Welcome to the Foodsguy Photo and Recipe Policy page. We’re thrilled you find inspiration in our content, and we want to ensure that our photos and recipes are used respectfully and appropriately. This policy outlines how you can use Foodsguy’s materials, such as photographs, recipes, and written content while adhering to our terms. Please review it carefully.
Using Our Photos
Foodsguy.com uses a combination of original photography and stock images. While most recipe photos are original works created by our team, some blog posts and supporting materials may feature stock images sourced under licensing agreements. Both types of photos are copyrighted and protected under international copyright law.
Original Photos
Our original photos represent the hard work and creativity of the Foodsguy team.
What You Can Do:
- Share with Attribution: You may share one original photo from a recipe or blog post on your website or social media platform if:
- You clearly credit Foodsguy.com as the source.
- You include a clickable link back to the original recipe or blog post.
- Non-Commercial Use: You may use our original photos for non-commercial, personal purposes (e.g., saving an image for inspiration) without altering them.
What You Cannot Do:
- Reproduce Without Permission: Republishing or reproducing our original photos in any form (e.g., on a website, in print, or as part of a collection) without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.
- Alter or Edit: You may not edit, crop, overlay text, or otherwise modify our original photos.
- Commercial Use: Using our original photos for commercial purposes, including advertisements, product packaging, or promotional content, requires prior written permission and may involve licensing fees.
Stock Images
Stock images are used in some articles and are not owned by Foodsguy.com. These images are licensed for specific uses on our website and cannot be redistributed or repurposed.
What You Cannot Do:
- Repurpose Stock Images: You may not reuse or redistribute stock images sourced from Foodsguy.com, as we do not own the rights to sublicense or share them.
- Edit or Claim Ownership: Editing or claiming ownership of stock images is strictly prohibited.
Using Our Recipes
The recipes on Foodsguy.com represent significant effort, creativity, and expertise. They are intended for personal use and enjoyment.
What You Can Do:
- Cook and Share Personally: Feel free to make and share our recipes with friends and family for personal use.
- Link to Our Recipes: You may link to our recipes from your website or social media. We love when our work inspires others!
What You Cannot Do:
- Copy and Republish: Republishing our recipes in their entirety, whether on your website, social media, in print, or elsewhere, is prohibited.
- Rewriting and Republishing: Slightly rewriting or rephrasing our recipes and presenting them as your own is not allowed.
- Commercial Use: Recipes may not be reproduced for commercial purposes, including in cookbooks, meal services, or paid online resources, without our explicit written consent.
Requesting Permission
If you would like to use our original photos or recipes for purposes not listed above, please contact us directly for permission. Send your request to Jaron@foodsguy.com with details of your intended use.
Violations
Unauthorized use of Foodsguy’s photos or recipes violates our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to take appropriate action to protect our intellectual property, including legal recourse if necessary.
Editorial Integrity and Ethical Use
We strive to maintain integrity and transparency in all our content, as outlined in our Editorial Policy. If you are inspired by one of our recipes or wish to reference it in your work, we encourage you to link directly to the original post rather than duplicating it. This practice supports the creators behind the content while providing value to your audience.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our Contact Page. We value your support and cooperation in respecting the hard work that goes into creating the content on Foodsguy.com.
Thank you for being part of the Foodsguy community and for honoring this policy!