DMCA Copyright Notice, Fair-Use & Safe Harbor Framework

🛡️ 1. Transformative Fair-Use Doctrine (Title 17 U.S.C. § 107)

Press Glob operates under the Fair Use Doctrine established by Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107), Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (Fair Dealing for reporting of current events), and Article 10 of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

🌐 2. European Press Publisher Exceptions (EU Directive 2019/790)

In accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/790 (Copyright in the Digital Single Market), specifically Articles 15 and 17:

• Very Short Extracts & Hyperlinks: Press Glob utilizes short transformative excerpts and legitimate hyperlinks, which are expressly exempt from press publisher licensing restrictions under Article 15(1).
• Non-Exclusive Contextual Embedding: External wire imagery and headlines are embedded solely for visual attribution and news identification without unauthorized alteration or commercial resale.

⚖️ 3. DMCA Safe Harbor & Takedown Procedure (17 U.S.C. § 512)

Press Glob complies with the notice-and-takedown procedures defined under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512(c). If you are a copyright owner and believe your work has been indexed in a manner that constitutes infringement, please submit a formal notification containing:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
2. Exact URL link(s) on Press Glob where the material is located.
3. Your contact information (Name, Organization, Email, Telephone).
4. A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized.
5. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.