Purpose

Recipeshed’s goal is to be a trusted destination for diverse and high-quality food content, including recipes, cooking tips, and nutrition insights. All team members are expected to comply with applicable laws and industry standards, avoiding any activity driven by personal gain or bias.

Gifts, Favors, and Payments (Given by Recipeshed)

• Any gifts, samples, or tokens provided on behalf of Recipeshed must be modest, lawful, and part of standard business courtesy.
• Any payments to contributors, collaborators, or partners must be outlined in a formal agreement and recorded transparently.

Gifts, Favors, and Payments (Received by Team Members)

• Team members must not accept gifts, favors, or compensation from brands, advertisers, or third parties in exchange for biased coverage or product placement.
• Nominal gifts (e.g., food samples, promotional items) may be accepted only if they do not influence editorial independence.
• All potential or perceived conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial lead or site management.

Conflict of Interest

• Staff and contributors must avoid any personal or professional relationships that could compromise the neutrality or objectivity of their content.
• This includes accepting paid endorsements or holding affiliations with food brands, suppliers, or services featured on Recipeshed.

Confidentiality

• Any confidential information obtained during recipe development, collaborations, or partnerships must be protected.
• Unauthorized sharing of unpublished content, contributor data, or internal strategy is strictly prohibited.

Compliance and Accountability

• Violations of this Code may lead to disciplinary actions, including termination or removal of published work.
• All team members and contributors are expected to report unethical behavior or policy breaches without fear of retaliation.

Social Media Guidelines

Professional Conduct Online

• Posts on social media by Recipeshed team members are considered public and must align with the brand’s values.
• Personal views should be clearly marked as such and must not misrepresent Recipeshed’s editorial stance.

Responsible Posting

• Avoid sharing misinformation, offensive language, or discriminatory content.
• If a mistake is posted, corrections should be made promptly and transparently.

Legal and Ethical Responsibility

• All online content must comply with copyright, privacy, and data protection regulations.
• Proprietary information or confidential recipes must not be shared publicly without authorization.

Plagiarism and Fair Content Creation

• Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. All content must be original or properly attributed to its source.
• Recipes adapted from other sources must give due credit to the original author or publisher.
• Contributors must ensure fair representation and avoid misrepresentation of cooking techniques, results, or nutritional claims.

Reporting Concerns

Any suspected ethical violation or misconduct should be reported directly to the Recipeshed editorial team at:

📧 Email: contact@recipeshed.com

We protect whistleblowers and strictly prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith.

Final Note

At Recipeshed.com, the trust of our readers is our most valued asset. By adhering to this DNPA Code of Ethics, we ensure that every piece of content—whether it’s a simple recipe or an in-depth food guide—reflects our commitment to honesty, fairness, and professionalism in the food publishing space.