This copyright policy applies to the website located at www.sushiltiwari.in (the "Website"). The Website is owned and operated by Sushil C. Tiwari (the "Owner").
1. Copyrighted Material
The Website contains a variety of content, including blog posts, news articles, research papers, knowledge base entries, and philosophical discussions (the "Content"). The Content is protected by copyright laws in India and other countries. This includes:
- All text content
- Images (unless otherwise specified)
- Logos
- Design elements
2. Automatic Copyright
Under Indian copyright law, original creative expression is automatically copyrighted upon creation. Therefore, the Content is copyrighted by the Owner as soon as it is published on the Website.
3. Fair Use
Limited use of the Content may be permitted under the doctrine of fair use. Fair use allows for the unlicensed use of copyright-protected material for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. If you are unsure whether your intended use qualifies as fair use, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
4. Permitted Uses
- You are permitted to share snippets of the Content with attribution. This means you can quote a small portion of the Content along with a clear link back to the original article on the Website.
- You may download and print the Content for your personal, non-commercial use.
5. Prohibited Uses
You are prohibited from the following:
- Copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, or displaying the Content without the Owner's express written permission.
- Creating derivative works from the Content.
- Selling or licensing the Content.
- Using the Content in a manner that suggests you are the copyright holder.
6. Copyright Infringement
The Owner will take appropriate legal action in the event of copyright infringement, including pursuing injunctive relief and seeking monetary damages.
7. Third-Party Content
The Website may contain content from third-party sources. The copyright for such content belongs to the respective owners. You are responsible for obtaining permission before using any third-party content.
8. Changes to the Copyright Policy
The Owner reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Copyright Policy, please contact the Owner at [email protected]
Additional Recommendations:
- You can add a copyright notice to the footer of each webpage on your Website. The notice should include the copyright symbol ©, the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright holder (e.g., © 2024 Sushil C. Tiwari).
- Consider displaying a DMCA badge on your Website to deter copyright infringement. The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is a U.S. law that sets forth procedures for copyright holders to report and remove infringing content online. While not directly applicable in India, it can still serve as a deterrent.
Disclaimer
This is a sample copyright policy and is not intended as legal advice. You should consult with an attorney to ensure that your copyright policy complies with applicable laws.