Copyright Policy

Youth Times respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. It is our policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

Required Information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on our site
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Designated Agent

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification with the following information:

Counter-Notice Requirements:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material removed and its original location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed in error
• Your contact information
• A statement consenting to jurisdiction in your district

Repeat Infringers

Youth Times will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances.

Safe Harbor

This DMCA policy is designed to comply with the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA. We reserve the right to remove any content that allegedly infringes copyright without prior notice.

False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages.

Processing Time

We aim to process all valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours of receipt. Complex cases may require additional time for review.

Educational Use

We recognize that some uses of copyrighted material may qualify as fair use under copyright law. We consider these factors when reviewing DMCA notices.