At GeopoliticalAxis, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same in return. This Copyright & DMCA Policy outlines how we handle copyrighted material and what to do if you believe your work has been used improperly on our website.
1. Copyright Ownership
- All original content published on GeopoliticalAxis, including articles, images, graphics, branding, and design, is protected under international copyright laws.
- Unless otherwise stated, GeopoliticalAxis owns the copyright to all material on this website.
- You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
2. Fair Use and Sharing
We encourage sharing of our content in a responsible way:
- Short excerpts or summaries may be quoted, provided proper credit and a direct link to GeopoliticalAxis.com are included.
- Use of our content for educational, research, or commentary purposes should align with fair use principles.
- Unauthorized full reproduction of our articles or images is not permitted.
3. Third-Party Content
- Some images, graphics, or references may be sourced from third parties under licenses, public domain, or fair use.
- We make every effort to credit original creators where required.
- If you believe content has been used inappropriately, please contact us.
4. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance
If you are a copyright owner (or authorized representative) and believe that material on GeopoliticalAxis infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.
Your notice should include the following:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- Identification of the specific material on our site that is alleged to be infringing (with URL).
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Send all DMCA takedown requests to:
📧 Email: contact@geopoliticalaxis.com
5. Response to DMCA Notices
- Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will review the claim and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material as required by law.
- We will notify the individual or entity who posted the content so they have the opportunity to respond with a counter-notification if applicable.
6. Counter-Notification
If you believe that your material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification.
This must include:
- Identification of the material removed or disabled and its location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, phone number, and email.
- Your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your country (or, if outside the United States, the jurisdiction where GeopoliticalAxis is based).
- Your physical or electronic signature.
We may restore the content if legally appropriate after receiving a valid counter-notification.
7. Global Audience Consideration
As a platform serving a worldwide audience, we respect and comply with international copyright standards. Users from all regions are expected to respect intellectual property laws applicable in their jurisdictions.
8. Contact Us
For copyright-related inquiries or DMCA notices, please contact us:
📧 Email: contact@geopoliticalaxis.com
Final Note
At GeopoliticalAxis, we are committed to protecting intellectual property rights while fostering a fair and responsible exchange of information. We appreciate the cooperation of our readers, contributors, and fellow publishers in maintaining this standard.