Copyright policy

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At UGGP News (United Gazette of Global Policy), we respect the intellectual property rights of creators, institutions, and organizations worldwide. As a publication dedicated to independent journalism, diplomacy, governance, and global policy analysis, we take copyright compliance seriously. This policy sets out how UGGP News responds to copyright issues, including claims of infringement, and the principles that guide our use of third-party content.

1. Respect for Intellectual Property

UGGP News believes that strong copyright protections are essential for sustaining responsible journalism, scholarship, and creative work. We expect our contributors, freelancers, and readers to respect copyright law in every submission or interaction with our platform.

2. Use of Third-Party Content

When citing third-party research, policy reports, or official documents, UGGP News ensures that:

• Quotations are brief, relevant, and properly attributed.
• Datasets, images, and charts are used under fair use principles or explicit license agreements.
• Maps, photographs, and infographics include full credit lines.

UGGP does not permit the use of copyrighted content without appropriate permission.

3. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your work has been used on UGGP News without authorization, you may submit a notice of alleged infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or applicable local copyright law.

Your Notice should include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• The specific location/URL of the allegedly infringing material.
• Your name, affiliation, and contact details.
• A statement declaring a good-faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized.
• A declaration under penalty of perjury that you are the rights holder or authorized to act on their behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Designated Copyright Contact: legal@uggp.com

4. UGGP News Response Process

Upon receiving a valid copyright complaint:

• The material will be reviewed promptly by our editorial and legal teams.
• If infringement is confirmed, the content may be removed or access disabled.
• The contributor or uploader will be notified of the action.
• Repeat offenders may be barred from contributing.

5. Counter-Notices

Contributors who believe their content was wrongly removed may submit a counter-notice, including:

• Identification of the removed material.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed in error.
• Consent to jurisdiction in U.S. federal courts for disputes.

UGGP News will reinstate content if legally justified.

6. Educational and Policy Exceptions

In keeping with UGGP’s mission, some content may rely on “fair use” or similar exceptions for purposes of reporting, commentary, criticism, and education. These uses are assessed carefully to balance copyright law with the public’s right to know.

UGGP News (United Gazette of Global Policy) stands for transparency, fairness, and respect for creators. Copyright protection supports global journalism, and our adherence to it ensures credibility in covering international affairs.