cites Mysimpleplates and the URL of the original page. The attribution must be clearly visible and not obscured by other text or graphics. Failure to provide proper attribution may be considered a violation of copyright law and can result in removal of the content or legal action.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, requests for permission, or to report copyright infringement, please contact us at:

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

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. Thank you for respecting the intellectual property rights of Mysimpleplates and for contributing to a community that values originality and culinary creativity.