Effective Date: August 2026
At Major Times (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Website”), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users, contributors, and visitors to do the same. This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy explains how copyright owners can report alleged copyright infringement and how Major Times responds to such claims.
Although Major Times operates from India, we voluntarily follow internationally recognized copyright principles, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), while also complying with applicable Indian copyright laws.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on https://majortimes.in without proper authorization, please notify us following the procedure outlined below.
Our Commitment to Copyright Protection
Major Times is committed to publishing original, lawful, and responsibly sourced content. Our editorial team makes reasonable efforts to ensure that all published material respects copyright and intellectual property rights.
We do not knowingly publish copyrighted material without authorization, license, attribution where required, or another valid legal basis.
If any copyright issue is brought to our attention, we review it promptly and take appropriate action where necessary.
Copyright Ownership
All original content published on Major Times—including but not limited to:
- News articles
- Editorial content
- Headlines
- Photographs owned by us
- Graphics and illustrations
- Logos
- Website design
- Videos produced by us
- Infographics
- Audio recordings
- Source code and layout
is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.
Unauthorized reproduction, copying, distribution, republication, commercial use, or modification of our original content without prior written permission is prohibited.
Third-Party Content
Major Times may occasionally publish or reference:
- Government press releases
- Official public documents
- Public statements
- Licensed images
- Embedded social media posts
- Agency content (where permitted)
- Publicly available information
- User-submitted material
Where required, appropriate attribution is provided.
If you believe any third-party material published on our Website infringes your copyright, please notify us using the procedure below.
Filing a Copyright Complaint
If you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative, and you believe that content appearing on Major Times infringes your copyright, please send us a written notice containing the following information:
- Your full legal name.
- Your postal address.
- Your email address.
- Your phone number.
- A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- The exact URL(s) of the allegedly infringing material on Major Times.
- Evidence showing that you own or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A declaration that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete complaints may require additional information before they can be processed.
Where to Send a DMCA Notice
Please send copyright complaints to:
Major Times
Website: https://majortimes.in
Email: majortimesmedia@gmail.com
Phone: +91 76578 50027
Subject Line: DMCA Copyright Complaint
Our Review Process
Once we receive a complete copyright complaint, our editorial and legal review team will:
- Review the submitted complaint.
- Examine the allegedly infringing content.
- Verify available evidence.
- Determine whether the complaint appears valid.
- Contact the content contributor if necessary.
- Take appropriate action based on the available information.
Every complaint is reviewed individually and objectively.
Possible Actions
Depending on the outcome of our review, Major Times may:
- Remove the disputed content.
- Temporarily disable access to the content.
- Edit the content to resolve the issue.
- Request additional documentation.
- Reject complaints that are incomplete or unsupported.
- Restore content if no infringement is found.
The action taken will depend on the facts and applicable legal requirements.
Counter Notification
If you believe that content was removed or disabled by mistake or because of misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.
Your counter-notification should include:
- Your full name.
- Contact information.
- Identification of the removed material.
- The original URL of the content.
- A statement explaining why you believe the removal was incorrect.
- A declaration that the information provided is accurate.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we may review the matter and, where appropriate, restore the content unless otherwise required by law.
Repeat Infringers
Major Times reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate access for contributors or users who repeatedly submit content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.
Repeated copyright violations may result in permanent removal of publishing privileges.
Fair Use
Certain limited use of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable copyright laws, including principles relating to:
- News reporting
- Commentary
- Criticism
- Education
- Research
- Public interest reporting
Major Times evaluates copyright concerns while taking applicable fair use or similar legal exceptions into account where permitted by law.
The existence of fair use depends on the specific circumstances of each case.
User Responsibilities
Users submitting content to Major Times confirm that:
- They own the content or possess the necessary rights.
- Their submission does not infringe any third-party copyright.
- They have obtained required permissions where applicable.
- The information provided is truthful and accurate.
Users remain responsible for the legality of content they voluntarily submit.
False or Fraudulent Claims
Submitting knowingly false, misleading, or fraudulent copyright complaints may have legal consequences under applicable law.
Major Times reserves the right to reject complaints that:
- Lack sufficient evidence.
- Are submitted in bad faith.
- Attempt to suppress lawful reporting.
- Misrepresent copyright ownership.
- Abuse the complaint process.
We encourage complainants to ensure that all information provided is accurate before submitting a notice.
Policy Updates
Major Times may revise this DMCA Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, editorial practices, or operational requirements.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For copyright-related questions or DMCA notices, please contact:
Major Times
Website: https://majortimes.in
Email: majortimesmedia@gmail.com
Phone: +91 76578 50027
Final Statement
Major Times values original journalism and respects the intellectual property rights of creators, publishers, photographers, writers, and organizations. We are committed to responding promptly to legitimate copyright complaints, reviewing every request fairly, and taking appropriate action where necessary. At the same time, we strive to balance copyright protection with the principles of fair reporting, public interest journalism, and freedom of expression. Through this policy, we aim to maintain a lawful, ethical, and transparent publishing environment for our readers, contributors, and copyright owners.