DMCA Policy

Our Commitment

BLUFify Media LLC respects the intellectual property rights of content creators and publishers. As a news aggregator, we display headlines and brief excerpts from third-party sources, always linking to and attributing the original content. We respond promptly to valid copyright infringement claims.

Content Aggregation Practices

Our service:

• Displays only headlines and brief excerpts (typically 1-2 sentences)
• Always provides clear attribution to the original source
• Always links to the original article on the publisher's website
• Does not reproduce full articles or substantial portions
• Does not cache or store full article content
• Encourages users to visit original sources for complete coverage

Publisher Opt-Out

Publishers who wish to opt out of aggregation may:

1. Use robots.txt: We honor robots.txt directives. Adding appropriate directives to your robots.txt file will prevent our system from accessing your RSS feeds.
2. Contact Us Directly: Email [email protected] with your domain name and we will exclude your content within 48 hours.

DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content on our site infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are involved.
2. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including the URL or other specific location on our site.
3. Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

DMCA Agent Contact

Send DMCA notices to our designated agent:

Please include "DMCA Takedown Notice" in the subject line to ensure prompt processing.

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

1. Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
3. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district
5. Your physical or electronic signature

Response Timeline

• Takedown requests: We aim to process valid DMCA notices within 24-48 hours.
• Opt-out requests: Source removal is typically completed within 48 hours.
• Counter-notifications: Processed according to DMCA statutory requirements.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users or accounts that are repeat infringers of copyright.

Good Faith Notice

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. Section 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

Fair Use Statement

BLUFify operates as a news aggregator and search tool, displaying minimal excerpts for purposes of commentary, criticism, and news reporting. We believe our practices fall within fair use principles under 17 U.S.C. Section 107, as we:

• Transform content through categorization, scoring, and analysis
• Display minimal portions that do not substitute for the original
• Drive traffic to original sources rather than replacing them
• Provide attribution and links to all original content

Nevertheless, we respect publishers' rights and will honor removal requests promptly.