DMCA Policy

DMCA Policy - HindiCinemaNews

DMCA Policy

Last updated: September 28, 2025

HindiCinemaNews respects the intellectual property rights of film studios, production houses, distributors, photographers, and other content creators in the entertainment industry. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA), we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement.

Important: If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that copyrighted material appearing on HindiCinemaNews infringes your rights, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

As an entertainment news platform covering Hindi cinema and Bollywood, HindiCinemaNews understands the importance of intellectual property protection in the film industry. We are committed to:

  • Using copyrighted material only under fair use provisions
  • Providing proper attribution when using industry content
  • Responding promptly to legitimate takedown requests
  • Educating our community about copyright respect
  • Supporting the creative rights of filmmakers and artists

Fair Use in Entertainment Journalism

HindiCinemaNews operates under fair use principles for entertainment journalism, which may include:

  • News Reporting: Using movie stills and promotional materials for news coverage
  • Criticism and Commentary: Including film clips or images in reviews
  • Educational Content: Analyzing filmmaking techniques or industry trends
  • Transformative Use: Creating original analysis or commentary

However, we recognize that fair use has limitations and respect when content owners prefer removal.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a DMCA notice with HindiCinemaNews, please provide a written communication containing all required information under the DMCA.

Required Information

Your DMCA notice must include:

  1. Your Signature: Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
  2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Specific identification of the copyrighted material
  3. Infringing Material Location: Exact URL of the allegedly infringing content
  4. Contact Information: Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address
  5. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  6. Accuracy Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate

Designated DMCA Agent

Send your complete DMCA notice to our designated copyright agent:

DMCA Agent: HindiCinemaNews Legal Team
Email: dmca@hindicinemanes.com
Alternative Email: legal@hindicinemanes.com
Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Processing Timeline

HindiCinemaNews processes DMCA notices according to these timelines:

  • Initial Review: 12-24 hours
  • Content Removal: 1-3 business days (if claim is valid)
  • Notification: User notification within 24 hours of removal
  • Counter-Notice Review: 10-14 business days

Contact Information

For all DMCA and copyright-related matters:

DMCA Agent: HindiCinemaNews Legal Team
Email: dmca@hindicinemanes.com
Legal Email: legal@hindicinemanes.com
General Contact: contact@hindicinemanes.com

Effective Date: This DMCA Policy is effective as of September 28, 2025.

HindiCinemaNews is committed to supporting the creative rights of filmmakers, artists, and content creators while providing valuable entertainment journalism to Hindi cinema fans worldwide.