KlearNews

Copyright Policy

Our Approach to Copyright

KlearNews respects copyright law.

We don't copy content from other sites.

How we work:

  • We monitor multiple independent news sources
  • We verify facts across 2+ sources before publishing
  • We write original summaries completely in our own words
  • We cite and link to all sources used
  • We never copy original article text or expressions

Our Content

All KlearNews original content is © KlearNews.

You can:

  • Link to our stories (please do!)
  • Quote short excerpts with attribution
  • Share on social media

You need permission for:

  • Republishing full stories
  • Commercial use
  • Translation

Contact: contact@klearnews.com

Source Attribution

Every story cites its sources.

We link to original reporting.

Original facts and reporting belong to those sources.

We drive traffic to original publishers.

Fair Use

We believe our use qualifies as fair use under U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C. § 107) because:

1. Transformative Purpose

  • We transform complex news into accessible, simplified language
  • We serve people with reading difficulties (accessibility purpose)
  • We provide a fundamentally different service than original sources
  • We serve an underserved audience with specialized accessibility needs

2. Facts, Not Expression

  • We extract factual information only (facts are not copyrightable)
  • We verify facts across multiple independent sources
  • We write summaries completely in our own words
  • We never copy the original wording or creative expression

3. Attribution & Good Faith

  • We cite every source used in every story
  • We provide direct links to original articles
  • We drive traffic back to original publishers
  • We act in good faith to support journalism

4. No Market Harm

  • We don't compete with or replace original sources
  • We serve a different audience (accessibility-focused)
  • Our readers still visit original sources for full details
  • We enhance, rather than diminish, the market for original works

We respect copyright holders and journalism.

If you're a copyright holder and believe we've used your content improperly, please contact us immediately at contact@klearnews.com

We will promptly review your concerns and work with you to resolve any issues.

We are committed to supporting quality journalism while serving readers who need accessible news.

DMCA Compliance

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately:

Email: contact@klearnews.com

Include in your notice:

  1. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
  2. Description of the copyrighted work you claim
  3. URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on our site
  4. Statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
  5. Statement that the information is accurate and you're authorized to act
  6. Your physical or electronic signature

We respond within 7 business days.

We will promptly investigate and remove any genuinely infringing content.

Questions?

Have questions about our copyright practices?

Want to discuss licensing or partnerships?

Contact: contact@klearnews.com