Effective Date: 31/1/2025
This Copyright Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of content published on the Maldives Independent. By accessing or using our content, you agree to comply with this policy.
1. Ownership of Content
All content on the Maldives Independent website, including but not limited to articles, news stories, images, graphics, videos, logos, and designs (collectively referred to as "Content"), is the property of Maldives Independent or its licensors and is protected under applicable copyright laws.
2. Permitted Use
You may:
Access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Share links to our articles on social media or other platforms, provided that you do not modify the Content and give proper credit to Maldives Independent.
3. Prohibited Use
Unless explicitly authorised in writing by Maldives Independent, you may not:
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any Content in any form, including print or digital media.
Use Content for commercial purposes, including selling, licensing, or creating derivative works.
Modify, edit, or adapt the Content in a way that alters its original meaning or context.
Remove copyright or proprietary notices from our Content.
4. Requests for Reuse or Licensing
If you wish to reuse or license any Content from Maldives Independent, you must obtain prior written permission. To request permission, please contact us at editorial@maldivesindependent.com. Include details about the specific Content, intended use, and audience.
5. Fair Use and Exceptions
Certain uses of our Content may fall under the "fair use" doctrine or similar exceptions under copyright law. Examples may include uses for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or research, provided that such use does not infringe upon our rights or misrepresent the Content.
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to Maldives Independent (e.g., comments, photos, or guest articles):
You retain ownership of your intellectual property rights.
By submitting content, you grant the Maldives Independent a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content in connection with our operations.
7. Reporting Copyright Infringement
Maldives Independent respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website without authorization, please notify us at editorial@maldivesindependent.com with the following information:
Your contact details (name, address, email).
A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
The URL or specific location of the allegedly infringing Content.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
8. Enforcement
Maldives Independent reserves the right to take appropriate action against violations of this policy, including but not limited to removing infringing material, terminating access to our services, or pursuing legal remedies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on this page, and the updated date will be indicated at the top of the policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:Email: editorial@maldivesindependent.com