This Copyright Policy outlines the permitted usage of content on SamBytes and forms part of our Terms and Conditions. Your compliance with this policy helps us invest in high-quality content creation.
We may update our Copyright Policy by publishing a new version on sambytes.com, which will replace any previous policy upon publication. This version was published on 08 May 2023.
Understanding Copyright
Copyright law grants the copyright owner exclusive rights to control the use of copyright-protected works. All material published on sambytes.com is protected by copyright law and can only be used as specified in the “Permitted Use of SamBytes Content” section. Unauthorized use may infringe on our copyright, resulting in personal and corporate liability.
Permitted Use of SamBytes Content
You may:
- View our content for personal use on compatible devices and store it for personal use.
- Print single copies of articles for personal use.
- Share article links using any available sharing options.
Republishing and Redistribution Restrictions
You may not copy content from sambytes.com or republish or redistribute full-text articles. However, you may share SamBytes content within the following guidelines, as long as it does not create a substitute for our content:
- Publish the original headline, link, and a 140-character teaser of an article.
- Forward the original headlines, links, and teaser text to others.
- Download and view our RSS feeds for personal use, or make them available to third parties within your organization or on your website, provided you follow the restrictions below.
Summarizing SamBytes Content
You may not republish or redistribute full-text articles, but you may create summaries (extracts or abstracts) under the following conditions:
- Credit SamBytes as the author and link to the original article.
- Clearly state that the abstract was produced by you, linking to the original article.
- Ensure summaries do not substitute for our content, and follow the specific restrictions mentioned above.
Linking to SamBytes Content
You may link to our homepage or specific article URLs, as long as your site does not infringe on any rights, laws, or regulations and does not contain distasteful or offensive content.
Prohibited Actions
Without our permission or proper sourcing, you cannot:
- Copy, publish, or redistribute full-text articles, photos, graphics, tables, or images.
- Create derivative works from our content, except for summaries.
- Photocopy or scan article copies.
- Remove copyright or trademark notices.
- Use data mining technologies to search or link to sambytes.com.
- Create a database by systematically downloading, caching, printing, or storing content.
- Frame, harvest, or scrape content or access it for similar purposes.
- Use content outside the parameters we set, based on your subscription.
Obtaining Permission for Use
To request permission to use our content beyond the permitted uses outlined in this policy, please contact us with the following information:
- The specific content you wish to use (including the URL and title).
- The intended purpose and context for using the content.
- Your full name, organization (if applicable), and contact details.
We will review your request and respond accordingly. If granted permission, you must comply with any additional terms and conditions provided.
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyright has been infringed by content on our site, please contact us with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed.
- A description of the infringing material and its location on our website.
- Your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
- A statement that the information you have provided is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you believe in good faith that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner or the law.
We take copyright infringement claims seriously and will respond promptly to any notices received.
Changes to Copyright Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be published on sambytes.com and become effective upon publication. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Copyright Policy or your dealings with our website, please contact us at [email protected]