DMCA & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

Global Nova respects copyright and other intellectual-property rights.

This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how copyright owners and authorised representatives can report material they believe infringes their copyright on https://globalnova.co.uk/ (the “Website”).

Global Nova aims to respond appropriately to legitimate copyright complaints and to respect the rights of copyright owners while protecting lawful uses of copyrighted material.

1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, original content created for Global Nova may be protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual-property laws.

This may include:

  • Articles;
  • Editorial copy;
  • Original photographs;
  • Graphics;
  • Illustrations;
  • Infographics;
  • Videos;
  • Logos;
  • Website design;
  • Original page layouts;
  • Other original creative material.

Copyright may belong to Global Nova, its authors, contributors, licensors or other rights holders, depending on the material.

2. Third-Party Material

Global Nova may also publish material supplied or licensed by third parties.

Third-party material may include:

  • Licensed photographs;
  • Press images;
  • Publicly supplied materials;
  • Partner content;
  • Embedded content;
  • User-submitted material;
  • Other material used under applicable permissions or legal exceptions.

Copyright ownership of third-party material remains with the applicable rights holder.

3. Respect for Copyright

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell or commercially exploit substantial portions of Global Nova’s copyrighted material without appropriate permission.

This includes systematic copying of:

  • Complete articles;
  • Large portions of articles;
  • Original graphics;
  • Original photographs;
  • Infographics;
  • Other protected material.

Nothing in this policy restricts rights that may be available under applicable copyright law.

4. Linking to Global Nova

Readers are generally welcome to link to publicly available Global Nova articles.

A normal hyperlink to a Global Nova article does not require prior permission.

However, linking should not falsely suggest:

  • Sponsorship;
  • Partnership;
  • Endorsement;
  • Ownership;
  • Official affiliation.

5. Copyright Complaints

If you believe material published on Global Nova infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint.

Please send your complaint to:

Email: contact@globalnova.co.uk

A complaint should contain enough information for us to identify the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material.

6. Information Required for a Copyright Complaint

Where applicable, please include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work

Describe the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.

If multiple works are involved, provide a representative list where appropriate.

2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material

Provide the URL or other specific location on Global Nova where the material appears.

Please be as precise as possible.

3. Your contact information

Provide:

  • Full name;
  • Email address;
  • Postal address, where appropriate;
  • Telephone number, if necessary.

4. Ownership or authorisation

Explain that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

5. Good-faith statement

Include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent or applicable law.

6. Accuracy statement

Where a formal DMCA notice is being submitted, include the appropriate statement confirming that the information supplied is accurate and, where applicable, that you are authorised to act for the copyright owner.

7. Signature

Where legally required for a formal notice, provide an electronic or physical signature.

7. Sample Copyright Notice

You may use the following format:

Subject: Copyright Infringement Notice

I am the copyright owner or authorised representative of the copyright owner of the work identified below.

Copyrighted work:
[Describe the copyrighted work]

Infringing material:
[Describe the material]

URL:
[Insert Global Nova URL]

I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material identified above is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent or applicable law.

I confirm that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner, where applicable.

Name:
[Full Name]

Email:
[Email Address]

Address:
[Postal Address]

Signature:
[Electronic or physical signature]

8. What Happens After a Complaint?

When Global Nova receives a legitimate copyright complaint, we may:

  1. Review the notice;
  2. Verify that sufficient information has been provided;
  3. Identify the relevant material;
  4. Review the circumstances;
  5. Contact relevant contributors or rights holders where appropriate;
  6. Temporarily restrict access to material where necessary;
  7. Remove or disable access to infringing material where appropriate;
  8. Request additional information;
  9. Take other action permitted by applicable law.

Receiving a complaint does not automatically mean that infringement has occurred.

Each matter may be reviewed according to its circumstances and applicable law.

9. False or Misleading Copyright Complaints

Copyright complaints should be submitted in good faith.

Knowingly submitting false, fraudulent or materially misleading information may have legal consequences.

Global Nova may reject or challenge complaints that appear:

  • Fraudulent;
  • Abusive;
  • Deliberately misleading;
  • Unsupported;
  • Intended to suppress lawful criticism or commentary.

10. Fair Dealing, Fair Use and Other Legal Exceptions

Copyright law may permit certain uses of copyrighted material without the copyright owner’s permission.

Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, such uses may include:

  • Criticism;
  • Review;
  • Commentary;
  • Reporting current events;
  • Research;
  • Education;
  • Other legally protected purposes.

The applicable legal exception depends on the facts and jurisdiction.

A copyright complaint does not automatically establish that a particular use is unlawful.

11. User-Submitted Content

Where users submit content to Global Nova, the submitting user remains responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights or permissions.

Users should not submit material that infringes another person’s copyright.

Global Nova may remove user-submitted material following a credible copyright complaint or where otherwise appropriate.

12. Images and Photographs

Global Nova may publish photographs and other visual material obtained from:

  • Licensed sources;
  • Photographers;
  • Agencies;
  • Public relations representatives;
  • Contributors;
  • Other authorised sources;
  • Permitted third-party services.

If you believe an image infringes your copyright, identify the exact image and URL in your complaint.

Please do not submit a complaint concerning an image without first identifying the material sufficiently for us to investigate it.

13. Embedded Third-Party Content

Global Nova may embed content from external platforms.

Examples may include:

  • Social-media posts;
  • Videos;
  • Public posts;
  • Maps;
  • Other embedded media.

Embedded content may remain hosted by the third-party platform.

If you believe embedded material infringes your rights, you may also need to contact the platform hosting the original material.

14. Counter-Notification

If material has been removed or access has been restricted because of a copyright complaint, the affected party may, where applicable, submit a counter-notification.

A counter-notification should generally identify:

  • The material that was removed or restricted;
  • The location where it appeared;
  • The basis for believing the removal was mistaken or otherwise improper;
  • The individual’s contact information;
  • Any statements required by applicable law;
  • An appropriate signature.

Counter-notifications should be sent to:

contact@globalnova.co.uk

Global Nova may process counter-notifications in accordance with applicable law.

15. Restoration of Material

Where applicable law requires a particular process following a valid counter-notification, Global Nova may follow that process.

Restoration is not guaranteed and may depend on:

  • The validity of the original complaint;
  • The counter-notification;
  • Communications between the relevant parties;
  • Applicable law;
  • Court orders or other legal requirements.

16. Repeat Infringement

Global Nova may take appropriate action against users or contributors who repeatedly infringe copyright.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

  • Removing content;
  • Restricting submissions;
  • Suspending access;
  • Terminating contributor privileges;
  • Taking other lawful measures.

Any action will depend on the circumstances and applicable law.

17. Copyright and Editorial Content

A copyright complaint should not be used to demand removal merely because a person disagrees with:

  • An article’s conclusions;
  • Editorial criticism;
  • Factual reporting;
  • Commentary;
  • Publicly reported information.

Copyright complaints should concern copyright or related intellectual-property rights.

Other concerns may be directed to our editorial or corrections process.

18. Privacy Considerations

Please avoid submitting unnecessary personal or sensitive information in copyright complaints.

Information submitted may need to be shared with relevant parties where necessary to process a legal request.

Personal information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

19. Trademark and Other Intellectual Property

This policy primarily concerns copyright.

If you have concerns involving:

  • Trademarks;
  • Trade names;
  • Logos;
  • Personality rights;
  • Privacy rights;
  • Other intellectual-property rights;

please identify the specific right involved in your communication.

Global Nova may review such requests separately from copyright complaints.

20. Contact Information

All copyright complaints and related notices should be sent to:

Global Nova
128 King Street
Manchester
M2 4WB
United Kingdom

Copyright Email: contact@globalnova.co.uk

Website: https://globalnova.co.uk/

For faster processing, use the subject:

Copyright Complaint — [Relevant URL or Article]

21. Important Legal Notice

This policy is intended to explain Global Nova’s general copyright procedures.

It does not constitute legal advice.

If you are uncertain about your rights or obligations, you should obtain advice from an appropriately qualified legal professional.

Global Nova reserves the right to update this policy as applicable copyright laws, procedures and publishing practices change.

22. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time.

Changes may reflect:

  • Changes in copyright law;
  • Changes to our Website;
  • Changes to content-management systems;
  • Changes in publishing practices;
  • Changes in legal requirements.

The latest version will be identified by the “Last Updated” date.

Related Policies

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Website Disclaimer
  • Advertising & Sponsored Content Disclosure
  • Editorial Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • AI Content & Editorial Transparency Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure

Global Nova

Global Nova
128 King Street
Manchester
M2 4WB
United Kingdom

Email: contact@globalnova.co.uk

Website: https://globalnova.co.uk/

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

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