DMCA & Copyright Policy

Effective Date: September 24, 2026
Last Updated: September 24, 2026

TrueWestPost respects the intellectual property rights of authors, photographers, artists, publishers, creators, businesses, and other copyright owners.

We expect our contributors, partners, and visitors to respect copyright and other intellectual property rights.

If you believe that material available on TrueWestPost.com infringes your copyright, you can contact us using the process described below.

1. Copyright Complaints

If you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, you may submit a copyright infringement notice to TrueWestPost.

We review legitimate copyright complaints and, where appropriate, may take action in accordance with applicable law.

For matters involving the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we aim to handle qualifying notices in accordance with applicable requirements.

2. Information to Include in a Copyright Notice

To help us review your complaint efficiently, please provide the following information.

Identify the Copyrighted Work

Please clearly identify the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.

This may include:

• Title of the work
• Description of the work
• Original publication or location
• Registration information, if applicable

If your complaint concerns multiple works, please provide a sufficiently detailed list of the works involved.

Identify the Material in Question

• Please provide the exact URL or URLs where the material you believe is infringing appears on TrueWestPost.
• If possible, identify the specific image, text, video, graphic, or other material at issue.
• Providing accurate URLs helps us review your request more efficiently.

Provide Your Contact Information

Please include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Telephone number, where available

We may need to contact you to clarify your request or obtain additional information.

Good-Faith Statement

Your notice should include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or the law.

Accuracy and Authority Statement

Your notice should also include a statement confirming that the information provided is accurate and, where required under applicable law, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Signature

Where required, your notice should include a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.

3. Where to Send a Copyright Notice

Please send copyright and DMCA-related notices to:

Email: contact@truewestpost.com

Suggested subject line:

DMCA Copyright Notice

Please include the relevant information directly in your email or attach a document containing the information.

4. What Happens After We Receive a Notice

When we receive a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, we may review the identified material and the information provided.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we may:

• Remove or disable access to the identified material
• Request additional information
• Contact the relevant contributor or content provider
• Review whether a copyright exception may apply
• Take other appropriate action

Submitting a copyright complaint does not automatically guarantee removal of the material.

We may need additional information before taking action.

5. Counter-Notifications

If material has been removed or access has been restricted following a copyright complaint and you believe the removal occurred because of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification where applicable.

A qualifying counter-notification may need to include information such as:

• Identification of the material that was removed or disabled
• The location where the material appeared before removal
• Your name and contact information
• A statement explaining your good-faith belief that the material was removed because of mistake or misidentification
• Any statements or consent required under applicable law
• Your physical or electronic signature

Counter-notification requirements may vary depending on the applicable law and circumstances.

6. Copyright Exceptions

Not every use of copyrighted material constitutes copyright infringement.

Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, certain copyright exceptions may apply, including:

• Fair use
• Fair dealing
• Criticism or review
• Quotation
• News reporting
• Other legally permitted uses

When reviewing a copyright complaint, applicable legal exceptions may be relevant.

7. False or Misleading Notices

Copyright complaints should only be submitted by copyright owners or individuals authorized to act on their behalf.

Before submitting a notice, please ensure that:

• You have the necessary rights or authority
• The information in your notice is accurate
• You have identified the correct material
• You have provided the relevant URLs
• You have considered whether a copyright exception may apply

Knowingly submitting materially false or misleading information may have legal consequences.

8. Images, Photographs & Visual Content

If your complaint concerns a photograph, illustration, graphic, video, or other visual material, please identify the exact page and location where the material appears.

Where possible, please provide information demonstrating your ownership of the work or your authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

9. Third-Party Content

• TrueWestPost may contain links, references, quotations, embeds, or other material originating from third parties.
• Third-party content and intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
• If the material you are concerned about is hosted entirely by another website or service, you may also need to contact that website or service provider directly.

10. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate and permitted by applicable law, TrueWestPost may take reasonable measures concerning repeated copyright infringement.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include removing repeatedly infringing material or restricting access to contributors or users responsible for repeated infringement.

11. TrueWestPost Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, original content created for and published by TrueWestPost may be protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

This may include:

• Original editorial articles
• Original written content
• Original graphics
• Original illustrations
• Branding
• Logos
• Website design elements
• Other original materials

Unauthorized reproduction or commercial exploitation of protected content may violate applicable law.

12. Linking to TrueWestPost

Readers and websites may generally link to TrueWestPost articles using normal hyperlinks.

However, linking to an article does not grant permission to reproduce the article, substantially copy its contents, or present TrueWestPost material as your own.

If you wish to reproduce substantial portions of TrueWestPost content, please contact us for permission.

13. International Copyright Matters

TrueWestPost serves readers internationally.

Copyright laws and exceptions can differ between countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions.

Nothing in this policy is intended to limit copyright rights or legal protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Where a copyright issue involves a jurisdiction outside the United States, we may consider the applicable law and circumstances when reviewing the request.

14. Contact

For copyright and DMCA-related matters:

TrueWestPost

Email: contact@truewestpost.com

Subject: DMCA Copyright Notice

Please provide complete and accurate information so that we can properly review your request.

We respect the work of writers, photographers, artists, publishers, creators, and other copyright owners and aim to handle legitimate copyright concerns responsibly.

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