DMCA Policy — StatesGazette.com
At StatesGazette.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are fully committed to respecting and protecting the intellectual property rights of content creators, artists, and authors. We expect the same level of respect from our users and contributors. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we have established the following policy for addressing copyright infringement claims.
Additionally, we wish to clarify that some of the content published on StatesGazette.com is developed with the assistance of AI-powered content generation tools, under human editorial oversight, ensuring originality and compliance with fair use and copyright guidelines.
1. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used or published on StatesGazette.com in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a formal DMCA Takedown Notice. Your notice must include the following information as required by law:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- A clear identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
- Identification of the infringing material, including the exact URL(s) or sufficient information to help us locate the material on our website.
- Your full contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- 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, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
Please submit your DMCA Notice to our designated agent at:
📧 dmca@statesgazette.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice – StatesGazette.com
2. Content Creation Disclaimer — AI-Assisted Content
At StatesGazette.com, we utilize AI-based content generation technologies as a supportive tool to assist our editorial team in creating articles, summaries, and research-driven content. However, every piece of content is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by our human editorial staff before publication to ensure accuracy, originality, and compliance with copyright laws.
We do not knowingly publish plagiarized or infringing material. If any content on our site unintentionally violates copyright, we are committed to addressing the issue promptly upon notification.
3. Response and Content Removal Process
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, we will:
- Promptly investigate the claim.
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
- Notify the user or contributor responsible for the content, if applicable.
- Take appropriate actions, including termination of accounts of repeat infringers where necessary.
4. Filing a DMCA Counter-Notification
If you believe the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a Counter-Notice. Your Counter-Notice must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared prior to removal.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you believe in good faith that the content was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district, and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original DMCA claim.
Please send your Counter-Notification to:
📧 dmca@statesgazette.com
Subject Line: DMCA Counter-Notice – StatesGazette.com
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
We have a strict policy to terminate access for users or contributors who are found to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights in accordance with the DMCA and applicable laws.
6. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this DMCA Policy, or to report concerns, please contact: