The Assam Times respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
1. Ownership of Content
All original content on The Assam Times, including articles, photos, videos, graphics, and designs, is the intellectual property of The Assam Times, unless credited otherwise.
Users may not:
Reproduce or republish our original content
Copy full articles without permission
Use our copyrighted material for commercial use
Short excerpts with proper attribution are permitted under Fair Use/Fair Dealing.
2. DMCA Takedown Procedure
If you believe your copyrighted material is being used without permission, you may submit a DMCA Takedown Notice.
Your notice must include:
Your full name and contact details
Description of the copyrighted work
Direct link (URL) of the infringing content
A statement of good-faith belief
A declaration that the information is accurate
Your physical or electronic signature
Send notices to:
📧 contactus@theassamtimes.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request - The Assam Times
3. Counter Notification
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may send a counter notice including:
Your name and contact details
Link to the removed content
A statement of good faith belief
Agreement to Indian court jurisdiction
Your signature
We will restore the content unless the original complainant initiates legal action.
4. Repeat Infringers
Users who repeatedly violate copyright rules may have their access restricted or accounts suspended.
5. Contact Information
For copyright concerns, ethics issues, or corrections, contact:
