Copyright & Content Syndication Policy
YIIPPEE® NEWS NETWORK OPC Pvt Ltd
Effective Date: 27 May 2025
Website: www.yiippee.com
🔐 1. Copyright Ownership
- All original content on yiippee.com, including articles, images, audio, video, and data visualizations, is the intellectual property of YIIPPEE® NEWS NETWORK OPC Pvt Ltd, unless otherwise attributed.
- Protected under:
- Copyright Act, 1957 (Sections 13–14)
- Berne Convention (international treaties)
- Trademarks Act, 1999 (for the registered mark YIIPPEE®, Class 42)
✅ 2. Permitted Use
- Users MAY:
- View and share article links via social media or WhatsApp with attribution: “Source: YIIPPEE®”
- Print or download content for personal and non-commercial use only.
- Strictly PROHIBITED:
- Copying, reposting, translating, or republishing content for commercial use without written permission.
- Using content in AI/ML datasets, paid apps, printed materials, or promotional products without a licensing agreement.
🤝 3. Content Syndication (Inbound & Outbound)
A. Syndication FROM YIIPPEE®
- Available for: journalists, NGOs, real estate platforms, legal publishers, educational institutions.
- Process:
- Email request to syndication@yiippee.com.
- Sign a Syndication Agreement.
- Fees:
- ₹500–₹5,000/article depending on exclusivity.
- Free for non-commercial educational or civic use (with credit).
B. Syndication TO YIIPPEE®
- Freelancers, journalists, and agencies submitting content to YIIPPEE® must:
- Submit content via email to editor@yiippee.com
- Sign a Copyright Assignment Agreement
- Agree on compensation (typically ₹300–₹1,000/article).
📄 4. Contributor & UGC Policy
- Comments and guest posts remain the copyright of the original author.
- By submitting content (comments, articles, media), the user grants YIIPPEE® a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, edit, or distribute the material.
- Infringing or plagiarized UGC will be removed without notice.
🧠 5. AI-Generated Content Policy
- All AI-assisted or AI-generated content must be transparently labeled (e.g., “AI-Assisted Report”).
- AI tools may not replicate original news content or visuals from third-party copyright holders or news agencies.
📢 6. Attribution Standards
- Any reuse (under permitted use) must carry attribution as:
"© YIIPPEE® News Network OPC Pvt Ltd, www.yiippee.com"
- Syndicated content must retain the byline:
"© [Author Name]/YIIPPEE® – Licensed for syndication"
- Third-party material used by YIIPPEE® is attributed by naming the source and linking to the original article (e.g., “Via [Source]”).
⚠️ 7. Copyright Infringement & Takedown
- If you believe your copyrighted work is used without authorization, email:
Email: copyright@yiippee.com
Subject: “Takedown Request – [Title or URL]”
Include:
- URL of infringing content
- Proof of ownership (original source/date)
✅ We respond within 48 hours and take appropriate action under the Copyright Act, 1957 and IT Act, 2000.
📝 8. Legal Remedies for Violations
- For Unauthorized Use:
- DMCA-style takedown
- Cease-and-desist notice
- Legal claims for damages and injunction
- Penalties under:
- Section 63, Copyright Act, 1957 (Fine up to ₹2 lakh & jail)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) (for content theft/fraud)
- Section 66, IT Act, 2000 (for digital tampering)
📌 9. Display and Disclaimers
- Footer Line on all pages:
“Copyright © 2025 YIIPPEE® NEWS NETWORK OPC Pvt Ltd. All rights reserved.” - Bylines for syndicated content:
“Licensed content from [Author]/[Partner Agency] via YIIPPEE®.”
Issued by:
YIIPPEE® NEWS NETWORK OPC Pvt Ltd
Registered Office: 02 Universe Darshan, Near Gulistan Masjid, Pooja Nagar, Mira Road (East), Thane – 401107
Email: admin@yiippee.com
Date: 27 May 2025