Recipe Contest Supplemental Terms

Updated on 5 March 2026

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Table of Contents

Part A: Plain English Summary
- Additional Rules for Recipe Contests
- The Simple Truth
Part B: Recipe Contest-Specific Terms

Doc Summary

Module: Utsav Contests™ (Recipe Contests)
Document Type: Supplemental Terms
Trademark: Utsav Contests™ is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
Effective Date: 24th February 2026
Version: 1.0

Part A: Plain English Summary #

Additional Rules for Recipe Contests #

These terms supplement the general Contest rules for recipe contests. If you’re sharing your family’s traditional recipe, these additional rules apply.

The Simple Truth #

Original Recipes: Your recipe should be your own creation or a family recipe you have rights to share.
Clear Instructions: Recipes must be complete and easy to follow.
Ingredient Transparency: List all ingredients accurately.
Photos Help: Include photos of your dish—they’re often part of judging.
Food Safety: Recipes should follow safe food handling practices.

Part B: Recipe Contest-Specific Terms #

1. RECIPE REQUIREMENTS #

1.1 Format: Recipes must be submitted using the Contest recipe template, including:

Recipe name
Category (appetizer, main course, dessert, beverage, etc.)
Cuisine type (regional, traditional, fusion)
Preparation time
Cooking time
Servings/yield
Ingredients list (with precise measurements)
Step-by-step instructions
Chef’s notes/tips (optional)

1.2 Measurements:

Use standard measurements (cups, teaspoons, tablespoons, grams, milliliters)
Specify temperature units (°F or °C)

1.3 Ingredients:

List ingredients in order of use
Specify any substitutions that may affect results
Include all ingredients in the instructions

2. ORIGINALITY AND ATTRIBUTION #

2.1 Originality: Recipes must be Entrant’s own creation or a family recipe with permission to share. If adapted from another source, Entrant must:

Significantly modify the recipe
Acknowledge the source
Ensure no copyright violation

2.2 Family Recipes: Entrant represents that they have permission to share family recipes.

2.3 Published Recipes: Recipes previously published (blogs, cookbooks) are eligible but Entrant must own the rights.

3. PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS #

3.1 Photo Requirements (if applicable):

At least one clear photo of the prepared dish
Additional photos of process optional
Good lighting and composition
No stock photography

3.2 Photo Rights: Photos are subject to the same intellectual property terms as other contest entries .

4. CONTENT STANDARDS #

4.1 Accuracy: All information must be accurate and not misleading. Instructions should produce the described dish when followed.

4.2 Safety: Recipes must follow safe food handling practices. MyMahotsav is not responsible for any illness or injury resulting from preparation or consumption of recipes.

4.3 Allergens: Entrants are encouraged to disclose common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, etc.) but are not required to guarantee allergen-free preparation.

4.4 Dietary Claims: Any claims about health benefits, dietary suitability (vegan, gluten-free), or cultural authenticity must be accurate.