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Effective Date: August 16, 2026

Last Updated: August 16, 2026

1. Copyright Notice

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This content is protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended), international copyright treaties, and applicable digital intellectual property laws.

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4. Content Takedown Policy

Jammu Mirror respects the intellectual property and legal rights of creators, journalists, organizations, and individuals. In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, we maintain a formal procedure for reviewing and addressing allegations of copyright infringement, defamation, or unlawful publication.

If you believe that any material published on Jammu Mirror infringes your copyright or violates legal standards, you may submit a formal Notice of Infringement / Takedown Request.

5. How to File a Takedown Notice

To ensure prompt review, your written notification must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the Infringing Material:
    • Direct URL(s) to the specific article, image, or video hosted on Jammu Mirror.
    • A clear description of the disputed content.
  2. Proof of Ownership / Authorization:
    • A description of the original copyrighted work (including original publication URL, registration details, or source files).
    • Evidence that you are the copyright owner or legally authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  3. Contact Details:
    • Full legal name, organization/designation (if applicable), physical address, phone number, and official email address.
  4. Statements of Good Faith:
    • A statement that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
    • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
  5. Signature:
    • Physical or electronic signature of the copyright holder or authorized representative.

6. Review Process & Response Timelines

  • Acknowledgment: Our compliance desk acknowledges receipt of the complaint within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Interim Assessment: The Editorial and Legal teams verify the claim, cross-referencing source records, licenses, and fair dealing provisions.
  • Resolution:
    • If the infringement or violation is validated, the disputed content will be updated, attributed correctly, or taken down within the statutory window (ordinarily within 15 days or as required by court/governmental directives).
    • If the claim is rejected, the complainant will receive a reasoned written response explaining the editorial basis or fair dealing justification.

7. Designated Grievance & Copyright Officer

Please submit all formal notices, copyright infringement claims, or takedown requests to:

  • Designation: Copyright & Grievance Officer
  • Organization: Jammu Mirror
  • Email: editor@jammumirror.com
  • Jurisdiction / Postal Desk: G 62/6 Shanti Nagar Toph Sherkhania, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

8. Counter-Notification & Abuse of Takedown Notices

  • Any individual who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be held liable for damages and legal costs incurred by Jammu Mirror or the content creator.
  • If a content author or contributor believes their material was removed in error, they may submit a counter-notice presenting valid licenses or proof of original authorship to reinstate the content.