Copyright & Content Policy
Protecting original creative work, respecting third-party ownership, and understanding content usage guidelines.
UK Copyright Protection Principles
UK copyright law generally protects original written content, illustrations, photography, software, and web content automatically upon creation without requiring formal registration.
Automatic Protection
Under international and UK copyright frameworks, creative works created for the Heart of Kurdistan platform—including unique editorial text, digital code, design layouts, and custom graphics—are protected by copyright automatically.
Official Copyright Notice
Heart of Kurdistan displays the following official copyright notice across all original website material:
This notice asserts ownership over the original compilation, web design, structural code, written articles, curated documentation, and custom digital media created by or for Heart of Kurdistan.
Third-Party Ownership & Important Disclaimer
Important Legal Disclaimer
Remember: a copyright notice does not give you ownership of material that belongs to somebody else.
Heart of Kurdistan deeply respects the intellectual property rights of artists, historians, photographers, and institutions around the world:
- Historical photographs, museum archive images, public domain illustrations, and Creative Commons media reproduced on this site remain the exclusive property of their respective original copyright holders.
- Placing a copyright notice on Heart of Kurdistan does not grant us ownership over third-party works, public domain archives, or external contributions.
- Full attribution for open-license or third-party photography is meticulously documented on our Image Credits page.
Fair Use & Academic Citation
Students, researchers, journalists, and cultural organizations are encouraged to cite material from Heart of Kurdistan for non-commercial educational purposes under fair dealing principles:
- Citation Requirement: Provide clear attribution citing "Heart of Kurdistan (heartofkurdistan.org)" along with the specific article title and URL.
- Quotations: Short excerpt quotations for critique, review, or educational commentary are welcomed with proper hyperlink back to the source page.
Copyright Inquiries & Attribution Requests
If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content or media on this site infringes upon your copyright, or if you require an update to media attribution, please notify us immediately:
Copyright Email: copyright@heartofkurdistan.org
Response Time: Copyright notifications are prioritized and reviewed within 24 to 48 hours.