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Creator Policy

Creator Rules & Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to keep MealMain useful, trustworthy, and safe for home cooks. Review quality, originality, community behaviour, and safety expectations before applying or publishing.

Rule 1Required

Content Quality Standards

All recipes must include clear instructions, complete ingredient lists, and accurate cooking times.

  • High-quality photos are required for all recipes.
  • Instructions must be clear, practical, and easy to follow.
  • Ingredient measurements should be accurate and usable in a home kitchen.
  • Cooking times and temperatures should be specified wherever relevant.
Rule 2Required

Original Content Only

Recipes and media should be your own work or properly attributed when adapted.

  • Recipes should be your own creations, family recipes, or properly adapted work.
  • If you adapt an existing recipe, attribution is required.
  • Do not copy recipe text, images, or videos from other creators or websites.
  • All photos should be taken by you or used under a clear license.
Rule 3Required

Community Guidelines

Creators are expected to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and useful environment.

  • No offensive, discriminatory, or hateful content.
  • Respond professionally to comments, feedback, and reports.
  • Be respectful of dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences.
  • Avoid spam, misleading promotion, and excessive self-promotion.
Rule 4Safety Warning

Safety & Health

Recipes should follow food-safety basics and avoid misleading health claims.

  • Include allergen warnings where applicable.
  • Follow safe handling guidance for meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy.
  • Do not make unfounded medical or therapeutic claims.
  • Use reasonable nutrition and preparation guidance when presenting recipes.
Rule 5Best Practice

Engagement Best Practices

These are not mandatory, but they materially improve creator performance and approval readiness.

  • Post consistently to build trust with your audience.
  • Use accurate categories and tags for better discovery.
  • Answer questions from followers and commenters when possible.
  • Share practical context, substitutions, or tips that help home cooks succeed.