1. Introduction
This Content Use & Intellectual Property Compliance Policy (“Policy”) governs how content may be posted, shared, embedded, or otherwise used on our website (“the Website”).
We strictly adhere to this Policy and require all users, contributors, and partners to do the same.
Our goal is to respect the rights of creators, protect intellectual property, and ensure the content on our platform provides genuine value.
2. Prohibited Conduct
The following actions are not permitted on the Website. We likewise do not engage in these practices in our own published content.
2.1. Unaltered or Copied Content Without Added Value
Users—and the Website itself—must not:
- Post or publish content copied, scraped, or directly reproduced from external sources without meaningful commentary, modification, context, or added value.
- Embed external media (videos, images, articles, music, code, documents, etc.) solely to duplicate or mirror the original source without contributing new insights or transformative content.
2.2. Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Material
Users—and the Website itself—must not:
- Post copyrighted content without permission, proper licensing, or a legally valid exception.
- Misrepresent ownership of content or imply rights that do not exist.
- Use trademarks, logos, or proprietary materials in ways that violate intellectual property laws or third-party rights.
3. Requirements for Using Third-Party Content
Third-party content may only be used on the Website when all conditions below are met:
3.1. Added Value Requirement
Any included external content must be accompanied by significant original input, such as:
- Commentary
- Critique
- Analysis
- Educational explanation
- Transformation
- Review or news reporting
This requirement applies to all users and to the Website’s own editorial team.
3.2. Proper Attribution
Where attribution is appropriate or legally required:
- The original creator must be credited,
- The source should be identified,
- Any licensing terms (such as Creative Commons) must be followed.
3.3. Legal Rights & Permissions
Users and the Website must ensure that:
- They have the right or license to use any third-party content, or
- Its use is covered by fair use, fair dealing, or other applicable legal exceptions.
4. Adherence to Our Intellectual Property Abuse Policy
The Website strictly complies with its own Intellectual Property Abuse Policy, which includes:
- No hosting or sharing of pirated or unauthorized media,
- No activities that undermine creators’ rights or licensed distribution systems,
- Prompt removal of infringing content when discovered or reported,
- Good-faith cooperation with rights holders.
We expect all users to maintain the same level of compliance.
5. Enforcement
Violations of this Policy—whether by users or detected within our own content—will result in:
- Immediate removal or correction of infringing material,
- Account warnings or suspensions for users,
- Possible permanent account termination for repeated or severe violations.
We reserve the right to take any lawful action necessary to protect intellectual property.
6. Reporting Intellectual Property Concerns
If you believe your content has been copied, embedded, or used on our Website without authorization, you may submit a complaint through our Intellectual Property/DMCA Report Process.
We respond promptly and remove or restrict access to infringing material as required by law.
7. Commitment to Compliance
We affirm that:
- Our Website actively follows and enforces this Policy
- We do not publish or distribute unaltered third-party content without added value
- We respect the intellectual property rights of all creators and organizations
Maintaining a lawful, ethical, and respectful digital environment is central to our mission.
