Effective Date: January 9, 2026
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
1. Copyright Ownership
All content published on Cozy Christian Stories (cozychristianstories.com), including but not limited to:
- Written articles, blog posts, and devotionals
- Images, graphics, photographs, and illustrations
- Videos, audio recordings, and podcasts
- Downloadable PDFs, guides, and resources
- Email newsletters and sequences
- Social media posts and graphics
- Website design, layout, and code
- Logo and branding materials
…is the exclusive property of Kay [Your Last Name] / Cozy Christian Stories and is protected by United States and international copyright laws (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.).
2. What You CAN Do (Permitted Use
Share Links: You may share links to our content on social media, email, or your website
Quote Excerpts: You may quote up to 200 words from any article with proper attribution and a link back to the original source
Personal Use: You may print one copy of articles or downloads for personal, non-commercial use
Classroom Use: Teachers may print and distribute articles for educational purposes with proper attribution
Social Sharing: You may share our images on social media if they include our logo/watermark and link back to our site
Proper Attribution Example:
“Excerpt from ‘Article Title’ by Kay, Cozy Christian Stories (cozychristianstories.com)”
3. What You CANNOT Do (Prohibited Use)
Reproduce/Republish: Do not copy entire articles or significant portions to your blog, website, or publication
Remove Attribution: Do not remove copyright notices, watermarks, or author information
Commercial Use: Do not use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
Sell or Redistribute: Do not sell, license, or distribute our downloadable resources
Plagiarize: Do not claim our work as your own
Modify: Do not alter, edit, or create derivative works without permission
Scrape Content: Do not use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk
4. Images & Graphics
All images on this site are:
- Original photographs or graphics created by us
- Licensed stock images (Canva, Adobe Stock, etc.)
- AI-generated images created specifically for this site
- Used with explicit permission from copyright holders
You may NOT:
- Download and reuse our images without permission
- Remove watermarks or logos from images
- Use our images for your own blog posts, social media, or commercial purposes
5. Free Downloads & Resources
Our free devotionals, guides, and PDFs are provided for personal use only.
You may:
- Download one copy for yourself
- Print for personal use
- Share the LINK to the download page
You may NOT:
- Redistribute the PDF files
- Upload them to file-sharing sites
- Sell or profit from our free resources
- Claim them as your own work
6. User-Generated Content (Comments)
When you leave a comment on our blog:
- You retain ownership of your comment
- You grant us a non-exclusive license to display, reproduce, and moderate your comment
- We reserve the right to delete comments that are spam, offensive, or violate our policies
- We are not responsible for content posted by users
7. Requesting Permission
To request permission to use our content beyond permitted use, email us at [your email] with:
- Your name and contact information
- Description of the content you wish to use
- How and where you plan to use it
- Intended audience and purpose
We typically respond within 5-7 business days.
8. DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, send a DMCA notice to [your email] including:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Location of infringing material on our site (URL)
- Your contact information
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
We will investigate and respond within 10 business days.
9. Disclaimer
Content on this site is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not:
- Professional counseling or therapy
- Medical or mental health advice
- Legal or financial advice
- A substitute for professional help
Always consult qualified professionals for serious issues.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.