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Copyright & Reuse Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last reviewed November 2025

1. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on PNG Herald — including text, photos, graphics, videos, and design elements — is the intellectual property of PNG Herald.
This includes original reporting, analysis, branding, and visual identity.

Some content may be credited to partner organisations, contributors, or wire services, and such content remains the property of their respective owners.

All rights not expressly granted in this policy are reserved.

2. Permitted Use by Readers

We encourage readers to share PNG Herald content responsibly to promote good news and non-corrupt governance.
You may:

  • Share links to PNG Herald articles on social media or messaging platforms
  • Quote short excerpts (up to 100 words) for commentary, educational, or research purposes, with proper attribution and a direct link to the source article

You may not:

  • Reproduce entire articles or images without permission
  • Republish PNG Herald stories on other websites or print materials
  • Use PNG Herald content for commercial gain, advertising, or political promotion without consent
  • Remove or alter our branding, copyright notice, or author credits

3. Republishing with Permission

Media outlets, schools, NGOs, or partners who wish to republish full articles or content must obtain written approval.
Requests should include:

  • The title and publication date of the article
  • How and where the material will be reused (online, print, educational, etc.)
  • Whether it will be edited or adapted

Please email editor@pngherald.com or admin@pngherald.com for permission requests.
Approved republications must always include full attribution:

“Originally published by PNG Herald (https://pngherald.vision4040.com). Used with permission.”

4. Attribution Requirements

When sharing or quoting PNG Herald content:

  • Always include the publication name (“PNG Herald”)
  • Include a direct link to the original article
  • Do not imply endorsement or collaboration without written approval

Attribution Example:

Source: PNG Herald – “[Article Title]”, published [Date]

5. User-Generated Content

Readers who submit articles, letters, or photos to PNG Herald grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish and distribute their submissions in any format.
The contributor retains ownership but agrees that PNG Herald may edit or republish the material in line with our Editorial & Ethics Policy.

6. Third-Party Material

Some photos, data, or materials used on PNG Herald may come from third-party providers or creative commons sources.
These are clearly credited and subject to their own usage terms.
Readers must respect those third-party rights when reusing or referencing such content.

7. Trademarks and Branding

The PNG Herald name, logo, and design elements are trademarks owned by PNG Herald and Vision4040 Media.
They may not be copied, reproduced, or used for advertising, impersonation, or endorsement without prior written approval.

8. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe PNG Herald has published material that infringes your copyright, please notify us immediately by emailing editor@pngherald.com with details of the alleged infringement.
We will review and remove infringing material as appropriate.

9. Breach and Enforcement

Unauthorised use, reproduction, or redistribution of PNG Herald content may result in legal action or takedown requests.
We actively monitor for plagiarism, scraping, and misuse of our content across platforms.

10. Policy Review

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in copyright law or digital publishing standards.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

For reuse permissions, attribution, or copyright inquiries:
📧 editor@pngherald.com
📧 admin@pngherald.com

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