This Copyright Policy governs the use, reproduction, and distribution of all content published on Tax.News, owned and operated by [Tax.News] (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using Tax.News content, you agree to abide by this policy and our Terms of Service. Any unauthorized use of our content infringes on our copyright and intellectual property rights, potentially resulting in legal action.
This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will take effect upon publication on Tax.News, replacing prior versions.
1. What Is Copyright?
Copyright laws provide creators with exclusive rights to control and protect their intellectual property. At Tax.News, all content—including articles, editorials, images, graphics, videos, logos, trademarks, databases, and interactive features—is copyrighted and protected under local and international intellectual property laws, treaties, and regulations.
2. Ownership and Scope
Unless otherwise stated, all content on Tax.News is owned by us. This includes proprietary content and licensed content obtained from third parties.
This policy covers:
- Articles, headlines, and editorial content.
- Photographs, infographics, and visual content.
- Tax.News branding, including our name, slogan, trademarks, and logo.
- APIs, software, and other interactive or proprietary tools.
3. Permitted Uses
You may:
- View our content on compatible devices solely for personal and non-commercial use.
- Print single copies of articles for your personal reference.
- Share links to articles using sharing tools provided by Tax.News, ensuring the content is unaltered.
- Use limited excerpts (up to 30 words) for non-commercial summaries or discussions, provided they include appropriate attribution (as detailed below).
4. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, republish, upload, or publicly display full-text articles, visuals, or proprietary features without written permission.
- Create derivative works, summaries, or adaptations that replicate or misrepresent our content.
- Use content to develop or promote competing platforms, products, or services.
- Remove copyright notices, watermarks, or other proprietary markings.
- Use Tax.News content for machine learning, data scraping, or training AI tools or models without explicit written consent.
- Store, aggregate, or systematically download content to create a database or repository of Tax.News material.
- Incorporate Tax.News materials into subscription-based or paid products or services.
5. Linking, Republishing, and Redistribution
- Sharing links: You may share links to Tax.News articles using our provided tools, ensuring links direct users back to our platform.
- Summarizing content: Excerpts (maximum 30 words) must be accompanied by proper attribution and cannot act as a substitute for accessing our full content. Attribution format:
Source: “Tax.News, [date of publication]” (linked to the original article).
- Republishing: Full-text republication requires prior written permission and a valid licensing agreement. Unauthorized redistribution of full articles is strictly prohibited.
6. Use of Visual Content
All photographs, infographics, and images are protected under copyright law.
- Personal use of visual content is limited to non-commercial purposes, without modification.
- Republishing, alteration, or commercial use of visual content requires a separate written license.
7. Use of Tax.News Trademarks
Tax.News trademarks, logos, and branding may not be used:
- Without express written consent.
- In any way that suggests endorsement or partnership with Tax.News.
- As part of a domain name, service, or product branding.
For branding and logo use, contact legal@tax.news.
8. Commercial and Syndicated Use
For organizations or individuals seeking to use Tax.News content beyond personal use, a commercial license or syndication agreement is required. This applies to, but is not limited to:
- Republishing articles in newsletters, reports, or other formats.
- Embedding content within subscription-based or paid platforms.
- Utilizing content in marketing, research, or promotional material.
To obtain a license, please email legal@tax.news.
9. Third-Party and Licensed Content
Content from third-party licensors (e.g., images, data) is subject to separate copyright protections. Such content cannot be used or repurposed without obtaining the required permissions from the original copyright holder.
10. Monitoring and Enforcement
To safeguard our intellectual property, Tax.News employs monitoring technologies and reserves the right to:
- Take legal action against any unauthorized use or infringement.
- Block access to individuals or organizations violating this policy.
- Demand immediate removal of our content from unauthorized publications or platforms.
11. Consequences of Copyright Infringement
Violations of this policy may result in:
- Financial liability, including damages and royalty payments.
- Legal injunctions and removal of content.
- Termination of access to Tax.News products and services.
12. Disclaimers and Limitations
- This policy is enforceable under applicable copyright laws globally.
- Tax.News does not waive any rights unless explicitly stated in writing.
- User conduct that violates third-party copyrights also violates our terms and conditions.
13. Reporting Violations
To report copyright violations or unauthorized use of Tax.News content, email us at legal@tax.news. Please provide evidence of the infringement for prompt review and resolution.
14. Contact Information
For further inquiries regarding this Copyright Policy, including licensing or permissions, please contact:
Tax.News Legal Department
Email: legal@tax.news