DMCA Copyright Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Copyright Commitment

News Flash Africa respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We are
committed to complying with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws.

Our Content Sources

All content published on newsflashafrica.com falls into one of the following categories:

1. Original Content: Articles, reports, and multimedia created by our editorial team
2. Licensed Content: Material used with proper authorization and licensing agreements
3. User-Submitted Content: Content submitted with appropriate permissions and rights
4. Fair Use Content: Material used under fair use doctrine with proper attribution
5. Public Domain: Content that is freely available for public use

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice to our
designated agent with the following information:

Required Information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work you claim has
   been infringed
2. Identification of the infringing material: The specific URL(s) where the allegedly infringing
   material is located on our website
3. Your contact information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
4. Good faith statement: 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
5. Accuracy statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice
   is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature

DMCA Agent Contact Information

DMCA Agent: James Appiah
Company: Petito Communications Group
Email: dmca@newsflashafrica.com
Phone: +233-244-883575

Mailing Address:
DMCA Agent – News Flash Africa
Petito Communications Group
P.O. Box GP1573
High Street, Accra, Greater Accra
Ghana

Our Response Process

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

1. Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
2. Review the claim for completeness and validity
3. Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material within 48-72 hours if the claim
   is valid
4. Notify the content provider of the removal
5. Document the action in our records

Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a
counter-notification containing:

1. Your name, address, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result
   of mistake or misidentification
4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in
   which your address is located (or Ghana courts if outside the United States)
5. A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice
6. Your physical or electronic signature

Send counter-notifications to: dmca@newsflashafrica.com

Repeat Infringer Policy

News Flash Africa maintains a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts or access of users
who are repeat copyright infringers.

False Claims

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is
infringing or was removed by mistake may be subject to liability.

We take copyright infringement seriously and will pursue legal action against those who submit fraudulent DMCA
notices.

Attribution & Fair Use

When using third-party content under fair use, we:

• Provide clear attribution to the original source
• Use only what is necessary for the purpose
• Transform or add value through commentary or analysis
• Link back to the original source when applicable

Content Licensing

If you wish to license or republish content from News Flash Africa, please contact:

Email: licensing@newsflashafrica.com
Subject Line: Content Licensing Request

Questions About This Policy

If you have questions about our DMCA policy or copyright practices, please contact:

Email: legal@newsflashafrica.com
Phone: +233-244-883575

This DMCA policy is part of our commitment to respecting intellectual property rights while providing quality
journalism to our readers.

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