Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

1. Ownership of Content

All original content published on Black Foodie Finder, including text, recipes, images, videos, graphics, and design elements, is the property of Black Foodie Finder or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of our content without explicit written permission is prohibited.

2. User-Generated Content

By submitting content (such as recipes, photos, videos, and articles) to Black Foodie Finder, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content across our platform and marketing channels.

Users submitting content affirm that:

• They own the rights to the content or have obtained proper permissions.
• The content does not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
• They waive any right to compensation for submitted content unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Fair Use & Content Curation

Black Foodie Finder may curate and repurpose publicly available content, including recipes, food-related posts, and images from social media, blogs, and public domains. Our use of such content follows Fair Use guidelines and aims to promote creators while respecting their intellectual property rights.

We provide attribution where required and will remove or modify content upon verified request from copyright holders.

4. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Policy

Black Foodie Finder respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without authorization, you may submit a DMCA takedown request.

To File a Copyright Complaint, Include the Following:

• Your full name and contact information.
• A detailed description of the copyrighted work.
• The location (URL) of the content you wish to be removed.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the content is unauthorized.
• A statement that the information in your request is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
• Your electronic or physical signature.

Send all copyright complaints to: legal@blackfoodiefinder.com.

5. Trademark Policy

The Black Foodie Finder name, logo, branding, and all associated trademarks are the exclusive property of Black Foodie Finder. Unauthorized use of our trademarks for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

6. Third-Party Content & External Links

Our website may feature third-party content, advertisements, and external links. We do not claim ownership over third-party content and do not assume responsibility for its accuracy or legality. Users engaging with third-party content do so at their own discretion.

7. Reporting Intellectual Property Violations

If you believe that any content on Black Foodie Finder violates your intellectual property rights, you may report it to our legal team at info@blackfoodiefinder.com. We will review all claims and take appropriate action, including removal or modification of content as necessary.

8. Changes to This Policy

Black Foodie Finder reserves the right to update or modify this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding our copyright and intellectual property policies, contact us at:

Email: info@blackfoodiefinder.com

Address: 6000 Poplar Ave. Suite 250, Memphis, TN 38119