DMCA Policy

TheHcnNews.com respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from its users, contributors, and partners. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we respond promptly to valid copyright infringement notices and take appropriate action when required by law.

This DMCA Policy explains our approach to copyright protection and the procedures for submitting copyright-related complaints.

1. Copyright Ownership & Content Standards

All content published on TheHcnNews.com, including but not limited to articles, news reports, images (where licensed or self-created), graphics, and educational material, is published in one or more of the following ways:

  • Original content created by our editorial team
  • Content used under proper license or permission
  • Content derived from public domain sources
  • Content used under fair use for news reporting, education, commentary, criticism, or comparison
  • Original analysis or informational content with appropriate attribution where applicable

We do not intentionally copy, scrape, steal, or republish copyrighted material without authorization.

2. Use of Third-Party Brand Names & Trademarks

TheHcnNews.com may reference third-party brand names, products, or services (such as Canva, Canva Pro, Canva Education, etc.) strictly for:

  • Educational purposes
  • News reporting and commentary
  • Product explanation or comparison
  • Public-interest discussions
  • SEO clarity and reader understanding

All such references are made under nominative fair use.

Important Clarification:
TheHcnNews.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any third-party brand unless explicitly stated.

We do not use copyrighted logos, proprietary designs, UI screenshots, source code, or paid resources of third-party services unless legally permitted or compliant with fair-use principles.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that any content on TheHcnNews.com infringes your copyrighted work, you may submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice.

Your notice must include the following information:

  1. Your full legal name and contact details (email address and mailing address)
  2. A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  3. The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing material on our website
  4. A statement confirming that:
    • You have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
    • The information in your notice is accurate and provided under penalty of perjury
  5. Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable)

Send DMCA Notices To:

📧 Email: dmca@thehcnnews.com
📧 Alternate Email: support@thehcnnews.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Request – TheHcnNews.com

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will review the claim, investigate the content, and take appropriate action, including removal or modification if necessary.

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content removed from TheHcnNews.com was taken down due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a DMCA Counter-Notification.

Your counter-notice must include:

  • Identification of the removed material
  • The original URL where the content appeared
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was due to error or misidentification
  • Your consent to the jurisdiction of the applicable federal district court
  • Your contact details and physical or electronic signature

Counter-notifications should be sent to:
📧 dmca@thehcnnews.com

5. Repeat Infringers

In accordance with DMCA guidelines and industry best practices, TheHcnNews.com reserves the right to restrict access, suspend, or permanently remove users or contributors who repeatedly violate copyright laws or misuse the platform.

6. Good-Faith Publishing Policy

TheHcnNews.com operates in good faith and is committed to ethical journalism, lawful publishing, and transparent operations.

We do not knowingly host, promote, or support:

  • Pirated or illegally distributed content
  • Unauthorized premium service access
  • Invite or team links for paid tools
  • Circumvention of paywalls or subscription systems

Any search-related keywords or references used on the site are included solely for educational, informational, or journalistic clarity, not to mislead users or encourage violations.

7. Intellectual Property Contact

For copyright, trademark, or intellectual property concerns, please contact us directly:

📧 DMCA & IP Matters: dmca@thehcnnews.com
📧 General Support: support@thehcnnews.com
🌐 Contact Page: https://thehcnnews.com/contact-us

We take all legitimate concerns seriously and aim to respond within a reasonable time frame.

TheHcnNews.com is committed to lawful publishing, fair use, and full respect for intellectual property rights.
We stand for education, transparency, and responsible journalism.