DMCA & Copyright Policy
Effective Date: August 15, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026
Tefisc Fact Engine (“Tefisc,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property and copyright rights of authors, publishers, photographers, creators, organizations, and other rights holders.
This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how Tefisc handles copyrighted material, source information, attribution, and copyright complaints concerning content published on:
1. Our Content and Sources
Tefisc Fact Engine is an information and fact-focused publishing platform.
Our editorial process may involve collecting and reviewing information from multiple sources, including publicly available sources, official publications, reports, research, databases, news reports, websites, statements, and other materials.
We may compare information from different sources, verify relevant facts, add context, and produce our own editorial presentation.
The fact-checking or verification of information does not mean that Tefisc claims ownership of the underlying source material.
Copyright ownership remains with the applicable copyright holder unless rights have been transferred, licensed, or otherwise lawfully acquired.
2. Original Editorial Work
Tefisc may create original editorial content based on information gathered from multiple sources.
Our original editorial contribution may include:
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Verification
- Analysis
- Organization of information
- Explanations
- Summaries
- Editorial writing
- Context
- Presentation and formatting
Where Tefisc creates original written material, that original expression may be protected by applicable copyright laws.
However, facts, ideas, events, information, and other material that are not protected by copyright remain subject to the rights applicable to their original sources.
3. Third-Party Content
Some Tefisc articles may refer to, quote, summarize, link to, or otherwise discuss information originating from third parties.
Third-party material may include:
- Public statements
- News reports
- Research
- Government publications
- Official announcements
- Statistics
- Data
- Quotations
- Images
- Videos
- Documents
- Other publicly available material
We do not claim ownership of third-party copyrighted material merely because it is referenced, quoted, linked to, or discussed on Tefisc.
Where appropriate, we aim to identify or attribute the relevant source.
4. Copyrighted Images and Media
Images, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, and other media appearing on Tefisc may be:
- Owned by Tefisc;
- Licensed to Tefisc;
- Provided by an authorized source;
- Used with permission;
- Available under an applicable license;
- Public-domain material; or
- Used where we believe a lawful copyright exception or other legal basis applies.
We do not intentionally seek to infringe the copyright of third parties.
If you are the copyright owner of an image or other media appearing on Tefisc and believe that it has been used without appropriate authorization, please contact us.
5. Fair Use and Other Copyright Exceptions
Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable copyright laws and exceptions, depending on the circumstances.
Such uses may include limited quotation, criticism, commentary, reporting, research, education, or other legally permitted uses.
Tefisc does not assume that all third-party material is free to use merely because it is publicly accessible online.
We aim to use third-party material responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.
6. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that copyrighted material appearing on Tefisc infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint to:
Please provide enough information for us to identify the material and evaluate your claim.
A copyright complaint should preferably include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material on Tefisc, including the URL or other information that allows us to locate it.
- Your name and contact information, including an email address.
- A statement explaining your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- A statement explaining why you believe the material infringes your copyright.
- Any relevant supporting information, such as registration information, licensing information, or other evidence of ownership.
- A statement that the information in your complaint is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
7. Review of Copyright Complaints
After receiving a copyright complaint, we may review the information provided and determine what action, if any, is appropriate.
Depending on the circumstances, we may:
- Remove or restrict access to the reported material;
- Temporarily disable access while investigating;
- Request additional information;
- Contact the relevant contributor or source;
- Correct attribution;
- Replace or remove an image;
- Update the article;
- Restore material if the complaint is determined to be unsupported; or
- Take other appropriate action.
Submitting a copyright complaint does not automatically guarantee removal of the reported material.
8. Counter-Notification
If material has been removed or restricted because of a copyright complaint and you believe the removal was made in error, you may contact us at:
Your response should explain why you believe you have the legal right to use the material or why the material does not infringe the complainant's rights.
We may request additional information before deciding whether material should be restored.
9. False or Misleading Complaints
Copyright complaints should be made only by copyright owners or authorized representatives who have a genuine basis for the complaint.
Knowingly submitting false, fraudulent, or misleading copyright claims may have legal consequences.
Tefisc reserves the right to take appropriate action concerning abusive or fraudulent complaints.
10. Source Attribution
Where appropriate, Tefisc may identify the source of information used in an article.
Attribution does not necessarily grant Tefisc ownership of the source material.
Likewise, identifying a source does not necessarily mean that the source has endorsed Tefisc or the article.
11. Facts and Copyright
Tefisc may gather facts and information from multiple sources and independently verify those facts.
Facts, ideas, events, concepts, and information are not necessarily protected by copyright merely because they appear in a copyrighted article or publication.
However, the original expression used by another author to communicate those facts may be protected.
For this reason, Tefisc aims to create its own editorial presentation rather than simply reproducing another publisher's article.
12. No Intentional Content Theft
Tefisc does not intentionally copy and republish another publisher's complete article as its own.
Our editorial process is intended to involve research, source comparison, fact-checking, and original editorial presentation.
Where third-party material is necessary and legally permissible, we aim to use only the amount reasonably required for the relevant purpose.
13. Links to Original Sources
Where appropriate, Tefisc may provide links or references to original sources so readers can review additional information.
A link to another website does not mean that Tefisc owns or controls that website or its content.
Third-party websites remain subject to their own copyright and usage policies.
14. Removal Requests
If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that material on Tefisc should be removed, please contact:
We encourage rights holders to provide specific URLs and sufficient evidence so that we can investigate the matter efficiently.
15. Repeat Infringement
Where appropriate and legally justified, Tefisc may restrict or terminate access to users or contributors who repeatedly engage in copyright infringement.
The action taken will depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
16. Trademarks
Third-party names, logos, trademarks, service marks, and brand names appearing on Tefisc generally remain the property of their respective owners.
Their appearance on Tefisc does not necessarily indicate ownership, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA & Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, website features, third-party services, or applicable law.
The “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this policy will be updated when material changes are made.
18. Contact
For copyright complaints, attribution questions, content-removal requests, or other intellectual-property matters, contact:
Tefisc Fact Engine
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tefisc.com/
Please use the subject line “Copyright Complaint” when submitting a copyright infringement notice.
Tefisc Fact Engine
Facts. Context. Clarity.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tefisc.com/