Effective Date: 15 April 2025
This Copyright Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of content published by Global South Media News. By accessing or using our content, you agree to comply with this policy.
1. Ownership of Content
All content available on the Global South Media News website—including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, videos, logos, and other media (collectively, “Content”)—is the property of Global South Media News or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
2. Permitted Use
You may:
- Access and view our Content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Share links to our articles via social media or other platforms, as long as the Content remains unaltered and proper credit is given to Global South Media News.
3. Prohibited Use
Unless explicitly authorised in writing by Global South Media News, you may not:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute any Content in print or digital form.
- Use Content for commercial purposes, including selling, licensing, or creating derivative works.
- Modify or adapt Content in a way that alters its original meaning or context.
- Remove copyright, watermark, or proprietary notices from any Content.
4. Requests for Reuse or Licensing
To reuse or license any of our Content, you must obtain prior written permission. Please contact us at info@globalsouthmedianews.com, and include details about:
- The specific Content you wish to use.
- How and where it will be used.
- Your intended audience.
5. Fair Use and Exceptions
Some uses of our Content may be allowed under “fair use” or equivalent legal exceptions—such as for criticism, commentary, news reporting, education, or research. Such use must not misrepresent the Content or infringe on our rights.
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to Global South Media News (e.g., comments, guest articles, or media):
- You retain ownership of your intellectual property rights.
- By submitting content, you grant Global South Media News a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the content as part of our operations.
7. Reporting Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used without permission, contact us at info@globalsouthmedianews.com with the following:
- Your name and contact details.
- A description of the copyrighted work in question.
- The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material.
- A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized under copyright law.
8. Enforcement
Global South Media News reserves the right to take appropriate action against copyright violations. This may include:
- Removing or disabling access to infringing material.
- Suspending or terminating user access.
- Pursuing legal action if necessary.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Copyright Policy as needed. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Copyright Policy, please reach out to: