Copyright & Media Policy

COPYRIGHT & MEDIA POLICY SCOPE

This policy applies to all content published on Ducksee.com, including articles, images, videos, and third-party media used under license or fair use principles. It outlines the ownership of site content, media usage guidelines, and procedures for handling copyright claims. Any reference to « Ducksee » in this document includes, as appropriate, ADPI Publishing, ADPI News, and ADPI Group (USA).

1. Introduction

This Copyright & Media Policy outlines the copyright protection of content published on Ducksee.com, as well as the guidelines for the use of third-party media, including press photos. This policy complies with the U.S. Copyright Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Ducksee.com and ActuelFeed.com, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, and logos, is the property of ADPI Publishing (a division of ADPI Group USA) or its respective licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display of any material from these sites is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

Users may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, transmit, or distribute any material from the websites for commercial purposes without obtaining permission from the copyright holder.

3. Use of Third-Party Content (Including Press Photos)

Ducksee.com may publish third-party content, including press photos, under fair use, licensing agreements, or with proper attribution to the original source. The usage of such materials is governed by the following principles:
Licensed or Authorized Use: Some images, videos, and articles are used under specific agreements with the content providers. Unauthorized reuse by third parties is not permitted.

Fair Use Doctrine:

In certain cases, materials may be used under fair use provisions for purposes such as news reporting, commentary, and educational purposes. Such use does not imply ownership or unrestricted rights.

Fair use does not guarantee that content will not be subject to copyright claims. If a rights holder disputes the usage, Ducksee.com reserve the right to review and remove the content if deemed necessary.

Attribution and Credits:

Whenever applicable, credit is given to the original creators or copyright holders. Users must respect these attributions and may not remove, alter, or misuse such credited content.

Editorial Context:

Press photos and third-party content are used solely for editorial and informational purposes, without implying endorsement by the subjects depicted.

4. DMCA Policy & Copyright Infringement Notice

Ducksee.com respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that content hosted on our platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown request by providing the following:

• Your full name, the name of the organization you represent, your occupation, professional status, address, telephone number, and email address. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• A detailed description of the allegedly infringing content, including the URL where it appears.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
• A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Without these details, we will not be able to respond. DMCA notices should be sent via our Legal Contact Form.

5. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include:

• Your full name, the name of the organization you represent (if applicable), your occupation, and professional status.
• Your address, telephone number, and email address.
• Identification of the removed content and its original location.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
• Your consent to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts in the United States.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will review the request. If no legal action is initiated by the complainant within 30 days (excluding holidays), the content may be restored.

6. Enforcement & Policy Changes

Ducksee.com reserve the right to remove any content that violates copyright laws or this policy without prior notice. We also reserve the right to update this policy at any time to reflect changes in copyright law or operational practices. Changes to this policy may be made at any time without prior notice. However, significant updates will be communicated appropriately.

7. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries or DMCA notices, please contact us via our Legal Contact Form.

By using Ducksee.com, users agree to abide by this Copyright & Media Policy and respect the intellectual property rights of others.