At Scoopearth.in, we are committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of our creators, contributors, and the broader digital community. This Copyright Policy outlines the rules, rights, and responsibilities related to all content published on our platform, and how we handle copyright protection and infringement.

By accessing or using Scoopearth.in, you agree to comply with the terms laid out in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our platform.

1. Introduction to Copyright

Copyright is a legal right granted to the original creator of content — be it text, images, videos, designs, software, or music — which gives them the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display or perform that work. Copyright law helps safeguard intellectual effort and creativity from unauthorized use.

All the content published on Scoopearth.in is protected under applicable Indian Copyright Laws and international treaties. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, or use of our content is strictly prohibited unless explicitly permitted in writing.

2. Copyright Ownership

All original content published on Scoopearth.in is either:

• Owned by (Freshersnews Evaluation India OPC pvt ltd ),
• Licensed to Scoopearth with exclusive rights, or
• Contributed by third-party writers and collaborators who have granted us permission for publication.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Articles and blogs
• Startup stories and founder interviews
• Infographics and visual designs
• Original research and data
• Podcasts, videos, and audio content
• Course material, ebooks, PDFs, and whitepapers
• Code snippets and UI designs
• Brand logos, graphics, banners, and website layout

All content is considered the intellectual property of Scoopearth or its respective rights holders and is protected under copyright law from the moment of creation.

3. Third-Party Content

While Scoopearth.in creates and publishes a majority of its content in-house, we may occasionally feature third-party material (e.g., logos, quotes, public domain visuals, or media reports) in the following cases:

• With explicit permission from the original author or copyright holder
• Under fair use provisions (for commentary, criticism, education, or news reporting)
• With proper attribution or citation

We always strive to respect the rights of external creators. If you believe your copyrighted material has been used without authorization, please refer to Section 9 on Copyright Infringement & DMCA Notice.

4. Rights Granted to Users

As a reader or visitor, you are permitted to:

• Access and read public content freely
• Share published links through social media or email (with proper credit)
• Download public resources for personal, non-commercial use only

However, you may not:

• Republish or reproduce any article, image, or video from our website on another site or platform without our explicit written consent
• Use our content in printed material, e-books, or research papers without citation and permission
• Monetize, translate, or modify any of our intellectual property for personal or commercial gain

5. Contributor Content and Licensing

Contributors who publish articles, insights, or interviews on Scoopearth.in agree to the following:

• All submissions must be original and not plagiarized
• The contributor grants Scoopearth an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, publish, and distribute their content on any digital or print medium, including third-party syndication platforms
• The contributor retains personal authorship but not exclusive rights to republish the submitted content elsewhere

In case of guest articles, sponsored posts, or interviews, the contributor may be asked to sign a Content Release Agreement confirming the originality and licensing of the material.

6. Trademarks and Branding

All trademarks, logos, and brand identifiers (including the Scoopearth logo and design) are the exclusive property of Scoopearth . Any use of our branding elements, including for promotional or marketing purposes, must be authorized in writing.

Unauthorized usage of our logo, header design, or brand visuals will be treated as copyright and trademark infringement, and may result in legal action.

7. Copyright on User-Generated Content (UGC)

If you post comments, reviews, feedback, or multimedia content on Scoopearth.in, you retain the copyright to your original input. However, by posting it on our platform, you grant Scoopearth a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share that content for promotional or informational purposes.

You also represent that your submissions do not infringe the copyright or intellectual property of others. If found to be in violation, Scoopearth has the right to remove your content and suspend your access.

8. Use of AI Tools and Content Scrapers

We do not allow any automated scraping, harvesting, or unauthorized reproduction of our content by bots, AI-powered tools, or data-mining platforms without prior written approval.

Use of AI tools to train models using our content, or redistribution of articles via auto-blogging systems, is strictly prohibited and will be treated as copyright infringement.

9. Copyright Infringement & DMCA Notice Procedure

We respect the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other global IP protection frameworks. If you believe that any content on Scoopearth.in infringes upon your copyright, please send a formal notice to:

📧 Email: info@staging.scoopearth.in
📫 Subject Line: Copyright Infringement Notification – [Your Name / Company]

Your notice should include:

1. A clear description of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed
2. The exact URL(s) of the infringing content
3. Your contact details: name, address, phone number, and email
4. A statement that you believe in good faith that the use is unauthorized
5. A statement that all information provided is accurate
6. Your signature (electronic or physical)

Once we receive a complete notice, we will:

• Acknowledge your complaint within 48–72 hours
• Review and investigate the issue
• Take down or disable access to the infringing content if the claim is valid
• Notify the person who posted the alleged infringing content, allowing them to respond

If a counter-claim is submitted, we will evaluate both claims before deciding further action.

10. Penalties for Copyright Violation

If any individual or organization is found copying, duplicating, or redistributing Scoopearth content without permission:

• We may issue a cease-and-desist notice
• The individual or site may be blacklisted across our network
• Legal action may be initiated under The Copyright Act, 1957 and other applicable cyber/IP laws in India and internationally
• Penalties may include monetary damages, takedown demands, and criminal prosecution in severe cases

We also actively file DMCA takedown requests against offending websites and report violations to their hosting providers and search engines.

11. Reproduction Permissions and Licensing Requests

If you’d like to republish, translate, quote, or reference content from Scoopearth.in, please send a permission request to:

📧 info@staging.scoopearth.in
Subject: Content Reuse Request – [Your Name / Organization]

Be sure to include:

• Exact content or article title you wish to use
• Purpose of reuse (academic, commercial, editorial, etc.)
• Platform or publication where it will appear
• Desired format (quote, excerpt, full reprint, etc.)

We aim to respond within 3–5 working days and may charge a licensing fee based on the nature and extent of the usage.

12. Educational and Non-Profit Use

Scoopearth welcomes responsible use of its content for educational or non-profit purposes, provided that:

• Clear attribution is given to the original article and Scoopearth.in
• Content is not edited or misrepresented
• No commercial gain is derived from its use
• A notification or courtesy email is sent to us in advance

We encourage collaborations with universities, student groups, and NGOs looking to use our stories for learning and social impact.

13. International Copyright Protection

Scoopearth.in is accessible globally, and our content is protected by copyright laws not only in India but also in multiple jurisdictions via international treaties such as:

• The Berne Convention
• The WIPO Copyright Treaty
• The Universal Copyright Convention

International violators may face legal action under their respective national copyright laws.

14. Policy Updates

Scoopearth.in reserves the right to update or modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. It is your responsibility to review the policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

For any copyright-related concerns, questions, permissions, or DMCA notices, feel free to reach out:

📧 Copyright & IP Team
✉️ info@staging.scoopearth.in
🌐 staging.scoopearth.in

🛡️ Final Note

Scoopearth is built on original journalism, ethical storytelling, and trust. We invest time, creativity, and resources into every piece we publish. Help us protect that integrity by respecting intellectual property rights — your own, and ours.

Together, let’s foster a creative, respectful, and legally safe online ecosystem.