Content Usage and Copyright Information
We are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and strive to be in full compliance with applicable copyright laws.
1. Fair Use
We are dedicated to community advocacy and often provide information and insights from various sources, including newspaper clippings, to support our mission. In doing so, we strive to adhere to the principles of fair use under copyright law. Fair use allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without seeking permission from or paying royalties to the copyright owner. Our use of copyrighted material is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, research, and education.
2. Attribution
Whenever we use text, images, or other media from external sources, including newspaper clippings, we make every effort to provide proper attribution. We give credit to the original authors, photographers, and publications by including the source, author’s name (if available), and publication date, where applicable.
3. Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any content on our Website infringes upon your copyright, please contact us immediately. We take such allegations seriously and will promptly investigate and take appropriate action.
4. DMCA Compliance
We also comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ( DMCA). If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent and believe that your copyrighted material has been used on our Website without authorization, please follow our DMCA takedown request procedure outlined in our DMCA Policy.
5. User-Generated Content
Users of our Website are encouraged to respect copyright laws when submitting their own content. By submitting content to our Website, users confirm that they have the necessary rights or permissions to do so and agree to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute the content on our Website.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our copyright policy or the use of copyrighted material on our Website, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
Changes to this Copyright Notice
We may update this Copyright Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date of the latest revision will always be displayed at the top of this page.