Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice

  1. Defines ownership of original content
  2. Informs visitors of their rights and restrictions
  3. Outlines consequences and options for legal reuse

🛡️ Content Protection & Usage Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

At Counter.News, we take the integrity of our work seriously. Every article, graphic, video, image, and piece of original content published on this site represents the intellectual labor, creative vision, and analytical effort of its contributors.

This page outlines how our content is protected, what your rights are as a visitor, and how to properly engage with our material if you’d like to share, cite, or adapt it.

🔐 Intellectual Property Ownership

Unless otherwise noted:

  • All content on this website is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
  • The original content—written articles, essays, investigative pieces, visual media, code snippets, and creative concepts—is the exclusive intellectual property of Counter.News and/or its contributors.
  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.

✅ What You Can Do

We encourage responsible sharing! You may:

  • Share article links freely via social media, email, or messaging platforms.
  • Quote up to 100 words from any article, with clear attribution and a link back to the original source.
  • Embed public videos or social posts from Counter.News when available, as long as attribution is maintained.

❌ What You Cannot Do

Without express written permission, you may not:

  • Copy full articles or images to another website.
  • Translate and republish our content in another language.
  • Use our work in commercial projects, newsletters, or publications.
  • Present our research or analysis as your own, even with minor edits.

⚖️ Enforcement & Takedown

We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content using automated systems and manual audits. If we detect a copyright violation:

  • You will receive a formal takedown notice (under the DMCA or other applicable law).
  • Continued infringement may result in legal action, including damages and injunctive relief.

To report suspected misuse or file a DMCA counter-notice, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

🤝 Licensing & Collaboration

Interested in reprinting or adapting one of our articles? We’re open to:

  • Syndication agreements
  • Cross-publication partnerships
  • Academic or nonprofit licensing

Send your request to:
📬 [email protected]
Include the article title, intended use, and your organization or publication name.

🧠 Respect Creative Labor

Behind every article is hours of research, editing, and refinement. Protecting this labor ensures the continued quality, independence, and sustainability of Counter.News. Thank you for respecting the work we do.

💼 Legal Notice

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