Copyright & DMCA Policy

My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC

Effective Date: November 8, 2026

1. Copyright Ownership

My Parkland News is an independent digital news publication owned and operated by Leadbelt Operating LLC, a Missouri limited liability company.

Unless otherwise indicated, original content created by My Parkland News and its authorized contributors is protected by applicable United States copyright laws.

Protected content may include:

• Original news articles and investigative reporting.
• Original photographs and video recordings.
• Editorials, commentary, and other written works.
• Original graphics, illustrations, and website designs.
• Original logos and branding elements, to the extent protected by applicable intellectual property law.
• Other original creative materials produced for the publication.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by their respective owners.

The My Parkland News name, branding, and associated identifying materials may also be protected under applicable trademark and unfair competition laws.

2. Permitted Use of Our Content

Readers are welcome to access, read, and share links to articles published by My Parkland News.

You may share article headlines, links, and brief excerpts for lawful purposes, including commentary, criticism, discussion, and other uses permitted by copyright law.

We encourage readers, community organizations, government agencies, and businesses to link directly to original articles on MyParklandNews.com.

Nothing in this policy limits rights available under the fair use doctrine or other applicable exceptions to copyright protection.

3. Unauthorized Reproduction and Republication

Except where authorized by law, license, or written permission, the following activities are prohibited:

• Republishing complete copyrighted articles without authorization.
• Reproducing substantial portions of original reporting beyond what applicable law permits.
• Copying or commercially distributing original photographs, videos, or graphics without permission.
• Removing copyright notices or attribution information in violation of applicable law.
• Selling or licensing copyrighted My Parkland News material without authorization.
• Creating unauthorized commercial compilations of our copyrighted content.
• Using our branding in a manner that falsely suggests affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

Providing attribution or a link to My Parkland News does not automatically grant permission to reproduce copyrighted material.

Unauthorized use may result in requests for removal, copyright infringement notices, or other remedies available under applicable law.

4. Content Licensing and Republication Requests

Individuals, businesses, publishers, and organizations seeking permission to reproduce copyrighted material owned by Leadbelt Operating LLC should contact our newsroom.

Requests should identify the material, explain its intended use, and describe where it will appear.

Written authorization may be required before publication.

Licensing fees or other conditions may apply to certain commercial uses.

Licensing Inquiries: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com

5. Third-Party Content and Public Records

My Parkland News may publish or reference materials obtained from third parties, including government agencies, law enforcement departments, courts, businesses, photographers, and other news organizations.

Such materials may remain the intellectual property of their original owners.

The fact that information or a document is publicly accessible does not necessarily mean it is free from copyright restrictions.

We seek to use third-party content pursuant to applicable law, permission, licensing arrangements, or recognized copyright exceptions.

Government records, public statements, and press releases may be summarized or referenced in our reporting, with appropriate attribution when applicable.

Copyright ownership of third-party materials does not transfer to Leadbelt Operating LLC merely because those materials appear on our website.

6. Photographs, Illustrations, and AI-Generated Content

My Parkland News may use original photographs, licensed images, government-provided photographs, contributor submissions, stock photography, and digitally generated illustrations.

Photographs and other original works may be protected by copyright even when published online without a visible copyright notice.

Artificial intelligence-generated illustrations may also appear in our reporting.

Copyright protection for AI-assisted works depends on applicable law and the extent of protectable human authorship. My Parkland News does not claim exclusive copyright ownership over material that is not eligible for copyright protection.

Where appropriate, generic or AI-generated featured images will be identified as illustrative rather than presented as authentic photographs of actual news events.

Use of third-party images is subject to applicable licensing terms and legal restrictions.

7. Reader-Submitted Content

Readers may submit photographs, videos, documents, letters, news tips, and other materials for editorial consideration.

By submitting material, you represent that you have the right to provide it and authorize its intended use.

Unless a separate agreement provides otherwise, contributors retain ownership of their original copyrighted submissions.

By voluntarily submitting material for possible publication, you grant Leadbelt Operating LLC a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, reproduce, edit, publish, display, distribute, and promote the submitted material in connection with My Parkland News and its related digital services.

This license does not transfer copyright ownership to Leadbelt Operating LLC.

If you submit material created by another person, you must have sufficient authorization for the rights you grant.

We reserve the right to reject or remove submissions that may infringe intellectual property rights.

8. Reporting Copyright Infringement

My Parkland News respects the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe copyrighted material appearing on our website infringes your rights, you may submit a written copyright complaint.

To help us evaluate your complaint, please provide:

1. Your name and contact information.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work allegedly infringed.
3. The URL or specific location of the material on our website.
4. An explanation of the alleged infringement.
5. Information establishing your ownership or authority to act for the copyright owner.
6. Any additional documentation relevant to the claim.

Copyright complaints may be directed to:

My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC

Email: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com
Subject: Copyright Infringement Notice

We will review complaints and take appropriate action when warranted.

For a notice to qualify under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, it must satisfy the statutory requirements described below and be delivered to the appropriate designated agent.

9. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notices

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act provides procedures for copyright owners to request removal or disabling of access to allegedly infringing material hosted by qualifying online service providers.

A formal DMCA notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) generally must include:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it.
• Contact information reasonably sufficient to reach the complaining party.
• A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Formal DMCA notices should be sent to our designated copyright agent once the agent’s contact information has been published and registered as required by applicable law.

General copyright inquiries may be sent to NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com.

10. Response to Copyright Complaints

Upon receiving a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, My Parkland News may investigate the material identified and evaluate the circumstances.

Where appropriate, we may remove the disputed material, disable access, seek additional information, or take other action consistent with applicable law.

If the complaint concerns material stored at the direction of a website user, we may follow applicable DMCA notice-and-takedown procedures.

Removal of material does not necessarily constitute an admission of copyright infringement.

We reserve the right to challenge claims we reasonably believe are mistaken, fraudulent, or legally unsupported.

11. DMCA Counter-Notifications

If material submitted by a user is removed or disabled following a qualifying DMCA notice, the affected user may have the right to submit a counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

A valid counter-notification generally must include:

• The user’s physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material removed and its former location.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the user has a good-faith belief the material was removed because of mistake or misidentification.
• The user’s name, address, and telephone number.
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal district court and accepting service of process from the complaining party or its agent.

Where applicable, we will follow the statutory procedures for forwarding counter-notifications and restoring material.

Restoration may occur within the period permitted by law unless the copyright owner notifies us that qualifying court proceedings have been initiated.

12. Repeat Infringers

My Parkland News does not permit users to repeatedly submit or publish content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.

Where applicable, we maintain a policy for terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts or submission privileges of repeat infringers.

We may restrict or permanently terminate access to interactive website features for users who repeatedly violate copyright requirements.

13. Copyright Misrepresentation and False Claims

Copyright complaints and counter-notifications should be submitted in good faith.

Under applicable federal law, individuals who knowingly materially misrepresent that content is infringing or was removed by mistake may be subject to liability.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action in response to fraudulent or abusive copyright complaints.

14. Copyright Claims Involving Our Content on Other Websites

If My Parkland News discovers that its copyrighted content has been reproduced without authorization on another website, social media platform, or digital service, Leadbelt Operating LLC may pursue available remedies.

These may include requesting voluntary removal, submitting a copyright infringement notice to the applicable service provider, seeking licensing arrangements, or pursuing legal remedies where appropriate.

We may request removal of unauthorized copies of original articles, photographs, graphics, and other protected works.

Copyright enforcement decisions remain at the discretion of Leadbelt Operating LLC.

15. Reservation of Rights

Nothing in this policy grants ownership rights, licenses, or permissions beyond those expressly stated.

Leadbelt Operating LLC reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable intellectual property laws.

Failure to enforce a particular right on one occasion does not constitute a permanent waiver of that right.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright & DMCA Policy to reflect changes in applicable law, publication practices, website functionality, or business operations.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

17. Contact Information

For copyright questions, content licensing, infringement concerns, or general inquiries, contact:

My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC
Missouri, United States

Email: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com
Website: https://MyParklandNews.com