Our respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of [website URL] (the “Site”) to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we handle copyrighted material and the process for reporting alleged infringement.
1. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise indicated, all original content on the Site — including articles, guides, graphics, and images — is the property of [Site Name] and is protected by applicable copyright laws. University names, logos, and any official emblems referenced on the Site remain the property of their respective institutions and are used strictly for identification and educational commentary under fair use principles.
2. Permitted Use
You may share links to our content, quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article, or reference our content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of our content on another website or platform without our prior written permission.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit a notice containing the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- The specific URL or location on the Site where the allegedly infringing material appears.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Send this notice to: [Insert Contact Email]
4. Counter-Notification
If you believe content you posted was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing:
- Identification of the material removed and its location before removal.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and consent to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
5. Response to Notices
Upon receiving a valid notice, we will review the claim and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We reserve the right to make the final determination on any copyright dispute involving content on the Site.
6. Third-Party Content and Fair Use
Where the Site references facts, statistics, or brief excerpts from university websites, government publications, or news sources, this is done under fair use / fair dealing principles for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and education, with attribution provided where appropriate.