Copyright & Abuse Policy

Purpose of This Page

This page exists to clarify our position on copyright, fair use, and the handling of takedown requests, including repeated or demonstrably invalid claims. It is published in the interest of transparency, good faith, and compliance with applicable laws.

Our Position on Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with applicable copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and equivalent international frameworks.

Content published on this site falls into one or more of the following categories:

• Editorial commentary and analysis
• Educational material
• Transformative content
• Quotations and excerpts used for reference or critique
• User-facing informational resources

Where copyrighted material is referenced, it is done under fair use / fair dealing principles, including commentary, criticism, education, research, and indexing.

We do not host or distribute pirated media files.

Fair Use and Transformative Content

Much of our content relies on transformation rather than reproduction. This includes:

• Contextual commentary
• Image excerpts used alongside analysis or educational explanation
• Quotes presented in a non-substitutive manner
• Visual references that add new meaning, purpose, or understanding

Each use is evaluated internally with fair use considerations in mind, including purpose, nature, amount used, and market impact.

Takedown Requests & Counter-Notifications

We take all copyright notices seriously and review them individually.

If a takedown request is submitted in good faith and is valid, appropriate action will be taken.

Where a claim is overbroad, automated, non-specific, or demonstrably inaccurate, we reserve the right to formally dispute and counter such claims, as permitted by law.

Content that is reinstated following review reflects a determination that it does not infringe copyright.

Repeated or Invalid Claims (Abuse of Process)

We have experienced instances of repeated or invalid copyright claims submitted by third-party enforcement entities acting on behalf of others.

While we do not publicly speculate on intent, automated or abusive enforcement practices exist within the digital publishing ecosystem.

Accordingly:

• Repeated demonstrably false claims may be treated as an abuse of process
• All notices and outcomes are logged internally
• Patterns of behavior may be considered when responding to future claims

This policy exists to protect lawful expression, not to evade legitimate enforcement.

Transparency and Good Faith

We operate this site in good faith with an emphasis on long-term compliance and responsibility.

Our goals are to:

• Provide lawful, original, and educational content
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Protect users, contributors, and infrastructure from abusive practices

Contact for Legal Matters

If you believe material on this site infringes your copyright and you are the rights holder or an authorized agent, please contact us directly with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Exact URLs in question
• Proof of ownership or authorization

General, automated, or non-specific requests may not receive a response.

Reservation of Rights

We reserve all rights not expressly granted herein, including the right to defend lawful content, pursue reinstatement where appropriate, and protect the integrity of this platform.

Last Updated: 23/12/2025