DMCA Policy

Timely India (timelyindia.com), owned and operated by Timely India Media, respects the intellectual property rights of all content creators, publishers, and rights holders. This DMCA Policy outlines how we handle copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable Indian copyright law under the Copyright Act, 1957.

We take copyright violations seriously and are committed to responding promptly and appropriately to all valid infringement notices.

1. Our Commitment to Copyright Compliance

All original content published on timelyindia.com, including articles, images, graphics, videos, and other creative works, is either owned by Timely India Media, licensed from third parties, or used under fair use principles for the purpose of news reporting and commentary.

We do not knowingly publish content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others. If we become aware that any content on our website infringes a valid copyright, we will take prompt action to remove or disable access to that content.

2. Reporting a Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an authorised representative and you believe that any content on timelyindia.com infringes your copyright, please send us a written DMCA Takedown Notice with the following information:

  1. Your full name and contact information — including your email address, phone number, and physical address
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work — a clear description of the original copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list.
  3. Identification of the infringing content — the exact URL or location on timelyindia.com where the allegedly infringing content can be found, so we can locate it quickly
  4. A good faith statement — a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  5. An accuracy statement — a statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  6. Your signature — an electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on their behalf

3. Where to Send Your DMCA Notice

Please send all DMCA Takedown Notices to our designated DMCA contact:

We strongly recommend sending your notice via email for the fastest response. Incomplete notices that do not include all the required information listed above may not be acted upon.

4. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid and complete DMCA Takedown Notice, Timely India will:

  • Review the notice within 3 to 5 business days
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content if the notice is found to be valid
  • Notify the person who posted the content (if applicable) that the content has been removed
  • Keep a record of all DMCA notices received

Please note that we reserve the right to forward your DMCA notice, including your contact information, to the person who posted the allegedly infringing content.

5. Counter-Notice Procedure

If content you posted on timelyindia.com has been removed following a DMCA Takedown Notice and you believe the removal was a mistake or that you have the right to use the content, you may submit a Counter-Notice. Your Counter-Notice must include:

  1. Your full name and contact information
  2. Identification of the content that was removed and the URL where it appeared before removal
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification
  4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of India for any legal proceedings related to the claim
  5. Your electronic or physical signature

Please send your Counter-Notice to the same email address: contact@timelyindia.com with the subject line “DMCA Counter-Notice.”

Upon receiving a valid Counter-Notice, we may restore the removed content within 10 to 14 business days unless the original complainant takes legal action during that period.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and our own editorial standards, Timely India maintains a strict policy against repeat copyright infringers. Any contributor, writer, or user who repeatedly submits or posts content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others will have their access to the website permanently revoked.

7. False DMCA Notices

Filing a false DMCA Takedown Notice is a serious matter. Under the DMCA, any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that content is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorney fees. Please ensure that your complaint is legitimate before submitting a notice.

8. Fair Use and News Reporting

Timely India is a news and information platform. Some content on our website may include limited quotations, excerpts, or references to third-party material under the principles of fair use (as recognised under US law) and fair dealing (as recognised under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, Section 52). Such use is intended for the purpose of news reporting, commentary, criticism, or educational information.

If you believe that our use of your content does not qualify as fair use or fair dealing, please contact us and we will review the matter promptly.

9. Contact for Copyright Matters

For all copyright-related queries, notices, or concerns, please reach out to us:

This DMCA Policy was last reviewed and updated in April 2026.

Last Updated: April 2026