Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Copyright Policy for einfachemahlzeiten

1. Copyright Ownership

All original material published on einfachemahlzeiten.de – including but not limited to recipes, step‑by‑step instructions, photographs, illustrations, videos, textual descriptions, and any accompanying metadata – is the exclusive property of einfachemahlzeiten. The site’s creators, contributors, and any third‑party licensors retain all worldwide copyright and related rights in these works, unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate licensing agreement. By default, no portion of the site’s content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, performed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial or non‑commercial purpose without the prior written permission of einfachemahlzeiten.

2. Permitted Use

einfachemahlzeiten encourages sharing knowledge and fostering a community of home cooks. Accordingly, the following uses are expressly permitted without the need for a separate license:

• Linking: You may create hyperlinks to any publicly accessible page on einfachemahlzeiten.de, provided that the link does not imply endorsement or affiliation beyond the factual reference.
• Personal Printing: You may print or download a single copy of a recipe, image, or article for personal, non‑commercial use (e.g., cooking at home, personal archiving). This right is limited to one copy per user and must not be shared with third parties.
• Quote and Excerpt: You may quote short excerpts (no more than 150 words) of text or display thumbnail versions of images (< 150 × 150 px) for the purpose of criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or scholarly analysis, provided proper attribution is given (see Section 5).

All permitted uses remain subject to the condition that the original source is clearly identified and that the content is not altered in a way that misrepresents the original work.

3. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited unless you have obtained an explicit written license from einfachemahlzeiten:

• Redistribution: Uploading, reposting, or otherwise distributing any portion of the site’s content on another website, blog, social‑media platform, or digital marketplace.
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the site’s recipes, images, or text in a product or service that is sold, licensed, or otherwise monetized (e.g., cookbooks, meal‑plan apps, subscription newsletters).
• Modification without Permission: Creating derivative works (e.g., altered recipes, edited photos) and publishing them as your own without prior consent.
• Bulk Downloading or Scraping: Employing automated tools, bots, or scripts to download large quantities of content for any purpose other than personal use.
• Removal of Attribution: Deleting or obscuring any credit line, copyright notice, or link back to einfachemahlzeiten.

Violations may result in immediate removal of the infringing material, suspension of user accounts, and, where applicable, legal action to protect the rights of the copyright holder.

4. DMCA Compliance & Takedown Process

einfachemahlzeiten respects the rights of copyright owners and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and analogous European legislation. If you believe that material on our site infringes your copyright, please follow the steps below:

1. Identify the Infringing Material: Provide a clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, and the exact URL(s) where the material appears on einfachemahlzeiten.de.
2. Contact Information: Send a written notice containing your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and a valid email address to copyright@einfachemahlzeiten.de. The notice must include a statement that you have a good‑faith belief that the use is not authorized, and that the information in the notice is accurate under penalty of perjury.
3. Signature: Include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or an authorized representative.
4. Response: Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, einfachemahlzeiten will promptly remove or disable access to the alleged infringing content and will notify the uploader or author of the material.
5. Counter‑Notice: If you believe the removal was erroneous, you may submit a counter‑notice containing the same elements required by law. Upon receipt, we will restore the material within ten (10) business days unless the original complainant initiates legal action.

This process is intended to balance the rights of copyright owners with the interests of users and the public. All communications related to DMCA matters will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law.

5. Content Attribution

When you quote, excerpt, or reference any portion of the content from einfachemahlzeiten, you must provide clear attribution in a conspicuous location. The attribution should include:

• Title of the Work: The exact title of the recipe or article.
• Author (if indicated): The name of the creator, if provided.
• Source URL: A direct link to the original page on einfachemahlzeiten.de.
• Copyright Notice: The phrase “© einfachemahlzeiten” followed by the year of publication.

Example attribution: “Chocolate Banana Muffins – © einfachemahlzeiten 2023. Retrieved from https://einfachemahlzeiten.de/rezepte/chocolate-banana-muffins.”

6. Enforcement & Legal Remedies

einfachemahlzeiten reserves the right to enforce its copyright policies through civil litigation, including seeking injunctive relief, actual damages, statutory damages, and attorneys’ fees where permitted by law. We also cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies in cases of willful infringement or piracy. Repeated violators may have their access to the site permanently revoked.

7. Modifications to This Policy

This Copyright Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or site functionality. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Information

For any questions, licensing requests, or copyright concerns not covered by the DMCA process, please contact us at:

einfachemahlzeiten
Email: copyright@einfachemahlzeiten.de
Website: https://einfachemahlzeiten.de

By accessing or using einfachemahlzeiten.de, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by the terms set forth in this Copyright Policy.