Copyright & Fair Use Policy

This Copyright & Fair Use Policy defines the ownership, permitted use, and protection of all content published on PFC NEWS.

PFC NEWS is an independent digital news platform operated by PURVANCHAL FILM CITY PVT. LTD. This policy is framed to safeguard intellectual property rights, prevent content theft, and ensure lawful use of material in accordance with Indian copyright laws.

1. Copyright Ownership

All content published on PFC NEWS, including but not limited to:

News articles and reports
Editorials, opinions, and analysis
Headlines and original story formats
Photographs, videos, graphics, and illustrations
Logos, branding elements, and design
e-Newspapers, e-Magazines, and digital publications

is the intellectual property of PFC NEWS and/or PURVANCHAL FILM CITY PVT. LTD., unless otherwise stated.

Such content is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

2. Prohibited Use (Content Theft)

Without prior written permission from PFC NEWS, users and third parties are strictly prohibited from:

Copying, reproducing, or republishing full articles or substantial portions
Scraping or automated extraction of content
Rehosting or redistributing content on websites, apps, or social media pages
Commercial use of content for profit or promotion
Modifying content in a manner that misrepresents facts or context

Unauthorized use of content may result in legal action, including civil and criminal remedies under applicable law.

3. Limited Fair Use (Permitted)

PFC NEWS recognizes limited Fair Use of its content for:

Academic or educational reference
Non-commercial research
News reporting with proper attribution
Commentary or criticism

Permitted fair use is subject to the following conditions:

Only short excerpts may be used
Proper credit must be given to PFC NEWS with a clear source link
Use must not distort the original meaning or context
Use must not harm the commercial interests of PFC NEWS

Full reproduction of articles or exclusive stories is not considered fair use.

4. Attribution & Linking Policy

When content is cited or referenced:

Clear attribution to PFC NEWS is mandatory
A visible hyperlink to the original article must be included
Headlines must not be copied verbatim

Failure to provide proper attribution may be treated as copyright infringement.

5. User-Generated Content

Users submitting comments, tips, images, videos, or other material to PFC NEWS:

Confirm that they own the rights or have permission to share such content
Grant PFC NEWS a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and distribute the content

PFC NEWS reserves the right to remove any user-submitted content that infringes copyright or violates platform policies.

6. e-Newspaper & e-Magazine Protection

Digital publications offered by PFC NEWS:

Are for personal, non-commercial use only
Must not be shared, resold, or redistributed
Are protected by copyright and digital safeguards

Unauthorized sharing or resale may lead to account suspension and legal action.

7. Copyright Infringement & Takedown

If you believe that any content on PFC NEWS infringes your copyright, you may submit a written complaint containing:

Identification of the copyrighted work
URL of the allegedly infringing content
Proof of ownership or authorization
Contact details of the complainant

Valid complaints will be reviewed promptly and appropriate action will be taken, including removal of infringing material where justified.

8. Enforcement & Legal Remedies

PFC NEWS reserves the right to:

Issue takedown notices
Disable access to infringing users
Seek damages and legal remedies under Indian law

Repeated infringement may result in permanent blocking and legal proceedings.

9. Policy Updates

This Copyright & Fair Use Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or operational requirements.

The latest version will always be available on the official PFC NEWS website.

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