Sach Ka Saath respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users and contributors to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) page explains our copyright compliance, procedures for reporting infringement, and our commitment to removing copyrighted material upon proper notification.
Our Copyright Policy
All content on Sach Ka Saath, including articles, images, videos, graphics, and multimedia, is either:
- Created by our editorial team
- Licensed for use on Sach Ka Saath
- Used under fair use provisions with proper attribution
Unauthorised use of copyrighted content is strictly prohibited.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Sach Ka Saath without permission, please provide a written notice containing the following:
- Your full legal name, address, phone number, and email
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material on Sach Ka Saath that allegedly infringes your work (URL)
- A statement that you believe in good faith that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
- A statement that the information provided is accurate, under penalty of perjury
- Your physical or electronic signature
Email for DMCA Notices: dmca@sachkasaath.com
How We Respond
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice:
- We promptly investigate the claim
- If the claim is valid, we remove or restrict access to the infringing material
- We notify the user who posted the content of the takedown
- The user has the right to submit a counter-notice if they believe the content was removed erroneously
Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
- Your contact information
- Identification of the removed content
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification
- You consent to the jurisdiction of your local court and accept service of process.
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the content unless the original complainant takes legal action.
Fair Use and Exceptions
Not all use of copyrighted material constitutes infringement. Sach Ka Saath adheres to fair use principles, including:
- Commentary or critique
- News reporting
- Educational use
We review claims carefully to distinguish between legitimate fair use and actual infringement.
Preventing Future Infringement
Sach Ka Saath actively educates contributors on copyright compliance:
- Editorial training on copyright law
- Guidelines for using images, video, and third-party content
- Tools to verify originality and licensing
We aim to create a legally compliant, copyright-respecting environment for all users.
Protecting copyright is part of our commitment to ethical journalism. Users and contributors are encouraged to respect intellectual property rights while engaging with Sach Ka Saath.