DMCA Policy
Last Updated: June 8, 2025
Vast Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of vastrecipes.com (“the Site”) to do the same. It is our policy to respond to clear notifications of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This page outlines the information required for such notices and our takedown procedure.
1. Reporting Copyright Infringement (DMCA Takedown Notice)
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyrights, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice by providing the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) for full legal requirements):
(a) A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
(b) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of such works if multiple works are covered.
(c) Identification of the material claimed to be infringing or the subject of infringing activity, along with sufficient information to help us locate it (e.g., a URL).
(d) Contact information including a physical address, phone number, and email address.
(e) A statement that you have a good faith belief the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
(f) A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please send your DMCA Takedown Notice to:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: Use the “Contact Us” form on our website and mark the subject as “DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice.”
Important: Knowingly submitting a false claim may result in legal liability under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.
2. Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, and you have the legal right to use that material, you may send a counter-notice containing the following:
(a) Your physical or electronic signature.
(b) Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its location before removal.
(c) A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you believe the removal was a mistake or misidentification.
(d) Your full name, physical address, telephone number, and email address. Include a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your district (or any judicial district where Vast Recipes may be found if you are outside the U.S.) and that you will accept service of process from the original complainant or their agent.
Send your counter-notice to:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: Use the form on our website.
Once we receive a valid counter-notice, we may notify the original complainant. Unless the original complainant takes legal action, we may restore the removed content in 10 to 14 business days at our discretion.
3. Repeat Infringers
In accordance with the DMCA and applicable law, Vast Recipes has a policy of terminating accounts or access for users who are repeat infringers. We also reserve the right to limit or terminate access to the Site for anyone who infringes intellectual property rights, even without repeat offenses.
4. Protection of Our Content
All original content on vastrecipes.com—including recipes, text, graphics, and photographs created by Vast Recipes—is protected by copyright law and is the property of Vast Recipes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or reuse is strictly prohibited.
5. Contact Information
For any questions about this DMCA Policy or to submit a notice or counter-notice, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Page: Contact Us
Note: This DMCA Policy may be updated occasionally. Please check this page for the latest version.
