Copyright Policy

Effective Date: 14.2.2025

This Copyright Policy governs the use of content on AnimeSpotlight.net (“Website”), owned and operated by Anime Spotlight. This policy ensures compliance with applicable copyright laws, including those of the United States, Japan, India, and European countries.

  1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all material on AnimeSpotlight.net (including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, videos, and logos) is owned by or licensed to Anime Spotlight and is protected under applicable copyright laws, including the Berne Convention, U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17), Japan’s Copyright Law, India’s Copyright Act, and EU Copyright Directives.

Third-party content, including images, product descriptions, and trademarks, remains the legal property of their respective owners.

  1. Copyright Infringement & Takedown Requests

If you believe that any content on AnimeSpotlight.net infringes your copyright, you may request its removal by providing a DMCA-compliant takedown request (if applicable) or a copyright infringement notice. Send requests to:

Email: ip@animespotlight.net

Your request must include:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work or material being infringed.
  2. The URL or location of the infringing material on our website.
  3. Your contact details (name, email, phone, address).
  4. A statement affirming that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized.
  5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Counter-Notice: If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may file a counter-notice with the same details, affirming your right to use the content.

  1. Fair Use & Permitted Content Reproduction

AnimeSpotlight.net follows international fair use principles (U.S. Fair Use Doctrine, Japan’s Fair Dealing, Indian Copyright Act Section 52, and EU Copyright Exceptions) for the limited reproduction of copyrighted material for news reporting, research, commentary, and educational purposes.

Permitted News Reproduction Guidelines:

You may cite or reference our news articles under the following conditions:

  1. Attribution: You must clearly credit and provide a link to AnimeSpotlight.net as the source.
  2. Rewriting: You must summarize the information in your own words (no verbatim copying or translations).
  3. Limited Use: You may not rely on AnimeSpotlight.net for the majority of your content. Your publication must include original reporting or other sources.
  4. Original Content: Your website, publication, or broadcast must contain significant original content in sections where our news is used.

If your country lacks a formal fair use provision, Anime Spotlight explicitly grants permission for news reproduction under the above guidelines.

Important: Copying full articles or verbatim translations without permission is prohibited. Non-compliant use may lead to legal action.

  1. Reviews & Product Descriptions

Distributors, retailers, and manufacturers may quote short excerpts from AnimeSpotlight.net reviews in marketing materials, provided they:

Attribute the quote to AnimeSpotlight.net

Do not alter the meaning of the review

Do not misrepresent our content

Anime Spotlight reserves the right to reproduce any promotional material that references our reviews (e.g., screenshots, box covers).

  1. Use of AnimeSpotlight.net Logo

The AnimeSpotlight.net logo may be used only for:

Linking to our website.

Accompanying news articles about AnimeSpotlight.net.

Restrictions:

The logo must not be altered (except for resizing while maintaining aspect ratio).

It must not imply an affiliation with or endorsement by Anime Spotlight unless explicitly authorized.

Unauthorized use of our logo may result in legal action.

  1. Other Copyrighted Materials

If you wish to reproduce content outside the scope of this policy, please contact us for explicit permission at ip@animespotlight.net.

Third-Party Content Notice:

Some content on AnimeSpotlight.net (such as images, videos, and quotes) may belong to third-party copyright holders and is used with permission. In such cases, we cannot grant reproduction rights. Please contact the original copyright owner for permission.

  1. Legal References & Compliance

This policy aligns with:

Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (Articles 10 & 10bis)

U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, Section 106 & Fair Use Doctrine)

Japan’s Copyright Act (Articles 32, 39, 41 on news reporting and fair dealing)

India’s Copyright Act, 1957 (Section 52 – Fair Dealing & Exceptions)

EU Copyright Directive (2019) on Digital Single Market & Fair Use

Disclaimer:

This policy provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal guidance regarding copyright matters, please consult an attorney.

For copyright inquiries, permissions, or concerns, contact us at:

Anime Spotlight
📧 Email: ip@animespotlight.net
🌐 Website: www.animespotlight.net