Last Updated: June 2026
Introduction
International News Gateway respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, contributors, and visitors to do the same. We are committed to complying with applicable copyright laws and responding appropriately to valid copyright infringement claims.
This DMCA and Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners can report alleged copyright violations and how International News Gateway handles such requests.
Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on International News Gateway, including but not limited to:
- News articles
- Reports
- Editorial content
- Graphics
- Logos
- Website design
- Images
- Videos
- Audio content
- Digital resources
- Databases
is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
All rights are reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, republication, or commercial use of our content is prohibited without prior written permission.
Respect for Intellectual Property
International News Gateway makes reasonable efforts to ensure that content published on our platform complies with copyright laws and respects the rights of content creators.
If you believe that copyrighted material has been used on our website without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notification as described below.
Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice
If you are a copyright owner or an authorized representative and believe that content available on International News Gateway infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice containing the following information:
Required Information
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material, including the specific URL or location on our website.
- Your full legal name and contact information, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by:
- The copyright owner,
- Its agent, or
- The law.
- A statement that the information provided in your notice is accurate and complete.
- A statement made under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete notices may delay processing.
Copyright Complaint Submission
Copyright complaints may be submitted through our designated contact channel.
Please include all required information to assist our review process.
Contact Information
Copyright Agent
International News Gateway
Email: copyright@internationalnewz.com
Website: https://internationalnewz.com
Subject Line: Copyright Infringement Notice
Review Process
Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint, International News Gateway may:
- Review the submitted claim.
- Investigate the reported material.
- Temporarily disable access to the content.
- Remove infringing material when appropriate.
- Contact the affected parties.
- Request additional information if necessary.
We reserve the right to determine the appropriate response based on the circumstances of each case.
Counter-Notification Procedure
If you believe that material removed or disabled as a result of a copyright complaint was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification.
A valid counter-notification should include:
- Identification of the removed material.
- The location where the material previously appeared.
- Your contact information.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
- Your consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
After receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material if permitted by applicable law.
Repeat Infringer Policy
International News Gateway reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to users, contributors, or parties who repeatedly violate copyright laws or intellectual property rights.
Repeated infringement may result in permanent removal of content and account restrictions where applicable.
Fair Use Notice
Certain content published on International News Gateway may include quotations, excerpts, images, or references used for purposes such as:
- News reporting
- Commentary
- Criticism
- Research
- Education
- Public interest reporting
Such uses may be protected under applicable fair use, fair dealing, or similar legal doctrines.
The inclusion of material under these principles does not imply ownership of the original copyrighted work.
User Responsibilities
Users who submit content, comments, articles, photographs, videos, or other materials to International News Gateway are responsible for ensuring that they:
- Own the necessary rights.
- Have obtained required permissions.
- Do not infringe third-party copyrights.
- Comply with applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may be held responsible for copyright violations resulting from content they submit.
Unauthorized Use of Our Content
Without written permission, users may not:
- Copy entire articles.
- Republish content on other websites.
- Reproduce substantial portions of our content.
- Use our content for commercial purposes.
- Remove copyright notices.
- Modify and redistribute protected materials.
Limited quotations with proper attribution and links to the original source may be permitted where allowed by law.
Educational and Non-Commercial Use
Requests for educational, academic, research, or non-commercial use of our content may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Interested parties should contact us before reproducing or distributing any protected material.
Limitation of Liability
International News Gateway shall not be liable for user-submitted content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights where such infringement was not known to us prior to receiving a valid complaint.
We act in good faith to address legitimate copyright concerns as quickly as reasonably possible.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA and Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
Contact Us
For copyright concerns, permission requests, licensing inquiries, or intellectual property questions, please contact:
International News Gateway
Email: copyright@internationalnewz.com
Website: https://internationalnewz.com
Contact Page: https://internationalnewz.com/contact-us/
We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and resolving copyright matters professionally and efficiently.
Acceptance of This Policy
By using International News Gateway, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this DMCA and Copyright Policy.
Thank you for helping us maintain a responsible, lawful, and respectful publishing environment.