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Copyright Policy

Last Updated: July 12, 2025

MovieReporter.in is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others. We comply with the DMCA (1998, USA), the Copyright Act, 1957 (India) (as amended in 2012), and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), including the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021.

Submitting a Copyright Takedown Notice

If you believe material on our platform infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice to our designated Copyright Agent, including:

  • Identification of the Copyrighted Work: Include sufficient detail such as title, author, or source URL.
  • Identification of Infringing Material: Provide a direct link or detailed reference.
  • Your Contact Information: Name, address, phone, and email.
  • Statement of Good Faith: Assert the usage is unauthorized.
  • Statement of Accuracy: Declare the information is correct under penalty of perjury.
  • Your Signature: Physical or electronic.

Email your notice to: admin@moviereporter.in
Subject: Copyright Takedown Notice

Response to Takedown Notices

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will:

  • Remove or disable access within 36 hours.
  • Notify the user (if applicable).
  • Confirm the action with the complainant.

Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your material was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notice containing:

  • Identification of removed content and its location.
  • Statement under penalty of perjury about mistaken removal.
  • Your full contact details.
  • Consent to jurisdiction in relevant courts.
  • Your signature.

Email your counter-notice to: admin@moviereporter.in
Subject: Copyright Counter-Notice

We may restore the material within 10โ€“14 business days unless we receive a legal notice preventing restoration.

Repeat Infringer Policy

Users with repeat offenses may have their accounts or access terminated, per DMCA and Section 79 of Indiaโ€™s IT Act, 2000.

Grievance Officer

As per the IT Rules, 2021, our designated Grievance Officer is available at:

Email: admin@moviereporter.in
Subject Line: Copyright Grievance

Our Commitment to Ethical Content Use

We strive to use all materials ethically and respectfully. Our intent is strictly to inform and engage audiences in movie and entertainment-related discussions, news, and insights. We adhere to both Indian and international copyright laws across our website and social platforms.

Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries:

Email: admin@moviereporter.in
Subject: Copyright Inquiry

Additional Notes

  • We are not responsible for third-party content linked from our platform.
  • Frivolous claims may result in legal consequences.
  • This policy is updated periodically to reflect legal or procedural changes.