Our Promise About Content
Everything you see here, recipes, photos, stories, tips, is cooked up from scratch. Most come from family memories, real moments, and a whole lot of chili. We love sharing. But sharing should be fair.
Some folks might repost or reuse stuff from our site without asking. That’s not cool. We respect creators and expect the same back. So, this page exists to lay out what happens if someone takes what isn’t theirs, and how you can speak up if something of yours ends up on our site without your okay.
What Is The DMCA, Anyway?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, aka DMCA, sounds fancy, but it's just a law from the U.S. that helps people protect original work online. We follow it even though we’re not in the U.S. Why? Because the internet doesn't care about borders, and neither do copycats.
So, we honor DMCA takedown requests. If someone spots their work here and didn’t give us permission to use it, there's a system for that.
If You Think Your Work Is Here Without Permission
First off, that stinks. We get it. If someone shared your photo, text, or recipe and didn’t give credit, or asked you first, you’ve got every right to speak up.
Here’s how to tell us:
Send a DMCA Notice to
dmca@cafesiam.com.hk
Make sure you include:
- Your full name (or name of the rights-holder)
- Contact info (email + something like a phone number or address)
- What was taken (tell us what’s yours and how we used it)
- Where it lives (link to the page here that’s using your stuff)
- Proof you own it (either show the original or explain how it's yours)
- A statement like this:
“I truly believe this content is being used without permission.” - Another line that says:
“Everything in this notice is correct. I own the rights or I’m allowed to act for the person who does.” - Your signature (typed is okay if you email)
Once that’s in our inbox, we’ll act fast, usually within 72 hours. We might remove the post while we review everything. If it turns out someone used your stuff wrongly, we’ll take it down or make it right.
No Fake Takedowns
Filing a fake DMCA notice isn’t just uncool, it can lead to legal trouble. Don’t say something is yours if it’s not. Don’t pretend to be someone else. False claims mess with people’s lives and content. Don’t be that person.
If you're not sure you own the rights, maybe ask a lawyer or talk to the original creator first. Real creators respect each other.
If We Get A DMCA Notice About Something You Posted
Say you wrote a guest recipe here, left a comment with a photo, or shared anything that’s now under fire. If we get a takedown request tied to your post, we’ll email you.
Here’s what happens:
- We pause the post or take it down for now.
- You can reply with a counter notice if you think the request is wrong.
Want To File A Counter Notice?
If someone claimed your post breaks their copyright, and you’re sure it doesn’t, you’ve got options. Filing a counter notice means you think what you posted is fair use, original, or permission was already granted.
Email your counter notice to:
dmca@cafesiam.com.hk
Here’s what to include:
- Your full name
- Contact info
- What was removed and where it was
- A line like:
“I believe this content was taken down by mistake or misidentification.” - One more saying:
“I agree to the legal authority of the Hong Kong courts.” - Your signature (typed works here too)
We’ll pass your counter notice to the person who filed the complaint. If they don’t take legal action in 10 business days, we might put your content back online.
We Respect Fair Use
Sometimes, content gets used in ways that don’t break copyright rules. Like quoting a line from a recipe while reviewing it. Or showing a thumbnail image in a roundup. That’s called fair use, and it’s legal in many places.
Still, not everyone agrees what’s fair. If we think something’s okay, but you still want it gone, reach out. We’re usually happy to work things out before it turns into drama.
What Counts As Copyright?
Pretty much anything original:
- Recipes written with your own twist
- Food photography you took yourself
- Personal stories or blog posts
- Logo designs
- Course content or PDF guides
- Audio or video you made
But stuff like facts, common cooking methods, or general knowledge (like “basil goes well with tomato”) can’t be copyrighted. Only how you say it or show it might be.
How We Handle Repeated Infringement
If someone keeps copying others, even after we’ve taken things down, we might ban them from posting, commenting, or contributing to our site again. That includes guest authors.
Repeat issues show bad intent. We’re all for second chances, but not fifteenth.
Respect Goes Both Ways
We protect our work just like we protect yours. Our team puts heart into every word, every photo, every noodle swirl. Copying stuff here without credit or permission isn’t flattery, it’s theft.
If you want to share something from cafesiam.com.hk, awesome! Just ask first or link back clearly. Don’t lift whole posts or copy-paste recipes and call them your own. Be better than that.
Want To Reuse Our Content The Right Way?
Send a quick note to dmca@cafesiam.com.hk. Tell us:
- What you want to use
- Where it will go
- How you’ll credit us
Usually, we’re open to sharing. We just want to know where our stuff ends up.
File Storage, Hosting, and Platforms
Sometimes, people upload things to third-party platforms like cloud storage, image hosts, or social media. If copyrighted stuff from cafesiam.com.hk ends up on one of those, and someone tells us, we’ll work to fix it.
We keep backups of our own content to prove what’s ours. If someone says we stole something, we’ve got timestamps and files that go way back.
A Note For Creators Who Collaborate With Us
If you’ve submitted a recipe, photo, or guest post for cafesiam.com.hk, you probably signed off on some terms. Those agreements often give us permission to publish your work, sometimes with credit, sometimes as a ghostwriter.
If you change your mind later and want something removed, we’ll talk it through. We’re reasonable people. Life changes, and maybe you don’t want your name on a fried tofu recipe from 2019 anymore. We’ll work something out.
What Happens After We Respond
Once we handle a notice, takedown or counter notice, we let both sides know what we did. If further legal steps happen, like court orders, we follow through according to Hong Kong law.
We don’t drag things out or ghost people. You’ll hear from us either way. We stay in touch until the issue’s resolved.
How Long Does This Take?
Fast. Like quicker-than-a-rice-cooker fast. Usually, 1–3 business days to review a notice, sometimes sooner. Complex cases take longer, but we don’t sit on things. Your rights matter. So do ours.
Contact Info Recap
DMCA requests, counter notices, general copyright talk? Reach us here:
Email: dmca@cafesiam.com.hk
Subject line: DMCA – [Short Description of Issue]
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm HKT
Office address: (if required by law, we’ll share this privately)
We’re Real People
No auto-replies. No robots. We read every request and respond human to human. Respect our space, we’ll respect yours. If something’s yours, and it ended up here unfairly, we want to fix that fast.
If someone wrongly accused you, we’ll back you up.
We built this kitchen with love, garlic, and honesty. Let’s keep it fair, friendly, and flavorful for everyone.