All original content published on The Chenab Times is protected by copyright unless explicitly stated otherwise. This policy explains how our content may be reused, shared, or republished.
Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise noted, all articles, photographs, videos, graphics, and original material published on The Chenab Times are the intellectual property of The Chenab Times or the respective authors who have granted us publishing rights.
Publication on our platform does not transfer ownership to third parties.
Permitted Use
Readers and third parties may:
- share links to articles on social media or other platforms,
- quote brief excerpts for purposes of commentary, criticism, or academic reference,
provided that:
- proper attribution to The Chenab Times is clearly given, and
- a direct link to the original article on thechenabtimes.com is included.
Excerpts must not be used in a way that misrepresents the original context or meaning.
Restricted Use
The following are not permitted without prior written permission:
- full or substantial republication of articles,
- commercial reuse of content,
- reproduction of images, videos, or graphics,
- systematic copying or scraping of content,
- presenting our journalism as the original work of another outlet or individual.
Permission requests may be directed to the editorial team via our contact page.
User-Generated Content
User-generated content published on The Chenab Times remains the intellectual property of the contributor, subject to the license granted to us under our User-Generated Content Policy.
Third parties wishing to reuse such content must seek permission from the original author unless otherwise indicated.
Content Syndication and Republishing
The Chenab Times may, at its discretion, republish or syndicate its content across partner platforms or affiliated services for journalistic purposes. Such decisions are editorial and do not imply open licensing.
No Implied Endorsement
Reuse or citation of content from The Chenab Times must not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation unless explicitly agreed in writing.
Takedown and Enforcement
Unauthorised use of our content may result in:
- takedown requests,
- legal notices, or
- other appropriate remedies under applicable law.
We prefer resolution through communication, but will act to protect our intellectual property where necessary.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, publishing practices, or platform requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.