At Hyperwire, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users, contributors, and partners to do the same. This DMCA / Copyright Policy outlines how we address copyright concerns and respond to claims of alleged infringement on https://hyperwire.org.
Our Commitment to Copyright
Hyperwire strives to publish original content or content used with appropriate permission, attribution, or under applicable law. We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the materials featured on our website do not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content available on Hyperwire infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice requesting its removal or review.
To help us process your request efficiently, please include the following information:
- Your full name and contact information.
- A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on Hyperwire.
- A statement explaining your ownership of the copyright or your authorization to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- A statement, made in good faith, that you believe the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
- A statement that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to submit the complaint.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete requests may delay our review.
Our Response Process
Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, we may:
- Review the reported material.
- Contact the reporting party if additional information is needed.
- Temporarily remove or restrict access to the content while the matter is evaluated.
- Permanently remove content if we determine that it infringes applicable copyright rights.
- Take appropriate action regarding repeat infringements where necessary.
We reserve the right to investigate claims and make decisions based on the information available to us.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that material removed or restricted due to a copyright complaint was removed in error or that you have the legal right to use the material, you may submit a counter-notification explaining the basis for your position.
Your counter-notification should include sufficient information for us to evaluate your claim and contact you regarding the matter.
Repeat Infringement Policy
Hyperwire takes repeated copyright violations seriously. Where appropriate, we may remove content, suspend contributor privileges, or take other reasonable measures in response to repeated or intentional infringement.
Fair Use
Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable copyright laws, including doctrines such as fair use, fair dealing, quotation, commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, or research.
Hyperwire may rely on these legal principles where appropriate, but each situation is evaluated individually.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain links to or references from third-party websites and services. We do not control external content and cannot be responsible for copyright practices on websites outside Hyperwire.
Contact Us
If you have a copyright-related question or wish to submit a copyright complaint or counter-notification, please contact us through our website:
Website: https://hyperwire.org
Please provide complete and accurate information so we can review your request as efficiently as possible.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA / Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operational practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
By using Hyperwire, you acknowledge this policy and agree to respect the intellectual property rights of others while interacting with our website.