DMCA

Last updated: May 19, 2026. STNews respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects readers and contributors to do the same. This page explains how to file a copyright infringement notice (“DMCA Notice”) or a counter-notice if your content has been removed in error.

1. Reporting copyright infringement

If you believe content on stnews.live infringes your copyright, send a notice that includes all of the following:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (or a representative list if multiple works).
3. Identification of the specific URL(s) on stnews.live where the allegedly infringing material is located, with enough detail for us to find it.
4. Your contact information: full name, postal address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on its behalf.

2. Where to send notices

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

3. What happens after we receive a notice

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Notice, we will:

• Promptly review the claim (typically within 7 business days).
• Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the notice appears valid.
• Notify the user who posted the content (where applicable) and provide them with a copy of the notice.
• Document the action in our internal log.

4. Counter-notice procedure

If your content has been removed or disabled in response to a DMCA Notice and you believe the removal was in error or you have authorisation to use the material, you may file a counter-notice. Include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and the URL where it appeared.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed in error.
4. Your contact information.
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales (or your relevant local courts) and accept service of process from the original complainant.

Send counter-notices to the same agent address above.

5. Repeat infringers

We will, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, terminate accounts of contributors or commenters who are repeat infringers.

6. Misrepresentation

Section 512(f) of the DMCA holds people liable for knowingly making material misrepresentations in either a takedown notice or counter-notice. False claims can result in significant legal liability. We will report obvious misuse.

7. Fair use and journalism

STNews regularly quotes and references third-party content under fair use, fair dealing, and other journalistic exceptions. Before sending a notice, please consider whether the use is permitted as commentary, criticism, news reporting, or transformative analysis. Where a use is clearly fair, our policy is to defend it.

8. Trademark and other IP complaints

For trademark, publicity rights, or other non-copyright IP complaints, contact legal@stnews.live.