IP / Copyright Infringement & Takedowns

Acme News takes the protection of its intellectual property seriously. Our photographs, videos, charts, graphics, articles, and other media assets are business assets and protected under U.S. copyright law.

To ensure proper use and licensing, we operate a Copyright Infringement Identification and Takedown System designed to detect and address unauthorized uses of our content across the web and social platforms. This system allows us to safeguard our editorial integrity and uphold licensing agreements, ensuring that Acme News and its contributors are properly credited and compensated for their work.

- Manual reviews are performed for cases that require confirmation or additional context before action is taken.

The system monitors a wide range of public sources, including websites, social media platforms, and hosted content networks.

When our system identifies an unauthorized use of Acme News media, it may initiate one or more of the following actions:

1. DMCA Takedown Notice – A formal request is sent to the hosting platform or service provider to remove the infringing content under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (Title 17 U.S.C. §512).

2. Invoice for Back Licensing – In cases involving larger organizations, media outlets, or political groups, Acme News may issue an invoice for retroactive licensing fees.

3. Cease and Desist – Repeat or egregious violations may receive a formal cease-and-desist notice and could result in legal escalation.

4. Personal Use Exceptions – For individuals or non-commercial users, the system typically issues only a takedown request without further action.
   
   

Some of our media assets are restricted to editorial use only. Unauthorized use of these assets for commercial, political, or promotional purposes may create legal liability for both the user and Acme News. In some cases, “mixed content” (which includes third-party or co-licensed material) must also be removed to comply with our licensing obligations.

Acme News enforces copyright protection under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title 17 U.S.C. §512.

The DMCA allows copyright owners to request the removal of infringing content from online platforms through a standardized legal process.

Under this law:

• Service providers are required to remove infringing material when properly notified.

• Repeat infringers may lose access to hosting services.

• Deliberate or large-scale misuse of copyrighted material can result in financial liability and legal action.

If you received a notice from Acme News or a platform on our behalf, please review the material referenced in the notice.

If you believe the use of the material was authorized or covered under fair use, please contact us at [email protected] with:

• A link to the content in question.

• Proof of your license, permission, or fair-use rationale.
  
  

Our team will review the information and respond promptly. If a notice was sent in error, we will work with you to resolve the issue quickly and, if applicable, retract the takedown.